Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
Gillan is now working on a project to document his 40-year career, tentatively called Gillan's Inn. Tony Iommi, Jeff Healey, various members of Deep Purple and many others will be featured on this 2006 DVD project.
Sleepy Warm
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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you're still dreaming
And your kisses
sleepy warm
So I come on home to you
when I can
Yes I get on home to you
when I can
There's a bright moon in the night sky
that's shining
On a white sheet
where face down you lie
So I lay back in my arms
as you sleep
And I look at you babe
while you sleep
'Cos I love you
yes I love you
I love you
There's a dreamcatcher hangin'
above you
And a love nest
wrapped all around
In the deepest darkest night
'til the dawn
When you wake up
sleepy warm
I love you
I love you
I love you
The lyrics of Ian Gillan's song, Sleepy Warm, depict a serene and intimate moment in a romantic relationship. The singer is awoken by his lover's sleepy kisses and feels a deep sense of love for her. He watches her sleep as the moon illuminates her face, and he deeply appreciates her presence in his life. The use of the dreamcatcher is a symbol of their love nest, which provides safety and comfort for them to rest in each other's arms. The lyrics emphasize the importance of the pure and unconditional love that exists between the two.
The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful and full of emotion. They describe the feeling of finding peace, comfort and happiness in someone else. The use of metaphors like "dreamcatcher" and "love nest" makes the lyrics more poetic and romantic. The slow tempo of the song, combined with Gillan's soothing voice, sets the tone for the intimate moment the lyrics describe.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wake up in the morning, you're still dreaming
Even though you are awake in the morning, you still have remnants of dreams in your mind
And your kisses sleepy warm
Your kisses are warm and gentle, as if you are still half-asleep
So I come on home to you when I can
Whenever possible, I come back home to be with you
Yes I get on home to you when I can
I make sure to come back home to you as soon as I can
There's a bright moon in the night sky that's shining
The moon is very bright and it is illuminating everything around
On a white sheet where face down you lie
You are lying down on a white sheet with your face down
So I lay back in my arms as you sleep
I lie down beside you, holding you in my arms as you sleep
And I look at you babe while you sleep
I gaze upon your sleeping face, admiring your peacefulness
'Cos I love you yes I love you I love you
I express my profound love for you, repeating it multiple times
There's a dreamcatcher hangin' above you
There is a dreamcatcher hanging above you to prevent any nightmares
And a love nest wrapped all around
We are surrounded by love and affection, creating a comfortable and nurturing environment
In the deepest darkest night 'til the dawn
During the darkest hours of the night, until the sun rises
When you wake up sleepy warm
When you wake up in the morning, still feeling warm and cozy
I love you I love you I love you
I express my undying love for you, reiterating my emotions
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.