Lay Me Down

"Lay Me Down" is a track from Sam Smith's album In the Lonely Hour. It was released as the album's lead single, and Sam Smith's debut single.

Background
This song was originally released in February 2013. Sam later recorded an acoustic version of the song and after a lot of positive feedback, he decided to include the second version on the album rather than the original version. However, the song is not listed as an acoustic version in the track listing.

Lyrics
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, the stars, are nothing without you Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? No words can explain, the way I’m missing you The night, 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, they're 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, they're 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-ou 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