Claptons situation with Pattie was different but he.

Layla lyrics meaning. Layla is a rock classic that was originally released in 1970 by Derek and the Dominos a band that Eric Clapton belonged to. Please dont say Ill never find a way. He felt that he was in a similar situation with Patti so he dubbed the song Layla.

When your old man had let you down. I tried to give you consolation Your old man wont let you down Like a fool I fell in love with you You turned my whole world upside down Layla Youve got me on my knees Layla Im beggin darling please Layla Darling wont you ease my worried mind. Layla youve got me on my knees.

Shes fucking with my mind. The lyrics are based on the book by Persian poet Nizami Layla and Majnun about a man in love with a woman who cannot have her because her parents object. Layla Im begging darling please.

What will you do when you get lonely And nobodys waiting by your side. Built up all this rage. Layla Got me on my knees Layla Im beggin darling please Layla Darling wont you ease my worried mind.

Layla darling wont you ease my worried mind. Cant she stay away. And tell me all my loves in vain.

Whatll you do when you get lonely And nobodys waiting by your side Youve been running and hiding much too long You know its just your foolish pride Layla youve got me. Layla Im begging darling please. Youve been running and hiding much too long You know its just your foolish pride Layla youve got me on my knees Layla Im begging darling please Layla darling wont you ease my worried mind I tried to give you consolation When your old man had let you down Like a fool I fell in love with you You turned my whole world upside down Layla youve got me on my knees Layla Im begging darling please.