A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Tod… Read Full Bio ↴A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Todd Agnew is a true artist of Christ, bringing the concepts of God, church and religion back down to earth, where they can reach into the hearts of man and bring about real change. Imagination and honey from the Vine of Christ bring Todd's creative juices to some realistic views and questions of the current human condition. His music is as warm and earthy as the real messages and ponderings in his uncluttered lyrics. Any music collection that means to represent the Y2K mind and ever-searching spirit, simply must include Todd Agnew.

Lay It Down
Todd Agnew Lyrics

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Jesus died for our sins
His blood washed away these stains
He died to give you freedom
So, why do you still wear those chains
Chains, chains, chains

Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Lay your heavy burdens down

Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Down, down, down

Jesus died to give us life
A little joy in the midst of His pain
He paid your debt in full and you are not guilty
So, why do you still wear those chains
Chains, chains, chains

Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Lay your heavy burdens down
Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Down, down, down

If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free

If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free

If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free

If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free
If I lay it down, You set me free

Lay your heavy burdens down
Lay your heavy burdens down
Lay your heavy burdens down
Lay your heavy burdens down, down, down

I want to lay your heavy burdens down, down
Lay your heavy burdens down
Lay your heavy burdens down, down

Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Down, down

Overall Meaning

Todd Agnew's song Lay It Down is a call to those who are struggling with the weight of their sins and burdens to lay them down at the feet of Jesus. The first verse tells us that Jesus died for our sins and his blood washed away our stains. He died to give us freedom, yet we still choose to wear the chains of our sins and burdens. The repetition of the word "chains" emphasizes the weight and entrapment that sin can bring. The chorus then urges us to lay our heavy burdens down, repeating the phrase four times to emphasize its importance.

The second verse continues with the message of freedom in Christ. Jesus died to give us life and joy, even in the midst of his own pain. He paid our debts in full and we are not guilty, yet we continue to carry the weight of our sins and burdens. The song again repeats the word "chains" to emphasize that these burdens are not meant to be carried by us.

The bridge then declares that laying our burdens down at the feet of Jesus will set us free. The repetition of the phrase "If I lay it down, You set me free" reinforces this powerful message of freedom and release from the chains of sin and burden. The song ends with a final call to lay our heavy burdens down, repeated several times to drive home the importance of surrendering our burdens to Jesus.

Overall, Lay It Down is a powerful message of hope and freedom in Christ. It urges listeners to let go of the heavy weights they are carrying and entrust them to Jesus, who died to give them freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Jesus died for our sins
Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for our wrongdoings and mistakes

His blood washed away these stains
Through Jesus' sacrifice, his blood cleansed us from the impurities of our sins

He died to give you freedom
Jesus' death and resurrection meant that we are no longer bound by the consequences of our sins, and can live free lives

So, why do you still wear those chains
Despite what Jesus did for us, many people choose to continue living with the guilt, shame, and consequences of their past mistakes

Lay your heavy burdens down, down
Let go of your burdens and give them to Jesus; don't carry them alone

Jesus died to give us life
Through his death and resurrection, Jesus gave us the gift of eternal life

A little joy in the midst of His pain
Jesus endured immense pain and suffering on the cross, but even in that, there was the hope and promise of eternal life

He paid your debt in full and you are not guilty
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross wiped away our debts and made us righteous; we no longer have to bear the guilt and shame of our past mistakes

If I lay it down, You set me free
By giving our burdens to Jesus, we are freed from the weight and pain of carrying them alone

Lay your heavy burdens down
Let go of your struggles and trust in Jesus to carry you through your difficulties

I want to lay your heavy burdens down
As the singer shares his own desire to take on the burdens of those who are struggling, he also reminds us that Jesus is always there to take on our own struggles, big or small

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