Sleepwalking
Carina Dahl Lyrics
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Yeah you're that obvious
Talk about a rise and fall
That's how it is with us
It's like you woke me from the dead
And stripped of my sanity
And I can't help that I like that
Don't know what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking into your heart
Don't listen to me
I'm sleeptalking, sleeptalking and it's so hard
Don't wake me up, wake me up
Don't wake me up, wake me up (No-oh)
Just look what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking
I've been asleep for days this time
I crave insomnia
‘Cause then you wouldn't know my mind
Well I might as well give up
It's like you woke me from the dead
Yeah you twist reality
It's you that keeps me from my bed
I guess I'm your zombie
Don't know what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking into your heart
Don't listen to me
I'm sleeptalking, sleeptalking and it's so hard
Don't wake me up, wake me up
Don't wake me up, wake me up (No-oh)
Just look what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking
Sleepwalking, sleepwalking
Right into your heart
You talk about a rise and fall
You talk about a rise and fall
I said, "Am I your zombie?"
Don't know what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking into your heart
Don't listen to me
I'm sleeptalking, sleeptalking and it's so hard
Don't wake me up, wake me up
Don't wake me up, wake me up (No-oh)
Just look what you did
I'm sleepwalking (Sleepwalking)
Don't know what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking into your heart
Don't listen to me
I'm sleeptalking, sleeptalking and it's so hard
Don't wake me up, wake me up
Don't wake me up, wake me up (Wo-oh)
Just look what you did
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking
The song "Sleepwalking" by Carina Dahl conveys the experience of being in a tumultuous relationship where the emotions are intense and unpredictable. The lyrics suggest that the persona has been awakened from a state of detachment and has been stripped of her sanity. She compares herself to a zombie, highlighting the mindlessness and lack of control that the situation has brought upon her. The verse "Don't know what you did, I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking into your heart" implies that the persona is being drawn towards someone who perhaps is not the right partner for her.
The chorus states that the persona is sleepwalking into the person's heart, and she is unable to control herself from doing so. She is also concerned that she might be giving away her heart and mind to someone who does not deserve it. The line "Don't listen to me, I'm sleeptalking, sleeptalking and it's so hard" suggests that the persona is aware that she is not communicating clearly or thinking rationally, making it difficult for the other person to understand her.
Overall, "Sleepwalking" is a song about feeling trapped in a relationship where one is powerless and unable to resist their attraction to someone who may not be right for them. The lyrics also touch upon the themes of mental and emotional instability and the anxiety of losing control.
Line by Line Meaning
You hit me like a wrecking ball
Your impact on me was sudden and forceful
Yeah you're that obvious
Your intentions are clear and easy to see
Talk about a rise and fall
Our relationship has its ups and downs
That's how it is with us
This is how our dynamic works
It's like you woke me from the dead
Your presence makes me feel alive again
And stripped of my sanity
Your actions make me feel crazy
And I can't help that I like that
I am drawn to you despite the chaos you cause
I said, "Am I your zombie?"
I feel like I am controlled by you
Don't know what you did
I'm not sure what you did to me
I'm sleepwalking, sleepwalking into your heart
I am blindly falling for you
Don't listen to me
I am not in my right mind
I'm sleeptalking, sleeptalking and it's so hard
I am saying things I don't mean because I am under your spell
Don't wake me up, wake me up
I want to stay in this trance with you
Just look what you did
You have me under your control
I've been asleep for days this time
I have been lost in my infatuation with you
I crave insomnia
I want to stay up all night just thinking about you
‘Cause then you wouldn't know my mind
I don't want you to see how foolish I am
Well I might as well give up
I know I am being irrational, but I can't help it
Yeah you twist reality
You make me question what is real
It's you that keeps me from my bed
I can't stop thinking about you even when I'm supposed to be sleeping
Don't know what you did
I don't understand why I am so drawn to you
Sleepwalking, sleepwalking
I am blindly following my feelings
Right into your heart
I am falling for you deeper and deeper
You talk about a rise and fall
We go through good times and bad times together
I'm sleepwalking
I am completely under your control and falling deeper into infatuation
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ESC DeMarcus
Carina, this was the best song of First semifinal... 12 points from Serbia to you!!! I hope your career gets international! :)
Marius Jonassen
Veldig bra sang! :) <3 Carina dahl <3
Emma
kjempe bra sang! love it<3
freddan keeps it real
Elsker denne sangen! Du er helt rå Carina!!! Hilsen fra Bislett!
Caroline Skogaker
elsker sangen ! synd du ikke gikk videre fra Steinkjer.. Stemte på deg.. :)
Julie J
Elsker den sangen!
tenzinzigme
by the way, beautiful video and beautiful song....She is great
jologes
THE BEST ON THE MGP 2013 SO FAR AND IS OUT?? I'm still in a nightmare T_T
Cath Froy
Kan ikke la være å synge på den. Sykt bra ^^
ricardo aguirre
love this song love you!!!!