Lay It Down
Sam Smith & John Legend 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?
No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming
They're 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?
Woah, this hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, 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
Woah, lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
The lyrics of Sam Smith/John Legend's song "Lay Me Down" paint a picture of the intense yearning and longing that one experiences when separated from a loved one. The opening verse is a proclamation of faith, a belief that one day the singer will be reunited with their loved one, and everything will be as it once was. However, until then, the singer finds it hard to cope with the darkness that surrounds them. They miss their loved one so much that the moon and stars seem empty without them. The singer is also consumed with thoughts of their loved one's touch and skin, and they are unable to express the depth of their emotion with words.
The chorus takes on a more desperate tone, with the singer asking to be able to lay down beside their loved one to make sure they are okay. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to take care of their love, to the point that they don't want to be anywhere else if they can't be with them that night. The second verse sees the singer reaching out to their loved one, hoping that they can hear their call. They express the pain that they have been through and how much they miss them.
Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the deep love that two individuals can have for each other. The lyrics are simple but poignant, and they perfectly capture the intense emotions associated with separation from loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I do, I believe
I have faith that someday I will be able to be close to you again.
That one day I will be, where I was
I long to be in the same place I once was with you.
Right there, right next to you
I want to be physically close to you again, by your side.
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
I am struggling to cope without you, my days seem bleak and difficult.
The moon, the stars, are nothing without you
Without you, everything in the world feels empty and meaningless.
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
I miss your physical presence so much, it's hard to know where to start explaining.
No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
I don't have the vocabulary to fully describe the depth of my yearning for you.
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I can't deny how empty and hollow I feel inside without you around.
These tears, they tell their own story
My tears are evidence of my emotional pain and longing for you.
You told me not to cry when you were gone
You didn't want me to be sad and cry when you left.
But the feeling's overwhelming
Despite your request, I can't help feeling overwhelmed with sadness and emotion.
They're much too strong
My feelings are too powerful to ignore or suppress.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I want to lay down beside you and physically feel your presence.
And make sure you're alright
I care about your wellbeing and want to ensure you're okay.
I'll take care of you
I want to be there for you and support you in any way I can.
And I don't want to be here
Being apart from you is too difficult and painful for me to bear.
If I can't be with you tonight
I only want to be around if I can physically be with you.
I'm reaching out to you
I am longing for connection and am trying to establish contact with you.
Can you hear my call?
I am hoping you are listening and can hear my plea to be with you.
Woah, this hurt that I've been through
I have experienced intense emotional pain and suffering.
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
I am missing you so much, it's driving me insane.
Lay me down tonight
I want to lay down and be close to you tonight.
Lay me by your side
I want to physically be next to you, close and connected.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I want to be physically near you and feel your warmth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: SAM SMITH, JAMES NAPIER, ELVIN SMITH
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Lyric:
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
The night, 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?
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
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-ou
@icedoatmilklatte910
I listen to this song religiously. When my Godmom had cancer, I used to lie right beside her in her bed. Her funeral was today. I'm not asking for pity, but I'm just saying this song will always remind me of her no matter what.
@Jova3012
I'm sorry
@icedoatmilklatte910
+Jessica Ovalle it's okay. I'm happier knowing that she's not suffering anymore 😊
@moonshine2296
aw rip to your grandma. i hope youre okay now 💕💕
@chonasoriano6071
+Virginia Coleman i am very sorry for your loss my mother just died to....
@cibafnad
+Virginia Coleman i know im a little late, i listen to too:), my grandad died too, i understand the same thing
@SanVB
This song is like a bad relationship. It breaks your heart but you just can't let it go.
Replay.
@mixerandlovaticm.c.7122
Jac Debaires yep
@emmaderbyshire1654
Damn your comment hit me hard
@ananthuashokan8219
Woh its so good