When You Sleep
Azrail Noir ft John Lyrics
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I'm not working my way up the corporate ladder
Just a hard hat on the line, I'm just a hard hat on the line
Well I'm dog tired and draggin
But I'm gettin my second wind
These boots were made for dancin
And kickin back with friends
Crank the truck, kickin dust
Gonna paint th whole town red
I ought to put these tired old bones to bed
But I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
Time's way too short
They ain't makin anymore
I'm havin fun
My workin day is done
I ought to put these tired bones to bed
But I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
I know a place that's open all night
They got a sawdust floor and flashing neon light
They got a flashing neon light
they got a flashing neon light
They know me cause I'm sure there a lot
And nobody takes my favorite parking spot
Loadin dock, punch the clock
Crank the truck, kickin dust
Gonna paint the whole town red
I ought to put these tired old bones to bed
But I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
Time's way too short
They ain't makin anymore
I'm havin fun
My working day is done
Time's way too short
They ain't makin anymore
I'm havin fun
My workin day is done
I ought to put these tired bones to bed
But I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
I ought to put these tired old bones to bed
But I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
I ought to put these tired old bones to bed
But I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
I'm livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
Livin it up
Livin it up
Livin it up
I can sleep when I'm dead
The lyrics of "When You Sleep" by Azrail Noir ft John speak about working hard and playing harder. The singer is a hard-working laborer who is putting in overtime on the line, feeling exhausted but determined to kick back and have fun once the workday is done. The lyrics also suggest that time is fleeting and precious, and that it's important to live life fully and make time for enjoyment while one still can. The singer mentions a particular bar that they frequent, where they're a regular and have their own spot to park. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "Livin' it up, I can sleep when I'm dead."
The lyrics are an ode to the working-class lifestyle, where hard work and long days are rewarded with the chance to let loose and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The singer is proud of their work and their identity as a laborer, finding joy in the physical nature of their job and the camaraderie of their coworkers. At the same time, they recognize the value of leisure and are unapologetic about indulging in it whenever possible.
Overall, "When You Sleep" is a celebration of the balance between work and play, and a reminder to savor the moments that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's 9 pm, four hours of overtime
It's 9pm and I've already worked four hours overtime.
I'm not working my way up the corporate ladder
I'm a hard worker, but not trying to climb the corporate ladder.
Just a hard hat on the line, I'm just a hard hat on the line
I'm a simple worker, just wearing a hard hat on the job.
Well I'm dog tired and draggin
I'm very tired and exhausted.
But I'm gettin my second wind
But I'm starting to feel better and more energized again.
These boots were made for dancin
My boots were made for having fun and dancing.
And kickin back with friends
And relaxing and having fun with good company.
Loadin dock, punch the clock
I work in a loading dock and clock in my hours.
Crank the truck, kickin dust
I drive a truck and kick up dust on the roads.
Gonna paint th whole town red
I'm gonna enjoy myself and have fun all over town.
I ought to put these tired old bones to bed
I should go to bed since I'm tired.
But I'm livin it up
But I'm still enjoying life to the fullest.
I can sleep when I'm dead
I can rest later when I'm dead.
Time's way too short
Life is too short.
They ain't makin anymore
We only have a limited amount of time in life.
I'm havin fun
I'm enjoying myself.
My workin day is done
I'm finished with work for the day.
I know a place that's open all night
I know a place that's open 24/7.
They got a sawdust floor and flashing neon light
The place has a unique atmosphere with a sawdust floor and neon lights.
They got a flashing neon light
The place has a striking neon light.
they got a flashing neon light
The place has a standout neon light.
They know me cause I'm sure there a lot
The place recognizes me because I come there often.
And nobody takes my favorite parking spot
I have a favorite parking spot at the place that nobody else takes.
Livin it up
Enjoying life to the fullest.
Livin it up
Having a great time.
Livin it up
Making the most out of life.
I can sleep when I'm dead
I'm happy to enjoy life and worry about resting later.
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