I'm Only Sleeping
Suggs Lyrics
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I lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
I stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
Well, I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Until they find there's no need (there's no need)
Please don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
You're taking my time
Llying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Please don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
When I wake up early in the morning
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
I stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
Please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
No no no, please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
The lyrics of the song βIβm Only Sleepingβ by Suggs can be interpreted to reflect the idea of taking a break from a fast-paced life. The singer seems to be someone who enjoys sleeping and feels that others perceive them as lazy because of it. They prefer staying in bed, basking in their dreams, rather than waking up to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The singerβs desire for rest is emphasized by their pleas to not be shaken or disturbed. They want to preserve the peaceful state theyβre in and avoid being hurried or rushed by the outside world. The lyric, βKeeping an eye on the world going by my windowβ could be interpreted as the singer watching the world go by without actively participating in it, as if itβs going too fast to even keep up with.
The singer seems content with their current lifestyle and sees no need to be part of the rat race. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase βIβm only sleeping,β as if to emphasize the idea that rest and relaxation are essential.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning
I'm still tired when I first wake up
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
I am slow to get out of bed
When I'm in the middle of a dream
I am still sleeping
I stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
I want to keep sleeping and drift off into a dream-like state
Please don't wake me
I don't want to be interrupted or disturbed
No, don't shake me
I want to be left alone
Leave me where I am
I don't want to move or do anything
I'm only sleeping
I'm not being lazy or unproductive, I just need rest
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
Others judge me for sleeping in or resting
Well, I don't mind, I think they're crazy
I have my own priorities and values, and prioritize rest over constant activity
Running everywhere at such a speed
Others are constantly busy and on-the-go
Until they find there's no need (there's no need)
They eventually realize that all their effort and busyness doesn't necessarily lead to fulfillment or success
Please don't spoil my day
Don't bring negativity or stress into my life
I'm miles away
I'm in a different mental and emotional state than those who are always busy
And after all
When everything is said and done
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
I observe the world around me from a relaxed, inactive state
You're taking my time
I prioritize my own time and energy over the demands of others
Llying there and staring at the ceiling
I am content with doing nothing and taking a break from productivity
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
I am intentionally trying to fall asleep or stay asleep
No no no, please don't wake me
I am adamant about not being interrupted
No no no no
I am repeating my desire to be left alone
Lyrics Β© TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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@aldhous
This track always amazes me. It's into the second verse at 54secs yet still makes it to almost 4-and-a-half minutes in total!
@adassa1132
I so love this song by Suggs. I saw him on the tv show, Lorraine this morning, and this song came to mind, don't know why. Thank you for uploading this song on here, and it still being available. Fab song.
@pauljohnleadbeater5533
Love β€οΈ the emotion suggs puts into his π records he does.
@dominewimbury9644
Truly the two best years for music in my youth, 1995 and 1996. Fabulous days
@pegasus8978
Solid song. Solid cover. Solid Suggs.
@frenchgirluk
Excellent cover of this song. Can play it on repeat now!!
@mahelykuba-ngoma7511
I love this songs it makes me feel relaxed, brings back emotional memories too :)
@ignacioperandres
Uregreat
@Godslove66
I always listen to this song done by Suggs whenever I want to go to sleep, in a good way though.
@gustavogimenez6007
Espectacular. Muy buena la versiΓ³n im only sleeping, The Beatles.