Lyrics
Close the door, put out the light,
Expressing the desire to create a private and intimate space by closing the door and extinguishing the light.
Come sleep till tomorrow comes creeping.
Inviting someone to sleep together until the next day arrives gradually.
Talk some more, till I grow tired,
Suggesting a wish for continued conversation until the speaker becomes weary.
Don't leave till you know that I'm sleeping.
Asking the other person not to leave until the speaker is asleep, indicating a need for companionship.
Don't say goodbye, just slide away into the dark
Advising against saying goodbye but rather quietly departing into the darkness without drawing attention, taking the speaker's heart with them.
And take with you my heart.
Highlighting the emotional significance of the departing person taking the speaker's heart with them.
Close the door, put out the light,
Repeating the desire to close the door and turn off the light for privacy and a sense of intimacy.
Come sleep till tomorrow comes creeping.
Reiterating the invitation to sleep together until the next day arrives gradually.
Down the hall they're talking lies,
Indicating that there are rumors or deceitful conversations happening nearby.
Don't speak of the troubles you're keeping.
Advising against discussing personal troubles openly, maintaining a sense of privacy.
Don't fall behind, just know that everything is fine,
Encouraging the other person not to lag behind but to understand that everything is fine, emphasizing a positive outlook.
Knowing that you're mine.
Highlighting reassurance in the knowledge that the other person belongs to the speaker.
Close the door, put out the light,
Repeating the desire to create a private space by closing the door and extinguishing the light.
This day leaves me tired and heavy.
Expressing exhaustion and heaviness after a tiring day.
Waking hours will always fall away,
Suggesting that waking hours and troubles will fade away when the person feels ready.
When you feel that you're ready.
Emphasizing the importance of being prepared or emotionally ready for certain situations.
Don't say goodbye, just slide away into the dark
Reiterating the advice to quietly slide away into the dark without saying goodbye, taking the speaker's heart along.
And take with you my heart.
Reiterating the emotional significance of the departing person taking the speaker's heart with them.
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