LAY DOWN
O.A.R Live Lyrics

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There was a time now it's far away
I didn't know you, but I knew your name
We would talk, I got nothing to say
But hear me now
You're like an angel that is just for me
Bless your heart, let your mind go free
And it's too loud on the Earth today
So let's go home and lay down

And rest here in my arms
Now lay down
Lay down
The universe is ours, lay down
Lay down, lay down

Catch a teardrop, bleed the heart
Masquerade in a world apart
From a mass I got more to lose
I'm making a run
So blessed angel that is just for me
Catch a dream, there's a lot to see
But it's too loud on the Earth today
So let's go home and lay down

And rest here in my arms
Now lay down
Lay down
The universe is ours, lay down
Lay down, lay down

I never seen nobody move the way you do
Rocking steady and you know it too
You had to come down from heaven above
And tease the world
So listen good, cause I'm telling it straight
I don't got no more time to waste
I got a trip planned past the sun
Taking you home

Yeah, oh

To lay down
And rest here in my arms
Now lay down
Lay down, the universe is ours
Lay down, lay down, lay down

Oh, now I see
I bought a planet for you
I planned it for you my dear
There's no one above you
I purchased a room with a view
So we could fly away to outer space
We'll be alone just us two
And you know it's all for you
It's all for you
It's all for you
It's all for you
It's all for you

Oh, lay down
Mmm, lay down
Oh, lay down

Lay down
Oh, lay down

Overall Meaning

The song "Lay Down" by O.A.R Live is an emotional and heartfelt ballad about escaping the chaos of the world and finding solace in the arms of a loved one. The song begins with a reminiscence of a past when the singer did not know their partner but knew their name. Now, after some time, they have come closer and the partner is like an angel that is just for them. They want to escape the noise of the world and find liberation by going home and laying down together. The chorus is repetitive, emphasizing the significance of the moment, indicating that the universe is there right there with them as they lay down together.

The second verse is more introspective and contemplative as the singer talks about having more to lose and the universe seeming too loud. They refer to their partner again as an angel that is only for them and encourage them to catch a dream and see all that there is to see. The chorus reiterates the idea of laying down together and finding peace in each other's arms.

The final verse speaks of the singer's admiration for their partner and how they move in a way that is unlike anyone else. They see their partner as having come down from heaven to bless the world and now it's time for them to go home together. The exhaustive repetition of "lay down" at the end of the song emphasizes the idea of finding rest and peace, letting go of anything that may be troubling them.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a time now it's far away
I am reminiscing about a time in the past that feels very distant now.

I didn't know you, but I knew your name
I may not have met you before, but I was aware of your existence.

We would talk, I got nothing to say
Although we conversed, I was unable to provide much input or conversation.

But hear me now
Please listen to me as I share my thoughts and feelings.

You're like an angel that is just for me
You seem heavenly and meant for me alone.

Bless your heart, let your mind go free
May you be blessed always and may your thoughts be unbound and limitless.

And it's too loud on the Earth today
The noise and chaos of the world today is overwhelming.

So let's go home and lay down
Let's retreat to a more peaceful and serene environment.

And rest here in my arms
Let me hold you and provide comfort and solace.

Catch a teardrop, bleed the heart
Perhaps we can experience some bittersweet emotions together.

Masquerade in a world apart
We can seem like we are in a different, secret world than everyone else.

From a mass I got more to lose
Being part of a larger group means there is more at stake and things may be more complicated.

I'm making a run
I am trying to take control and move forward in my life.

Catch a dream, there's a lot to see
We can strive for our dreams and aspirations together because there is much to experience.

I never seen nobody move the way you do
I have never witnessed anyone else move in such an alluring and captivating way.

Rocking steady and you know it too
You are composed and confident in your movements.

You had to come down from heaven above
You seem to be a divine being that has come to earth.

And tease the world
It's as if you are toying with everyone's emotions, but in a playful and light-hearted way.

So listen good, cause I'm telling it straight
Please pay close attention because I am saying this without sugar-coating it.

I don't got no more time to waste
I have no more time to waste and am eager to act now.

I got a trip planned past the sun
I have an adventure planned that is beyond the ordinary and mundane.

Taking you home
I want to bring you with me on this journey and create a home together.

Oh, now I see
I have realized something important.

I bought a planet for you
I have set aside and prepared a special place specifically for you.

I planned it for you my dear
I have carefully crafted this plan for you, my beloved.

There's no one above you
You are the highest and most important person in my life.

I purchased a room with a view
I have obtained a beautiful and expansive space for us to behold and enjoy together.

So we could fly away to outer space
We could journey to the wonders and mysteries of outer space.

We'll be alone just us two
We can have a private and intimate space that belongs only to us.

And you know it's all for you
All of this is for you and only you.

Lay down
Let's rest and relax now.

Mmm, lay down
Repeat of previous meaning.

Lay down
Repeat of previous meaning.

Oh, lay down
Repeat of previous meaning.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BENJAMIN AARON GERSHMAN, SAM HOLLANDER, RICHARD JOE ON, MARC ANDREW ROBERGE, DAVID ANDREW SCHOMMER

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