Lay It Down
troy sneed Lyrics

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I believe that God is gonna work a miracle in your life by the end of this song.
No matter what situation you find yourself in right now,
Just know that all you have to do right now is just leave it
With King Jesus my brothers and my sisters.

Choir:
All of your problems, all of your pain, lay it down, lay it down.
All of your heartache, all guilt and shame, lay it down, lay it down.

Cast your cares upon him, he'll hear your call, lay it down, lay it down.
Promise he will never leave you, nor forsaken friends indeed, lay it down,
Lay it down.

Lead: Oh Christ
Choir: Ooooh oh oh oh, oooh, oh, oh oh, lay it down, lay it down.
Ooooh oh oh oh, oooh, oh, oh oh, lay it down, lay it down.
Repeat

Lead: All your problems
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Your pain
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Situation
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Lay it down
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Your marriage
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Got a situation
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Can't sleep at night
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: So much pain
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: It'll be alright
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: I'm a witness
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: That if you trust him
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: He will deliver
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Oh yes he will
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: He promised
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: He'll never leave you
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: He will be with you
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Through all your problems
Choir: All of your problems
Lead: God will do it
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: God will fix it
Choir: Lay it down
Lead: Oh oh

Ooooh oh oh oh, oooh, oh, oh oh, lay it down, lay it down.

Ooooh oh oh oh, oooh, oh, oh oh, lay it down, lay it down.
All of your problems, all of your pain, lay it down, lay it down.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Troy Sneed's song "Lay It Down" are a call to surrender all of one's problems, pain, heartache, guilt, and shame to God. The song reinforces the idea that God is listening and that He will never forsake those who call on His name. The repeated use of "lay it down" serves as a reminder to give up control over one's problems and let God take over instead.

The choir provides the main backing vocals for the song, repeating the message of surrender and reminding listeners that they can trust in God. The lead singer encourages listeners to give up everything that is weighing them down and trust in God's promises. The repetition of the phrase "lay it down" serves to create a sense of rhythm and flow, but more importantly, it reinforces the central message of the song.

Overall, "Lay It Down" is a powerful gospel song that encourages its listeners to trust in God's promises and let go of their burdens. It provides hope and reassurance that God is listening and that a miracle is possible if one puts their faith in Him.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe that God is gonna work a miracle in your life by the end of this song.
I have faith that God will perform a miracle in your life before the end of this song.

No matter what situation you find yourself in right now,
Regardless of the circumstances you currently face,

Just know that all you have to do right now is just leave it
Understand that all you need to do in this moment is surrender your troubles

With King Jesus my brothers and my sisters.
To King Jesus, my brothers and sisters in faith.

All of your problems, all of your pain, lay it down, lay it down.
Release all of your problems and pain, surrender it entirely.

All of your heartache, all guilt and shame, lay it down, lay it down.
Offer up all your emotional pain, your feelings of shame and guilt, without reserve.

Cast your cares upon him, he'll hear your call, lay it down, lay it down.
Give him all your concerns, and be assured that God will answer, so you can let go and surrender.

Promise he will never leave you, nor forsaken friends indeed, lay it down, Lay it down.
He promises he will always be with you, your truest friend, you can trust him fully and surrender it all.

Ooooh oh oh oh, oooh, oh, oh oh, lay it down, lay it down.
Reinforce the call to lay everything down.

All your problems
Every single difficulty and issue disturbing you

Your pain
The suffering and discomfort you endure daily

Situation
The context you are currently living in, whatever it might be.

Lay it down
Surrender it entirely to God.

Your marriage
The relationship with your spouse, and the issues you might encounter as a couple.

Got a situation
If there's anything else that is bothering you

Can't sleep at night
If you are struggling to find rest, and are tormented by insomnia.

So much pain
If there is so much pain inside of you it is difficult to bear.

It'll be alright
Acknowledge that it will all turn out well in the end, all will be at peace.

I'm a witness
As a person who experienced it too,

That if you trust him
If you truly place your faith in God,