Lewis has been touring for the last few years on a busy schedule that has taken him all over the U.S. several times, Canada, across Europe, and to parts of Asia. The first tour in the U.S. was eight weeks and the band drove about 17,000 miles. He was able to make use of all the time in the van by working on new tunes for the live show, remixing tracks from Panorama, as well as writing new material for the latest Amanaska release, Circles.
Most of the album was composed on the road in all kinds of corners of the globe with artists in India, Singapore, Scotland and the USA. 2005 was spent mainly at home in Melbourne, Australia finishing the project with some local musicians that performed on the last album plus many new players. The album features some stunning vocal performances from Tania Doko (Batchelor Girl), Lynelle Moran (Velure) and Janine Maunder (Naked Raven).
Amanaska can also be found playing keyboards for Nfa from 1200 Techniques and Reverend Funk around Oz when he is at home.
Sleep
Amanaska Lyrics
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And a touch of a stranger's hand
I wonder what it means
Time spinning round and round in this space
Then it's gone without a trace
I wonder where it goes
I feel my heartbeat slowing down
My mind's released and free to wander
As I sleep
The past buried deep inside my head
All the words that have gone unsaid
I just want to let them go
Life on a distant star
Or a boat to where the wild things are
I just want to let it flow
Deep in the night when I hear no sound
I feel my heartbeat slowing down
My mind's released and free to wander
As I sleep
If you're quiet you'll hear the sound
Bits of the world as it spins around
We feel lost and we feel found
When we sleep
When we sleep
Sleep
Two worlds colliding in my head
I watch you as you sleep
Two worlds colliding in my head
Two worlds colliding in my head
Two worlds
Colliding in my head
The lyrics of "Sleep" by Amanaska evoke a dream-like state where the mind is freed to wander freely. The song begins with a sign drawn in the sand and a stranger's touch, creating a sense of uncertainty and wonder. As time passes, the lyrics express feelings of mystery and fleetingness as time spins around and goes without a trace. The singer's innermost thoughts are released as they sleep, even the ones buried deep inside their head. As the song progresses, there is a longing for a release of the past, for things to flow and be free.
The chorus repeats the phrase "deep in the night when I hear no sound, I feel my heartbeat slowing down, my mind's released and free to wander as I sleep" adding to the sense of peacefulness and calm. The bridge of the song describes the experience of sleeping and how it tunes us into the sounds of the world spinning around us. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "two worlds colliding in my head" implying a merging of consciousness, the unconscious, and ultimately the dream state.
Overall, the song explores the notion of the release and how sleep dissolves the boundaries and limitations of the physical realm as we enter the world of the unconscious. It is ultimately a reflection of the beauty of the world around us and how, even in sleep, we can experience it from a different perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
A sign drawn in the sand
I wonder about the significance of a symbol drawn by someone in the sand.
And a touch of a stranger's hand
I ponder on the meaning of brief, fleeting connections with strangers.
Time spinning round and round in this space
I contemplate the cyclical nature of time and how it exists within a specific context.
Then it's gone without a trace
I consider the fleeting nature of time and how it leaves no permanent marks or traces.
I wonder where it goes
I question where time disappears to once it passes us by.
Deep in the night when I hear no sound
During the quiet hours of the night, I listen to the absence of noise around me.
I feel my heartbeat slowing down
I perceive a gradual decrease in the rhythm of my heart.
My mind's released and free to wander
My thoughts are unhinged and allowed to roam freely without restraint.
As I sleep
This occurs as I drift off into unconsciousness.
The past buried deep inside my head
I recognize the deep-seated memories from my past that reside within my mind.
All the words that have gone unsaid
I acknowledge the unspoken words and thoughts that were never expressed aloud.
I just want to let them go
I am ready to release these past traumas and move forward.
Life on a distant star
I imagine a world far removed from ours, existing on a separate celestial body.
Or a boat to where the wild things are
I envision a journey to a place where unbridled, untamed creatures reside.
I just want to let it flow
I desire to let my thoughts and imagination wander and come to life.
If you're quiet you'll hear the sound
By being silent, one can finally hear the subtle sounds around us.
Bits of the world as it spins around
We can perceive and comprehend small, distinct pieces of the world as it rotates on its axis.
We feel lost and we feel found
As we sleep, we experience moments of uncertainty and moments of clarity.
When we sleep
These moments manifest when we reach a state of unconsciousness.
Sleep
This is a simple repetition of the titular word that signifies the state of being unconscious.
Two worlds colliding in my head
I perceive a profound internal conflict between two distinct mental states within my mind.
I watch you as you sleep
By observing someone during their state of slumber, I may be better able to understand their internal struggles.
Two worlds
This phrase represents the two internal mental states that collide within the singer's mind.
Colliding in my head
These mental states are clashing and causing turmoil within my thoughts.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON LEWIS
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@JA-eb7hc
This song just gets to me in a good way.
@tuahanayyer3122
I still remember I listened to this song when I used to have my love with me, had a peaceful sleep. but after many years I heard this I couldn't sleep, cause she's not with me now. !! The past very deep inside my Head :(
@difepevan1
Incredible and touchable music!
@tonywish30
feels like a heaven..... i love that.....
@mizpahboy7513
I arise from dreams of thee. In the first sweet sleep of night, When the winds are breathing low, And the stars are shining bright
@ririi_d1341
Touchable music, and made me remember to him 🥺
@chrismanavis4505
WONDERFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
@veronikaanderson3022
nice song and music!!!
@aleeshaoakley4520
I was in like grade 4 when you guys came to my school and performed this song.
@Michaelfremix99
love ... only love...