As I Lay My Head Down
Other Lives Lyrics


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as I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
winter’s passing
soon will fall.
no one will ever know.
the end.
the end.
the end is all we need.

As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
you won’t find me
I’ll be gone.
No one will ever know.

oh, look at the years going by
no, troubles come into your life
oh, now that you finally have found the end





The end.
The end is all we need.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "As I Lay My Head Down" by Other Lives appear to be a reflection on death and the end of life. The opening lines describe the singer laying down in a grassy field, perhaps indicating a peaceful, natural environment in which they will ultimately meet their end. The mention of winter passing and soon falling may represent the passing of time and the inevitable approach of death. The repeated line "the end is all we need" suggests that the singer seeks an end to their struggles and sorrows and may welcome death as a release from them.


The second verse continues along a similar theme, with the singer suggesting that their absence after death will not be noticed by anyone. This may speak to feelings of insignificance in life or a desire for a peaceful departure without causing pain or suffering to loved ones. The third verse seems to be a reflection on the nature of life, with the passing of years and the occurrence of troubles bringing a greater appreciation for the end of life.


Overall, the lyrics of "As I Lay My Head Down" are open to interpretation, but seem to evoke feelings of acceptance and perhaps even embrace of death as a natural part of life.


Line by Line Meaning

as I lay my head down
I am surrendering and letting go


upon that grassy field
I am surrounded by nature's peace


winter’s passing
the harshness of life is waning


soon will fall.
an inevitable change is approaching


no one will ever know.
my innermost thoughts and feelings are concealed from others


the end.
the ultimate conclusion to all things


oh, look at the years going by
time is slipping away before our eyes


no, troubles come into your life
we cannot avoid difficulties and pain


oh, now that you finally have found the end
embracing the end can provide a sense of closure and relief


The end.
the finality and resolution we seek


The end is all we need.
accepting the inevitability of an end can bring peace and understanding




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Svenja

Lyrics:

As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
winter’s passing
soon will fall.
no one will ever know.
the end.
the end.
the end is all we need.

As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
you won’t find me
I’ll be gone.
No one will ever know.

oh, look at the years going by
no, troubles come into your life
oh, now that you finally have found the end

The end.
The end is all we need.



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KEXP

@StarvingSound, actually @kittenfetus666 is correct. Radiohead's "In Rainbows" was released in the U.S. on TBD Records, the same label as Other Lives' most recent album. Thom went to one of their shows, loved it, and invited them to open for Radiohead. True story!

leonarbe

This live version is even better than the studio...
This is the true moment, when a good band as this one shines!!!

TheGonavi

semplicemente stupenda!!!! una bella sorpresa!!!

colers125

The lead singer is so cool. I met him after they played their set at Cafe Du Nord. They opened for S. Carey, and during the headliner he was just hanging out, and super cordial. Oh, and they rock.

jhillmd

The time signature is beautiful. The theme is in 23/8: one group of 5/8, then 3 groups of 6/8. Then groups of 3/8 occasionally added to 6/8. At 1:00, at "Winter's passing," there are three groups of 6/8, followed by a group of 9/8. Then, at 1:11, when he sings, "No one will ever know," it's back to 23/8 (one group of 5/8, then 3 groups of 6/8). Same thing at 2:21, at "No one will ever know," it's another 23/8 (one group of 5/8, then 3 groups of 6/8). Then it's 6/8 while she plays castinets.

Deanna O'Hanna

one of the best bands i've seen live. amazing.

Shadowplaytime

Very interesting band, deserving to be put in the same rank as The National, I think... ;-)

rewaller167207

Saw them when they opened for radiohead!!! Simply amazing

Svenja

Lyrics:

As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
winter’s passing
soon will fall.
no one will ever know.
the end.
the end.
the end is all we need.

As I lay my head down
upon that grassy field
you won’t find me
I’ll be gone.
No one will ever know.

oh, look at the years going by
no, troubles come into your life
oh, now that you finally have found the end

The end.
The end is all we need.

nikolass83gianni

BEAUTIFUL & AWESOME ... Big THANKS ... 8)

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