Breathe Owl Breathe's first four albums were with a small Michigan based record label Earthwork Music, run by friends and fellow folk musicians Seth Bernard and May Erlewine. On September 28, 2010, Breathe Owl Breathe signed to Hometapes to release their fifth studio album Magic Central.
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if you're not dancin'
Breathe Owl Breathe Lyrics
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If you're not sleeping, I'm not sleeping
If you're not sleeping, I'm not sleeping
If you're not sleeping
If you're not waking up, then I'm not either
When my eyes are shut
I'm into dreaming
I'm into believing
And I believe in you
I believe in you
If you're not dancin, I'm not dancin
If you're not dancin, I'm not dancin
Wallflower I will water you with light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm talking about you
I'm talking about you
If you're not sleeping, I'm not sleeping
The lyrics to Breathe Owl Breathe's song "If You're Not Dancin'" seem to center around the idea of unity and connection with another person. The repetition of the phrases "If you're not sleeping, I'm not sleeping" and "If you're not dancing, I'm not dancing" create a sense of dependence on the other person's actions and emotions. The singer seems to be saying that they are so closely tied to the other person that they cannot sleep, dance, or feel without them. The line "Wallflower I will water you with light" suggests a nurturing quality to this connection, as if the singer wants to help the other person come out of their shell and embrace life.
The second stanza expands on this idea of belief and dreaming, again drawing a connection between the singer and the other person. The line "When my eyes are shut, I'm into dreaming" suggests that the singer is lost in their own thoughts when asleep or resting, but when awake and present with the other person, they are focused on them and their relationship. This ties into the final line about sleeping - the singer wants to be on the same wavelength as the other person so that they can fully experience life together.
Overall, the lyrics to "If You're Not Dancin'" seem to be about the deep connection that can exist between two people, and the idea that our emotions and experiences are intertwined with those of the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not sleeping, I'm not sleeping
I will only sleep if you are too, because my sleep is tied to yours
If you're not waking up, then I'm not either
I will only wake up if you do, because my awakening is dependent on yours
When my eyes are shut
I'm into dreaming
I enjoy dreaming when I close my eyes
When my eyes are not
I'm into believing
When my eyes are open, I focus on believing in something
And I believe in you
I believe in you
I have faith and trust in you, and believe in you completely
If you're not dancin, I'm not dancin
I will only dance if you do, because my dancing is tied to yours
Wallflower I will water you with light
I will help you shine and overcome your shyness, like watering a wallflower to help it grow
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I'm not talking about an artificial light
I am not referring to fake or superficial things
I'm talking about you
I'm talking about you
I am referring to the real you
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Aurelion_Soul
I don't think I will ever find a song as beautiful as this one. I've listened to it for years, and here's to years to come.
@brandonsmith2299
Just found this band again after so long. The feeling I can’t describe. Just lucky lucky to find them again
@erikkinzinger536
Love this, today, tomorrow and yesterday....
@AstralSilent
ummmmmm??? why is this not on spotify?? dope song!
@user-ro2hj1ko1t
Beautiful
@Erin38732
wow, this song tugs at my heartstrings
@HeathbrookBadhwar
oh me too. I often feel that a couple of their songs are written for me, and this is one of them... This one and Playing Dead especially. Damn they can make music that's so uplifting and music that's so sad, music that's so silly and music that's so serious. All with such a mesmerizing charm. I'm in Love,. <3
@fssproduction
I want this album, but I can't find it anywhere
@briandurval6247
You don't feel the same so how should I feel...
@cszucs88
Jc i loveeee that you sent me this. Love you. Always.x x