The lyrics are loosely based on the 23rd Psalm in the Old Testament and the song was widely considered to be writer Dave Cousins`s most commercial and radio-friendly offering to date. Indeed, some aficionados accused Cousins and the band of `selling out`, especially as the band later appeared on Top of the Pops dressed in glittery `glam rock`... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lay_Down