Golden Slumbers
Embracing Dreams: Unveiling the Timeless Journey Home in 'Golden Slumbers'
Lyrics
Once there was a way,
Reflects on a past solution or method that existed.
To get back homeward.
Describes a way or path to return home.
Once there was a way
Reiterates the existence of a method or approach in the past.
To get back home.
Similar to line 2, signifies a way to return home.
Sleep, pretty darling,
Encourages sleep and reassures someone not to be upset.
Dot not cry
Advises against crying or being upset.
And I will sing a lullaby.
Promise to sing a soothing song to help sleep.
Golden slumbers,
Refers to a peaceful state in slumber.
Fill your eyes
Imagery of eyes filled with dreams or happiness.
Smiles await you when you rise
Anticipates joy or happiness upon waking.
Sleep pretty darling
Reiterates the encouragement for peaceful sleep.
Do not cry
Similar to line 8, advising against crying or being upset.
And I will sing a lullaby.
Reaffirms the promise to sing a lullaby for comfort.
Once there was a way
Recalls the past existence of a way to return home.
To get back homeward
Similar to lines 2 and 4, depicting a path homeward.
Once there was a way
Restates the presence of a way or method to return home.
To get back home
Similar to lines 2, 5, and 19, describing a way back home.
Sleep, pretty darling
Encouragement for peaceful sleep, advising against crying.
Do not cry
Similar to lines 8 and 15, advising against distress.
And I will sing a lullaby.
Repeats the commitment to sing a comforting lullaby.
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