Blanket
Imogen Heap Lyrics

Music is my sanctuary
Music is a place of refuge where I can escape from the harshness of reality.

Music is my blanket
Music is a source of comfort that wraps around me and shields me from the pain and suffering of the world.

Emotionless the city lies
The city is a cold and uncaring place where people are disconnected from their emotions.

Cruel it is, it clouds my eyes
The city is cruel and oppressive, and it makes it difficult for me to see the beauty in the world.

The dull the dark shades on my day
The city is a boring and depressing place that drains the color and life from my days.

I live inside this place
I am trapped in this city, and it is suffocating me.

Locked up inside my metal cage
I feel trapped and confined in the urban environment.

Always tense and filled with rage
The stress and pressure of city life make me angry and frustrated.

Above the concrete fields below
I dream of soaring above the city streets and seeing the world from a new perspective.

With you I wanna go, wanna go
I long to escape the city with someone I love.

I see only what I wanna see
I choose to focus on the things that bring me joy and happiness, and ignore the rest.

I'll be only what I wanna be
I refuse to let the world define me or limit my potential.

My blanket covers me, yes
Music is a source of comfort that helps me cope with the difficulties of life.

"Yeah, check it
The singer is beginning a rap interlude.

Now as a yout man I was body poppin' breakin' on the lino
When I was young, I loved to dance and express myself through movement.

Traded in my lino for a pad and a biro
As I grew older, I exchanged my love of dance for a passion for music and songwriting.

Used to stand in line just so as I could sign my giro
I used to queue up for government assistance, but now I make a living through my music.

But now my ends meet in the best way that I know
I have found a way to make a living doing what I love.

(Hat, snare, kick) and the beats that go boom
The singer is describing the basic elements of hip hop music.

See the music I consume to escape the doom and gloom
Music is a form of escapism that helps me forget about the problems in the world.

All the beats and melodies keep realities at bay
The rhythms and melodies of music help me stay grounded and focused on the present moment.

But what happens when the records done and starts to fade away
The artist wonders what will happen when the music stops and reality comes crashing back in.

Alone within myself again
The singer is feeling lonely and isolated.

I try to veil away my pain
The artist is attempting to hide or suppress their emotional pain.

The dirty grey surrounding me 'round
The singer is surrounded by the dull and lifeless environment of the city.

And now I hear no sound
The singer is so consumed by their emotions that they are disconnected from the world around them.

I feel like Melle Mel from way back in the days
The singer is referencing the legendary rapper and imagining themselves as part of the early days of hip hop.

As I wonder how I keep from going under
The artist is struggling to stay afloat amidst the challenges of life.

I got trouble on my mind like my name is chuck d
The artist is referencing the rapper Chuck D, whose music often dealt with issues of racial inequality and social injustice.

And like Marvin Gaye it makes me wanna holler
The singer is referencing the soul singer Marvin Gaye, who sang about the pain and suffering caused by war and social unrest.

When the music hits me I feel no pain
The singer finds solace in the healing power of music.

That's why I gotta put you on again and again
The artist needs to listen to the music repeatedly to continue feeling its effects.

I take the needle off the technics and put it in my vein
The artist is using music as a form of drug, injecting it into their body to feel its effects more intensely.

All my troubles get crushed as the rush hits my brain
The artist feels a sense of release and euphoria when the music takes hold.

And away goes trouble down the drain
The singer is able to forget about their problems and find some relief through music.

You are my living world
The artist is addressing someone they love and value deeply.

You are my living world
The singer emphasizes the importance of their relationship to this person.

You are you are you are my
The singer repeats the phrase for emphasis.

My only living world
The singer suggests that this person is their entire world and source of happiness.