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Song Writing & Lyrics

What Is The Meaning Of "Lay Me Down"?

What is the meaning of it in this song?

https://houseoflyrics.com/lyrics/mickey_newbury/wish_i_was.html

I feel it likely has a religious connection as the artist has some gospel songs, but I’m unsure.

  

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It seems fairly literal. He is asking to be placed in horizontal or "lying down" position so that the water may wash over him.

  • It seems fairly literal.
  • He is asking to be placed in horizontal or "lying down" position so that the water may wash over him.
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It seems fairly literal. He is asking to be placed in horizontal or "lying down" position so that the water may wash over him.

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