How are you
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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Can I wake you up
Is it late enough
Is it late enough
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Is it late enough
Is it late enough
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Can I wake you up
Can I wake you up
Is it late
Is it late
Is it late
Is it late
Is it late
Late, late, late, late
Can I wake you up
Can I wake you up
Is it late enough
Is it late enough
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Can I wake you up
Can I wake you up
Is it late enough
Is it late enough
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
Could you bag me up
The lyrics to Bombay Bicycle Club's "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep" reflect a sense of weariness and resignation. The repeated refrain of "Can I wake you up, is it late enough" suggests a desire for escape, but there is a sense that the singer is resigned to their situation. The line "There's a story in which my eyes shut" suggests the idea of surrendering to sleep or perhaps even death.
The repeated phrase "Could you bag me up" is ambiguous - it could refer to being put into a body bag or being packaged for transport. Either way, it adds to the overall sense of resignation and despair in the song. The repetition of "Is it late enough" further emphasizes the theme of time and the futility of attempting to escape from it.
Overall, the lyrics of "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep" convey a sense of hopelessness and a desire for escape that is ultimately thwarted by the inevitability of time and the limitations of our bodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I wake you up
Asking if it's possible to awaken another person from their current state of slumber
Can I wake you up
Repeating the question to emphasize the urgency and importance of waking up
Is it late enough
Inquiring whether or not the current time is late or early
Is it late enough
Asking again to reinforce the significance of the timing
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Referring to a personal experience of falling asleep or losing consciousness
Could you bag me up
Asking another person to assist in gathering their belongings or packing up for a trip
Could you bag me up
Repeating the request for emphasis or urgency
Can I wake you up
Asking again if it's possible to wake the other person up from their current state of rest
Can I wake you up
Reiterating the importance of waking up
Is it late
Questioning the time again
Is it late
Stressing the importance of the timing
Late, late, late, late
Repeating the word 'late' to emphasize the urgency
Could you bag me up
Requesting assistance again with packing belongings or preparing for travel
Could you bag me up
Repeating the request for emphasis or urgency
There's a story in which my eyes shut
Recalling again a personal experience of falling asleep or losing consciousness
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JACK STEADMAN
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Spieo
She seemed like an alright girl-- And I was thinking just one night wont hurt-- And I remember saying to her-- I don't want to get much older.--- So Long (x3)-- Always seem to be on the run-- We haven't spoken in so long-- We can't get past the how are you-- We're not talking like we used to-- So Long (x3)-- Always seem to be on the run-- We haven't spoken in so long-- We can't get past the how are you-- We're not talking like we used to-- So Long-- (Where it ends and where it had to come) (x3)
Eliza Bright
I find myself obsessed with this song
J Rivers
Same fam imma burn it out if I keep this up :(
frgmntl
Eliza Bright I see the line. im about to cross it
Lissy T
Amazing, even when they were only 15/16 !!!
Ethan Tohill
2:39-3:04 is one of greatest things I've ever heard
Alex Davies
I love you Bombay Bicycle Club ❤️
Katherine Nunes-Siciliani
I love how the tags say "Kids with too much talent and a lot of free time" Definitely applies here! :D
themasterexploder
Windie rock... Brilliant! Best new genre award:D
daniel quinn
these guys are my new band to promote to my friends.