Lay Me Down
Sam Smith | www.soundfox.net Lyrics
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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
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
And 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...
In Sam Smith's song "Lay Me Down," the lyrics express the singer's intense longing to be with someone they love. The song is a desperate plea from a lover who is feeling lost and alone without their partner. The opening lines, "Yes, I do, I believe that one day I will be where I was, right there, right next to you," set the tone of the song and its main message: that the singer wants nothing more than to be with their loved one once again.
Throughout the song, the singer's emotions are on full display. They describe how the days seem dark, how they feel empty without their loved one's touch and skin, and how they can't deny the hole they feel inside. The tears they cry tell their own story, and the feeling of missing their loved one is overwhelming and too strong to ignore.
The chorus of the song is a direct plea to their loved one: "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." The singer is willing to do anything to be with their loved one once again, even if just for a night. The repetition of the phrase "lay me down tonight" shows just how urgent their desire is to be with their partner.
Overall, "Lay Me Down" is a touching and emotional song that perfectly captures the feeling of missing someone. Sam Smith's powerful vocals and the poignant lyrics make this song a true masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I do, I believe that one day
I have faith that I will be reunited with you one day
I will be where I was
In the same physical space as you
Right there, right next to you
Right by your side, as close as possible
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
Life is difficult without you, everything feels bleak
The moon and the stars are nothing without you
The beauty of the universe pales in comparison to your absence
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
Your physical presence is so amazing, I don't even know where to start describing it
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 try to ignore the hollowness inside me that your absence has created
These tears, they tell their own story
My tears speak volumes about my feelings for you
Told me not to cry when you were gone
You tried to comfort me by urging me to be strong
But the feeling's overwhelming
But the pain of your absence is too much to bear
It's much too strong
The intensity of my emotions is overpowering
Can I lay by your side?
I crave physical proximity to you
Next to you, you
Right beside you
And make sure you're alright
I want to take care of you and ensure your well-being
I'll take care of you
You can rely on me to support you
I don't want to be here
I don't want to exist in a world without you
If I can't be with you tonight
If I cannot immediately have the pleasure of your company
I'm reaching out to you
I am metaphorically reaching out for you, trying to bridge the distance between us
Can you hear my call?
Do you sense my longing for you?
This hurt that I've been through
The pain I've experienced in your absence
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
I'm experiencing an intense, overwhelming yearning for you
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
I want to be close to you, lying down beside you
Can I lay by your side?
I want to be close to you, lying down beside you
Next to you, you...
Right beside you
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@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.🇫🇮💙