Lyrics
I was dead sleeping in your bed
The speaker feels emotionally distant or detached, comparing their state to being lifeless while lying in bed.
Floated up from the ground and looked down
The speaker experienced a transformative moment, rising from a low point and gaining a new perspective, symbolized by looking down from above.
Then finally I could see completely
After the transformative experience, the speaker gains clarity and understanding, suggesting a newfound insight or awareness.
Heard the angels' song
The speaker hears a celestial or uplifting song, possibly symbolizing a moment of revelation or spiritual awakening.
I know what you are
The speaker expresses knowledge or recognition of someone or something.
I could never tell
The speaker struggled to articulate or convey their understanding of the identified entity or concept.
They sang what you are
Others, represented by "they," affirm the identity or nature of the subject through song, reinforcing the speaker's recognition.
This far away, you're a miniature to me
From a distance, the subject appears small or insignificant to the speaker, possibly highlighting a sense of detachment or diminished importance.
Are you sorry you almost disappeared
The speaker questions if the subject regrets nearly vanishing or fading away.
Now I know what you are
Reiteration of the speaker's understanding or recognition of the subject.
I could never tell
Similar to line 6, the speaker struggles to express their knowledge of the subject.
They sang what you are
Confirmation by others (angels or singers) of the subject's identity through song.
Now the notes are fading
The musical notes or the acknowledgment of the subject are diminishing, indicating a fading or diminishing significance.
and everything is turned around
A sense of disorientation or confusion as everything seems to be changing, possibly linked to the fading notes.
And I can't help but think it
The speaker reflects on the changes and expresses a sense of inevitability, possibly related to a downward trajectory.
Its a long way down
The speaker emphasizes the considerable distance or descent, metaphorically portraying a challenging and lengthy journey downward.
And everything is changing
A reaffirmation that everything is in a state of flux or transformation, reinforcing the theme of change.
and everything is turned around
Continuation of the idea that everything is turned around, suggesting a state of confusion or upheaval.
And I can't help but thinking
The speaker contemplates the challenges ahead and expresses a sense of foreboding regarding the lengthy descent or difficult path.
its a long way down
Reiteration of the challenging and extended nature of the journey downward.
Now I know what you are
Confirmation of the speaker's understanding of the subject, echoing previous lines.
I could never tell
Similar to lines 6 and 11, the speaker struggles to articulate their knowledge of the subject.
They sang what you are
Reaffirmation of the subject's identity through the song sung by others.
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