I'm Only Sleeping
Ann Dyer & No Good Time Fairies Lyrics
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Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
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
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till 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
Taking my time
Lying 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
Ooh yeah
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
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
"I'm Only Sleeping" is a song by the Beatles, written by John Lennon, with Paul McCartney credited under the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. The song was released on the Beatles' 1966 album "Revolver". The song speaks of the character being content with his relaxing lifestyle and not wanting to be disturbed from his slumber when he is woken up in the morning. The song is seen as an ode to the joys of sleep and a rejection of the pressures to be productive.
The song opens with the singer waking up and yawning before slipping back into dreamland, content to let the rest of the world go at a frenzied pace without him. He asks not to be disturbed because he is "only sleeping". The second verse of the song, however, shows the character feeling misunderstood by the outside world, who sees him as lazy for simply enjoying sleep. The singer is content with his lifestyle, even as others judge him negatively. The song then ends with a repetition of the first verse, with the singer returning to his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning
At the start of each new day
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
I am just waking up and still feeling tired
When I'm in the middle of a dream
When I'm in the middle of an unconscious state of mind
Stay in bed, float up stream (Float up stream)
I would rather stay in bed and continue to dream than get up and face reality
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Please don't disturb me, let me stay in my slumber
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
I just want to sleep and relax, there's no rush to do anything yet
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
Others may judge me for my inaction
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
I'm okay with how I am, others' expectations are unreasonable
Running everywhere at such a speed
Others are always on the move, rushing around
Till they find there's no need (There's no need)
Until they realize that they don't need to keep running and worrying about things
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
Please don't bother me, I'm far away from the stresses of the real world
And after all I'm only sleeping
I'm not lazy, I just need rest and relaxation
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Observing the world from a distance, without actively participating
Taking my time
Going at my own pace, without feeling rushed
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Being still and calm, just mindfully present
Waiting for a sleepy feeling...
Relaxing and letting myself drift into a peaceful sleep
Ooh yeah
Expressing satisfaction and contentment with my choice to rest
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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