Sanctuary
James Tw Lyrics


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When was the last time it was just us two?
This busy world gives us an endless list of things to do
I wish there was a place we could go just me and you
Need to carve out precious time despite all we're going through

Call in, say that you're ill
There's no medicine to fill
This love sick void of mine

Let's just turn the world off like a Sunday
All we gotta do is work our bodies
Underneath these sheets there are no worries
When the world outside is scary
Baby, you're my Sanctuary
Baby, you're my Sanctuary

When was the last time we went out for a meal
And drunk too much to forget about work and how it makes us feel?
We can wake up to reality when our hearts have healed
But for now this isolation, it couldn't be more ideal

Call in, say that you're ill
There's no medicine to fill
This love sick void of mine
And now that we've found our space to feed each other's embrace
We can leave our troubles behind

Let's just turn the world off like a Sunday
All we gotta do is work our bodies
Underneath these sheets there are no worries
When the world outside is scary
Baby, you're my Sanctuary
Baby, you're my Sanctuary

In your room oh time it stops
And everything else I forgot
Oh when you leave it starts again
We can just pretend.
Let's just turn the world off like a Sunday
All we gotta do is work our bodies
Underneath these sheets there are no worries
When the world outside is scary




Baby, you're my Sanctuary
Baby, you're my Sanctuary

Overall Meaning

The song “Sanctuary” by James TW is a love song that talks about the importance of finding a safe place with a loved one amidst the busyness of the world. The lyrics express the desire to spend time away from everything else and just focus on each other. The opening lines hint at the rush, frustration, and stress of everyday life and how it can make it hard to spend quality time with the person you love. The singer yearns for a place where they could be together without the cares of the world pressing in on them.


The chorus emphasizes the concept of turning off the world like a Sunday, a day often associated with rest and relaxation. Despite the craziness outside, the singer finds solace in the arms of their loved one. They describe their partner as a sanctuary, a place of safety and comfort. The bridge imagines stopping time and living in their personal world, where none of the outside world’s problems bother them. The lyrics affirm the importance of taking a break once in a while and finding a quiet, happy place with your significant other.


Overall, James TW’s “Sanctuary” is a beautiful song filled with raw emotion, and it highlights the importance of finding a safe haven from the chaos of the world with someone you love.



Line by Line Meaning

When was the last time it was just us two?
It's been a while since we had quality time together without any distractions


This busy world gives us an endless list of things to do
Our fast-paced routine keeps us occupied and makes it hard to focus on each other


I wish there was a place we could go just me and you
I long for a secluded spot where we could spend time solely with each other


Need to carve out precious time despite all we're going through
We must make an effort to set aside quality time for each other, despite our problems


Call in, say that you're ill
We can pretend to be sick and stay home together to spend time with each other


There's no medicine to fill
There's nothing that can replace the comfort and healing we find in each other's company


This love sick void of mine
I'm feeling empty and aching for love and attention


Let's just turn the world off like a Sunday
We need to take a break from our mundane life and the chaos of the world and unwind in each other's company


All we gotta do is work our bodies
We can release our tensions and stress through physical intimacy and closeness


Underneath these sheets there are no worries
We can find a haven of peace and security under these sheets, where nothing else matters


When the world outside is scary
The outside world is overwhelming, unpredictable and fearful


Baby, you're my Sanctuary
You are my solace, comfort, and refuge from the outside world


When was the last time we went out for a meal
It's been a while since we enjoyed a meal together outside, without distractions


And drunk too much to forget about work and how it makes us feel?
In the past, we got so drunk that we forgot about work and all the stress it causes us


We can wake up to reality when our hearts have healed
We can deal with the challenges of life more effectively once we have healed our emotional wounds


But for now this isolation, it couldn't be more ideal
Being isolated from the world is an ideal situation for us, as we can focus on each other without any distractions


And now that we've found our space to feed each other's embrace
We have discovered a private space where we can hug and cuddle and express our love for each other


We can leave our troubles behind
In each other's company, we can forget our problems and just enjoy being with one another


In your room oh time it stops
Our private room is a timeless space where we can forget the world and focus on each other


And everything else I forgot
I forget all my stress, worries, and problems once I'm in your company


Oh when you leave it starts again
When you depart, all the problems of the outside world come crashing in again


We can just pretend
We can pretend that the outside world doesn't exist and live in our own private world


Baby, you're my Sanctuary
You are my safe haven, my source of comfort, and my sanctuary from the outside world




Writer(s): James Taylor Watts, Ido Zmishlany

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baby e

The most slept on artist right now, he deserves more attention!! 🔥🔥💖

Karla Giselle

WOOHOO! THIS IS AWESOME JAMES!❤😘🎸🎶

martin carley

I am 22, young, in love, having a baby, and always busy!! but when shit gets real in life and hard I sit down and listen to this and think about the most important person in my life and for one second I can forget all the problems in life and breathe! Hope this song does that for everyone listening to it!

Bianca Moiteiro

Love this song so much ❤️ So blessed I got to see this live 🎤

Nerissa Von Lohrmann

This music video is so amazing James!!! So proud of you! I looooove sanctuary so much and I'm super happy that it became your new single ❤️ love and miss you

Sofia Mazuera

This is probably my favorite song you performed at Shawn's concert. Its been stuck in my head ever since!

Lauren Nhan

LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!! You're killin it James!!💕

amy dowle

This was the song you performed to me and my best friend Izzy at the barn on the farm festival, this brought back so many insane memories and I am so proud and happy that there is a music video to sanctuary this is so amazing like always andit definatly brought a smile to my face, thank you so much we love you James xxx 💞✨😻😭🎉

Kaovang

James, your music is awesome and you are so talented. I will definitely share your music! KEEP IT UP!

Kristina Sabaitienė

This is totally my quarantine hit! I loved it before but now it has a different vibe and meaning ♥

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