Let Me Sleep
Eddie Vedder & Mike McCready Lyrics

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Cold wind blows on the souls of my feet
Heaven knows nothing of me
I'm lost, nowhere to go

Oh, when I was a kid
Oh, how magic it seemed
Oh, please let me sleep
It's Christmas time

Flowered winds was where I lived
Thought you burned, not froze for your sins
Oh, I'm so tired and cold

Oh, when I was a kid
Oh, how magic it seemed
Oh, please let me sleep
It's Christmas time

Oh, oh, when I was a kid
Oh, how magic it seemed
Oh, please let me sleep
It's Christmas time

Oh, oh, when I, if I was a kid
Oh, how magic it seemed

Oh, please let me dream
It's Christmas time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Let Me Sleep" by Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready paint a vivid picture of someone lost, tired, and seeking shelter during the cold winter months. The opening line, "Cold wind blows on the souls of my feet" immediately sets the tone for the song's melancholic mood. The subject of the song is lost and has nowhere to go, and even though heaven knows nothing of them, they are filled with holiday nostalgia, wishing to return to a magical time in their past.

The second verse continues the theme of the subject's past, reminiscing about "flowered winds" and a time when everything seemed magical. Despite this longing for the past, the subject is still incredibly tired and cold, desperately seeking sleep and dreaming of a better time. The song's poignant lyrics are further emphasized by the soft, gentle melody that perfectly captures the loneliness and sadness of the lyrics.

Overall, "Let Me Sleep" is a touching and beautifully melancholic song that paints a vivid picture of someone lost and alone during the winter months. The song perfectly captures the feelings of nostalgia, homesickness, and longing that so many of us experience during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Cold wind blows on the souls of my feet
The cold wind is causing discomfort and pain to my feet

Heaven knows nothing of me
I feel lost and disconnected from the world

I'm lost, nowhere to go
I don't know where I belong or what my purpose is

Oh, when I was a kid
Looking back on my childhood

Oh, how magic it seemed
How everything appeared wonderful and enchanting

Oh, please let me sleep
I just want to forget about my struggles and rest

It's Christmas time
The holiday season adds to the nostalgia and longing for better times

Flowered winds was where I lived
I used to live in a place of beauty and peace

Thought you burned, not froze for your sins
I expected punishment for my wrongs, but instead I feel frozen and empty

Oh, I'm so tired and cold
The weariness and coldness reflect my emotional state

Oh, please let me dream
I want to escape reality and imagine a better world