Lay Me Down
The Oh Hello's. Lyrics
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As their throats of open graves recited fear
Like the bullets of a gun they drove my tears
And my feet to run the hell out of here
See, I was born a restless, wayward child
I could hear the whole world calling me outside
Of the masses I routinely sat behind
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
That I'm a weathered stone
But I owe it to my brothers
To carry them home
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
It's a heavy load
But we'll carry our brothers
Oh, we'll carry them home
And oh, there is no power on Earth or below
That could ever break our hearts or shake our souls
And when you lay me down, you'll only bury bones
'Cause oh, my heart and soul are going home
The lyrics to The Oh Hello's song Lay Me Down are indicative of a journey towards enlightenment, self-discovery, and redemption. The song starts with the singer experiencing a moment of realization or awakening. The opening line 'Fire and brimstone fell upon my ears' is a metaphor for religious fervor, which the singer is fed up with. The phrase 'throats of open graves recited fear' is a cryptic analogy that speaks to the emptiness they feel with religious dogma. They are searching for something more substantial and authentic. They describe the feeling as bullets hitting them, which gives a sense of urgency to their need to escape. The desire to see the world they have been sheltered from consumes them, and they distance themselves from the masses.
The chorus follows with the singer expressing their desire to go home, but it is not where they are headed now. The phrase 'Down the road that will take me to the living oak' is a hopeful reference to the renewing and rejuvenating properties of nature. The heaviness of their burdens as they journey towards self-discovery is more about the responsibility they feel for the people they left behind than the weight of the journey itself. The singer talks about owing it to their brothers to carry them home, a phrase that could be read as a metaphor for compassion and empathy.
The last part of the song is interesting because it speaks about the singer's belief in the power of the soul. They believe that nothing in the world can break their heart or shake their soul. They believe that they will transcend the world of the living and return to their roots, to where they belong. Overall, the lyrics to Lay Me Down are a profound reflection on the journey towards self-discovery and the power of connection between individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire and brimstone fell upon my ears
Loud and scary noises made me feel like I was in Hell
As their throats of open graves recited fear
People's voices sounded like the dead and they were talking about scary things
Like the bullets of a gun they drove my tears
Their words were so scary it made me cry uncontrollably
And my feet to run the hell out of here
I had to escape and leave this scary place behind
See, I was born a restless, wayward child
I always had a sense of adventure and wanted to explore the world
I could hear the whole world calling me outside
I felt a strong desire to leave my comfort zone and experience the world
Of the masses I routinely sat behind
I didn't want to be like everyone else and just follow the crowd
And Lord, I had to see with my own eyes
I needed to see and experience things for myself instead of just hearing about them
Take me home
I want to go to a place where I feel comfortable and safe
I want to go
I need to leave this place and find a new home
Down the road that will take me
I need to find a new path in life
To the living oak
I want to find a place of peace and harmony
And Lord, I know
I have faith and trust that I will find my way
That I'm a weathered stone
I've been through a lot and have been hardened by my experiences
But I owe it to my brothers
I have a duty to help and support those who are also struggling
To carry them home
I want to help others find their way and feel safe
It's a heavy load
Helping others can be exhausting and difficult
But we'll carry our brothers
We will work together and support each other
Oh, we'll carry them home
We will help others find a place of comfort and safety
And oh, there is no power on Earth or below
Nothing in the world can overcome our strength and resilience
That could ever break our hearts or shake our souls
We are strong and nothing can damage our spirits
And when you lay me down, you'll only bury bones
When I die, only my physical body will be left behind
'Cause oh, my heart and soul are going home
My true self will continue on to the next phase of existence
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DawnStarLightning
"Lay Me Down" lyrics
Fire and brimstone fell upon my ears
As their throats of open graves recited fear
Like the bullets of a gun they drove my tears
And my feet to run the hell out of here
See, I was born a restless, wayward child
I could hear the whole world calling me outside
Of the masses I routinely sat behind
And Lord, I had to see with my own eyes
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
That I'm a weathered stone
But I owe it to my brothers
To carry them home
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
It's a heavy load
But we'll carry our brothers
Oh, we'll carry them home
And oh, there is no power on Earth or below
That could ever break our hearts or shake our souls
And when you lay me down, you'll only bury bones
'cause oh, my heart and soul are going home
@y-._.-k
Fire and brimstone fell upon my ears
As their throats of open graves recited fear
Like the bullets of a gun they drove my tears
And my feet to run the hell out of here
See, I was born a restless, wayward child
I could here the whole world calling me outside
Of the masses I routinely sat behind
And Lord, I had to see with my own eyes
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
That I'm a weathered stone
But I owe it to my brothers to carry them home
(x2)
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
It's a heavy load
But we'll carry our brothers
And we'll carry them home
And oh, there is no power on Earth, or below
That could ever break our hearts or shake our souls
And when you lay me down you'll only bury bones
'Cause oh, my heart and soul are going home
@anamargulescu3170
I'm writing a book and I can only say that I'm using only their, The Paper Kites', Mumford and Sons's, Of Monster and Men's, The Lumineers', The Crane Wives' and Sea Wolf's music. Oh, and one song from Cosmo Sheldrake.
@idontneedaname318
that is a very specific vibe. sounds dope.
@Emma-sj6wp
That's is very specific and I love it. Looking forward to that vibe.
One important question.
Will I cry?
@Jessicathebright
Drop us a reply when you're done! Best of luck!
@dewwyarchived283
I love all of those bands so very much!! Tell us when it's released! (ps I think you'd like First Aid Kit)
@grimr.599
You have my exact music taste lol, may I ask which Cosmo song?
@DawnStarLightning
"Lay Me Down" lyrics
Fire and brimstone fell upon my ears
As their throats of open graves recited fear
Like the bullets of a gun they drove my tears
And my feet to run the hell out of here
See, I was born a restless, wayward child
I could hear the whole world calling me outside
Of the masses I routinely sat behind
And Lord, I had to see with my own eyes
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
That I'm a weathered stone
But I owe it to my brothers
To carry them home
Take me home
I want to go
Down the road that will take me
To the living oak
And Lord, I know
It's a heavy load
But we'll carry our brothers
Oh, we'll carry them home
And oh, there is no power on Earth or below
That could ever break our hearts or shake our souls
And when you lay me down, you'll only bury bones
'cause oh, my heart and soul are going home
@michaelmatsoukas222
:)
@theboythatsayshootyhoo3865
I love how this references second child, restless child god I just love their music so much
@a.morphous66
This song came out a year before Second Child, Restless Child so you’ve got the order wrong; Second Child referenced this song.