To Sleep And Not Awake
Unveiling the Raw Emotions: "To Sleep And Not Awake" by Sleeping Gnomes
Lyrics
The dust on the shelf has worn itself in
The accumulated dust on the shelf has worn itself into the surface, indicating the passage of time and neglect.
Something clean now new
Something new and clean has replaced what was once there, symbolizing a fresh start or change.
I've nothing left for my will
The speaker feels they have nothing remaining to contribute to their own will or desires.
No words to forget
There are no words left to forget, suggesting a state of emotional emptiness or loss.
I thought and I prayed that something was wrong
The speaker had a belief or hope that something was wrong, possibly anticipating a change or revelation.
Delivered in peace integrity's raw rotten tooth
Peace is delivered with the integrity of a raw, rotten tooth, indicating that even positive outcomes may come with flaws or discomfort.
Covered only by her glove
A covering, possibly represented by a glove, conceals something significant or personal.
grew itself into the room
Something, perhaps a feeling or presence, has grown and become a part of the room.
I've cried and I've fought but only for you
The speaker expresses the repetition of crying and fighting, emphasizing that these emotions are dedicated solely to someone specific.
I've cried and I've fought but only for you
-I've cried and I've fought but only for you
-I've cried and I've fought but only for you
-I've cried and I've fought but only for you
-My hands have felt past your tan lines
The speaker's hands have explored beyond the surface, reaching past tan lines, indicating a deep and intimate connection.
and into the clouded night that is your pride
The clouded night symbolizes a mysterious or obscured aspect of the person's pride, suggesting complexity or hidden feelings.
I dazed through the days
The speaker has experienced a state of daze during the days, possibly reflecting confusion or a lack of clear direction.
Alive but afraid to be
Repetition of being alive but afraid to be suggests a persistent fear or hesitation despite existence.
Alive but afraid to be
-Alive but afraid to be
-Alive but afraid to be
-Alive but afraid to be
Reiterating the fear of being alive, underscoring a theme of apprehension or uncertainty in the speaker's existence.
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