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Somewhere Between Waking and Sleeping

Journey Amidst Wakefulness and Dreams
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Lyrics

Without blindness, there is no sight

Without experiencing challenges or difficulties, one cannot truly appreciate or understand the value of sight.

You'd see further if you'd only close your eyes

Suggesting that closing one's eyes can lead to deeper insight or understanding, encouraging introspection.


In unconsciousness I can find peace

Peace is found in a state of unconsciousness, perhaps indicating tranquility in moments of unawareness or detachment.

Inside prison walls I can find release

The idea that within confinement or limitations, a sense of freedom or release can be discovered.

There is a place that I have seen

Reference to a place or experience that has been witnessed or imagined.


Somewhere between waking and sleeping

Describing a state between being awake and asleep, a transitional phase.

Down at the water's edge

Near a body of water, suggesting a specific location for the described experience.

Somebody waits for me

Someone anticipates the speaker's arrival at the water's edge.

Is it too late for me

Questioning whether it's too late for the speaker to reach this anticipated place.

It's never too late, he says

Assuring that it's never too late, providing hope or encouragement.


Without blindness, there is no sight

Reiterating the importance of facing challenges to gain true insight or understanding.

You'd see further if you'd close your eyes

Encouraging the act of closing one's eyes to gain a deeper perspective.

Unblock the failure

Suggesting the need to overcome obstacles or failures that hinder progress.


There is a place that I have seen

Reiteration of a place or experience between wakefulness and sleep.

Somewhere between waking and sleeping

Describing the location as leaning over the side, indicating proximity to the water.

Leaning over the side

The speaker is physically positioned near the water's edge.

Trailing my fingertips

Engaging with the water through touch, possibly symbolizing a connection or interaction.

Feeling the water slip

Feeling the water slipping may imply the transient nature of the experience.

Into the quiet night

Entering a quiet night, suggesting a serene and peaceful atmosphere.


Viewed from the wrong end of a telescope

Seeing oneself from a distorted perspective, possibly indicating a skewed self-perception.

I see myself, so far below

Feeling distant or disconnected from oneself, perhaps due to a sense of inadequacy.


Still and silent, rest in peace

Being still and silent, finding rest in peace, possibly alluding to a state of inner tranquility or acceptance.

The thread unravels

A metaphorical thread unravels, suggesting a release or detachment from something binding.

Merciful release

A merciful release is experienced, possibly indicating a sense of liberation or relief.


There is a place that I have seen

Reiteration of a place or experience between wakefulness and sleep.

Somewhere between waking and sleeping

Expressing an increased awareness or perception, almost seeing beyond the transitional state.

Now I can almost see

Noticing figures on the shore, possibly representing entities or aspects of the speaker's consciousness.

Figures upon the shore

Someone is gathering in the oars, implying a preparation for a journey or transition.

He's gathering in the oars

The speaker questions the destination or purpose of the journey.

Where are you taking me

Pondering the destination or direction in which the speaker is being taken.

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