Lay It Down (Lloyd song)

"Lay It Down" is a song by American R&B singer Lloyd, released as the lead single from his third studio album, King of Hearts (2011). The song features vocals from fellow American R&B singer Patti LaBelle and is produced by Polow da Don. It was released digitally on August 30, 2010, and officially impacted US radio stations on September 28, 2010.

Musically, "Lay It Down" is an R&B ballad that incorporates elements of soul music, drawing comparisons to LaBelle's classic sound. Lyrically, the song explores themes of vulnerability and emotional surrender within a romantic relationship. Lloyd pleads with his love interest to "lay it down," meaning to let go of her defenses and fully commit to the relationship.

The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Lloyd's vocal performance and the smooth, soulful production. LaBelle's featured vocals were also highlighted as a strong addition to the track. "Lay It Down" achieved commercial success, reaching number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Lloyd's second top-ten single in the United States. It also peaked within the top 20 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

A music video for "Lay It Down" was directed by Hype Williams. The video features Lloyd and a love interest in various intimate settings, visually representing the song's themes of emotional vulnerability and surrender. Patti LaBelle also makes a cameo appearance.