Lay Me Down
The Wreckers Lyrics


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You let me in
'Cause after all
It seemed like the right thing to do

I closed my eyes
And let you fall
I wonder what you could possibly know
About breaking down that I don't

It's been awhile
Since I begged for
Anything but now I want more

So lay me down
I'm lonely
You don't understand me
And you'd never even try to
Anyway

I hear you say
It's not the same
I'm sorry
It's something I just can't explain

So shut your mouth
And hold me close
We both know
It's better than being alone

I don't mind
Killing time
As long as I can't see it in your eyes

If wanting you's so wrong then I'm wrong
I'll admit it




Time after time you'll realize
You don't mean it

Overall Meaning

The Wreckers' song Lay Me Down depicts a complicated dynamic between two people who have let each other in, but struggle to truly understand each other. The lyrics suggest that despite an initial connection, there is a fundamental gap between them that cannot be bridged. The first verse sets up the story, with the singer describing how they let the other person into their life because it seemed like the right thing to do. However, they also admit to closing their eyes and letting the other person fall, suggesting a lack of trust or confidence in the relationship. The second half of the first verse poses a question about breaking down, implying that the other person has experienced hardship that the singer cannot relate to.


The second verse takes a different tone, with the singer admitting to wanting more than they have in the past. They turn to the other person for comfort, asking to be laid down and admitting their loneliness. However, the song's refrain - "you don't understand me / and you'd never even try to / anyway" - casts a shadow over the interaction, suggesting that the singer doubts the other person's ability to truly know them. The third verse finds the other person speaking up, insisting that "it's not the same." Although the reasoning behind this assertion is not explained, it seems to suggest an understanding that cannot be put into words. The song's final lines offer a bittersweet ending, with the two characters holding each other close even though they know it's not enough.


Overall, Lay Me Down presents a complex portrait of two people who are drawn to each other but cannot escape the weight of their own doubts and fears. The song's lyrics and melody work together to create a haunting atmosphere, one that is simultaneously sad and beautiful. It is a song that invites interpretation and encourages listeners to delve deeper into their own emotions and experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

You let me in
You allowed me to enter into your life and become a part of it.


'Cause after all It seemed like the right thing to do
You let me into your life because it seemed like the sensible thing to do.


I closed my eyes And let you fall I wonder what you could possibly know About breaking down that I don't
I trusted you and let you fall even though you have been through hard times before. I am curious about how you are still able to handle yourself so well.


It's been awhile Since I begged for Anything but now I want more
It's been quite some time since I last asked for anything from anybody, but now I crave for more than just what I have.


So lay me down I'm lonely You don't understand me And you'd never even try to Anyway
I need you to hold me tight and put me to rest as I am feeling very lonely. Even though you can never truly understand me, you mean enough to me to comfort me in this dark moment.


I hear you say It's not the same I'm sorry It's something I just can't explain
I hear you telling me that things have changed and that you are sorry for it, but you don't know how to explain it.


So shut your mouth And hold me close We both know It's better than being alone
Please don't talk and just hold me tightly as we both know that it's better to be together than be alone in this situation.


I don't mind Killing time As long as I can't see it in your eyes
I don't care about wasting time as long as I can't see any disappointment or regret in your eyes.


If wanting you's so wrong then I'm wrong I'll admit it Time after time you'll realize You don't mean it
If it's considered inappropriate for me to desire you, then I will admit that I am in the wrong. However, time and time again, you will come to understand that you don't actually feel the same way about me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSICA HARP, GREG WELLS, MICHELLE BRANCH

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