Lay It Down
Rat Attack feat. Stephen Pearcy Lyrics

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I know you don't really know me
I know you don't really care to see me
I'm into total affection
Not being scared if you never please me
You know you really want to lay it down
Right now
And how
I know you really want to lay it down

Right now
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Under the sheets you will find me
I know that nothin's for free
You take what's good for your pleasin'
I'll take what's good for this crazy evening
You know you really want to lay it down
Right now
And how
I know you really want to lay it down
Right now
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
And I know you only want romance.
I'll give you all that I can.
If you give me just one chance
To prove myself
In love
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Yeah yeah yeah
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down
Lay it down

Lay it down
Lay it down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rat Attack feat. Stephen Pearcy's song "Lay It Down" are about a man who is trying to convince a woman to sleep with him. He admits that she doesn't really know him or care to see him, but he is into total affection and isn't scared if she never pleases him. The man is confident that the woman wants to lay it down with him and tells her to do so right now. He promises her romance and proclaims that he will give her all he can to prove himself in love.

The song's lyrics are representative of a familiar narrative in the rock genre: a man pursuing a woman and trying to convince her to sleep with him. The lyrics are direct and to the point, with the man admitting that he doesn't know the woman well but is still interested in sleeping with her. The song reinforces gender stereotypes, with the man being the aggressor and the woman being passive, waiting for him to make the first move. However, the song also presents the idea that the man is willing to give the woman romance and prove himself in love, which could be seen as a positive aspect of the male character.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you don't really know me
I understand that we're not acquainted with each other

I know you don't really care to see me
I realize you have no interest in meeting me

I'm into total affection
I am seeking a relationship based on genuine feelings

Not being scared if you never please me
I'm not afraid of not being satisfied with the relationship

You know you really want to lay it down
You have a strong desire to engage in sexual activity

Right now
At this very moment

And how
Without a doubt

Under the sheets you will find me
In bed is where I'll be waiting for you

I know that nothin's for free
I recognize that everything comes at a cost

You take what's good for your pleasin'
You take what makes you feel good

I'll take what's good for this crazy evening
I'll take what's enjoyable for us tonight