Lay me Down
SMITH Sam Lyrics


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Yes, I do, I believe
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, and the stars are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain the way I'm missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
These tears, they tell their own story

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, boy?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, I'm missing you like crazy, you

Can I lay by your side? Next to you, to 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

Oh, lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side, whoa
Lay me down tonight




Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith, the lyrics detail the deep longing and sadness felt by someone who is missing their loved one. The singer believes that one day they will be reunited with their loved one and the thought of being next to them brings them comfort. The singer struggles with the darkness of their days without their loved one and begins to describe the hole inside of them that cannot be filled. The lyrics reference how much they miss their loved one, with tears continuously telling their own story.


The chorus of the song expresses an overwhelming feeling for the singer, revealing that they were told not to cry when their loved one was gone, but the emotions are too strong for them to hide. In desperation, the singer reaches out to their loved one, hoping that they can hear their cries for them to return. They express that they are missing their loved one like crazy.


The song's title, "Lay Me Down", could be interpreted as a plea for the loved one to accept the overwhelming emotions the singer is feeling and to lay them down next to their loved one, where they feel at peace. Overall, the lyrics touch on the pain of missing someone you love and the hope and yearning for their return.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I do, I believe
I have faith that I will reunite with you.


That one day I will be where I was
I will be back with you in the same place as before.


Right there, right next to you
I will be standing beside you.


And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
I am truly struggling and each day feels like a challenge.


The moon, and the stars are nothing without you
Even the beauty of the night sky is incomplete without you.


Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
Your physical presence is so important to me that it's hard to put into words.


No words can explain the way I'm missing you
There are no words to describe the depth of my longing for you.


Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I cannot ignore the loneliness and sadness that consumes me.


These tears, they tell their own story
My tears show the depth of my emotions more powerfully than any words can.


Told me not to cry when you were gone
You advised me not to show my emotions when you were away.


But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
My emotions are too intense and cannot be contained.


Can I lay by your side, next to you? You
May I be close to you and feel your presence once more.


And make sure you're alright
I want to ensure that you are safe and well.


I'll take care of you
I will look after you and support you.


And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
If I cannot be with you, I do not want to be here at all.


I'm reaching out to you
I am trying to connect with you.


Can you hear my call, boy?
Can you sense my need for you?


This hurt that I've been through
I have experienced so much pain and sadness.


I'm missing you, I'm missing you like crazy, you
I am longing for you intensely and cannot shake this feeling.


Oh, lay me down tonight
Allow me to rest by your side tonight.


Lay me by your side, whoa
Let me be close to you and feel your warmth.


Can I lay by your side? Next to you, to you
May I lay beside you and feel your presence once more.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Elvin Duval Dalphinis Smith, James John Napier, Samuel Frederick Smith

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@tuonghuytran4510

Yes, I do, I believe
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, and the stars are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain the way I'm missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
These tears, they tell their own story
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, boy?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, I'm missing you like crazy, you
Can I lay by your side? Next to you, to 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
Oh, lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side, whoa
Lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you



@iqrakhatoon5385

I think of you all the time
ever since the day you disappeared 
i felt i lost you i should have never took you for granted
i should have cherished every second with you.
and enjoy each moment but instead..










You're now in my stomach
R.I.P Cupcake



@lilisagustin8952

Dulu awal awal dengerin lagu ini selalu nangis padahal gak kehilangan siapapun..

2021 aku kehilangan dua orang yg aku sayang dalam waktu yang berdekatan, Mama&Nene. Orang yang paling tulus sayang sama aku dan adik2ku,
Baru bisa dengerin lagu ini lagi setelah setahun lebih kehilangan Mama, karna udah pasti nangis bgt.

Setelah mama gak ada, rasanya aku mulai perlahan lupa tujuan hidup aku apa aja. Semua orang nyuruh aku buat tidak berlarut larut katanya, tp aku rasa luka kehilangan mama gak akan pernah sembuh.
Semenjak kehilangan mama, aku sudah tidak pernah berharap sama manusia lagi maaa orang2 berubah ketika mama gaada termasuk bapaa..

🤍



@wly8735

Yes, I do, I believe
Sim, eu acredito

That one day I will be where I was
Que um dia estarei onde estava

Right there, right next to you
Bem aqui, bem perto de você

And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
E é difícil, os dias parecem tão escuros

The Moon and the stars are nothing without you
A Lua, as estrelas, não são nada sem você


Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
Seu toque, sua pele, por onde começo?

No words can explain the way I'm missing you
Nenhuma palavra pode explicar o jeito que estou sentindo sua falta

The night is emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
A noite é um vazio, esse buraco em que eu estou

These tears, they tell their own story
Essas lágrimas, elas contam suas próprias histórias

You told me not to cry when you were gone
Você me disse para não chorar quando você se fosse

But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
Mas o sentimento é avassalador, é pesado demais


Can I lay by your side?
Eu posso me deitar do seu lado?

Next to you, you
Perto de você, você

And make sure you're alright
E ter certeza de que você está bem

I'll take care of you
Eu cuidarei de você

And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
E eu não quero ficar aqui, se não puder estar com você hoje à noite


I'm reaching out to you
Estou procurando por você

Can you hear my call?
Você consegue ouvir o meu chamado?

This hurt that I've been through
Essa dor pela qual passei

I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
Estou sentindo sua falta, sentindo sua falta loucamente


Can I lay by your side?
Eu posso me deitar do seu lado?

Next to you, you
Perto de você, você

And make sure you're alright
E ter certeza de que você está bem

I'll take care of you
Eu cuidarei de você

And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight
E eu não quero ficar aqui, se não puder estar com você hoje à noite


Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Me deite hoje à noite, me deite do seu lado

Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Me deite hoje à noite, me deite do seu lado


Can I lay by your side?
Posso me deitar do seu lado?

Next to you, you
Perto de você, você



@denskiee5117

Lay Me Down (Lyrics)
By: Sam Smith

Yes, I do, I believe
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 and the stars
Are nothing without you

Your touch, your skin
Where do I begin?
No words can explain
The way I'm missing you

Deny this emptiness
This hole that I'm inside,
These tears, they tell their own story

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
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?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy

Can I lay by your side?
Next to you, you
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
I don't want to 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

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All comments from YouTube:

@JuNCurryAhn

I always loved this song and the new version is so beautiful... If anyone sees this, I made a Violin cover of this! I thought the violin might suit Sam's voice well :p

@LoveAsAlways3

Came to see this after watching your video actually. Very well done cover.

@Gracious_teehee

Your cover is really really amazing!! <3

@Sortaboring

OMG I love your violin covers

@wonderlaady

your cover is beautiful <333

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@chriskerr9074

It's been 8 yrs since I buried my wife. This song says what I couldn't say at the time. I'm just in my room, missing her and having a cry. Thank you, Sam.

@vgmck

im sending lots of love and peace to where you are. hope u find urself ♥ i know she still with you wherever you go

@faznanazalat795

This is hit me so different...sorry for that

@laluna2264

Living without the person transitioned, is a journey with so many nuances. Sending you compassion and trust you're having many more easier days.🇫🇮💙

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