Sleep
Dream's Wisdom: Unveiling the Secrets of Solitude in Marianne Faithfull's 'Sleep'
Lyrics
It is safe to sleep alone
Expresses a sense of safety when sleeping alone.
In a place no one knows
Suggests finding solace in an unfamiliar, private location.
And to seek life under stones
Encourages exploring life's mysteries hidden beneath the surface.
In a place water flows
Refers to gaining insights in a place where water symbolizes flow and life.
It is best to find in sleep
Highlights the benefits of self-discovery and healing during sleep.
The missing pieces that you lost
Suggests finding completeness and recovering lost aspects in dreams.
Best that you refuse to weep
Encourages resilience and avoiding unnecessary sorrow.
Ash to ash, dust to dust
Alludes to the transient nature of life, using biblical references (Ash to ash, dust to dust).
It is strange to sleep alone
Emphasizes the strangeness or discomfort of sleeping alone.
In a place no one knows
Reiterates the idea of seeking solace in anonymity during sleep.
Strange to shelter under stones
Addresses finding refuge in unconventional places.
In a place water flows
Connects finding shelter with the symbolism of water and its flow.
It is safe to walk with me
Declares safety in companionship during wakefulness.
Where you can read the sky and stars
Encourages looking up to celestial bodies for guidance and assurance.
Safe to walk upon the sea
Expresses security in unconventional environments, even the vastness of the sea.
In my sleep we can go far
Suggests a journey or connection during sleep that transcends distance.
It is safe to sleep alone
Repeats the idea of safety in solitary sleep.
In a place no one knows
Reiterates finding comfort in anonymity and seclusion.
And to shelter under stones
Highlights the unconventional places that provide shelter.
In a place water flows
Connects finding refuge with the continuous flow of water.
It is strange to sleep alone
Echoes the strangeness of sleeping alone in a place untouched by others.
In a place no one goes
Emphasizes solitude in a place where others don't venture.
Strange to seek life under stones
Addresses the unconventional search for meaning beneath the surface.
In my sleep, no one knows
Reiterates the mystery and privacy of the speaker's sleep.
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