Together they lead worship at Salvation Army Church, a ministry that is bent on helping people find freedom from addictions, hurts, and loss of hope.
The songs they sing are inspired by the amazing testimonies of the people in their church and their own journey of restoration.
Flores was born in El Paso, Texas and raised on the Tigua Indian reservation, tucked up adjacent to the border with Mexico, in the oldest part of the city. She’s a bilingual artist whose upbringing is foundational in her musical work. Her debut album "The Lives They Left" was released in 2022.
When You Sleep
FLORES Lyrics
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I’m ready now
I’m coming
(I’m coming)
I’m running
(I’m running)
I can’t stop
Hold up
I’m ready now
R u?
Hold on tight
(Hold on tight)
Trust me we’re gonna be fine
Open yourself through your mind
And never close your eyes, yeah
(Never)
Hello, sadness
It’s me I came to visit again
I know you’re sick of me
I mean who wouldn’t be
When you’re ready
Come and break me
Worst time in my life is when I lost you
(Lost you)
I wouldn’t risk anything to lose you now
So you can have anything
I’m not waiting for anyone else now
Don’t go now
Leave me your mouth
So I can come out
The lyrics to FLORES's song "When You Sleep" convey a sense of readiness and determination to face a new chapter or relationship. The first verse suggests that the singer may have previously hesitated or felt unprepared, but now they are fully ready and committed to pursuing something or someone. The repeated phrases "I'm coming" and "I'm running" emphasize their eagerness and willingness to not hold back or stop.
The chorus further expresses this readiness and encouragement. The singer asks if the person they are addressing is also ready, while urging them to hold on tight and trust that everything will be fine. They encourage the person to open themselves up and not to close their eyes, suggesting a willingness to embrace vulnerability and facing challenges head-on.
The second verse introduces an element of sadness. The singer acknowledges their familiarity with sadness and expresses how they know it can be tiresome or burdensome. They imply that they understand if the person they're speaking to may be tired of their presence, highlighting a self-awareness of their own struggles.
However, despite the presence of sadness, the singer asks for a chance to break free from it. They imply that the worst time in their life was when they lost this particular person, emphasizing the significance and value they place on their relationship. They express a willingness to do anything to prevent losing them again, even sacrificing other things in their life. The singer declares that they are not waiting for anyone else now and urges the person not to leave.
The final line of the lyrics, "Leave me your mouth so I can come out," can be interpreted as a metaphorical request to let the singer in, allowing them to fully express their emotions and desires. It suggests a desire for an open and honest connection, where both parties can freely communicate and share themselves.
Overall, "When You Sleep" explores themes of readiness, commitment, vulnerability, and a longing for a deep and meaningful connection. It portrays the singer as someone who has learned from past experiences and is now willing to take risks and face challenges for the sake of a valued relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If I said I wasn’t ready
In the past, I may have claimed that I was not ready for something
I’m ready now
But now, I am prepared and eager to proceed
I’m coming
I am on my way to you
(I’m coming)
(I am coming)
I’m running
I am in a hurry to reach you
(I’m running)
(I am running)
I can’t stop
I am unable to halt my progress
Hold up
Wait a moment
R u?
Are you also ready?
Hold on tight
Maintain a firm grasp
(Hold on tight)
(Hold on firmly)
Trust me we’re gonna be fine
Have faith in me, we will overcome any challenges
Open yourself through your mind
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and receptive to new thoughts and experiences
And never close your eyes, yeah
Always remain aware and attentive
(Never)
(Never)
Hello, sadness
Greetings, feeling of sorrow
It’s me I came to visit again
I have returned to acknowledge and confront you once more
I know you’re sick of me
I am aware that you are weary of my presence
I mean who wouldn’t be
It is understandable for someone to feel exhausted by my presence
When you’re ready
At a time when you are prepared
Come and break me
Please come and tear down the barriers around me
Worst time in my life is when I lost you
The most difficult period of my existence was when I no longer had you
(Lost you)
(When I lost your presence)
I wouldn’t risk anything to lose you now
I would not take any chances that could result in losing you at this moment
So you can have anything
You deserve to possess anything you desire
I’m not waiting for anyone else now
I am no longer anticipating the arrival of someone else
Don’t go now
Please do not depart at this moment
Leave me your mouth
Allow me to borrow your voice or means of communication
So I can come out
In order for me to express myself fully
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Written by: Francisco Orozco
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Hugo
"Well I've been losing sleep
Like a man loses time
Reminiscing over memories
About to lose my damn mind
And my past it flows like water
I wish I could build a dam
Maybe then I wouldn't think about you
And how you've been
Well back before I got a job
We'd spend every second under the sun
And when the moon came out
Our adventures had just begun
Well the night we kissed was a drunken mess
And the lord knows we were moving too damn fast
I held tight as we were going down
And you left me empty like a bottle of crown
Well I guess you didn't mean it when you said that you loved me
I'm a fool for blaming it on bad timing
Well the truth always seems to appear
But it's the morning light that I fear
How do I forget the things we did back when we were kids
Summers gone and I'm all alone
And I'm too drunk to see my phone
You GOT nothing left to say
But I still called anyway
Did you think of me like a game
Where you took the loss and I took the blame
But it was you all along
That's where we went so wrong
Well I guess you didn't mean it when you said that you loved me
I'm a fool for blaming it on bad timing
Well the truth always seems to appear
But it's the morning light that I fear
How do I forget the things we did back when we were kids
Cause while I'm losing sleep
I learned you ain't mine to keep"
ertl_customs
this song is so slept on, i wish more people would listen to this one
Randall Williams
Sheesh
Justin Rogers
I see what you did there, and I don't like it
ertl_customs
@Justin Rogers just caught on, definitely didn’t intend for it to be a joke
Ryan Hardbarger
Favorite song right now
Hugo
"Well I've been losing sleep
Like a man loses time
Reminiscing over memories
About to lose my damn mind
And my past it flows like water
I wish I could build a dam
Maybe then I wouldn't think about you
And how you've been
Well back before I got a job
We'd spend every second under the sun
And when the moon came out
Our adventures had just begun
Well the night we kissed was a drunken mess
And the lord knows we were moving too damn fast
I held tight as we were going down
And you left me empty like a bottle of crown
Well I guess you didn't mean it when you said that you loved me
I'm a fool for blaming it on bad timing
Well the truth always seems to appear
But it's the morning light that I fear
How do I forget the things we did back when we were kids
Summers gone and I'm all alone
And I'm too drunk to see my phone
You GOT nothing left to say
But I still called anyway
Did you think of me like a game
Where you took the loss and I took the blame
But it was you all along
That's where we went so wrong
Well I guess you didn't mean it when you said that you loved me
I'm a fool for blaming it on bad timing
Well the truth always seems to appear
But it's the morning light that I fear
How do I forget the things we did back when we were kids
Cause while I'm losing sleep
I learned you ain't mine to keep"
Navarone Ellis
I just started listening to this man and lemme just tell you I’m so thankful I’ve found this
Noah
I’ve been listening to this song since it came out and I didn’t realize you were the one who sings please don’t go too I love your music
kionaaatje
listenting to this at night somehow hits different.
Midwest Music 319 🎶
Like a bottle of crown!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🤘🎸