Lay me Down
Sam Smith (Tiesto Remix) 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

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? (Who's to say you won't hear me?)
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy

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 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

Overall Meaning

Sam Smith's "Lay Me Down" is a powerful ballad about love and loss. The song expresses the deep sense of longing and emptiness that one can feel when separated from a loved one. The lyrics communicate a belief that one day the singer will be reunited with their lover, and that time apart has only intensified their feelings of love and desire. The absence of the lover is described as a palpable and constant ache, with the moon and stars themselves seeming to be insignificant without the presence of the person that they long for. The desperation of the singer is palpable as they reach out to their lover, asking if they can hear their call.


The second verse is particularly poignant as it describes the overwhelming feeling of sadness that the singer experiences when separated from their loved one. They cast aside the expectation that they should be strong in the face of such sadness and acknowledge it as a part of who they are. The chorus repeats the refrain of the song, asking to be reunited with their lover and assuring them that they will be taken care of. The final request, to be laid down next to their loved one, is symbolic of the comfort and solace that they find in their partner's presence.


Overall, "Lay Me Down" captures the essence of what it means to love someone deeply and the pain that can come from being apart from them. It is a song that many can relate to, and Sam Smith's emotive vocals make the lyrics all the more powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes I do, I believe
I have faith that someday I will be reunited with my loved one.


That one day I will be, where I was
I long to return to the place where I was with my loved one.


Right there, right next to you
Being by your side is where I belong.


And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
The pain of separation is overwhelming and everyday seems bleak.


The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you
The beauty of the night sky pales in comparison to the love I have for you.


Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
The memory of your physical presence is so vivid, it's difficult to express in words.


No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
My longing for you is indescribable and words cannot do it justice.


Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I cannot deny the emptiness inside me where you used to be.


These tears, they tell their own story
My tears are a testament to the depth of my sadness and longing.


You told me not to cry when you were gone
You asked me to be strong in your absence.


But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
The pain is too great for me to remain composed.


Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I wish to be close to you.


And make sure you're alright
I want to ensure that you are okay and cared for.


I'll take care of you
I will do whatever it takes to protect and care for you.


And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
Being separated from you is unbearable and I cannot go on without you.


I'm reaching out to you
I am seeking connection and reconciliation with you.


Can you hear my call? (Who's to say you won't hear me?)
I am hoping that you are listening and willing to forgive me.


This hurt that I've been through
The pain of our separation has been unbearable for me.


I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
My longing for you is so intense, it's making me feel crazy.


Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
I seek to be close to you and rest by your side.


Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
Being close to you is my heart's deepest desire.




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

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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..

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@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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