When You're Weary
Emily Portman Lyrics


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When you're weary lay down your head
The world can wait for a while
There's some things better left unsaid.
So now take off your smile, it's wearing thin.
And you don't know where to end
And where to begin again
So let a little lullaby
Lull away your pain
You say there's a wild wolf at your door
And he won't go away
So let's slip out the window love
And run down to the bay
There's a night laid in anchor
And Neptune is our guide
Let's climb aboard and drift awhile
Beneath the ...less sky
We shall sail to a distant land
Where wild things are at play
We may turn to wild things too
And dance until the day breaks ober the ocean
And we won't know
Where the sea ends and the sky begins
The boat will carry us home again
And back into our skin




When you're weary lay down your head
The world can wait for a while.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Emily Portman's song "When You're Weary" convey a comforting message of hope and escape from the hardships of life. The song begins by advising the listener to rest when they are tired and take a break from the demands of the world. The following lines express the idea that some things are better left unsaid, encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and just be present in the moment.


The chorus interjects with a metaphor about a wild wolf at the door, representing the obstacles the listener may be facing. The singer suggests leaving the situation behind by escaping through a window and heading towards the sea. The image of a boat waiting with Neptune (the Roman god of the sea) as the guide presents a metaphorical way out of one's troubles. The listener is encouraged to set sail towards a distant land where wild things roam free and to fully embrace the freedom and joy that comes with it. The verses end with a defiant claim of not knowing where the sky and sea ends, symbolizing the endless possibilities of the future.


Overall, "When You're Weary" is a song about finding a moment of peace and calling on inner strength to overcome difficult situations in life. The lyrics urge the listener to find a way to escape from their troubles and find a release in the wild freedom of the sea.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're weary lay down your head
If you're tired, take a break and rest


The world can wait for a while
Put aside your worries for a bit


There's some things better left unsaid.
Sometimes it's better not to speak your mind


So now take off your smile, it's wearing thin.
Stop pretending to be happy if you're not


And you don't know where to end
You feel lost and don't know what to do


And where to begin again
You're unsure how to start over


So let a little lullaby
Listen to a soothing song


Lull away your pain
Let the music ease your suffering


You say there's a wild wolf at your door
You feel threatened by something or someone


And he won't go away
The threat persists


So let's slip out the window love
Let's escape


And run down to the bay
Head towards the water


There's a night laid in anchor
There is a peaceful evening waiting for us


And Neptune is our guide
Let's trust our intuition and instincts


Let's climb aboard and drift awhile
Let's explore the unknown


Beneath the ...less sky
Under the endless sky


We shall sail to a distant land
We will travel to an unknown place


Where wild things are at play
Where untamed things thrive


We may turn to wild things too
We can unleash our primal selves


And dance until the day breaks ober the ocean
We can dance until sunrise on the water


And we won't know
We won't remember


Where the sea ends and the sky begins
It will be hard to differentiate between the water and the air


The boat will carry us home again
The vessel will return us to our comfort zone


And back into our skin
We will resume our normal lives


When you're weary lay down your head
If you're tired, take a break and rest


The world can wait for a while.
Put aside your worries for a bit




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