Lay Me Down
Sam Smith/Musicfire.in 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, 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
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
The lyrics of Sam Smith's song "Lay Me Down" speak about the intense longing and yearning for a loved one who is no longer there. The song is an emotional plea to be reunited with that person and to be able to lay down beside them once more. The singer expresses that life without their loved one is dark and empty, and their touch and presence are deeply missed. The lyrics contain a sense of vulnerability and desperation, with the singer narrating how their tears tell their own story and how they cannot deny the emptiness inside.
The chorus of the song poses a question to the lost loved one, asking if the singer can be by their side, make sure they're okay and take care of them. The lyrics repeatedly express that the singer doesn't want to be there if they can't be with their loved one. The final lines of the song are a plea for the other person to lay the singer down next to him/her once again, underscoring the intense yearning for physical closeness.
" Lay Me Down" is a song that touches on themes around grief, loss, and love. The lyrics also reflect a universal human desire for connection, longing to be with those we love. The song's emotional intensity and the words' authenticity resonate with those who have lost a loved one or are in long-distance relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I do, I believe
Sam Smith believes that he will one day be reunited with the person he misses.
That one day I will be, where I was
He believes he will return to the place he was when he was with the person he misses.
Right there, right next to you
He wants to be physically close to the person he misses.
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
Sam Smith feels sad and lonely without the person he misses.
The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you
Everything seems insignificant and meaningless without the person he misses.
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
He is overwhelmed when he thinks about how much he misses the physical presence of the person he loves.
No words can explain, the way I’m missing you
Sam Smith cannot find the words to express how much he misses the person he loves.
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I’m inside
He cannot ignore the emptiness he feels without the person he loves.
These tears, they tell their own story
Sam Smith's tears express the pain he feels at being separated from the person he loves.
You told me not to cry when you were gone
Sam Smith's loved one asked him not to cry when they were separated.
But the feeling’s overwhelming, it's much too strong
Despite his loved one's request, Sam Smith cannot help feeling overwhelmed by his emotions.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
Sam Smith wants to be close to the person he loves and take care of them.
And make sure you’re alright
He wants to ensure that his loved one is safe and happy.
I’ll take care of you,
He wants to provide love and care for his loved one.
And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight
Sam Smith cannot bear to be separated from the person he loves and would rather be with them or not at all.
I’m reaching out to you
Sam Smith is trying to connect with the person he loves.
Can you hear my call? (Who's to say you won't hear me?)
He is unsure if his loved one can hear him but hopes they can.
This hurt that I’ve been through
Sam Smith has been deeply affected by the separation from his loved one.
I’m missing you, missing you like crazy
He misses the person he loves intensely and cannot stop thinking about them.
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Sam Smith wants to be with the person he loves and would do anything to be close to them.
Lay me down tonight, lay me down
He wants his loved one to put him to rest by their side.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
Sam Smith wants to be physically close to the person he loves.
And make sure you’re alright
He wants to take care of his loved one and ensure they are happy.
I’ll take care of you
Sam Smith wants to provide love and support for his loved one.
And I don’t wanna be here if I can’t be with you tonight
He cannot bear to be apart from the person he loves and would rather be with them or not at all.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elvin Duval Dalphinis Smith, James John Napier, Samuel Frederick Smith
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@lildoodl
They say that we're out of control and some say were sinners,
but don't let that ruin our beautiful rhythms,
cause when you unfold me,
and tell me you love me and look in my eye,
you are perfection,
my only direction,
its fire on fire
:(
pls God help me
@TristianPlayz123
Lyrics:
My mother said I'm too romantic
She said, "You're dancing in the movies"
I almost started to believe her
Then I saw you and I knew
Maybe it's 'cause I got a little bit older
Maybe it's all that I've been through
I'd like to think it's how you lean on my shoulder
And how I see myself with you
I don't say a word
But still, you take my breath and steal the things I know
There you go, saving me from out of the crowd
Fire on fire, would normally kill us
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, mm
It's fire on fire
When we fight, we fight like lions
But then we love and feel the truth
We lose our minds in a city of roses
We won't abide by any rules
I don't say a word
But still, you take my breath and steal the things I know
There you go, saving me from out of the crowd
Fire on fire, would normally kill us
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, oh
It's fire on fire
Fire on fire, we're normally killers
But this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
Fire on fire, we're normally killers
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire
Together WE can Save our planet 🌏
@suela122
My mother said I'm too romantic
She said, "You're dancing in the movies"
I almost started to believe her
Then I saw you and I knew
Maybe it's 'cause I got a little bit older
Maybe it's all that I've been through
I'd like to think it's how you lean on my shoulder
And how I see myself with you
I don't say a word
But still, you take my breath and steal the things I know
There you go, saving me from out of the crowd
Fire on fire, we're normally killers
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, mm
It's fire on fire
When we fight, we fight like lions
But then we love and feel the truth
We lose our minds in a city of roses
We won't abide by any rules
I don't say a word
But still, you take my breath and steal the things I know
There you go, saving me from out of the crowd
Fire on fire, we're normally killers
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, oh
It's fire on fire
Fire on fire, we're normally killers
But this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
Fire on fire, we're normally killers
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire
@devilmaycry5697
LYRICS--
My mother said I'm too romantic
She said, "You're dancing in the movies"
I almost started to believe her
Then I saw you and I knew
Maybe it's 'cause I got a little bit older
Maybe it's all that I've been through
I'd like to think it's how you lean on my shoulder
And how I see myself with you
I don't say a word
But still you take my breath
And still the things I know
There you go, saving me
From out of the cold
Fire on fire
We're normally careless
With this much desire
Together we're winners
They say that we're out of control
And some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin
Our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me
And tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection
My only direction
It's fire on fire, mmm
It's fire on fire
When we fight, we fight like lions
But then we love and feel the truth
We lose our minds in a city of roses
We won't abide by any rules
I don't say a word
But still you take my breath
And still the things I know
There you go, saving me
From out of the cold
Fire on fire
We're normally careless
With this much desire
Together we're winners
They say that we're out of control
And some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin
Our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me
And tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection
My only direction
It's fire on fire
Ooh
It's fire on fire
Fire on fire
We're normally careless
With this much desire
Together we're winners
They say that we're out of control
And some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin
Our beautiful rhythms
Fire on fire
We're normally careless
With this much desire
Together we're winners
They say that we're out of control
And some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin
Our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me
And tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection
My only direction
Fire on fire
You are perfection
My only direction
It's fire on fire
@mmckenzie5741
This song is so beautiful, I’m crying 😭😭😭
@juliqu5581
Me too
@emilypinson6993
Me three
@jenarcisse
Damn! Me too and I don’t know why.
@marliethomas2716
Me too
@ketoketo2025
WHY YOU CRYING 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@ChillYourMind
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🎄💞
@kannarehope5532
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@TheYungLeo
I wish the both of you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 Hope you guys are surrounded by those you love most and vice versa... And may happiness and peace be yours going into this fresh New Year
@therichestearthlings6976
Wishing the three of you all the happiness your heart can contain. Merry Christmas! :)