Lay Your Hands On Me
Thompson Twins Lyrics


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This old life seemed much too long
With little point in going on
I couldn't think of what to say
Words just vanished in the haze
I was feeling cold and tired
Yeah kinda sad and uninspired
But when it almost seemed too much
I see your face
And sense the grace
And feel the magic in your touch
(chorus)
OH LAY YOUR HANDS
LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME
OH LAY YOUR HANDS
WOO-OO-OO-OO!
OH LAY YOUR HANDS
OH LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME

Back and forth across the sea
I have chased so many dreams
But I have never felt the grace
That I have felt in your embrace
Oh I was tired and I was cold
Yeah with a hunger in my soul
When it almost seemed too much
I see your face
And sense the grace
And feel the magic of your touch

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Now you made me feel so good
Yeah like I never ever thought I would
You know you make me feel so strong
And now our laughter just goes on and on
So c'mon lay your hands on me
Cause close to you is where I really wanna be
And if it ever gets too much
I see your face
And sense the grace
And feel the magic in our touch





(REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE)

Overall Meaning

The Thompson Twins' song "Lay Your Hands On Me" is a soulful and uplifting track that speaks to the transformative power of love and human connection. The lyrics describe a person who is feeling lost, disconnected, and uninspired. The singer describes a life that feels empty and meaningless, with little point in going on. They are stuck in a haze of sadness and fatigue, struggling to find the words to express their emotions.


But in a moment of almost unbearable despair, the singer sees the face of the person they love and feels a deep sense of connection and spiritual grace. They describe the magic in the touch of this person, how it lifts them up and makes them feel alive again. The repeated refrain of "lay your hands on me" serves as a plea for this person to bring their healing touch and loving energy into the singer's life.


The song also touches on the theme of chasing dreams and searching for meaning in life. The singer has traveled across the sea, chasing various ambitions and desires, but has never felt the profound sense of grace and belonging that they find in the arms of their beloved.


Overall, "Lay Your Hands On Me" is a powerful ode to the transformative power of human connection and the importance of intimacy and love in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

This old life seemed much too long
Life felt like a never-ending struggle


With little point in going on
Life had lost its meaning


I couldn't think of what to say
Words failed me


Words just vanished in the haze
Words disappeared without any explanation


I was feeling cold and tired
I was physically and emotionally exhausted


Yeah kinda sad and uninspired
I was unhappy and lacking inspiration


But when it almost seemed too much
Just when I thought I couldn't handle it anymore


I see your face
I am reminded of you


And sense the grace
I feel the beauty of your presence


And feel the magic in your touch
I feel the power of your touch


OH LAY YOUR HANDS
Please touch me


LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME
Connect with me through touch


WOO-OO-OO-OO!
Expressing excitement and anticipation


Back and forth across the sea
Traveling around the sea from one place to another


I have chased so many dreams
I have pursued many aspirations


But I have never felt the grace
I have never experienced such a beautiful feeling


That I have felt in your embrace
That I have received from your embrace


Oh I was tired and I was cold
I was physically and emotionally drained


Yeah with a hunger in my soul
I had an intense desire


Now you made me feel so good
You give me so much joy


Yeah like I never ever thought I would
More than I could have ever imagined


You know you make me feel so strong
You make me feel powerful


And now our laughter just goes on and on
Our joy continues without ceasing


So c'mon lay your hands on me
Requesting touch for connection


Cause close to you is where I really wanna be
Being near you is my desire


And if it ever gets too much
If it becomes too difficult


I see your face
You remain in my mind


And sense the grace
I feel your beauty


And feel the magic in our touch
I feel the power of our connection




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@johnnyf4997

I suggest that he could look same as what we see here, 2023s only time since and now, would be great see that, rust haired coloration, with same jacket and all, where are the 2 others? Basist and Xylophonist?

I was 15 in 85, we are lucky to have lived times far away behind the actual time today.

Lot of changes!

Thx to you Tom!

Wonderfull voice and piano, and all, so wonderfull.



@rumpoh8039

This old life seemed much too long
Little point in going on
I couldn't think of what to say
Words just vanished in a haze
I was feeling cold and tired
Yeah, kinda sad and uninspired
When it almost seemed too much
I see your face and sense the grace
And feel the magic in your touch
Oh, lay your hands
Lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands (woo hoo)
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands
Back and forth across the sea
I have chased so many dreams
But I have never felt the grace
That I have felt in your embrace
I was tired and I was cold
Yeah, with a hunger in my soul
When it almost seemed too much
I see your face and sense the grace
And feel the magic of your touch
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Lay your hands, woo hoo
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands, oooh
You know you make me feel so good
Yeah, like I never ever thought I would
You know you make me feel so strong
And now our laughter just goes on and on (and on)
So c'mon lay your hands on me
'Cause close to you
Is where I really wanna be
And if it ever gets too much
I see your face and sense the grace
And feel the magic in our touch
Oh, lay your hands
Lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands (Woo hoo)
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands
Ooh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands (Woo hoo)
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands
Oh, lay your hands on me
Oh, lay your hands



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@synthwave7

We don't search for songs - we search for memories !! One of the best 80's songs. Still sounds great in 2023. Timeless.

@techvtimber6059

Agree.. One of 80s best

@thegteam4349

So true ❤

@joncampos-cw2tk

You nailed it!

@user-eu2kp9gv6i

Powerful and correct statement !!

@hulasue8553

Exactly what I’m doing tonight! Searching for memories ♥️ Love this song

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@brandonmoore3840

Another example of fantastic music from the 80s.

@tubedude26666

Is there anything better than the rediscovery of '80s songs? I had completely forgotten about this one! Awesome!

@contention100

Boy do I miss the 80's. What a time to be alive. Seems like everything went to hell in a hand basket after that.

@stefanoroncon521

Is the same for all’ Of us that was yung in that age … from Ireland to italy…fantastic age

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