Lay You Down

Usher

About Lay You Down

"Lay You Down" is a song by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was written by himself, Rico Love and Dwayne Nesmith, and produced by the latter two. It was released to urban radio on September 28, 2010, in the United States, as the third and final single from Usher's EP, Versus EP, which is an extension of his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond. "Lay You Down" is an R&B song, that takes influence from pop musician Prince. The song entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and peaked at number fifty-six.  


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2010
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We got all night baby
Ooh, yeah I'm a take my time with you
Yeah, now listen
And I'm gonna
You know how daddy like it
I'm here to see you momma
Just let me do me alright
Ooh wee baby, listen
 
Baby its the pressure of knowing that  
I'm watching you perform  
Or maybe you're not used to someone 
Who knows exactly what you want  
 
I know the fire's burnin',
But baby's there's no need to be alone, oh yea
And you can be the rain that's fallin', 
Girl and I'll be the thunderstorm  
Oh yeah  
 
You got no need to be nervous  
Because you are safe in my hands  
I'm sure you'll be needin' my service  
Baby your wish will be my command  
 
Cause I'm a touch you with my mind, 
Kiss you with my body  
If you give me time, I know you won't be sorry  
This ain't bump n' grind, 
I'll show you what love is if you let me lay you down  
 
I promise you ain't goin'  
Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere  
You ain't goin'  
Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere  
You ain't goin'  
Nowhere, girl not until  
You let me lay you down in here  
 
When you're cold, 
I wanna be the one that keeps you warm, hm
I'll make your body come to me, 
I'll pull you back when you try to run, baby  
Baby I'll go deep, 
Open up if you're ready for me to feed ya  
And let me tell you who you are
Let me taste it, you can take it  
It's goin' down right here.  
 
Cause I'll touch you with my mind, 
Kiss you with my body  
If you give me time, know you won't be sorry  
This ain't bump n' grind, 
I'll show you what love is if you let me lay you down  
 
I promise you ain't goin'  
Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere  
You ain't goin'  
Nowhere, nowhere, nowhere  
You ain't goin'  
Nowhere, girl until  
You let me lay you down in here  
 
All that I want  
Is to squeeze you, touch you, kiss you, baby  
And I'll provide you with that  
Special kind of lovin'  
You ain't gon' want nothing but me
(You ain't goin' nowhere)  
 
I'll show you what love is  
If you let me lay you down  
 
I promise you ain't goin'  
Nowhere, nowhere  
You ain't goin'  
No, you won't be sorry  
You ain't goin'  
Nowhere, girl not until  
You let me lay you down in here

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: RICHARD BUTLER, DWAYNE NESMITH, USHER RAYMOND

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Recording Process
"Lay You Down" is a song by Usher from his sixth studio album titled "Raymond v. Raymond" that was recorded between 2008 to 2010.
Album Release
The album "Raymond v. Raymond," which includes the song "Lay You Down," was released on March 26, 2010.
Songwriters
The song was written by Usher, along with other songwriters including Rico Love, Earl Hood, Eric Goudy II, Danny Morris, and The Runners.
The Producers
"Lay You Down" was produced by Rico Love, Earl & E, and The Runners.
Genre
The song is characterized by an R&B sound and it also contains elements of pop.
Album Review
While the song "Lay You Down" was not released as a single, the album "Raymond v. Raymond" received generally positive reviews from critics.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Lay You Down" depict a sensual scene where Usher expresses his desire to intimately connect with his love interest.
Album Sales
"Raymond v. Raymond" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 329,000 copies in its first week. This strong sales performance solidifies the high visibility of songs like "Lay You Down."
Grammy Winning Album
The album "Raymond v. Raymond" won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards, which indirectly credits the influence of songs like "Lay You Down" as part of the album.
Notable Collaboration
Rico Love, who co-wrote and co-produced "Lay You Down," is notable for his work with other popular artists such as Beyoncé and Nelly. This significant collaboration adds to the interest and professionalism surrounding "Lay You Down."

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