Lay 'Em Down
Needtobreathe
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Come down to the river Come and let yourself in Make good on a promise To never hurt again If you're lost and lonely Broken down Bring all of your troubles Come lay 'em down All you sinners And the weak at heart All the helpless On the boulevards Wherever you are now Whatever evil you've found Bring all of your troubles Come lay 'em down We're all tied to the same old failings Finding shelter in things we know We're all dirty like corrupted small towns We'll bring our troubles Bring our troubles And lay 'em down All you rich men And the high above All of those with And without love All you burdened And broken down Bring all of your troubles Come lay 'em down Come lay 'em down Come lay 'em down Come lay 'em down (Come lay 'em down) Come all you broken (Come lay 'em down) Come all you helpless (Come lay 'em down) Bring all your burdens (Come lay 'em down) Just lay 'em down (Come lay 'em down) Come all you broken (Come lay 'em down) Come all you helpless (Come lay 'em down) Bring all your troubles (Come lay 'em down) Come lay 'em down Come lay 'em down
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Written by: Nathaniel Rinehart, William Rinehart
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Band Information"Lay 'Em Down" is a song by American rock band Needtobreathe. The band, formed in 2001, hails from Seneca, South Carolina and is composed of Bear Rinehart, Seth Bolt and Josh Lovelace.
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Album OverviewThe song is featured on their third studio album "The Outsiders," which was released in August 2009.
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Chart Performance"Lay 'Em Down" was a great commercial success for Needtobreathe. It reached number 4 in the US Billboard Christian Songs chart and number 6 in the US Billboard Rock Songs chart.
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Music Genre"Lay 'Em Down" is a blend of rock, country, and folk which largely characterizes Needtobreathe's unique music style. The band primarily falls under the genre category of Christian Rock.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song, "Lay 'Em Down," is all about surrendering one's burdens and pain. It has a spiritual theme, focusing on the idea of laying down one's troubles on the feet of God.
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ReceptionThe song received generally favorable reviews for its sincere lyrics and upbeat melody. Critics also praised the band for their solid instrumentals and powerful vocals on the track.
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Nominations and AwardsTheir album "The Outsiders," which features "Lay 'Em Down," was nominated for the 2010 Dove Awards for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year.
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Band's InspirationLead vocalist Bear Rinehart has cited that while their faith is a core part of who they are, they don’t make music specifically for the Christian market. Their songs however are heavily influenced by spiritual themes, which is evident in "Lay 'Em Down".
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Noteworthy Performances"Lay 'Em Down" has been performed live at numerous tours and music festivals, further amplifying its popularity and reach.
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Music VideoOne of the highlights associated with the song is its official music video, which portrays the band performing the song in a rustic setting. The visuals perfectly complement the folksy sound and sincere lyrics of the song.
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Collaboration"Lay 'Em Down" is one of many Needtobreathe tracks that features the talented brother duo of Bear and Bo Rinehart, the original founding members of the band.
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