Sleep Tight
Céline Dion & 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 Céline Dion and Anne Geddes's song Sleep Tight are a soothing lullaby meant to lull a child to sleep with the reassurance that the daddy is right next to the child, offering safety and comfort. The first few lines, "Now hush, my little one, don't be afraid, your daddy's right here," indicates that the child may be suffering from a nightmare, and now it's gone, and there is nothing to fear. The soothing words and the promise of safety invite the child to close their eyes and lay their head close to the father's heart, where he sings a sweet lullaby.

The chorus, "Sleep tight, the angels hover over you, they spread their wings to keep you safe and warm," confirms the safety net that the father provides for the child. The imagery of angels hovering over the child, spreading their wings to protect the child and the starlight in the heavens high above lighting a path to find their way back home, makes it clear that the child is always safe and secure in the comfort of their father's love. The lyrics further assure the child that they will enter a bright enchanted land, with the promise that their sweetest dreams will come true.

Overall, the lyrics of Sleep Tight, are a beautiful reminder of the protective love of a parent, satisfying the child's need for security and love. The lyrics serve as a lullaby that is comforting, loving, and safe, and they are delivered in a beautiful and soothing melody.

Line by Line Meaning

Now hush
Be still, stop making noise

My little one
Addressing a small child as a term of endearment

Don't be afraid
You have nothing to fear

Your daddy's right here
I am here to protect you

It's just
It's not a big deal

A little dream
A temporary sequence of images and sensations occurring in the mind during sleep

And now it's gone
The dream is over

There's nothing to fear
No reason to be scared

So close your eyes
Shut your eyes

I'll sing a sweet lullaby
I will sing a soothing song to help you sleep

Lay your head close to my heart
Rest your head on my chest

And sleep tight
Sleep well

The angels hover over you
Protective heavenly beings are watching over you

They spread their wings
Angels extend their wings

To keep you safe and warm
To protect you from harm and provide comfort

The starlight
The light from the stars

In the heavens high above you
Up in the sky

Will light a path
Guiding light to show you the way

To find your way back home
To lead you back to where you belong

And now my sleepy head
Addressing a child who is sleepy

Your carriage waits
Your bed is ready

To take you off to bed
To bring you to your sleeping place

Let go
Release

Your tiny hands
Small hands of a little child

And drift away
Fall asleep and lose consciousness

To a bright enchanted land
To a happy place in your imagination

I promise you
I assure you

Your sweetest dreams will come true
Your best dreams will become a reality

Now leave this weary world behind
Forget about your troubles and focus on sleep

And wish upon the brightest star
Make a wish while looking at a bright star

'Cause when you dream
During periods of dreaming

It doesn't matter where you are
Location doesn't matter in dreams

Near to me or very far
Whether we are close or distant

I'll always be with you
I will always be there for you

Sleep tight
Sleep well

Yeah I'll keep you safe
I will make sure you are not in harm's way

Safe and warm
Comfortable and protected

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

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