Sleep
Dreams Embrace: Finding Solace in Sleep's SanctuaryLyrics
"And my eyes shut tight as the eyes of dark slip away
Expressing the act of closing one's eyes tightly as darkness fades away, possibly symbolizing a transition from a dark state to a hopeful one.
And I'll drift through dreams till the dawn of the day
Describing the experience of drifting through dreams until the break of day, emphasizing a state of reverie or escape during sleep.
When the sun comes up and I'll be here alone
Anticipating the loneliness upon waking up as the sun rises, suggesting a sense of solitude or separation.
Time plays the same joke again
Reflecting on the repetitive nature of time and its ability to play jokes, hinting at the cyclical nature of experiences.
Where it drags out forever a longer
Commenting on the perceived lengthening of time during difficult or challenging moments, creating a sense of endurance.
Always could last only seconds as shorter
Contrasting the fleeting nature of joyful moments that seem to pass quickly, emphasizing their brevity.
Those sweet hours when you're here by my side
Highlighting the special and comforting hours when a loved one is present, bringing a sense of joy and completeness.
And all these days are never ending
Expressing the feeling of endless days, suggesting a sense of monotony or prolonged waiting.
All the time life grew long and bye
Reflecting on the perception that life has grown long and tiring, marked by the passage of time.
I'll sleep long and well tonight
Expressing the anticipation of a peaceful and restful night's sleep.
Because in dreams you're in my sight
Associating the positive experience of dreaming with the presence of a significant person.
When eyelids shut I'm not lonely anymore
Describing the alleviation of loneliness when eyes are closed, possibly alluding to the comfort found in dreams.
And everything within the world is right
Suggesting a sense of completeness and contentment within the dream world.
And a voice on wire is a sad replication if best put
Commenting on the inadequacy of a voice on a wire, hinting at the limitations of communication.
The phone is the only means that I have
Recognizing the phone as the only means to bridge the distance and connect with a distant loved one.
To bridge the lonely distance back to you
Expressing the longing for physical touch and the challenges of maintaining a connection over a distance.
Hang up and long for your touch
Describing the emotional response of yearning for someone's touch after ending a phone call.
Which I've missed now for weeks since aside
Reflecting on the passage of weeks and the absence of physical closeness, possibly in a challenging relationship.
That being apart isn't easier with time
Acknowledging that being apart from a loved one doesn't get easier with the passage of time.
I can only count the seconds until I hold
Counting the seconds until the joy of holding the loved one again, emphasizing the longing and anticipation.
And all these days are never ending
Repeating the theme of endless days, emphasizing a sense of waiting and the slow passage of time.
All the time life grew long and bye
Reiterating the perception that life has become lengthy and tiresome.
I'll sleep long and well tonight
Expressing the expectation of a restful night's sleep, echoing the sentiments from earlier in the lyrics.
Because in dreams you're in my sight
Linking dreams to the comforting presence of a loved one, reinforcing the positive associations with sleep.
When eyelids shut I'm not lonely anymore
Reiterating the idea that closing eyelids alleviates loneliness and creates a sense of rightness in the world.
And everything within the world is right
Emphasizing the completeness and harmony found within the dream world.
I'll sleep long and well tonight
Repeating the anticipation of a restful night's sleep, emphasizing the positive and comforting aspects of dreams.
Because in dreams you're in my sight
Reiterating the connection between dreams and the presence of a loved one, reinforcing the theme of comfort in sleep.
When eyelids shut I'm not lonely anymore
Emphasizing the alleviation of loneliness and the sense of rightness when eyelids are shut.
And everything within the world is right"
Affirming the completeness and harmony found within the dream world, concluding the song on a positive note.
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