Watching You Sleep

Homecoming Dreams: Embracing Love in 'Watching You Sleep'
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Lyrics

combed your hair closed the door

Combing your hair and closing the door symbolize preparation and entering a private space.

stepped into bed with dreams in the walls

Stepping into bed with dreams in the walls suggests entering a dreamlike state or a realm of imagination.


you left the day down by the stairs

Leaving the day down by the stairs implies leaving behind the events or challenges of the day.

all by yourself god how you’ve grown

Being alone reflects personal growth and independence.


i have come home now

Returning home, indicating a sense of belonging.

watching you sleep

Watching you sleep conveys a protective and caring sentiment, observing someone vulnerable and peaceful.


i was gone

Acknowledging a period of absence.

i had to go

Expressing the necessity of leaving, possibly for personal or professional reasons.

it tore my heart to leave you so

Highlighting the emotional difficulty of parting, suggesting a heart-wrenching experience.


i have come home now

Reiterating the return home, emphasizing the significance of being present.

watching you sleep

Repeating the sentiment of watching someone sleep, reinforcing the caring and protective nature of the observer.


may be in time you will understand

Suggesting that understanding may come with time regarding the reasons for absence or the need for personal space.

that sometimes i need space in my head

Expressing the occasional need for mental space or solitude.

will-o-the-wisp to never fail you

Using "will-o-the-wisp" metaphorically, indicating a commitment to not failing and remaining elusive like a guiding light.

my dear i will be true

Pledging loyalty and truthfulness to the dear one.

through my mistakes

Acknowledging personal mistakes and imperfections.

please know i love you

Reassuring love despite any shortcomings or errors.

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