Lullaby
Embracing the Night: Frank Carter's Lullaby Unveils the Struggle for Sleep
Lyrics
Sleep, where have you gone?
The speaker is addressing the concept or feeling of sleep, wondering why it has become elusive.
It's been months now
Indicates a prolonged period of time during which the speaker has been unable to sleep.
And I'm coming undone
The speaker feels emotionally or mentally unstable due to the lack of sleep.
I keep being woken
The speaker is frequently disturbed or awakened by distressing sounds.
By screams and tears
The disturbances include sounds of distress and sorrow.
Sheer fucking terror
Describes extreme fear or horror experienced by the speaker.
Ringing out in my ears
The intense feelings of terror continue to resonate or echo in the speaker's mind.
Sing you a lullaby
The speaker shifts focus, attempting to calm or console someone by offering to sing a soothing song.
Every night
The act of singing a lullaby is presented as a nightly ritual.
Just shut your eyes
Encouragement to close one's eyes, possibly to find solace or sleep.
We will be alright
Assurance that things will improve or become better.
Where have you gone?
The recurring theme of questioning the absence or loss of sleep persists.
We count the hours
There's a continuous monitoring of time, waiting for relief or morning.
While we wait for the sun
The passage of time is felt acutely while anticipating the dawn or a better moment.
And I don't sleep
The speaker confirms the difficulty in achieving sleep during nighttime.
In the night-time now
Reiteration of the struggle with nighttime rest.
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
The dreams, which might have offered escape or comfort, are now absent or shattered.
Where have you gone?
The query about the whereabouts of sleep or relief is reiterated.
Sing you a lullaby
The act of singing a lullaby is repeated, emphasizing its importance.
Every night
The nightly ritual of singing is emphasized for reassurance.
Just shut your eyes
Encouraging someone to find comfort in the act of closing their eyes.
We will be alright
Reassurance that, despite challenges, things will eventually be okay.
The stars in the sky
Natural elements are invoked, symbolizing constancy and comfort.
The moon and the tide
The natural world's regularity contrasts with the speaker's turmoil.
Your smile in the night
The memory or image of someone's smile offers solace or a fond memory.
When I sing you a lullaby
The lullaby serves as a reminder or connection to comforting memories.
Sleep, where have you gone?
The question about the absence of sleep is repeated, indicating desperation.
We count the hours while we wait for the sun
Time is again felt deeply as one waits for a better or brighter moment.
And I don't sleep in the night-time now
Confirmation of the ongoing struggle with nighttime rest.
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Reiteration of lost dreams or hopes, feeling grounded or shattered.
Like the stars in the sky
Natural elements are used metaphorically to describe the loss or absence of dreams.
Like the moon and the tide
Continuation of the metaphorical use of celestial bodies to denote loss or emptiness.
Like your smile in the night
Even memories or symbols of happiness seem distant or lost.
When I sing you a lullaby
The act of singing a lullaby is once again linked to past memories or connections.
Every night
Reiteration of the nightly ritual for reassurance.
Just shut your eyes
Encouraging the act of finding peace or solace by closing one's eyes.
We will be alright
Despite hardships, there's a promise or hope for better times.
The stars in the sky
Returning to the comforting imagery of stars, moon, and smiles.
The moon and the tide
Reaffirmation of the constancy and comfort found in nature and memories.
Your smile in the night
Emphasizing the lasting impact and comfort derived from singing a lullaby.
When I sing you a lullaby
Final reassurance of the comforting role the lullaby plays, linking it with memories and hope.
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