Lay me Down
Ricky Manning Lyrics
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That one day I will be where I was
Right there, right next to you
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
The moon, the stars are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin,
Where do I begin?
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
These tears, they tell their own story
You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you're alright?
I'll take care of you,
And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
I'm reaching out to you
Can you hear my call? (who's to say you won't hear me?)
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming, they're much too strong
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you're alright?
I'll take care of you
And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you're alright?
I'll take care of you
And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight
The song "Lay Me Down" by Ricky Manning is a heart-wrenching ballad about missing a loved one who is no longer there. The opening lines convey a sense of hope and determination that the singer will one day be reunited with their loved one. The days feel dark and lonely without them, and even the moon and stars feel empty. The emptiness and sadness the singer is feeling is palpable, and they long to be able to express it, but words are not enough. The tears that are flowing tell their own story of the pain and longing that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus of the song is a plea for comfort and closeness. The singer wants to be next to their loved one again, to take care of them and make sure they are alright. The repetition of the line "Can I lay by your side, next to you, you" emphasizes the singer's desperation and need for physical proximity. They are willing to do anything to be with their loved one again, even if it means laying down beside them and simply being there in silence.
The final verse of the song brings the message home even more powerfully. The singer is reaching out to their loved one, hoping that they can hear their call. The pain of missing them is almost unbearable, and the singer is "missing [them] like crazy." The repetition of the line "But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong" underscores the depth and intensity of the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Lay Me Down" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that speaks to the universal experiences of heartbreak and loss. The powerful vocals and beautiful melody make it a standout track that is sure to touch the hearts of listeners everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I do, I believe
I have faith that one day I will be reunited with you.
That one day I will be where I was
I will return to the place where you and I were together.
Right there, right next to you
I will be by your side once again.
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
Life without you is bleak and difficult.
The moon, the stars are nothing without you
Even the celestial bodies pale in comparison to your absence.
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
I can't find the words to describe how much I miss being close to you.
No words can explain the way I'm missing you
Words are inadequate to express how much I long for you.
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I can't ignore the emptiness and loneliness I feel without you.
These tears, they tell their own story
My tears are a testament to the pain of being apart from you.
You told me not to cry when you were gone
You asked me not to show my emotions when we were apart.
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
However, my love for you is too powerful to suppress.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I want to be close to you again, by your side.
And make sure you're alright?
I want to take care of you and ensure your wellbeing.
I'll take care of you
I am committed to being there for you always.
And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
I would rather not be here at all than be without you tonight.
I'm reaching out to you
I am trying to connect with you, to close the distance between us.
Can you hear my call? (who's to say you won't hear me?)
I don't know if you can hear me, but I am calling out to you.
This hurt that I've been through
Being separated from you has caused me great pain.
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
I am insane with longing and yearning for you.
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
I want to be with you, close to you, tonight.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I want to be with you, close to you, always.
And make sure you're alright?
I will do anything to take care of you and keep you safe.
I'll take care of you
I will be there for you in every way possible.
And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight
I don't want to be anywhere if I'm not with you.
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xc377
Still love going back to this performance! Was good enough to advance to the next round!
@kimurarocha580
ele canta muito e era um dos meus favoritos ele e Bryana e mia pffirman
@arcanthonycorona5731
💓💓💓💓
@CreenutANDJelly
@rickymanning make a cover of i’ll be on spotify or youtube 😻