World of Sleepers
Carbon Based Lifeforms Lyrics


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My world of sleepers...
everything will be... histories..
I'll be your (?) on the ends.. ideal.
Slowly crawl in the dark.
Slow... swirl by the seductive night.
My torch has burned out.




Overall Meaning

In Carbon Based Lifeforms' song World of Sleepers, the singer seems to describe a dreamlike state or a state of altered consciousness. The phrase "world of sleepers" suggests this as well. The singer talks about everything being histories, which could mean that in this state, everything feels like a memory or something that has already happened. They then say "I'll be your (?) on the ends.. ideal," which may suggest that they feel like a guide or mentor to someone else who is also in this state.


The line "slowly crawl in the dark" follows, which could describe the feeling of being lost or unsure of one's surroundings. However, the singer seems to be entranced by the darkness, as they describe it as "seductive." Finally, the line "my torch has burned out" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be the singer acknowledging that they are losing their grip on this dreamlike state, or it could be a more literal reference to a torch burning out and leaving them in complete darkness.


Overall, the lyrics of World of Sleepers present a surreal and hypnotic atmosphere, where time and reality seem to be distorted. The idea of being lost in darkness and seduced by it is a recurring theme, adding to the dreamlike quality of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

My world of sleepers...
In my unconscious state, I consider myself and others like me to be sleepers.


everything will be... histories..
Everything that exists will eventually become a part of history.


I'll be your (?) on the ends.. ideal.
I promise to be your ultimate companion until the end of time.


Slowly crawl in the dark.
We are moving slowly, as if crawling, in the darkness or obscurity of the world.


Slow... swirl by the seductive night.
We move slowly and cautiously, yet with a certain degree of attraction towards the enchanting night.


My torch has burned out.
The light that guides me has vanished, leaving me vulnerable to the shadows of the world.




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The beauty of their albums is the non-ironic embrace of positivity, mystery : it's exactly what happened to that mid 90's vibe you've been missing for 20 years.

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Well put!

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