Lay me Down
Sam Smith/Sam Smith 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 "Lay Me Down" portray the pain and longing of losing someone you love. Smith expresses his belief that he will someday be reunited with his loved one and how his life is incomplete without them. The lyrics convey the depth of his feelings and how difficult life has become since his loved one departed. The imagery of the moon and stars being nothing without the person he loves demonstrates how their absence has left him feeling empty and alone.
Smith's emotions are further accentuated in the second verse where he talks about his overwhelming feelings of missing his loved one. He confesses to crying despite promises not to, and how being apart from his loved one leaves a gaping hole in his soul. The chorus is a plea to be reunited with his loved one, to lay down beside them and take care of them. The lyrics emphasize the desire to be with the one he loves and how unhappy he is without that person.
The final verse is a call to his loved one and an expression of how much he needs them. Smith reaches out to his lost love and asks if they can hear his call, portraying how much he misses them. He ends with a plea to lay down next to them, to be with them again and take care of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I do, I believe
I have faith that one day we will be reunited.
That one day I will be where I was
I long to be back in your loving arms.
Right there, right next to you
I want to be close to you again.
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
I am struggling to cope without you.
The moon, and the stars are nothing without you
Your absence makes the world feel empty and meaningless.
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
I am overwhelmed by how much I miss your physical presence.
No words can explain the way I'm missing you
There are no words to express the depth of my longing for you.
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I am trying to ignore the pain and emptiness I feel without you.
These tears, they tell their own story
My tears reveal my heartache and sorrow.
Told me not to cry when you were gone
You advised me not to cry when you left.
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
However, my emotions are too intense to be contained.
Can I lay by your side, next to you? You
May I lie down beside you and be close to you?
And make sure you're alright
I want to take care of you and ensure that you are doing well.
I'll take care of you
I will be there for you whenever you need me.
And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
If I cannot be with you tonight, I don't 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 hear my plea for us to be together again?
This hurt that I've been through
I have experienced a great deal of pain and heartache.
I'm missing you, I'm missing you like crazy, you
I am missing you so much that it is driving me crazy.
Oh, lay me down tonight
Allow me to lie down tonight.
Lay me by your side, whoa
Let me be close to you.
Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you
Can I be by your side so that we are close once again?
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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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@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
@asdfghjklasdfghjkl6807
Hai 😊
@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.🇫🇮💙