When You Sleep
Devotee Lyrics
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But still lokking for the sea
Dark fog hides fear and memories
Whishes when they die
Burn in divine fire
Burn in divine fire
When you sleep
You dead soul returns to him
When you sleep
You dead soul returns to him
You dead soul returns to him
You cry for losing your insanity
You cry fot the live and death
When you sleep
You dead soul returns to him
You dead soul returns to him
When you sleep
You dead soul returns to him
You dead soul returns to him
When you sleep
You dead soul returns to him
You dead soul returns to him
When you sleep
You dead soul returns to him
You dead soul returns to him
The lyrics of "When You Sleep" by Devotee talk about the concept of the soul and its connection to the afterlife. The opening lines refer to the eternal nature of creation, which never truly dies but continues to seek a final resting place in the sea. The subsequent lines are more focused on the individual, and explore the notion of memories and fears that can be obscured by a dark fog.
The chorus of the song is repeated multiple times, with each iteration emphasizing the idea that the soul is somehow revived or resurrected during sleep. The second verse speaks to the emotional and psychological experiences that can accompany this process, with the singer singing about tears shed for the loss of one's sanity or for the cycle of life and death itself.
Overall, the lyrics of "When You Sleep" seem to be concerned with the mysteries of human existence and the nature of consciousness. Through its poetic language and repeated vocal refrains, the song encourages listeners to contemplate the possibility of an afterlife or some other realm of spiritual existence beyond our physical reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Creation that never dies
The eternal existence of the soul
But still looking for the sea
Endless search for salvation
Dark fog hides fear and memories
The darkness of the mind conceals past traumas and anxieties
Wishes when they die
Unfulfilled desires lead to disappointment and regret
Burn in divine fire
The purifying flames of spiritual rebirth
When you sleep
The subconscious state of the mind
You dead soul returns to him
The soul rejoins the divine source
You cry for losing your insanity
The pain of losing touch with one's own mind
You cry for the live and death
The inevitability of mortality and the cycle of life and death
You dead soul returns to him
The soul rejoins the divine source
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.