Surrounding Freer’s driving guitar, bombastic piano, and soaring pop vocals is cellist Kaylan Mitchell and violinist/vocalist Sarah Myers, who add the baroque part of the equation to The Juliets. Both classically trained, Mitchell and Myers represent a fusion of the past and present: one can hear equally the influences of Johannes Brahms and Dr. Dre in their string arrangements. Perhaps most importantly is the way the ladies refuse to let their instruments be used as mere ornaments. Similarly, the backbone of the band is supplied by bassist Ashton Hopkins and drummer Jaclyn Phillips. Tastes of the macabre can be felt in Hopkins’ enchanting bass lines and Phillips’ thunderous drumming. Their explosive yet sophisticated rhythms are essential to the band’s onstage presence and sound.
Formed in late 2008, The Juliets first album (The Juliets S/T) was released in 2010 and has received local and national praise, hailed as “...a lush, textured chamber pop record that still — well, rocks” by TinyMixTapes.com. The Juliets have played with artists as diverse as Ornery Little Darlings, The Silent Years, The Von Bondies, Pomegranates, Frontier Ruckus, and Chris Bathgate. Most recently, they were featured in Chrysler’s Imported From Detroit campaign.
Currently, the band is set to release their sophomore effort, Perfect Season, in Fall of 2011. If you'd like to preview the record, 3 of the tracks are available for FREE download exclusively on Bandcamp!
LAY DOWN
The Juliets Lyrics
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From the depths from the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high
Here my song here my cry
I will bring a sacrifice
I will bring a sacrifice
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh, hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Letting go of my pride
Giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
Take this life and let it shine
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down
The lyrics of "Lay Down" by The Juliets speak of surrender, sacrifice, and devotion to a higher power. The opening lines express the willingness of the singer to offer everything to this higher power, from the depths of their soul to the highest point of their being. The word "sacrifice" is repeated several times throughout the song, highlighting the idea of giving up something valuable in exchange for something greater. The singer is surrendering themselves entirely to this higher power, offering their hands, heart, and entire life.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's desire to submit to this higher power completely. They are not their own, but rather they belong solely to this entity. The line "There's no life apart from you" emphasizes the importance of this higher power in the singer's life. By laying themselves down, the singer is acknowledging that this higher power is the one true source of life.
The bridge of the song expresses the singer's joy in following the will of this higher power. They want nothing more than to do what is asked of them and to follow the path that has been laid out before them. The repeated chorus at the end of the song reinforces this idea of surrender, with the singer laying themselves down once again and reaffirming their devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
With this heart open wide
My heart is open and vulnerable
From the depths from the heights
No matter how deep or high I am, I am giving everything to you
I will bring a sacrifice
I am willing to give up whatever it takes
With these hands lifted high
I am surrendering everything to you
Here my song here my cry
You are listening to my every word and emotion
I lay me down
I am humbling myself before you
I'm not my own
I give up control and submit to your will
I belong to you alone
I am completely yours
Oh, hand on my heart
This feeling is genuine and from the heart
This much is true
This is sincere and real
There's no life apart from you
You are the source of my life and joy
Letting go of my pride
I am putting aside my own ego
Giving up all my rights
I am willing to sacrifice everything for you
Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
I want to live a life that glorifies you
It will be my joy to say
I am happy to express
Your will, your way
I trust and accept your plans and path for me
always
All the time, forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CHRIS TOMLIN, JASON INGRAM, JONAS MYRIN, MATT REDMAN
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