Sleep Tight
Anne Geddes Lyrics

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Now hush
My little one
Don't be afraid
Your daddy's right here
It's just
A little dream
And now it's gone
There's nothing to fear

So close your eyes
I'll sing a sweet lullaby
Lay your head close to my heart
(Chorus)
And sleep tight
The angels hover over you
They spread their wings
To keep you safe and warm
The starlight
In the heavens high above you
Will light a path
To find your way back home
Sleep tight
And now
My sleepy head
Your carriage waits
To take you off to bed
Let go
Your tiny hands
And drift away
To a bright enchanted land
I promise you
Your sweetest dreams will come true
Now leave this weary world behind
(Chorus)
So close your eyes
And wish upon the brightest star
'Cause when you dream
It doesn't matter where you are
Near to me or very far
I'll always be with you
(Whispered)
Sleep tight
Sleep tight
Sleep tight
(Chorus)

Yeah I'll keep you safe
Safe and warm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anne Geddes’s “Sleep Tight” are a moving lullaby where a father soothes his child into peaceful sleep with promises of protection, safety and magical dreams. Starting with a tender “hush” the father reassures his child that he needn’t be afraid, “it’s just a little dream and now it’s gone, there’s nothing to fear”. As he continues to sing to his child, he promises to keep the child safe and secure, never far away from their side. The father offers comfort with repeated choruses of “Sleep tight, the angels hover over you, they spread their wings to keep you safe and warm”. By the end of the lullaby, the father assures his child that their “sweetest dreams will come true”, and that regardless of where the child is or how far away, he will always be with the child.

The message of the lullaby is one of protection, comfort and love. The father figure promises to be with the child which offers a sense of security and safety. The reference to angels and starlight creates an image of a magical and enchanted place, which provides a sense of joy, warmth and reassurance. Geddes’s lyrics convey a powerful sense of guardianship and protection, something that all parents hope to convey to their children. The repetition of comforting phrases is uplifting and adds to this feeling of safety and protection.

Line by Line Meaning

Now hush
Please stop crying and be calm

My little one
My dear child

Don't be afraid
You do not need to be scared

Your daddy's right here
I, your father, am here with you

It's just
This is not serious, just

A little dream
A small imaginary experience

And now it's gone
The dream is finished

There's nothing to fear
You don't need to be scared of anything

So close your eyes
Please shut your eyes now

I'll sing a sweet lullaby
I will sing a gentle and soothing song

Lay your head close to my heart
Put your head close to my chest

And sleep tight
Sleep comfortably

The angels hover over you
Spiritual beings are protecting you

They spread their wings
They are using their wings as protection

To keep you safe and warm
To ensure your safety and comfort

The starlight
Light given off by the stars

In the heavens high above you
In the sky, up high

Will light a path
Provide illumination to guide you

To find your way back home
To aid your return back to your house

And now
At this moment

My sleepy head
My tired child

Your carriage waits
Your bed is ready

To take you off to bed
To put you to sleep in your bed

Let go
Release

Your tiny hands
Your small hands

And drift away
Drift off to sleep

To a bright enchanted land
To a beautiful and magical place

I promise you
I assure you

Your sweetest dreams will come true
Your best and most pleasant dreams will become reality

Now leave this weary world behind
Forget the troubles of the day and rest now

And wish upon the brightest star
Have a hope or desire when you look at the brightest star

'Cause when you dream
Because in your dreams

It doesn't matter where you are
Your location does not matter

Near to me or very far
Whether you are close or distant from me

I'll always be with you
I will always accompany you

Sleep tight
Sleep soundly

Sleep tight
Sleep comfortably

Sleep tight
Sleep safely

Yeah I'll keep you safe
I will ensure your safety

Safe and warm
Comfortable and cozy

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: DANNY LOPEZ, ENRIQUE MARTIN, GEORGE NORIEGA

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