Lullaby
Safe Dreams: Leo Kottke's Lullaby Unveiled
Lyrics
Sleep tonight I want you there
Expresses a desire for the listener to sleep together that night.
Folded silence unaware
Describes a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, suggesting unawareness of potential disruptions.
That it could break
Introduces the idea that silence could have the power to break hearts.
Hearts in its wake
Suggests that the impact of silence is felt by those who struggle with their fate.
That swim to hold their hopeless fate
Describes individuals swimming, possibly metaphorically, to confront their seemingly hopeless destinies.
Sleep tonight I want you there
Reiterates the desire for shared sleep, emphasizing intimacy.
Arms around my naked stare
Depicts vulnerability with "naked stare" and the comfort of being held.
Into the sea
Imagines entering a vast and profound dream world symbolized by the sea.
Of deep blue dreams
Suggests the depth and complexity of the dream world.
And if I swim
Ponders the possibility of taking risks within the dream, swimming metaphorically.
Will they rescue me
Raises the question of whether taking risks in the dream world will lead to rescue or salvation.
But we're safe for now
Repetition of the idea that the current state is safe, possibly contrasting with the potential risks explored earlier.
I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe for now
-Sleep tonight I want you there
Reiteration of the desire for shared sleep, the comforting embrace, and the exploration of the dream world's uncertainties.
Arms around my naked stare
-Into the sea
-Of deep blue dreams
-And if I swim
-Will they rescue me
-But we're safe for now
Repetition emphasizing the perceived safety in the present moment.
I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe for now
Continued repetition, reinforcing the theme of safety, possibly suggesting a longing for a prolonged sense of security.
I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe for now
-I guess we're safe
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