1) Graham is the… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Graham.
1) Graham is the moniker used by pop wunderkind Graham Darnell, whose recorded output is situated in lyrical style and delivery somewhere between Elliot Smith, Prefab Sprout and that unrepeatedly eighties phenomenon, The Dream Academy. Arco are his live backing band and he also helps out with some extra guitar at their gigs. Available on Dreamy Records.
2) Graham, a Montclair native, now resides in eastern Massachusetts among the sizzling radiance of gnarly keypads and a unique perspective.
Graham is also a founding member of the Jamaica Plains' collective known as 'Full Grown Spiders.'
I'm Only Sleeping
Graham Lyrics
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I lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
I stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
Well, I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Until they find there's no need (there's no need)
Please don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
You're taking my time
Llying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Please don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
When I wake up early in the morning
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
I stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
Please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
No no no, please don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
No no no no
No no no no
I'm only sleeping
In "I'm Only Sleeping," Graham sings about his love for sleeping and his need to escape the fast-paced world around him. When he wakes up in the morning, he's still tired and just wants to stay in bed. When he dreams, he wants to stay in that dream world for as long as possible. He's tired of people accusing him of being lazy just because he likes to take his time and enjoy life at his own pace. He's content to just look out the window, relax, and not worry about what's happening in the world outside.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning
Starting my day can be tough
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
I'm still groggy and not fully awake
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Mid-dream is like a magical place
I stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
It's calming and comfortable to stay asleep and dream
Please don't wake me
I want to sleep a bit more
No, don't shake me
Don't try to jolt me awake
Leave me where I am
Let me enjoy my rest
I'm only sleeping
I'm not being lazy, I just need more sleep
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
Others might judge me for my sleep habits
Well, I don't mind, I think they're crazy
But I don't care what they say, sleep is good for me
Running everywhere at such a speed
Others might be in a rush to get things done
Until they find there's no need (there's no need)
But I believe it's important to slow down and take breaks
Please don't spoil my day
I want to enjoy my relaxation time
I'm miles away
My mind is elsewhere, tuned out from the world
And after all
In the end
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
I might watch the world outside my window as I rest
You're taking my time
Time spent resting is important and enjoyable
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Sometimes I might just lie there and think
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Hoping to fall back asleep or enjoy the feeling of relaxation
No no no, please don't wake me
I really want to keep sleeping
No no no no
Repeat of previous line
I'm only sleeping
I'm just trying to rest and recover
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flame13th19
Matthew McConaughey’s voice is so soothing. It's definitely alright, alright, alright.
@xooperz
His accent is so good and kinda unique as well
@puurrrr
He probably hates that meme 😂
@TheDolly2k
Matthew is the only voice that puts me to sleep on the app
@RaySMants
flame13th deserves an Oscar for that. Public service
@heyheyheyheyheyhey76
He seems to be the nicest person ever. Classy and kind.
@ironcladnomad5639
"My wife and I sleep with you. Almost every night."
"Yyyyyess."
@leslie6119
Violent Nomad lmaooo I died
@debbiem214
Leslie ......Still LMAO..... I hit replay at least a dozen times. Priceless.🤦🏼♀️
@leegibbs1727
That makes me die 🤣 everyone else is like wtf 🤣🤣🤣