They have stated that they are on a mission to bring back soul into electronic music, and are quoted as saying: “We aren’t just electronic bedroom producers, and we’re not just guitarists and pianists who don’t know much about making a beat”. They grew up on everything from grime to jazz and blues, from hip-hop to house, and state: “You can’t really box us into a category, we’re more about musicality, songwriting and broader influences. We are Sly and the Family Stone, Todd Edwards and Dr. Dre in a cheeseburger!”
The original Rudimental trio go back a long way. Piers and Locksmith grew up on the same road in Hackney, with Kesi living just around the corner in Stoke Newington, where he went to the same school as Labrinth and Professor Green. Amir joined the collective in mid-2011 after working with them on some remixes.
Lay It All On Me
Rudimental Lyrics
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Nothing left to see
If it hurts and you can't take no more
Lay it all on me
No you don't have to keep it on a locking key
'Cause I will never let you down
And if you can't escape all your uncertainties
Let my love in, let my love in
Lay your heart on me
If you're hurting, if you're hurting
Lay it all on me
You can lay it all on me
(Lay it all on me)
You can lay it all on me
If you're hurting, if you're hurting
Lay it all on me
If you're scared when you're out on your own
Just remember me
'Cause I won't let you go, let alone
Lay it all on me
No you don't have to keep it on a locking key
'Cause I will never let you down
And if you can't escape all your uncertainties
Baby I can show you how
Let my love in, let my love in
Lay your heart on me
If you're hurting, if you're hurting
Lay it all on me
You can lay it all on me
(Lay it all on me)
You can lay it all on me
If you're hurting, if you're hurting
Lay it all on me
So if you're hurting babe
Just let your heart be free
You got a friend in me
I'll be your shoulder at anytime you need
Baby I believe
So if you're hurting babe
Just let you're heart be free
You got a friend in me
I'll be your shoulder at anytime you need
Baby I believe
You can lay it all on me
Let my love in, let my love in
Lay your heart on me
If you're hurting, if you're hurting
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Lay it all on me (lay it all on me)
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The lyrics for Rudimental's "Lay It All on Me" is all about being there for someone in times of need. The song opens with the idea of feeling alone, lost, or helpless while looking through the door with nothing left to see. When someone is in this state, the singer offers to let them lay it all on him, from their pain to their heartache. He reassures them that they do not have to keep it to themselves, and he will never let them down.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of letting love in and allowing oneself to be vulnerable. The singer repeatedly urges the person to lay their heart on him during their moments of deep struggle. He also reminds them that they do not have to face the uncertainties of life alone because he can be there to show them how to cope.
The verses follow the same theme, emphasizing that no matter how scared one might feel when they are on their own, they have a friend in the singer, and he won't let them go or face their fears alone. There is a belief that no matter how tough things may seem, they can make it through with a little bit of help from a friend who cares.
In summary, "Lay It All on Me" is a song about being there for someone who is struggling and offering love, support, and a listening ear to someone who needs it. It describes the importance of being vulnerable and allowing someone to help carry the load of life’s uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone as you look through the door
You are standing alone and looking through the door.
Nothing left to see
There is nothing left for you to see.
If it hurts and you can't take no more
If something hurts you and you cannot bear it anymore.
Lay it all on me
Just tell me everything and let me share your pain with you.
No you don't have to keep it on a locking key
You don't have to keep your feelings hidden from me.
'Cause I will never let you down
Because I won't disappoint you.
And if you can't escape all your uncertainties
If you are unable to escape from your doubts and fears.
Baby I can show you how
I can help you find a way to overcome them.
Let my love in, let my love in
Allow me to share my love with you.
Lay your heart on me
Share your deepest emotions with me.
If you're hurting, if you're hurting
If you're in pain, if you're in pain.
You can lay it all on me
You can tell me everything, and I will be there for you.
(Lay it all on me)
Tell me whatever you need to, and I will be here for you.
If you're scared when you're out on your own
If you feel alone and frightened.
Just remember me
Just keep me in mind.
'Cause I won't let you go, let alone
I won't abandon you or leave you alone.
So if you're hurting babe
So, if you're in pain, my dear.
Just let your heart be free
Just let your emotions out and don't hold them in.
You got a friend in me
You have a friend in me.
I'll be your shoulder at anytime you need
I will be there for you whenever you need me.
Baby I believe
I strongly believe.
Lay it all
Tell me everything.
Lay it all, lay it all on me
Share all your emotions with me.
Lay it all on me
Confide in me and let me share your burden.
Lay it all, lay it all on me
Share everything with me.
Lay it all on me
Tell me whatever is on your mind, and I will be here for you.
Lay it all, lay it all on me
Let me carry the weight of your worries for you.
Lay it all on me
Just unload all of your emotions on me and let me help you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bucks Music Group
Written by: Adam Englefield, Amir Izkadeh, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Edward Jonathan Harris, Gavin Slater, Jacob Manson, James Newman, James Wood, Kesi Dryden, Lasse Petersen, Leon Anthony Rolle, Max McElligott, Piers Aggett, Leon Rolle, Piers Sean Aggett
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