Lay Me Down
Sam Smith feat. 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, 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
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

Overall Meaning

Lay Me Down is a heartfelt ballad sung by Sam Smith featuring John Legend. The lyrics are about missing someone so deeply that the person feels lost without them, and it is almost impossible for them to go on with their life. The song reflects the pain and longing for that one person who completes the person and without whom they feel incomplete.


The song begins with Sam Smith singing about how much he misses the person he loves and how he feels incomplete without them, saying, "Yes, I do believe, that one day I will be where I was right there, right next to you." He further talks about how days seem dark without that person and how stars and the moon hold no importance without them. Smith also describes how he longs for the physical touch of the person and how it is hard for him to describe "the way I'm missing you."


The chorus kicks in with Smith longing to lay by the side of the person he loves and make sure they're okay. The lyrics of the song want nothing but to be with their loved one, and only then can they be complete. The song expresses the extent of love and longing for someone so accurately that it connects with anyone who has ever been in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes I do, I believe
I have faith in being reunited with my loved one someday.


That one day I will be, where I was
I long to be close to you again, just like we were before.


Right there, right next to you
I want to be beside you once more, like we used to be.


And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
My life is difficult now that you're gone, and everything is bleak.


The moon, the stars, are nothing without you
Even the nighttime sky is sad and empty without you here with me.


Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
I miss everything about you, from the way you felt to the way you looked.


No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
There are no words that can describe the depth of my longing for you.


The night, this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I am trapped in a dark and empty place, consumed by my sorrow.


These tears, they tell their own story
My tears are a testament to my pain and heartbreak.


You told me not to cry when you were gone
You asked me not to be upset while you were away, but I can't help my emotions.


But the feeling's overwhelming
My emotions are too strong, and I feel overwhelmed by them.


They're much too strong
My feelings for you are too powerful to ignore or suppress.


Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I wish to be close to you again, beside you, never wanting to let go.


And make sure you're alright
I want to take care of you and make sure you're okay.


I'll take care of you
I will be here to support you and provide for you, no matter what it takes.


And I don't want to be here
I can't bear to be without you, it's too much to handle on my own.


If I can't be with you tonight
I need you here with me now, more than ever before.


I'm reaching out to you
I'm trying my hardest to connect with you, to find some way back to you.


Can you hear my call?
Are you out there somewhere, listening to me and my cries for you?


Woah, this hurt that I've been through
The pain of your absence has been almost too much to bear.


I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
I am consumed by my longing and desire for you, it's driving me mad.


Oh, lay me down tonight
All I want is to lie down with you, to feel your warmth and comfort again.


Lay me by your side
I don't want to be apart from you, I need to be right next to you.


Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
Once more, I beg of you to let me be by your side, never to leave.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM SMITH, JAMES NAPIER, ELVIN 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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