Lay Me Down
Sam Smith Ft. John Legend 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

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

Overall Meaning

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, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elvin Duval Dalphinis Smith, James John Napier, Samuel Frederick Smith

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@brunosn5397

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@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

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