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The Audreys — Lay Me Down
Album: When the Flood Comes
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6.8

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Total ratings: 1458









Released: 2008
Length: 3:59
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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don't want to borrow your car
don't want to meet your ma
don't want to hold your hand
or have you come see my band
just lay me down

don't want no sweet talking
don't want no moonlit walking
don't want to reminisce
about our first kiss
just lay me down, lay me down

about what's not going right
but while we're still being sweet
there's just one thing I need

don't want to know your past
'cause this ain't going to last
don't want to talk to your friends
while we're this close to the end
just lay me down, lay me down
don't want to borrow your car
don't want to meet your ma
don't want to hold your hand
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Since my prior post, a LOT of their tunes are now on "My Favorites" list!
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great Voice! I never heard of them before. That is why we come here. Thanx RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]


richlister wrote:
Imagine the abuse a man would get if he wrote and sung this! Man-haters unite!

 RabbitEars wrote:

I ain't lookin' to compete with you
Beat or cheat or mistreat you
Simplify you, classify you
Deny, defy or crucify you
All I really want to do
Is, baby, be friends with you

No, I ain't lookin' to fight with you
Frighten you or tighten you
Drag you down or drain you down
Chain you down or bring you down
All I really want to do
Is, baby, be friends with you

I don't want to fake you out
Take or shake or forsake you out
I ain't lookin' for you to feel like me
See like me or be like meI don't want to meet your kin
Make you spin or do you in
Or select you or dissect you
Or inspect you or reject you
All I really want to do
Is baby be friends with you

Umm, Muddy Waters anyone?  1957?
I Just Want to Make Love to You
Posted 2 years ago by QuantumShaman    [ Reply ]
 Kristi wrote:



I agree. Her style here reminds me of Margo Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies. I like it.

The Audreys are fun - this song's lyrics are funny. I own Lay It Down and love singing along with both vocalists; the range is comfortable.
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Very tasteful Bill. Keep up the Stones’ theme for a good period of mourning please.
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Bumping this to a 9 .... that opening voice... wow... Gets it going. 
Posted 3 years ago by tgrier    [ Reply ]
Now here's a lady who knows what she wants.
Posted 4 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
 Thanks for the Australian flavour this morning! 
Posted 4 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
What kind of screwed up world do we live in when I cannot buy this album on MP3??
 
It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world.
(Except for Lola.)
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:

Who believe? These lyrics are enormously sexy, you just maybe don't know why.
 

jahgirl8 where do you live?  Hit me up
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
This song is less sexy than the lyrics would make you believe.  Luke warm.
 
I don't think it's supposed to be sexy. she just wants to get laid.
Just imagine a guy singing...
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
This song is less sexy than the lyrics would make you believe.  Luke warm.
 
Who believe? These lyrics are enormously sexy, you just maybe don't know why.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill, if aussie is in the neighbourhood of NZ, then you must be in hawaii! Good tune though😉
Posted 5 years ago by Dickieb68    [ Reply ]
This song is less sexy than the lyrics would make you believe.  Luke warm.
Posted 5 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Listened to and enjoyed this song (somewhat) for years. Finally rated it today... I guess I'm tired of it because it's just a 5.
 
To tired to move your finger over a little bit more on the keyboard...
Posted 5 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
What kind of screwed up world do we live in when I cannot buy this album on MP3??
 
Or... if you can find it on CD for less than $$.$$!
Posted 5 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
Imagine the abuse a man would get if he wrote and sung this! Man-haters unite!
 
I ain't lookin' to compete with you
Beat or cheat or mistreat you
Simplify you, classify you
Deny, defy or crucify you
All I really want to do
Is, baby, be friends with you

No, I ain't lookin' to fight with you
Frighten you or tighten you
Drag you down or drain you down
Chain you down or bring you down
All I really want to do
Is, baby, be friends with you

I don't want to fake you out
Take or shake or forsake you out
I ain't lookin' for you to feel like me
See like me or be like meI don't want to meet your kin
Make you spin or do you in
Or select you or dissect you
Or inspect you or reject you
All I really want to do
Is baby be friends with you
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Only 5 - D e c e n t from me  
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
Imagine the abuse a man would get if he wrote and sung this! Man-haters unite!

 

A human being singing about a human need - gender has nothing to do with it.
Posted 6 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Imagine the abuse a man would get if he wrote and sung this! Man-haters unite!
Posted 7 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
 
 
I glanced at the cover art for this song and it reminded me of Mars Needs Guitars. So I put them together to compare. Hmm. Nope. Sorta. 

 
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/63/Highway_Companion.jpg/220px-Highway_Companion.jpg  https://www.infideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mark-Knopfler-Tracker.jpg  
Two more sortas . . . kinda.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
deep thoughts for the lonely ... yep
Posted 8 years ago by journeyman365    [ Reply ]
It's a fast one over.Thou shalt not tease the teaser, and  honestly what's left is a lifeline.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Don't wanna know......just lay me down.   Dam
Posted 8 years ago by Shakusteve    [ Reply ]
 tiler wrote:

whats love got to do with it? Nothing, just shut up and bring me to the land of wet
 
{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 8 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
 
 
I glanced at the cover art for this song and it reminded me of Mars Needs Guitars. So I put them together to compare. Hmm. Nope. Sorta. 

 

Good eye.The palettes are much the same. 
Posted 9 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
She must be really tired.
Posted 9 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Sorry you missed this, Fred.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 
 
I glanced at the cover art for this song and it reminded me of Mars Needs Guitars. So I put them together to compare. Hmm. Nope. Sorta. 
Posted 9 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Listened to and enjoyed this song (somewhat) for years. Finally rated it today... I guess I'm tired of it because it's just a 5.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Jealous of whoever she's singing to. she should sing this to me.
Posted 10 years ago by izycrzy    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

yup, you got it (and she wants it)  .

good tune! 

 
whats love got to do with it? Nothing, just shut up and bring me to the land of wet
Posted 10 years ago by tiler    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
What do you suppose this means?


don't want to borrow your car
don't want to meet your ma
don't want to hold your hand
or have you come see my band
just lay me down

don't want no sweet talking
don't want no moonlit walking
don't want to reminisce
about our first kiss
just lay me down, lay me down

don't wanna talk all night
about what's not going right
but while we're still being sweet
there's just one thing I need

don't want to know your past
‘cause this ain't going to last
don't want to talk to your friends
while we're this close to the end
just lay me down, lay me down


 


WIMMIN! All they're after is ONE THING!  {#Snooty}




$$
Posted 10 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
I'll be in my bunk
Posted 10 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
I think it means, shut your pie-hole and sex me up.  

 Stefen wrote:
What do you suppose this means?



 
yup, you got it (and she wants it)  .

good tune! 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I feel like I need a ciggie after this track plays
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Well you could buy it from your local record shop, if one still exists. CD quality beats MP3 hands down, plus you get the cover art and a physical copy which'll last for ages (files have a tendency to corruption), and you can play it in your car without having to burn a shedload of MP3s to CD.

 
It is out on mp3 now and I got two CDs by this group...I truly believe in the digital revolution...now everyone around the world can enjoy the greatest things in the world for very low cost and very little harm to the environment...and with the cloud they are stored for good
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
What kind of screwed up world do we live in when I cannot buy this album on MP3??

 
Well you could buy it from your local record shop, if one still exists. CD quality beats MP3 hands down, plus you get the cover art and a physical copy which'll last for ages (files have a tendency to corruption), and you can play it in your car without having to burn a shedload of MP3s to CD.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
What kind of screwed up world do we live in when I cannot buy this album on MP3??

 
Great tune.  Found on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/When-the-Flood-Comes/dp/B001R656E6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_dmusic_a_4
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
What kind of screwed up world do we live in when I cannot buy this album on MP3??
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I think it's pretty clear.
Posted 11 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Another in a great string of songs. These runs are what makes RP fantastic.
Posted 11 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
 dew34 wrote:
Excellent musicianship-very sultry voice with hints of persimmon.{#Bananajam}
 
...and cinnamon, precipitously.
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
Audrey
 

WOOOW - what a super-sweet girl!

 


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Audrey
Posted 12 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
like it. a lot.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
The lyrics take me back to the 60s and the summer of love. Unfortunately, I didn't arrive until the 70s, but I can still remember the fantasies...
Posted 12 years ago by rhj4    [ Reply ]
Oh, go on then. . . but can you ask your man friend to leave the room.

 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Excellent musicianship-very sultry voice with hints of persimmon.{#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
i like the lyrics.
Posted 12 years ago by stockvc    [ Reply ]
 Spud wrote:
I just love that voice.   {#Dancingbanana}
 
Yeah..is this the cardigans ?

Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Thanks for introducing me to the Audrey's.  Love the band & this song, especially the live version on the latest album.
Posted 13 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
Nice pairing with Lucinda {#Clap} Bill does it again.
 
Mr. Bond is spot on as usual, but I was thinking the new Waifs album was in order {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Uh, gladly. Name a place and time.
 
For this singer, any place and time would suit me just fine. Just call me Martini :o)

This is one seriously sexy song, and always gets me 'down there' {#Devil_pimp}


Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Splendid cover art
Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
I prefer their first album.
Posted 13 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Uh, gladly. Name a place and time.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

Plenty of of passion in the words though. My take is that her voice is sultry. . . and in respect of the content of the song, that works for me! 
 


I agree. Her style here reminds me of Margo Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies. I like it.
Posted 13 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
{#Cry} what a lack of passion in that voice
 
Plenty of of passion in the words though. My take is that her voice is sultry. . . and in respect of the content of the song, that works for me! 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
{#Cry} what a lack of passion in that voice
 

Well, there is no passion.....
Posted 14 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Wow - out of 223 ratings, no one HATES this song! Amazing.
I mean, I like it.
Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
I hadn't heard this group prior to RP, and bought their other album and just love it. Terrific band!
Posted 14 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]

The Audreys by ~shesflying
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Nice pairing with Lucinda {#Clap} Bill does it again.

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
evocative lyrics - sweet voice - nice tune
Posted 14 years ago by maximinimalist    [ Reply ]
I just love that voice.   {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
What do you suppose this means?


don't want to borrow your car
don't want to meet your ma
don't want to hold your hand
or have you come see my band
just lay me down

don't want no sweet talking
don't want no moonlit walking
don't want to reminisce
about our first kiss
just lay me down, lay me down

don't wanna talk all night
about what's not going right
but while we're still being sweet
there's just one thing I need

don't want to know your past
‘cause this ain't going to last
don't want to talk to your friends
while we're this close to the end
just lay me down, lay me down

 
Thanks for this! For those who dont understand english as a mother language, its very helpful to know the words(most times)!!

Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Hey, this is really good!! 7-8!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
{#Cry} what a lack of passion in that voice


Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Nice live version HERE

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
As an Aussie livin in the UK I'm still thanking you bigtime for this band Bill.  Bought both albums and absolutely love them.  And for the person silly enough to ask what its about then yes it means shut up and f@ck and it would appear to be getting said to an ex.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I think it means, shut your pie-hole and sex me up.  

 Stefen wrote:
What do you suppose this means?


Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
this is actually bloody good.  Must buy the album.
Posted 15 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
The song is very good (I gave it a 7), but it's been overplayed at RP in the last weeks. And overplaying can kill a tune...
Posted 15 years ago by supram    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
What do you suppose this means?

...
 
You really need to ask?

It's rather obvious isn't it? Or is that just me?

Posted 15 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Huh, thought it was Jenny Lewis.
 
Thank GOD it's not.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Wow...nice sentimental tune...my kinda woman...my kinda sentiment. ;)
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
What do you suppose this means?


don't want to borrow your car
don't want to meet your ma
don't want to hold your hand
or have you come see my band
just lay me down

don't want no sweet talking
don't want no moonlit walking
don't want to reminisce
about our first kiss
just lay me down, lay me down

don't wanna talk all night
about what's not going right
but while we're still being sweet
there's just one thing I need

don't want to know your past
‘cause this ain't going to last
don't want to talk to your friends
while we're this close to the end
just lay me down, lay me down

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 Huey wrote:
Really like this, how is the rest of the album?
   

The rest of the album is very good. I must admit that after the first spin, I thought I was going to be disappointed because Between Last Night and Us was so good. The banjo seems to be a little more subtle on this one. After a few spins, I really liked the album. There is not a bad song on it. My personal favs are Chelsea Blues, When the Flood Comes, and Small Things.

 

I recommend this CD, but if you only can buy 1 Audreys album, get Between Last Night and Us.


Posted 15 years ago by Valley_Boy    [ Reply ]
This song is outstanding. Should go with Erin McKeown's "A Taste of You."
Posted 15 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
Huh, thought it was Jenny Lewis.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Really like this, how is the rest of the album?
Posted 15 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
Deep blues tradition for this theme, nicely rendered here.
 

Holy crap Geechee, that sexy voice and that thought and you are thinkin' of a deep blues tradition........MEDIC!!!!!

Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]


Mmmmmm... wish wifey was here right now.... {#Kiss}
Posted 15 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
I have to go away for a few minutes now. Back soon.
Posted 15 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
Deep blues tradition for this theme, nicely rendered here.
Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
nuff said and said well too, hard to get the tune out of your head or the idea lol

Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
So glad this album is finally on RP! {#Clap}

Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
As someone who used to suffer agonised conversations before/after sex, going on 'til the early hours of the morning when all you really want is some decent kip, I can sympathise with the sentiments of this song. Less yak, more sex. Bugger the romance, the existential angst, the 'where are we going' agonising, just get down and dirty :). 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Taasha has a great voice and they put on a fantastic live show, if you get the chance see the Audreys live.
Posted 15 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 15 years ago by sholtzma    [ Reply ]
I was wondering when this was going to hit RP.  Thanks, Bill!

Posted 15 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
{#High-five}

 Antigone wrote:
Oh! My download! Finally.


 


Posted 15 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Oh! My download! Finally.


Posted 15 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]