Somewhere Between Walking And Sleeping
Air Lyrics


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Without blindness, there is no sight
You'd see further if you'd only close your eyes
In unconsciousness I can find peace
Inside prison walls I can find release
There is a place that I have seen

Somewhere between waking and sleeping
Down at the water's edge
Somebody waits for me
Is it too late for me
It's never too late, he says

Without blindness, there is no sight
You'd see further if you'd close your eyes
Unblock the failure

Without blindness, there is failure
People gather by the river
They were talking

There is a place that I have seen
Somewhere between waking and sleeping
Leaning over the side
Trailing my fingertips
Feeling the water slip
Into the quiet night

Viewed from the wrong end of a telescope
I see myself, so far below
Still and silent, rest in peace
The thread unravels
Merciful release

There is a place that I have seen
Somewhere between waking and sleeping
Now I can almost see
Figures upon the shore




He's gathering in the oars
Where are you taking me

Overall Meaning

The song "Somewhere Between Waking and Sleeping" by Air is a beautiful and haunting exploration of the liminal space between consciousness and unconsciousness. The lyrics suggest that in order to truly see and gain insight, one must be willing to let go and abandon the familiar constructs of the waking world. The line "Without blindness, there is no sight" suggests that sometimes we need to close our physical eyes in order to see beyond the surface level of our surroundings. This idea of surrender and letting go of control is echoed in the next line, "In unconsciousness I can find peace".


The chorus of the song describes a place that the singer has seen somewhere between waking and sleeping, down at the water's edge where somebody waits for them. This place represents a kind of release and freedom from the constraints of everyday life. The final lines of the song, "Now I can almost see / Figures upon the shore / He's gathering in the oars / Where are you taking me", evoke a sense of mystery and uncertainty about where this journey will lead.


Overall, "Somewhere Between Waking and Sleeping" is a beautiful meditation on the power of surrender and letting go, as well as the importance of exploring the deeper aspects of our being beyond the surface level of everyday life.


Line by Line Meaning

Without blindness, there is no sight
Lack of problems hinders growth


You'd see further if you'd only close your eyes
Sometimes, blindness helps you see farther


In unconsciousness I can find peace
Peace can be found through sleep


Inside prison walls I can find release
Imprisonment can be liberating


There is a place that I have seen
There's a hidden place that I know


Somewhere between waking and sleeping
This place exists between consciousness and unconsciousness


Down at the water's edge
The place is by the water


Somebody waits for me
Someone is waiting for me there


Is it too late for me
I question if I can still go there


It's never too late, he says
Someone insists that it's never too late


Unblock the failure
Removing obstacles exposes failure


People gather by the river
There are people gathered near the water


Leaning over the side
I lean over the water


Trailing my fingertips
I touch the water


Feeling the water slip
I feel the water sliding through my fingers


Into the quiet night
This action is taking place in a calm, silent night


Viewed from the wrong end of a telescope
I see myself as small and distant


I see myself, so far below
I see myself as inferior


Still and silent, rest in peace
Being at peace requires stillness and silence


The thread unravels
The connection is breaking apart


Merciful release
The release is a blessing


Now I can almost see
I'm starting to see what's ahead


Figures upon the shore
I see people on the shore


He's gathering in the oars
Someone is gathering the oars of a boat


Where are you taking me
I wonder where they're taking me




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, JEAN BENOIT DUNCKEL, NICOLAS JEAN MICHEL GODIN, NEIL HANNON

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Gustavo Iturbe

One of the greatest AIR songs ever. My favorite in this album fur sure.

Sealion Daydream

Love when a band I love features another brilliant artist.. Now I have so much more music to check out!(=

Constanza Bonnet

Hermosooooo

K-leb

The title and lyrics perfectly match the music - this totally feels like something that would come on when I'm between awake and sleep.

K-leb

Experiencing hypnagogia you could say, or hypnopompia.

LadyJinx

Couldn't have said it better, but will add that the amazing voice of the singer blends in perfectly. Lovely song

natam3

LOVE this song. Merci Neil Hannon

Anthi P.

Somewhere between waking and sleeping
Down at the water's edge
Somebody waits for me
Is it too late for me
It's never too late, he says

FreedomOrNothin

Only 15,000 listeners. 0 dislikes. Seems appropriate.

Noxx

Someone will dislike it because you, and I have made theses comments. Because people are bastards.

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