Archie Noble is a young British singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, music … Read Full Bio ↴Archie Noble is a young British singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, music producer and lyricist from Sheffield - England. He has officially released musical albums in which he presents his own songs and covers by artists who influence him artistically. The very tuned, sweet and soft vocals, as well as his sound and acoustic guitar, accompanied by the harmonica are some of its outstanding characteristics in its musical art. The artist is also a member of a band called "The Azenas".

The Warning
Archie Noble Lyrics

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One night as I lay sleeping
In the comfort of my bed
A vision came there stealing
Into my sleeping head

There the sky was black and burning
So no rain would ever fall down
As if the world had stopped its turning

Nothing grew from the ground

I called out for somebody
But there was no one to hear
I searched and found no body
For there was no body near

I looked around and wondered
Oh how this thing could be
Oh who and when could have blundered
To bring this things to see

And as I woke next morning
To the day that greeted me

I remembered my dream the warning
Oh this thing can never be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Archie Noble's song "The Warning" depict a haunting dream or vision experienced by the singer. As the singer lays sleeping, a vivid image emerges in their dream, revealing a sky that is both black and burning. This imagery symbolizes a world devoid of hope and life, as the absence of rain and the stillness of the world suggest a halted existence. The singer's call for help goes unanswered, emphasizing their isolation and the lack of support or companionship in their surroundings.

The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and disbelief as the singer searches for someone to explain the eerie scene but finds no one. They are left to ponder how such a catastrophe could have occurred, questioning who might be responsible for bringing about this desolate state of affairs. The stark contrast between the dream and reality becomes apparent as the singer wakes up the next morning to face a seemingly normal day. However, the memory of the warning conveyed through the dream lingers, serving as a reminder that the events depicted in the dream can never become a reality.

Line by Line Meaning

One night as I lay sleeping
During a single night when I was in a state of sleep

In the comfort of my bed
Being in a state of relaxation and ease in my sleeping place

A vision came there stealing
An image appeared surreptitiously

Into my sleeping head
Penetrating my unconscious mind

There the sky was black and burning
The atmosphere above was both dark and ablaze

So no rain would ever fall down
Causing the absence of rainfall indefinitely

As if the world had stopped its turning
Similar to the halting of the Earth's rotation

Nothing grew from the ground
No plants found the ability to sprout from the soil

I called out for somebody
I vocalized a plea for the presence of another person

But there was no one to hear
Yet, no individual existed to perceive my cry

I searched and found no body
I explored and encountered the absence of any physical being