Sleep
Imogen Heap Lyrics


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How can it feel so nice?
Why does it feel so right?
I think I've been somewhere special
I want to go back there

Sleep
I think I will
Go back to sleep

Oh, it's so cold and shivery outside my cocoon
Now I'm on my way

Sleep




Oh sleep
Sleep.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Sleep" by Imogen Heap capture a sense of longing and nostalgia. The singer is reflecting on a place or moment that felt particularly special and is yearning to return to it. The repetition of "How can it feel so nice? / Why does it feel so right?" reinforces the idea that the singer is trying to understand what made this experience so powerful. The lyrics use simple language and phrasing, which gives them a dreamy quality and underscores the idea of sleep and dreaming.


The chorus, which simply repeats the word "sleep," further emphasizes this dream-like state. Sleep is a way to escape the cold and scary world outside, to retreat back into the safety and warmth of the cocoon-like state of slumber. The repetition of the word "sleep" also creates a sense of rhythm, like a lullaby, which adds to the hypnotic effect of the lyrics.


Overall, the lyrics to "Sleep" convey a sense of comfort and safety, but also a sense of longing for something that cannot be fully grasped or understood. The use of dream-like imagery and repetition makes the song feel almost meditative, urging the listener to surrender to the peaceful comfort of sleep.


Line by Line Meaning

How can it feel so nice?
I am surprised at how good this feels.


Why does it feel so right?
I am questioning the legitimacy of my feelings but they still seem true.


I think I've been somewhere special
I believe I have experienced something meaningful.


I want to go back there
I desire to relive that experience.


Sleep
I am choosing to rest.


I think I will
I have made up my mind to sleep.


Go back to sleep
I am returning to a state of rest.


Oh, it's so cold and shivery outside my cocoon
The world outside my safe space is uninviting and makes me feel vulnerable.


Now I'm on my way
I am moving forward and taking action.


Sleep
I am still choosing to rest.


Oh sleep
I am calling out to the state of rest I desire.


Sleep.
I am settling into a peaceful state of rest.




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Written by: IMOGEN HEAP

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