“Lay Me Down” tells the story of a couple who can’t even come close to getting along, and are perhaps using each other to replace past relationships.
One of Jess and Michelle’s earliest co-writes, it was intended for Michelle’s second record, Hotel Paper, but didn’t make the cut. However, the solo...
[Verse 1]
You let me in, 'cause after all
It seemed like the right thing to do, oh woah
I closed my eyes and let you fall
I wonder what you could possibly know
About breaking down, that I don't
It's been a while since I begged for
Anything, but now I want more
[Chorus]
So lay me down, I'm lonely
Oh, woah
You don't understand me
And you'd never even try to, anyway
[Verse 2]
I hear you say it's not the same
I'm sorry, it's just something I just can't explain
So shut your mouth and hold me close
We both know it's better than being alone
I don't mind killing time
As long as I can't see it in your eyes
[Chorus]
Lay me down, I'm lonely
Oh, woah
You don't understand me
And you'd never even try
[Bridge]
If wanting you's wrong
Then I'm wrong, I'll admit it
Time after time you'll realize
You don't mean it
[Chorus]
Lay me down, I'm lonely
Oh, woah
You don't understand me
And you'd never even try
I'm sorry, lay me down
I'm lonely, lay me down
You don't understand me
And you'd never even try to, anyway
Lay Me Down was written by Michelle Branch & Jessica Harp & Greg Wells.
Lay Me Down was produced by John Leventhal.
The Wreckers released Lay Me Down on Tue May 23 2006.