Golden Slumbers
Journey Home in Golden Slumbers: A Melodic Lullaby Tale
Lyrics
Once there was a way to get back homeward
There was once a path or method to return home.
Once there was a way to get back home
There was once a way to go back to one's home.
Sleep little darling, do not cry
Encouraging a child to sleep peacefully without worries.
And I will sing a lullaby
The singer promises to sing a comforting lullaby.
Once there was a way to get back homeward
Referring again to the past ability to find the way home.
Once there was a way to get back home
Reiteration of a previous line about a way back home.
Sleep little darling, do not cry
Encouraging the child to sleep peacefully, avoiding tears.
And I will sing a lullaby
A reaffirmation of the promise to sing a soothing lullaby.
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
Wishing for the child to have peaceful and beautiful dreams.
Smiles awake you when you will rise
Anticipating joy and happiness upon waking up.
Sleep little darling, do not cry
Repeating the encouragement for the child to sleep without crying.
And I will sing a lullaby
Reaffirming the commitment to sing a calming lullaby.
Boy you gonna carry that weight
Shifting to a different theme, addressing the burdens or responsibilities that one must carry.
Carry that weight in a long time
Expressing that the weight or burden will be carried for a long time.
Golden Slumbers fill your eyes
Returning to the theme of peaceful slumber, wishing for serene dreams.
Smiles awake you when you will rise
Expecting smiles and happiness upon waking up.
Sleep little darling, do not cry
Encouraging the child to sleep without shedding tears.
And I will sing a lullaby
Committing once again to singing a comforting lullaby.
Boy you gonna carry that weight
Reiteration of the theme of carrying a significant burden or weight.
Carry that weight in a long time
Emphasizing that this burden will be carried for a prolonged period.
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