Divinyls were a rock group formed in 1980 in Sydney, Australia. The band ha… Read Full Bio ↴Divinyls were a rock group formed in 1980 in Sydney, Australia. The band had several lineup changes, retaining only central members Chrissy Amphlett (vocals) and Mark McEntee (guitar) throughout the band's entire run. The band released five albums - "Desperate" (1983), "What a Life" (1985), "Temperamental" (1988), "Divinyls" (1991), and "Underworld" (1996) - before disbanding in 1996.

The band reunited in 2006 and toured sporadically until disbanding once more in 2009. Amphlett died on 21 April 2013 from complications of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Sleeping Beauty
Divinyls Lyrics

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Still waiting for my ship to come in
Still looking for the right kinda friend
There are things inside things that can't be denied
What am I waiting for

A sleeping beauty, so helpless
Unlock my fantasy
And while is slept

You came in
And gave to me your key oh your key

Things that we did again and again
Things that I thought would never never end
There are things inside things that can't be denied
What am I waiting for

A sleeping beauty, so helpless
I confess of perfect design
And while is slept
You came in
And took this heart of mine
A sleeping beauty, so helpless
Unlock my fantasy
And while is slept
You came in
And gave to me your key oh your key

I looked around I saw your face
Then I kissed you in a very nice place
What was I looking for
Still waiting, still waiting, still waiting
Waiting waiting for you
Ooh baby
I'm still rootin' for you honey

You showed me how to give
This selfish hear t of mine

Oh a sleeping beauty, so helpless
Unlock my fantasy
And while is slept
You came in
And gave to me your key oh your key
A sleeping beauty, so helpless
Unlock my fantasy
And while is slept
You came in

And gave to me your key oh your key
Still waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Divinyls' "Sleeping Beauty" seem to express the singer's longing for a connection with someone. The first stanza describes the singer's feeling of waiting for something to happen, whether it's finding the right friend or waiting for a shift in their life. The song's thematic imagery centers around the idea of the singer being a sleeping beauty, waiting for someone to come along and unlock their fantasies. This is further emphasized in the second stanza when the singer describes how helpless they are as a sleeping beauty but also how they feel like they were designed to be saved.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of the sleeping beauty being saved and unlocked by the one they love. There's a sense of surrendering control to this person, as they are described as having the key to unlock the singer's fantasies. The bridge emphasizes the physicality of the relationship between the singer and the person they're waiting for, with the singer kissing their lover in a "very nice place." However, despite all of this, the song ends on a note of uncertainty, as the singer continues to be waiting and rooting for their beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Still waiting for my ship to come in
The singer is waiting for something good to happen and is hopeful that their life will improve in the near future.

Still looking for the right kinda friend
The singer is searching for someone who is compatible with them and with whom they can form a deep and lasting relationship.

There are things inside things that can't be denied
The singer is acknowledging that there are certain things in life that cannot be denied or ignored, no matter how much one may try to do so.

What am I waiting for
The artist is questioning their own motivations and trying to determine why they are so focused on waiting for something to happen, rather than going out and making things happen for themselves.

A sleeping beauty, so helpless
The artist compares themselves to a sleeping beauty, i.e. someone who is waiting to be awakened or rescued by another person.

Unlock my fantasy
The singer is asking the other person to help them fulfill their deepest desires and fantasies.

And while is slept
The singer is acknowledging that they were unaware of the other person's presence or influence in their life until a certain point.

You came in
The other person suddenly entered the artist's life and had a profound impact on them.

And gave to me your key oh your key
The other person gave the artist something (e.g. love, affection, support) that unlocked a new level of happiness or fulfillment for them.

Things that we did again and again
The artist is referring to the various actions and experiences that they shared with the other person over a significant period of time.

Things that I thought would never never end
The singer is expressing their surprise and sadness that their experiences with the other person eventually did come to an end.

I confess of perfect design
The artist is acknowledging that they were well-suited for the other person and that their relationship was meant to be.

You came in / And took this heart of mine
The other person won the singer's heart and affection in a very profound way.

I looked around I saw your face / Then I kissed you in a very nice place
The singer is describing a specific moment when they realized their feelings for the other person and initiated a physical relationship with them.

What was I looking for
The singer questions why they were so focused on searching for something, when the answer to their problems was right in front of them the whole time.

Ooh baby / I'm still rootin' for you honey
The artist is expressing their continued support and admiration for the other person, even if they are no longer in a romantic relationship with them.

You showed me how to give / This selfish hear t of mine
The other person helped the artist to become more selfless and giving, even if they were initially very focused on their own needs and desires.

Waiting waiting for you
The singer is expressing their continued desire to be with the other person and to have the same level of happiness and fulfillment that they once experienced.

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