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Lay 'Em Down
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Needtobreathe's 'Lay 'Em Down' is a gospel-infused rock song that invites listeners to bring their burdens, sins, and brokenness to God. The lyrics use the imagery of a river and a promise to never hurt again, suggesting baptism and repentance. It calls all people—sinners, the weak, the rich, the lonely—to lay down their troubles, acknowledging shared human failings and the need for divine grace. The song's repetitive chorus emphasizes surrender and release, offering a message of hope and redemption through faith.
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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 you 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
Come lay 'em down
Come lay 'em down