About the song
Conway Twitty, a titan of country music, often explored themes of love, loss, and longing in his songs. His 1980 hit, “I’d Love to Lay You Down,” is a poignant example of his ability to craft deeply emotive ballads.
The song, a slow-tempo country love song, is characterized by Twitty’s smooth, velvety vocals and the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar. The lyrics, penned by Bill Anderson and Kent Blazy, paint a picture of a passionate and intimate relationship. Twitty’s delivery is both heartfelt and restrained, conveying a sense of longing and desire without being overly explicit.
The song’s title, while suggestive, is not overtly sexual. Instead, it symbolizes a deep emotional connection and a desire for physical intimacy as a culmination of that emotional bond. The lyrics evoke a sense of tenderness and vulnerability, as Twitty expresses his longing to be close to his loved one.
“I’d Love to Lay You Down” showcases Twitty’s ability to connect with his audience on a profound level. The song’s timeless appeal lies in its universal themes of love, desire, and the human longing for connection. It remains a classic in the country music canon, a testament to Twitty’s enduring legacy.
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Lyrics
There’s a lot of ways of sayin’ what I want to say to you
There’s songs and poems and promises and dreams that might come true
But I won’t talk of starry skies or moonlight on the ground
I’ll come right out and tell you I’d just love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
There’s so many ways your sweet love made this house into a home
You’ve got a way of doin’ little things that turn me on
Like standin’ in the kitchen in your faded cotton gown
With your hair all up in curlers, I’d still love to lay ya down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
When a whole lot of Decembers are showin’ in your face
Your auburn hair has faded and silver takes its place
You’ll be just as lovely, and I’ll still be around
And if I can, I know that I’d still love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things my woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things my woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down