Sleigh Me
Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler Lyrics
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Say you'll be my baby
Take me for a ride, take me for a ride
All the world we used to know is under snow tonight
Every road is closed and my friends are all upstate
Winter's got me cold, I don't know how much I can take
The night time came so quickly, I can tell it's getting late
Sleigh me, sleigh me
Honey, don't betray me
Take me for a ride, don't you know it's cold outside
Stars will light the way if you just let me hold you tight
Clocks are in reverse and time is moving like a dream
Winter's got its secrets, now it's only you and me
So come around and love me, there's a promise you can keep
Take me out tonight the words are lovely, dark and deep
So sleigh me, sleigh me
Say you'll be my baby
Take me for a ride, take me for a ride
Stars are shining bright, don't you know it's cold tonight
Tread softly, now we're moving on
Maybe when the sun comes up all this will be gone
But we've got miles to go before we get where we belong
Sleigh me, sleigh me
Say you'll be my baby
Take me for a ride, take me for a ride
All the world we used to know is under snow tonight
So sleigh me, sleigh me
Honey, don't betray me
Take me for a ride, don't you know it's cold outside
Stars will light the way if you just let me hold you tight
Stars will light the way if you just let me hold you tight
The lyrics of Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler's song "Sleigh Me" describe the desire of two lovers to escape the harsh winter and find comfort and warmth in each other's company. The singer longs for her partner to take her for a ride in a sleigh to explore the snow-covered world around them together. The winter season has made it difficult for her to go out and be with her friends, and she seeks refuge in her lover's company. She wants to feel close to him and make a promise that they will stay together. The song's tone is romantic, hopeful, and dreamy, and it draws on the imagery of winter and the joy of sleigh rides to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
The song's lyrics also suggest a sense of urgency, as the night is getting late, and the lovers want to seize the moment before it passes. They are aware that time moves like a dream and clocks are in reverse during winter, making it all the more necessary for them to hold on to each other. The final lines of the song emphasize the idea that the couple has a long journey ahead of them before they find their true home, but they are willing to take on this journey together.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh me, sleigh me
Please take me with you on a ride
Say you'll be my baby
Promise me that you will always be there for me
Take me for a ride, take me for a ride
Take me on a journey with your love and care
All the world we used to know is under snow tonight
Everything that we knew has changed with the snowfalls
Every road is closed and my friends are all upstate
Due to the snowfall, all the roads are closed, and I am alone
Winter's got me cold, I don't know how much I can take
I am feeling lonely and overwhelmed with the cold season
The night time came so quickly, I can tell it's getting late
The night is moving fast, and it's time to go on an adventure
I need to feel you close so there's a promise you can make
I wish to be with you and feel the warmth of your company and love
Honey, don't betray me
Please don't break my trust and leave me alone
Take me for a ride, don't you know it's cold outside
Take me on an adventure, considering the freezing temperatures
Stars will light the way if you just let me hold you tight
The bright stars in the sky will guide us as we hold onto each other
Clocks are in reverse and time is moving like a dream
Time seems unreal and moving backward, like a dream
Winter's got its secrets, now it's only you and me
The winter has its hidden charm, and now we can share this moment together
So come around and love me, there's a promise you can keep
Come close and love me, and make me believe in your unending love
Take me out tonight the words are lovely, dark and deep
Take me out for a date tonight. The world is beautiful and mysterious
Stars are shining bright, don't you know it's cold tonight
The stars illuminate the night sky, but it's still freezing outside
Tread softly, now we're moving on
Let's move forward cautiously and take care of each other
Maybe when the sun comes up all this will be gone
Perhaps this moment will only last during the winter and vanish when the sun rises
But we've got miles to go before we get where we belong
There are several more adventures we can experience before reaching our destination
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