Members:
Frank Carter - vocals
Dean Richardson - guitar
Thomas Mitchener - bass guitar
Memby Jago - drums
Lullaby
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Lyrics
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It's been months now
And I'm coming undone
I keep being woken
By screams and tears
Sheer fucking terror
Ringing out in my ears
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
Where have you gone?
We count the hours
While we wait for the sun
And I don't sleep
In the night-time now
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Where have you gone?
Sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
Sleep, where have you gone?
We count the hours while we wait for the sun
And I don't sleep in the night-time now
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Like the stars in the sky
Like the moon and the tide
Like your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
The lyrics of Lullaby by Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes focus on the theme of sleeplessness and anxiety that arises from being unable to get restful sleep. The singer is unable to sleep and is constantly being awakened by screams and tears, leading them to wonder where sleep has gone. The lines "And all my dreams have all gone to ground" indicate a deeper sense of despair and loss. The singer tries to find solace in singing a lullaby every night, promising that everything will be alright if they just shut their eyes.
The song seems to be inspired by the experiences of the lead singer, Frank Carter, who struggled with anxiety and sleeplessness. The lyrics are emotional and poignant, reflecting the feelings of helplessness and vulnerability that often come with the experience of insomnia. The use of the phrase "sheer fucking terror" underscores the intensity of the emotions being described. The chorus is repeated twice, cementing the message that the singer wants to convey - that even in the darkest of moments, they will continue to sing their loved one a lullaby, holding onto the hope that they will eventually find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, where have you gone?
The singer is struggling to fall asleep and wonders where the feeling of sleepiness has disappeared to.
It's been months now
The singer has not had a good night's sleep for several months.
And I'm coming undone
The lack of sleep is taking a toll on the singer's mental and emotional state.
I keep being woken
The artist is frequently awakened during the night.
By screams and tears
The artist is disturbed by noises of distress.
Sheer fucking terror
The noises the singer hears are causing intense fear and anxiety.
Ringing out in my ears
The singer can still hear the disturbing noises even after they've stopped.
Sing you a lullaby
The artist wants to comfort someone and help them fall asleep.
Every night
The artist is willing to offer this comfort every evening.
Just shut your eyes
The artist wants the person they're comforting to relax and let go of their fear and worries.
We will be alright
The singer reassures the person that everything will be okay.
We count the hours
The artist is constantly checking the time, waiting for morning to come.
While we wait for the sun
The singer is looking forward to the daylight and the end of a restless night.
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
The singer hasn't been able to dream or have restful sleep.
Like the stars in the sky
The singer compares the disappearance of their dreams to the vanishing of stars at dawn.
Like the moon and the tide
The artist continues the comparison, using the ebb and flow of the tide as a metaphor for sleep and wakefulness.
Like your smile in the night
The artist longs for the comfort of someone's reassuring smile during the dark hours.
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
These things bring comfort to the singer and they want to offer the same to someone else through singing a lullaby.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dean Anthony Richardson, Christopher Frank Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShieldMaiden452
Sleep, where have you gone?
It's been months now
And I'm coming undone
I keep being woken
By screams and tears
Sheer fucking terror
Ringing out in my ears
Sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
Where have you gone?
We count the hours
While we wait for the sun
And I don't sleep
In the night-time now
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Where have you gone?
Sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
Sleep, where have you gone?
We count the hours while we wait for the sun
And I don't sleep in the night-time now
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Like the stars in the sky
Like the moon and the tide
Like your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
@ShieldMaiden452
Sleep, where have you gone?
It's been months now
And I'm coming undone
I keep being woken
By screams and tears
Sheer fucking terror
Ringing out in my ears
Sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
Where have you gone?
We count the hours
While we wait for the sun
And I don't sleep
In the night-time now
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Where have you gone?
Sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
Sleep, where have you gone?
We count the hours while we wait for the sun
And I don't sleep in the night-time now
And all my dreams have all gone to ground
Like the stars in the sky
Like the moon and the tide
Like your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
Every night
Just shut your eyes
We will be alright
The stars in the sky
The moon and the tide
Your smile in the night
When I sing you a lullaby
@michaelbarton7189
The King. Forever killing it, everything this man touches immediately turns gold.
@BaBaBaBenny
I think you mean silver....
@i-AMsorrow
Daryl palumbo turns everything to gold not this douche!!
@jessiefleming4446
This prefectly describes the hell I feel losing my son. where have you gone. i keep being woken by screaming and tears. Just thank you for this song.
@caitdesay2839
Jessie Fleming so sorry for your loss 🖤
@billyshepherd760
im sorry for your loss.
@mikemacchia5133
My profoundest condolences for your son's passing, my brother.
@owenkrahl7446
Sorry for your loss man
@dajimejebote
Oh man. There's nothing worse than that. My sincere condolences.