Sleeping
Acid House Kings Lyrics


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Sleeping, going nowhere
Is nowhere that good?
Falling ever so slow
I can't even feel the air

Please, try to wake me in the morning
â??Cause I don't want to miss this
A day of my life here
It is what I get
Now, see the sun

Ease my day, laugh it away
Is laughter that good?
Sights and sounds, slipping away
I can't even read my mind

Please, try to wake me in the morning
â??Cause I don't want to miss this
A day of my life here
It is what I get
Now, see the sun

Well, I thought I saw a shine
It was devilish and unkind
It was far too clear
I had to make it mine

Please, try to wake me in the morning
â??Cause I don't want to miss this
A day of my life here




It is what I get
Now, see the sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sleeping" by Acid House Kings convey a sense of inactivity and uncertainty regarding the value and purpose of one's life. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer questions whether or not being in a state of inaction is worth it. The use of the word "nowhere" gives a feeling of being lost and without direction. The next two lines describe a feeling of falling, but without even noticing it due to a numbing lack of sensation. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for not being present in one's own life.


The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a plea to be woken up in the morning. It seems as if the singer is asking for someone else to save them from their own inability to take control of their life. The repetition of "a day of my life here, it is what I get" emphasizes the idea that life is passing by without much sense of purpose or fulfillment.


The lines "well, I thought I saw a shine, it was devilish and unkind, it was far too clear, I had to make it mine" add a slightly sinister tone to the lyrics. The "shine" could be interpreted as a temptation or distraction that takes the singer away from their already-lackluster life. This further emphasizes the idea that the singer is struggling to find meaning and direction.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sleeping" convey a sense of emptiness and uncertainty about the value of one's life. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song shows a desire for change, but with no clear plan for how to achieve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleeping, going nowhere
Lying down without purpose or direction


Is nowhere that good?
Questioning the value of being aimless


Falling ever so slow
Drifting without intention


I can't even feel the air
Being detached from surroundings and emotions


Please, try to wake me in the morning
Requesting assistance to awaken from a state of numbness


â??Cause I don't want to miss this
Desiring to experience life to the fullest


A day of my life here
Recognizing the preciousness of time


It is what I get
Accepting the present as a gift


Now, see the sun
Embracing the beauty of a new day


Ease my day, laugh it away
Seeking simplicity and joy in daily life


Is laughter that good?
Wondering if happiness can be found through humor


Sights and sounds, slipping away
Feeling disconnected from sensory experiences


I can't even read my mind
Struggling to understand one's own thoughts and feelings


Well, I thought I saw a shine
Noticing a glimmer of hope


It was devilish and unkind
Realizing the potential risks and challenges ahead


It was far too clear
Seeing the truth of the situation


I had to make it mine
Feeling compelled to take control of one's destiny




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