Lay 'Em Down

Needtobreathe

About Lay 'Em Down

"Lay 'Em Down" is the first single released off the album The Outsiders by Christian rock band Needtobreathe. It was released in the summer of 2009.


Year:
2010
3:08
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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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Needtobreathe

Needtobreathe (stylized as NEEDTOBREATHE) is an American rock band from Seneca, South Carolina. The band has charted on mainstream rock/pop charts, but have had their greatest number of singles on Christian music charts. The band is composed of Bear Rinehart (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Bo Rinehart (backing vocals, guitar), Seth Bolt (backing vocals, bass). They have released four studio albums: Daylight (2006), The Heat (2007), The Outsiders (2009), and The Reckoning (2011). Needtobreathe opened for Taylor Swift on the North American leg of her Speak Now World Tour, which began May 27, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska. Needtobreathe has announced dates for their 2012 "The Reckoning" tour which will begin on September 13 in Greensboro, North Carolina. more »

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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.
Album Overview
The song is featured on their third studio album "The Outsiders," which was released in August 2009.
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.
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.
Lyrics and Theme
The 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.
Reception
The 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.
Nominations and Awards
Their album "The Outsiders," which features "Lay 'Em Down," was nominated for the 2010 Dove Awards for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year.
Band's Inspiration
Lead 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".
Noteworthy Performances
"Lay 'Em Down" has been performed live at numerous tours and music festivals, further amplifying its popularity and reach.
Music Video
One 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.
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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