Lay Your Hands on Me
Thompson Twins
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This old life seemed much too long With little point in going on I couldn't think of what to say Words just vanished in the haze I was feeling cold and tired Yeah kinda sad and uninspired But when it almost seemed too much I see your face And sense the grace And feel the magic in your touch (chorus) OH LAY YOUR HANDS LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME OH LAY YOUR HANDS WOO-OO-OO-OO! OH LAY YOUR HANDS OH LAY HOUR HANDS ON ME Back and forth across the sea I have chased so many dreams But I have never felt the grace That I have felt in your embrace Oh I was tired and I was cold Yeah with a hunger in my soul When it almost seemed too much I see your face And sense the grace And feel the magic in your touch (REPEAT CHORUS) Now you made me feel so good Yeah like I never ever thought I would You know you make me feel so strong And now our laughter just goes on and on So c'mon lay your hands on me Cause close to you is where I really want to be And if it ever gets too much I see your face And sense the grace And feel the magic in our touch (REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE)
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Written by: ALANNAH JOY CURRIE, JOSEPH MARTIN LEEWAY, TOM BAILEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song History"Lay Your Hands on Me" was released by the British pop band Thompson Twins in November 1984.
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Album InclusionThe song is off of their album "Here's To Future Days."
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Sister Sledge RenditionThe U.S. version includes the vocals of Grammy-nominated group Sister Sledge.
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Musical StyleThe song is a perfect blend of 80s synth-pop and new wave music.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Alex Sadkin and Thompson Twins themselves.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit and reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for the song which was a staple on MTV during the 1980s.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its extensive use of Oberheim and Prophet synthesizers and sequencers.
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RecognitionThe song was also ranked No. 31 on VH1's "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s."
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Live PerformancesThe song was regularly performed by the band in their live shows and it was included in "Thompson Twins Live" in 1985.
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Song RelevanceThe song remains the band's third most streamed song on Spotify.
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RemixesA number of remixes of the song have been released over the years, including the U.S. Remix and Gethyn's second DJ edit.
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Writing CreditsBoth Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie are credited as the songwriters of "Lay Your Hands on Me."
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Spiritual UndertonesWith lyrics like "This old life seemed much too long/With little point in going on", the song has been interpreted as having spiritual undertones, which was rather unique for a synth-pop song of the 80s.
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Impact on BandThe release of "Lay Your Hands on Me" cemented Thompson Twins' status as one of the leading synth-pop/new wave bands of the 80s. The song's success allowed them to sustain a successful music career well into the 90s.
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