Lay Me Down
Sam Smith
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Yes I do, I believe That one day I will be, where I was Right there, right next to you And it's hard, the days just seem so dark The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? No words can explain, the way I'm missing you Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside These tears, they tell their own story You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight I'm reaching out to you Can you hear my call? (Who's to say you won't hear me?) This hurt that I've been through I'm missing you, missing you like crazy You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
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Written by: Elvin Duval Dalphinis Smith, James John Napier, Samuel Frederick Smith
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Collaboration"Lay Me Down" is a collaborative effort between John Legend and Sam Smith. Both artists have achieved significant success in the music industry.
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Original Solo VersionSam Smith initially released "Lay Me Down" as a solo song in 2013. It is part of his debut album, "In the Lonely Hour".
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Collaboration for a CauseThe collaboration between Smith and Legend was in aid of Red Nose Day 2015. Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, educated, and empowered.
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Chart SuccessThe collaboration became number one on the UK Singles Chart upon release in March 2015. It was the first time a Red Nose Day single had reached number one in the UK.
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Grammy AwardsThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoA special music video was released for the red-nosed version. The music video was filmed in London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios, featuring clips from Comic Relief’s work to spotlight the issue of child poverty.
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Meaningful Lyrics"Lay Me Down" is a mournful ballad where Smith and Legend sing about longing to be with someone or be back at home.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remix versions of Lay Me Down have been released over the years, including versions by Flume and Todd Edwards.
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Gospel InfluenceThe song showcases both artist's soulful and gospel-tinged vocal styles, making it a widely appreciated piece in terms of vocal performances.
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SongwritersBesides Smith, the song was also penned by Jimmy Napes and Elvin Smith. Jimmy Napes has collaborated with Sam Smith on several other songs as well.
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Positive ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising the emotional depth and vocal prowess of both singers.
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Worldwide Success"Lay Me Down" has charted and gained success in numerous countries around the globe, beyond the UK, including Australia, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, and the United States.
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