I Lay My Love On You
Westlife Lyrics


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Just a smile and the rain is gone
Can hardly believe it (yeah)
There's an angel standing next to me
Reaching for my heart

Just a smile and there's no way back
Can hardly believe it (yeah)
But there's an angel and she's calling me
Reaching for my heart

I know, that I'll be ok now
This time it's real

I lay my love on you
It's all I want to do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You open up my heart
Show me all your love, and walk right through
As I lay my love on you

I was lost in a lonely place
Could hardly believe it (yeah)
Holding on to yesterdays
Far, far too long

Now I believe it's okay cause
This time it's real

I lay my love on you
It's all I want to do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You open up my heart
Show me all your love, and walk right through
As I lay my love on you

I never knew that love could feel so good

Like a once in a lifetime
You change my world





I lay my love on you'.

Overall Meaning

In Westlife's song "I Lay My Love On You", the lyrics describe the feeling of finally finding true love after feeling lost and lonely. The opening lines suggest that simply being near the person they love brings joy and dispels any emotional pain or sorrow. The reference to an "angel" reaching for their heart adds a spiritual dimension to the song, suggesting that this love is almost divine and represents a new beginning.


The chorus emphasizes the depth of their feelings as they lay their love on the other person, describing it as all they want to do. This sentiment is reinforced by the imagery of feeling "brand new" and having their heart opened up to the other person. The verse mentioning being lost in a lonely place and holding on to yesterday's emotions is contrasted with the newfound hope and belief that this time the love they've found is real. The bridge declares that their newfound love has changed their world and that they never knew love could feel so good.


Overall, this song expresses the joy and wonder of finding love after a period of loneliness and despair. The references to angels and a spiritual awakening add a touch of mysticism to the song, while the clear, powerful vocals of Westlife make the sentiment all the more poignant.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a smile and the rain is gone
With a simple gesture of happiness, all the sadness and trouble vanishes


Can hardly believe it (yeah)
It's difficult to accept this miraculous change


There's an angel standing next to me
There is a heavenly being by my side


Reaching for my heart
Trying to connect with my deepest feelings


Just a smile and there's no way back
A single expression of joy that makes it impossible to return to the past


But there's an angel and she's calling me
However, there is still a divine entity summoning me


I know, that I'll be ok now
I have faith that everything will be alright from now on


This time it's real
Unlike previous experiences, this one is genuine


I lay my love on you
My entire affection is devoted to you


It's all I want to do
There is nothing else that matters more to me


Every time I breathe I feel brand new
With every inhalation, I am reinvigorated


You open up my heart
You allow me to be vulnerable and honest


Show me all your love, and walk right through
Demonstrate your affection for me and be by my side forever


I was lost in a lonely place
I felt trapped and isolated previously


Holding on to yesterdays
Stuck in the past, unable to move on


Far, far too long
For an extended period of time


Now I believe it's okay cause
However, I now have faith that everything is alright


I never knew that love could feel so good
I had no idea that love could be so fulfilling


Like a once in a lifetime
Like an opportunity that comes only once in a lifetime


You change my world
You have altered my reality


I lay my love on you'
I offer you all of my love, unconditionally




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Bengt Kreuger, Jorgen Kjell Elofsson, Per Olof Magnusson

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@nikking9649

Westlife! I don't even know where to begin.

At the age of 8, this is my first ever song of them that I listened to, and within 2 mins, I made a promise to myself: "I am going to marry an Irish man one day when I grow up" and told my mom about it LOL. All she did was laughing at me. I don't blame her 😂. She keeps talking about it until now

Being born and raised in Vietnam where English isn't my first language, after this song, and many of their good songs, I promised myself: "I am going to learn English. I am going to be fluent in English to be able to undersrand what theyre singing".

And here I am. 20 years after my first time listening to this song. Happily married to a handsome Canadian Irish man for almost 8 years now. 2 beautiful mixed Vietnamese and Irish babies.

I got tears in my eyes when I was listening to this song again today. All the memories that I'll hold on forever.

Thanks Westlife for being a part of my childhood and my motivation!

Hoping to see you in Vancouver one day 😊



@siestachan7375

Just a smile and the rain is gone
Can hardly believe it (yeah)
There's an angel standing next to me, reaching for my heart
Just a smile and there's no way back
Can hardly believe it (yeah)
But there's an angel calling me
Reaching for my heart
I know, that I'll be ok now
This time it's real

I lay my love on you It's all I wanna do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You open up my heart
Show me all your love, and walk right through
As I lay my love on you

I was lost in a lonely place
Could hardly believe it (yeah)
Holding on to yesterday, far, far too long
Now I believe it's ok cause this time it's real

I lay my love on you It's all I wanna do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You open up my heart
Show me all your love, and walk right through
As I lay my love on you

So never knew that love could feel so good...
Like a once in a lifetime you change my World...
I lay my love on you
You make me feel brand new
Show me your love and walk right through (oh, yeah)
As I lay my love on you

I lay my love on you It's all I wanna do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You open up my heart
Show me all your love, and walk right through
As I lay my love on you
I lay my love on you
You make me feel brand new
Show me all your love and walk right through
As I lay my love on you
As I lay my love on you



@gpknkee

Just a smile and the rain is gone
Can hardly believe it, yeah
There's an angel standing next to me
Reaching for my heart
Just a smile and there's no way back
Can hardly believe it, yeah
But there's an angel calling me
Reaching for my heart
I know that I'll be okay now
This time, it's real
I lay my love on you
It's all I wanna do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You opened up my heart
Show me all your love and walk right through
As I lay my love on you
I was lost in a lonely place
Could hardly believe it, yeah
Holding on to yesterday
Far, far too long
Now, I believe it's okay 'cause
This time, it's real
I lay my love on you
It's all I wanna do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new
You opened up my heart
Show me all your love and walk right through
As I lay my love on you
I never knew that love could feel so good
Like a once in a lifetime
You changed my world
I lay my love on you
You make me feel brand new
Show me your love and walk right through, oh, yeah
As I lay my love on you
I lay my love on you
It's all I wanna do
Every time I breathe I feel brand new (brand new)
You opened up my heart
Show me all your love and walk right through
'Cause I lay my love, I lay my love on you
I lay my love on you
You make me feel brand new (you opened up my heart)
Show me all your love and walk right through (oh, yeah)
As I lay my love on you
As I lay my love on you



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