Lay Lady Lay
Ministry
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Lay lady lay Lay across my big brass bed Lay lady lay Lay across my big brass bed Stay lady stay Stay while the night is still ahead Stay lady stay Heaven's fills our head Whatever colors that you have in your mind I show them on to you and you see them shine Stay lady stay Stay with your man a while Till the break of day Then you're gonna see him smile His clothes are dirty but his hands are clean And you're the best thing, he's ever seen Why wait any longer for the world to begin? You can have your cake and eat it too Why wait any longer for the one you love When he's standing over you? Lay lady lay Lay across my big brass bed Stay lady stay We're gonna build the whole night ahead I long to see you in the morning light I long to reach for you all night Lay lady lay Lay lady lay Lay lady lay Lay lady lay Lay lady lay
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Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Bob Dylan"Lay Lady Lay" is one of Bob Dylan's most popular songs and it was originally released on his 1969 album "Nashville Skyline".
- The song was reportedly written for the film "Midnight Cowboy", but it wasn't finished in time for the movie's release.
- Interestingly, Dylan claimed that he wrote the song for his wife, but she insisted it was about another woman the singer had a crush on.
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Duran DuranDuran Duran covered "Lay Lady Lay" in their "Thank You" album which was released in 1995.
- Their version of the song shifted away from Dylan’s folk and country influence and instead incorporated the band’s signature synth-pop style.
- This cover received mixed reviews from critics. Some appreciated its unique twist while others criticized their interpretation as lackluster.
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MagnetMagnet, a UK-based musician whose real name is Even Johansen, covered "Lay Lady Lay" with singer Gemma Hayes.
- Their version of the song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2005 movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
- This version is noted for its intimate, acoustic sound and breathy vocals which contrast with the original’s upbeat, country styling.
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MinistryThe industrial rock band Ministry did their version of "Lay Lady Lay" in 1996 for their album "Filth Pig".
- Ministry gave the song a more aggressive, industrial makeover, complete with distorted guitars and growling vocals which is quite different from Dylan's original version.
- This cover was met with mixed reviews, with some critics and fans finding it interesting and innovative, while others felt it was out of place in Ministry’s catalog.
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The ByrdsThe Byrds, an American rock band, covered "Lay Lady Lay" in their 1970 album "(Untitled)".
- This version is also distinct, featuring lush harmonies and semi-psychedelic production, asserting their folk rock identity.
- The Byrds' iteration of "Lay Lady Lay" was generally well-received, being praised for its harmony singing and country rock musicianship.
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