watch you sleep.
Girl In Red Lyrics


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The morning sun shines on your skin
'Cause your white curtains, they are
Paper thin
Windows open
I can feel the breeze
But we're safe here, under the sheets

I don't ever wanna leave
I'll watch you sleep and listen to you breathe
Ooh, oh
I don't ever wanna leave
I'll watch you sleep, I'll watch you sleep

I never get bored of looking at you
'Cause every time I see something new
Like the scar on your spine
You fell of a roof when you were nine
You lived a life before me

I don't ever wanna leave
I'll watch you sleep and listen to you breathe
Ooh, oh
I don't ever wanna leave
I'll watch you sleep, I'll watch you sleep

(I don't ever wanna leave)
(I'll watch you sleep, I'll watch you sleep)
(I don't ever wanna leave)
(I'll watch you sleep, I'll watch you sleep)





(I'll watch you sleep)
(I'll watch you sleep)

Overall Meaning

In "Watch You Sleep" by Girl in Red, we see the singer quietly observing their sleeping lover, taking in every detail of their physical presence. The opening verse describes the peaceful, almost idyllic atmosphere of the bedroom, as the sun filters through the thin white curtains and the windows let in a soft breeze. The lovers are safe under the sheets, an intimate space where the outside world cannot intrude. The singer's desire to stay in this moment forever is palpable, as they express their intention to watch their lover sleep and listen to their breathing, a gesture of deep affection and closeness.


The second verse adds another layer of meaning to the song, as the singer reminisces about the moments that shaped their lover's past. The scar on their spine is a physical reminder of a childhood accident, a story that the singer knows well and treasures as part of their lover's personal history. The fact that the lover "lived a life before me" underscores the idea that the singer is happy to share this particular moment with their lover, but also acknowledges that there is much they don't know about them.


Overall, "Watch You Sleep" captures a fleeting, intimate moment between two people who are deeply connected to one another. Through the singer's gaze, we see the small details that make their lover unique and precious, and we feel the longing to preserve this moment forever.


Line by Line Meaning

The morning sun shines on your skin
The bright sunlight illuminates your body


'Cause your white curtains, they are
This is because your curtains are light and airy


Paper thin
Your curtains are so thin like paper


Windows open
The windows in the room are open, letting in fresh air


I can feel the breeze
I am able to sense the cool air coming from the window


But we're safe here, under the sheets
Despite the windows being open, we are protected and secure under the covers


I don't ever wanna leave
I have no desire to depart from this moment


I'll watch you sleep and listen to you breathe
I will stay here and observe you sleeping while attentively hearing the sound of you inhale and exhale


Ooh, oh
An expression of admiration


I never get bored of looking at you
I am always captivated by your presence


'Cause every time I see something new
Every time I gaze at you, I spot a new detail about you


Like the scar on your spine
One example is the scar on your back


You fell of a roof when you were nine
I learned that you acquired that scar when you had an accident when you were nine years old


You lived a life before me
Before I came into your life, you had experiences and memories that I was not part of


I'll watch you sleep, I'll watch you sleep
I will remain and observe you while you are sleeping




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marie Ulven Ringheim

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