Sleepwalking
Corey Russell Lyrics
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Not tainted, jaded by this world
I want something real, something raw
Not tainted, jaded by this world
Cause I'm scared, really scared that something's going down
And the life that I've been clinging to won't make it
I've been shaken deep inside,
although my skin may well hide it
My possessions won't save me;
my beauty means nothing in eternity
This world's been sleepwalking off a cliff,
but my eyes have been opened
My eyes have been opened to this
pleasurable exterior, it's only skin deep
And it's terror, it's terror that lies
underneath
So wake up, wake up, O my soul
It's a new revelation;
Wake up, wake up, O my soul
Where is your eternal destination?
Wake up, wake up, O my soul
It's a new revelation;
Wake up, wake up, O my soul
The time has come to turn, to turn, to turn to the Lord your God
I've been shaken deep inside,
although my skin may well hide it
My possessions won't save me;
my beauty means nothing in eternity
This world's been sleepwalking off a cliff,
but my eyes have been opened
My eyes have been opened to this
pleasurable exterior, it's only skin deep
And it's terror, it's terror that lies
underneath
So wake up, wake up, O my soul
It's a new revelation;
Wake up, wake up, O my soul
Turn from your path of destruction;
Wake up, wake up, O my soul
It's a new revelation;
Wake up, wake up, O my soul
The time has come to turn, to turn, to turn to the Lord your God
turn to the Lord your God
In Corey Russell's "Sleepwalking," the lyrics speak to the desire for something authentic that is not affected by the negativity of the world. Through the repetition of "I want something real, something raw/ Not tainted, jaded by this world," the audience can feel the desire for a pure existence. The singer is expressing fear about the potential of his life, stating that the path he has been following may not be enough to withstand the difficult times ahead. The recognition that possessions and physical beauty are not enough to offer salvation is highlighted in the lines "My possessions won't save me/ my beauty means nothing in eternity."
Furthermore, the singer emphasizes the superficiality that permeates modern society by stating "This world's been sleepwalking off a cliff" while acknowledging that he has been awakened to this false reality. "Pleasurable exterior" is the illusion that the world presents while terror lies underneath. The line "Wake up, wake up, O my soul" is a call to pay attention to the true substance of life. The message is that it is time to begin on the path to the Lord and look past false distractions.
In conclusion, through “Sleepwalking,” Corey Russell touches upon important themes of the value of authenticity, spiritual searching, and the need to look past superficiality in society. The song touches upon what matters most in life and encourages the listener to engage in soul-searching and consider what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I want something real, something raw
I desire genuine and unfiltered experiences and connections
Not tainted, jaded by this world
Without being negatively influenced or disillusioned by the world
Cause I'm scared, really scared that something's going down
Feeling intense fear and apprehension about a potential impending event
And the life that I've been clinging to won't make it
The current way of living is not sustainable and will not survive
Won't make it through the storm
Cannot withstand the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead
I've been shaken deep inside,
Internal turmoil and disturbance has been experienced
although my skin may well hide it
Despite having an outward appearance of composure
My possessions won't save me;
Material possessions are not enough to provide deliverance or salvation
my beauty means nothing in eternity
Physical attractiveness holds no significance in the afterlife
This world's been sleepwalking off a cliff,
The world has been blindly and recklessly heading towards disaster
but my eyes have been opened
Personal awakening and enlightenment has occurred
to this pleasurable exterior, it's only skin deep
The external appeal is superficial and shallow
And it's terror, it's terror that lies
The hidden truth is horrifying and frightening
underneath
Lurking in the depths, concealed from the surface
So wake up, wake up, O my soul
An urgent call to personal spiritual awareness and action
It's a new revelation;
A new understanding or realization has been achieved
Where is your eternal destination?
Asking the question of where one will end up in the life after this one
Turn from your path of destruction;
Abandon the current harmful and destructive course
The time has come to turn, to turn, to turn to the Lord your God
The right moment has arrived to seek God's guidance, comfort and salvation
turn to the Lord your God
Emphasizing the need to turn towards faith in God
Contributed by Katherine P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laurie kennedy
TEACH ME TO PRAY LORD!!
Barbara Pinto
Wow this is a divine message from the throne room of God. Thank u Padtor Corey
Teresa Singleton
MAKE ME A HOUSE OF PRAYER - TEACH ME TO PRAY FATHER HOLY SPIIRT PRAY THROUGH ME AT ALL TIMES TAKE ME OVER 🙇🏻♀️
Quan-YT
Amen
Laurie kennedy
Prayer is communion with God I want always to be in communion with God that’s amazing that’s a beautiful mind!
Vise
💯🔥❤️🔥
Cara Mia
💥💥💥
Laurie kennedy
That’s the mind of Christ!
Laurie kennedy
I was thinking yesterday about the mind of Christ we have that it was beautiful and perfect and brilliant and Jesus never did anything without first talking to the father he was always in prayer
Wow beautiful I want that for my own life!!
What does that look like
Holy moly exciting
AJA
i want the dew of heaven on my life! teach me to pray Lord