It's the same old story all over again
You turn a lover into just another friend
I want to love you, I want to make you mine
Won't you lay it on the line?

I'm tired of playing all your foolish games
I'm tired of all of your lies making me insane
I don't ask for much, the truth'll do just fine
won't' you lay it on the line

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Lay it on the line
Lay it on the line
Don't waste my time
Lay it on the line

You got no right to make me wait
We better talk, girl, before it gets too late
I never thought you could be so unkind
Won't you lay it on the line

CHORUS

You know I love you, you know it's true
It's up to you, girl, what've I got to do
Don't hold me up, girl, don't waste my precious time
Won't you lay it on the line

CHORUS



Lyrics submitted by AOE_Cheatmaster

Track duration: 04:05

"Lay It On the Line" as written by Mike Levine, Gil Moore, Rik Emmett

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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  • +1
    General Comment:The guy is trying to take the upper hand in the relationship and he's getting impatient as he needs to know what her feelings really are...one of their good songs for sure.
    Flag vulnaviaon August 31, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Can't agree more with what most have posted...Rik is an inspiration and I highly recommend the Rock n Roll Machine album to anyone who's new to the band. So if you haven't do so the solo in the title song is pretty intense.
    Flag music-fan-88on July 29, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Triumph was a pretty good band, but this is by far their best song. Not sure why, but the guitar solo in this song has always been one of my favorites. It's a pretty basic solo, but it fits the mood and the emotions of the song so perfectly that it makes me all tingly every time I hear it.

    As for the meaning, it's pretty self-explanitory. Do yourself a favor and listen to this song and find out on your own.
    Flag The Firmon June 19, 2009   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:One of their best. This song solidified Rik Emmett's place as the lead singer.
    Flag thunder007on June 03, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Ha this song is fucking great. Drums, vocals, guitar everything!! So awesome
    Flag mxthunderon January 08, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This is an awsome song. Next to Rush, and maybe Ceap Trick, Triumph is my favorite band
    Flag blackrealm112on June 14, 2005   Link

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