LAY DOWN
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Drain all the life from me, the thoughts from my head.
I'm laid out. Broke down.
So take your number.
I fold down, sold out.
Just like the rest.
I give you my pain.
I cry out your name.
Come take me.
You make me feel like I'm over my head.
Push all the truth from me, I might as well be dead.
I'm faded, jaded.
So feed me another....
Lie to me.
Abusing, just like the rest.
I give you my pain.
Come and fall around me.
I cry out your name.
Come take me.
I give in my pain.
Wrap your arms around me.
I trade in my shame.
Feel your love surround me.
Copyright 2002 Chris Wilson
All rights Reserved
The lyrics to Separated's song "Lay Down" speak to a sense of overwhelm and feeling powerless in a relationship. The song's opening line "You make me feel like I'm already dead" sets the tone for a relationship that is draining and unfulfilling. The singer feels as though their partner is taking everything from them - draining their thoughts and life energy. The imagery of being "laid out, broke down" further emphasizes this feeling of defeat.
The chorus has a slightly different tone to it, with the singer sacrificing their own pain to their partner. They cry out for them to come and take it, to wrap their arms around them and feel their love surround them. It's a clear indication that the singer is willing to give everything to their partner, despite the destructive nature of the relationship.
The second verse continues along this same theme, with the singer feeling as though they've lost touch with reality. The truth has been pushed out of them, and they're left feeling faded and jaded. They acknowledge that they're being lied to and abused, but again there's a sense of resignation - they're just like the rest, so what can they do?
Overall, "Lay Down" speaks to a relationship that is clearly unhealthy and dangerous. Despite the singer recognizing that they're being exploited, they're unable to break free and instead give everything they have to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me feel like I'm already dead.
You drain all the life from me and make me feel empty and worthless.
Drain all the life from me, the thoughts from my head.
You take away my energy and leave me feeling drained and unable to think clearly.
I'm laid out. Broke down.
You've completely worn me out and broken me down emotionally.
So take your number.
I don't want anything to do with you anymore.
I fold down, sold out.
I've given up and lost all hope.
Just like the rest.
I'm no different from others who have been hurt by you.
I give you my pain.
I'm willing to let you take all of my emotional pain.
Come and fall around me.
I want you to comfort me and be there for me.
I cry out your name.
I need your help and support.
You make me feel like I'm over my head.
You overwhelm me with so many negative emotions that I feel like I'm drowning.
Push all the truth from me, I might as well be dead.
You make me feel like I'm living a lie and unable to be honest with myself or others.
I'm faded, jaded.
You've drained me of all positivity and hope.
So feed me another....
I'm willing to believe another lie or false promise from you.
Lie to me.
I'd rather hear a comforting lie than face the painful truth.
Abusing, just like the rest.
You're just like everyone else who has hurt me in the past.
I give in my pain.
I'm surrendering all of my emotional pain to you.
Wrap your arms around me.
I want you to hold me and comfort me through this pain.
I trade in my shame.
I'm willing to give up my feelings of shame and guilt in order to feel loved and accepted.
Feel your love surround me.
I want to feel loved and supported by you in the midst of my pain.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luciano Campos
Linda musica, good song