Lay Me Down
Passion Lyrics


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With this heart open wide
From the depths from the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high
Here my song here my cry
I will bring a sacrifice
I will bring a sacrifice
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh, hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down

Letting go of my pride
Giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
Take this life and let it shine

I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down

It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always

It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always

I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh




Lay me down
Lay me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Passion's song "Lay Me Down" express a complete surrender to God's will and a willingness to give up everything for Him. The song starts with an open heart and a willingness to make a sacrifice. The lyrics suggest that the singer is offering their life, their will, and their way to God. They want to lay down their pride and rights and let their life shine for God's glory. This act of surrender is a reminder that we belong to God alone and there's no life apart from Him.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Lay me down" and reminds us that we are not our own, but rather we belong to God alone. The hand on the singer's heart is a symbol of the truth that there is no life apart from God. The singer's joy is to say, "Your will, your way, always." This line reinforces the idea that the singer is giving up their life for God and is willing to do whatever God wants.


Overall, the song is a reminder to surrender everything to God and to trust Him completely. It encourages us to let go of our own desires and allow God to take control of our lives. It is a powerful worship song that speaks to the heart of surrender and devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

With this heart open wide
I am completely open and vulnerable.


From the depths from the heights
From my highest moments to my lowest, I give myself.


I will bring a sacrifice
I offer something of myself to you.


With these hands lifted high
I lift my hands in praise and surrender.


Here my song here my cry
I pour out my heart to you.


I lay me down
I submit myself to you.


I'm not my own
I surrender control and give myself to you.


I belong to you alone
I am yours and yours only.


Oh, hand on my heart
I am speaking from the depths of my being.


This much is true
This is something I know without a doubt.


There's no life apart from you
Without you, I am nothing.


Letting go of my pride
I am humbling myself before you.


Giving up all my rights
I am relinquishing control.


Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
Use me for your glory.


It will be my joy to say
I am eager and willing.


Your will, your way
I trust your plan for me.


Your will, your way, always
I am committed to following you forever.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman

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