Lay It Down
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics

To every son and daughter
This song is addressed to every individual in the world, regardless of their gender, who may be feeling lost and distant from their roots.

Wayward and long gone
The people addressed in the previous line are those who have lost their way and feel like they have drifted off too far to return.

The love of a father
The support and care of a father figure is an important aspect of our lives, one that we can sometimes overlook.

Will leave the light on
A father's love is an enduring force that will stay with us no matter how lost we may feel, providing us with a guiding light to return home.

I tried to throw you off track
Sometimes, we may try to distance ourselves from our loved ones, but ultimately, their love prevails and draws us back in.

A needle in the haystack
Trying to distance ourselves from our past and loved ones can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, an impossible feat.

And I don't know how you found me
As much as we may try to escape from our past and loved ones, they have a way of finding us when we least expect it.

Why you let me come back?
Even when we feel undeserving of love and forgiveness, our loved ones welcome us back with open arms, extending their care and support.

'Coz it's a long way home
Returning to our roots and reconnecting with our loved ones can be a long and difficult journey.

When all you're left to carry
We may feel weighed down by our past mistakes and the burdens we carry alone, making it harder to return home.

Is a heart of stone
Our experiences can make our heart feel hard and heavy, making it difficult to connect with our emotions and loved ones.

And the weight of most the world
Our burdens and the weight of the world can feel overwhelming, making it harder for us to carry on.

And I'd like to
The singer expresses their desire to let go of their burdens and find peace within themselves.

Lay it down a little
They wish to let go of their burdens gradually, not all at once, to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Lay it down a lot
They express willingness to let go of their burdens as much as possible, to find peace within themselves and rekindle their relationships with their loved ones.

I don't wanna hold it anymore
The artist expresses their exhaustion with carrying their burdens alone and their desire to let go of them.

Lay it down in pieces
They express a willingness to tackle their burdens one by one, to avoid feeling overwhelmed and to better manage their emotions.

Or lay it down in whole
Alternatively, they would be willing to release all their burdens at once, to experience a deeper sense of relief and release.

Everything I've carried on my own
The singer acknowledges that they have been carrying their burdens alone, without the support and care of loved ones.

I spent your money
The artist admits to having misused their loved one's resources, causing them pain and disappointment.

Living on the fringes
They express having lived a life of isolation and darkness, distant from their loved ones and from the light within themselves.

But you threw a party for me
Despite their mistakes and misdeeds, the artist's loved ones welcomed them back with open arms, extending care and support.

Invited all your big friends
They acknowledge their loved ones' efforts to surround them with positivity and support, introducing them to people who can help them recover and grow.

And I have learned a little bit
The artist acknowledges that they have grown and learned from their mistakes, and that they no longer seek hollow and materialistic pursuits.

About a heavy load
Their past mistakes and burdens have taught them the true weight of their actions and the consequences they have on themselves and others.

All that gleams and glitters
They have come to realize that material possessions and wealth do not bring true happiness, and that they can often distract us from the things that truly matter.

Is not worth its weight in gold
The singer expresses the idea that material possessions and wealth can be fleeting, and that true value and worth lie in the love and connections we share with others.