Ruby red… her lips were on fire
A do me with a kiss if you please
Tell me what your sweetheart desires
Tell me how you want it to be
‘Cause if it’s love you want
Then you won’t mind a little tenderness
That sometimes is so hard to find
(Lay it down)
Lay it down
Make it alright
(Lay it down)
Lay it down
I’ll hold you so tight
(Lay it down)
Oh… before the morning light
It’s gonna be alright
Oh… lay it down
Come and lay it down tonight
Tell me how you feel when we make love
Tell me is it real or just make believe
You will never know what you’re made of
‘Til you open up your heart to receive
‘Cause if the love you got’s that same old crime
We’re talkin’ tenderness that’s so hard to find
And I’m gettin’ behind you
(Lay it down)
Lay it down
Make it alright
(Lay it down)
A lay it down
I’ll hold you so tight
(Lay it down)
Yeah… before the morning light
It’s gonna be alright
Oh… lay it down
Come and lay it down tonight
Do you remember them times talkin’ in your sleep
With a pocket full’a rubbers you never could keep
From your best friends lover you dreamt about then
When you pullin’ up the covers the voices in your head
Say if you want it bad
Don’t ever let it slip away
‘Cause if it’s love you want and tenderness… yeah
(Lay it down)
Lay it down
Make it alright
(Lay it down)
Lay it down
I’ll hold you so tight
(Lay it down)
Oh… before the morning light
It’s gonna be alright
Oh… lay it down
Gonna lay it down tonight
Gonna come around tonight
You gotta lay it down
Exploring Desire and Vulnerability in “Lay It Down”
“Lay It Down” by Aerosmith is a sultry and heartfelt track that dives deep into themes of intimacy and emotional openness. The lyrics center around a passionate plea for genuine connection, as the narrator encourages their partner to let down their guard and embrace tenderness. With lines that balance sensual imagery and raw honesty, Aerosmith captures the tension between physical desire and the need for authentic love. The refrain “Lay it down” becomes a metaphor for trust, inviting the listener to surrender their fears and experience comfort in vulnerability. The song’s conversational tone and vivid storytelling make it both relatable and evocative, highlighting the complexities of modern relationships.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Marti Frederiksen
- Release Year: 2001
- Label: Columbia Records