General Comment Actually this song is more than about how he was in love with Georges wifeEric changed the name to Layla because of an old arabic story which seemed to mimic the story of his love for Pattie.

Layla lyrics eric clapton meaning. Layla Layla youve got me on my knees. He felt that he was in a similar situation with Patti so he dubbed the song Layla. Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings.

Layla Im begging darling please. He then goes crazy with desire for. Layla youve got me on my knees.

Eric clapton wrote this about Patti when she was still married to George Harrison. Layla Im begging darling please. In Persian Layla means night and Majnun means madman.

I tried to give you consolation. The opening line to a song with perhaps one of the best known guitar riffs in Rock Roll history. Make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane Please dont say well never find a way Tell me all my loves in vain Layla Youve got me on my knees Layla Im beggin darling please Layla Darling wont you ease my worried mind.

Amid the turmoil Boyd received a declaration of love from her husbands good friend Eric Clapton. A relationship that seems impossible. Layla darling wont you ease my worried mind.

Layla darling wont you ease my worried mind. In the beginning of the song he asks about her. The woman was Pattie Boyd or Pattie Harrrison as she was then as she was still married the ex beatle George Harrison.