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Lay Me Down

Sam Smith · 2013

11 min · 3 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A poignant blend of contemporary R&B and soul, layered with heartfelt vocal delivery and lush production.

Lay Me Down is a single by Sam Smith, released in 2013. A poignant blend of contemporary R&B and soul, layered with heartfelt vocal delivery and lush production. The song became a significant commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries and solidifying Sam Smith's place in contemporary pop music. Its themes of love and longing resonated widely, contributing to critical acclaim and paving the way for multiple Grammy nominations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lay Me Down sound like?

A poignant blend of contemporary R&B and soul, layered with heartfelt vocal delivery and lush production. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul.

What makes Lay Me Down by Sam Smith notable?

The song became a significant commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries and solidifying Sam Smith's place in contemporary pop music. Its themes of love and longing resonated widely, contributing to critical acclaim and paving the way for multiple Grammy nominations. Released in February 2013, 'Lay Me Down' marked Sam Smith's emergence as a solo artist after gaining recognition for their collaboration on Disclosure's hit 'Latch'. This single helped establish Smith's signature sound and emotional depth, setting the stage for their debut album later that year.

How many songs are on Lay Me Down?

Lay Me Down has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·11:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lay Me Down Standout 3:49
  • 2 Lay Me Down (Acoustic Version) Standout 4:01
  • 3 Lay Me Down Standout 4:07

Release Date

February 15, 2013

Genre

contemporary R&B, soul

More albums in contemporary R&B

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

11 min 57 sec