Lay It Down
Peter Bjorn & John Lyrics

Hey, shut the fuck up boy
The singer is annoyed and commanding the person addressed to stop speaking immediately and rudely.

You are starting to piss me off
The singer is feeling increasingly angry or irritated by the person's behavior.

Take your hands off that girl
The singer is ordering the person to stop touching the girl inappropriately.

You have already had enough
The artist believes the person has exceeded a limit or boundary, and should stop what they are doing.

You sure can get it up
The artist is commenting on the person's sexual performance or interest.

At least that's what you say
The singer is questioning the person's words or honesty when discussing their sexual performance or interest.

You don't know how to stop
The singer is criticizing the person's lack of self-control in sexual situations.

You just can't walk away
The artist is commenting on the person's tendency to stay in sexual situations even when it may be harmful or inappropriate.

And when we saw her face
The artist is recalling a moment when they first saw a particular girl.

You said she's something else
The artist is quoting the person's comment on the girl, expressing admiration or attraction.

I know you just can't wait
The singer believes the person is highly interested and eager to engage with the girl.

It's more than I can take
The artist is feeling overwhelmed or uncomfortable with the person's intense interest in the girl.

You just can't play it down [Repeat: x2]
The singer is stating that the person cannot downplay or minimize their level of interest in the girl.

You just gotta lay it down
The singer is suggesting that the person should be honest and straightforward about their interest in the girl.

It's getting hard to see
The singer is commenting on the difficulties or challenges they are facing in their current situation or relationship.

Through all our history
The artist is referring to a shared past or long-standing connection between people involved in the situation.

I guess it's in your blood
The artist is suggesting that a certain behavior or trait is inherent or unchangeable in the person's nature, possibly because of their family or ancestry.

On that we can agree
The singer is acknowledging or accepting the previously mentioned idea or statement.

She was your only hope
The singer is emphasizing the importance or significance of the girl in relation to the person addressed.

And still you let her down
The artist believes the person failed to meet expectations or fulfill an important responsibility to the girl.

You're just gonna let her down
The artist is predicting or warning that the person will disappoint or fail the girl.