I'm Only Sleeping
Heiko Effertz Lyrics
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Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
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
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till 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
Taking my time
Lying 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
Ooh yeah
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
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
The lyrics of "I'm Only Sleeping" by Heiko Effertz are a reflection of the artist's desire for relaxation and rest. The song describes the feeling of waking up early in the morning and still feeling tired, creating a sense of laziness that the artist doesn't mind. In the middle of a dream, the artist floats up the stream and wants to be left alone, wanting to keep his eyes on the world outside his window and taking his time to do so.
The lyrics also suggest that the world is moving too fast, and people are always rushing around with no regard for the beauty of the world. The artist encourages the listener not to shake him or spoil his day, as he is miles away and only sleeping. This idea can be seen in the line "Running everywhere at such a speed, till they find there's no need." Finally, the song ends with the artist repeating the desire not to be woken up or shaken and instead left alone to sleep.
Overall, the song is about taking one's time and enjoying the world around them rather than being in constant motion. The lyrics suggest that there is value in slowing down and enjoying life's simple pleasures, such as watching the world go by from a window.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
I am not a morning person and it takes a lot for me to wake up fully and function properly.
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (Float up stream)
When I find myself in the middle of a vivid dream, I allow myself to linger in bed a little longer, relaxed and dreaming.
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
I value my rest and sleep greatly, so please allow me to rest and recharge, even if it means sleeping in late.
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Others might see me as lazy for cherishing my downtime, but I don't mind as I know the importance of rest and relaxation.
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till they find there's no need (There's no need)
Some people go through life in a frenzy, trying to get everything done as fast as humanly possible, when really it's unnecessary and can be done at a slower pace.
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all I'm only sleeping
I am in my own world when I am sleeping, so please don't ruin that peaceful state for me by waking me abruptly or making unnecessary noise.
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
Sometimes it's nice to just sit by the window and watch the world go by, taking time to appreciate the simple things in life.
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling...
Sometimes I have trouble falling back asleep but I don't let it bother me too much - I just focus on relaxing and waiting for the drowsy feeling to come back and take me back to sleep.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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