The beginning of each episode would show Jamie's mother tucking him into bed at night and saying, "Sleep well, Jamie." Then from under his bed, his pet dog Wordsworth would appear holding the torch in his mouth. Jamie would take the torch and shine it on the floor, opening up a portal to Cuckoo Land. The portal manifested itself as a helter skelter.
When they reached the end of the slide they would fly out into Cuckoo Land from the bottom of a tree trunk and land on a trampoline. All of this was accompanied by a song, written by Joe Griffiths and sung by Tim Brooke-Taylor. Once in Cuckoo Land, the fun would begin.
How Do You Sleep
Jamie and the Magic Torch Lyrics
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Give her a wave
Tell her it's ok
To be scared of being discovered
Find it hard to trust another
To feel often like a child when you are grown
Saw you swoop by
I swear it was you
Lord, it must be true
I am tired but my eyes are shining
Be the one who catches lightening
But I'm scared of letting all the magic go
And how do you fly?
'Cause I think I'm ready to give it a try
Let's say hello to the real world
Bring on the rain
It'll be ok
How do you fly round the planet?
Can you speak in every language?
How will I create my own path through the world?
And how do you fly?
'Cause I think I'm ready to give it a try
And how do you fly?
'Cause I think I'm ready to give it a try
I hear your feet on my old slate roof
I'll stay in bed, no I don't need proof
Let me hold on to the magic
Now close your eyes my sweet romantic
When they open there's another Christmas Day
And how do you fly?
'Cause I think I'm ready to give it a try
And how do you fly?
'Cause I think I'm ready to give it a try
I think I'm ready to give it a try
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh
I think I'm ready to give it a try
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh
The lyrics of Jamie and the Magic Torch's How Do You Sleep? reflect the singer's desire to embrace the real world and learn how to fly and navigate through life. The phrase, "Let's say hello to the real world" suggests that the singer is ready to face the challenges and realities of life, even though it can be scary and daunting. The lyrics also indicate a desire to hold onto the magic and wonder of life, while navigating through it.
The line, "How do you fly?" suggests a desire to learn how to navigate through life and rise above the challenges. This is further emphasized with the line, "Be the one who catches lightning," which suggests the idea of seizing opportunities and making the most of them. The lyrics also explore the idea of holding onto the magic and wonder of life, as seen in the line, "Let me hold on to the magic," urging the listener to embrace their own sense of wonder and imagination.
Overall, the lyrics of How Do You Sleep? convey a sense of readiness and willingness to embrace the challenges and realities of life, while still holding onto the magic and wonder that makes life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's say hello to the real world
Introducing the idea of facing reality
Give her a wave
Acknowledging the existence of reality
Tell her it's ok
Embracing reality
To be scared of being discovered
Fear of being found out
Find it hard to trust another
Difficulty in trusting others
To feel often like a child when you are grown
Feeling like a child in adulthood
Saw you swoop by
Seeing something magical happen
On that frosty night
A cold, dark, and mysterious atmosphere
I swear it was you
Confirmation of the magical occurrence
Lord, it must be true
Acknowledgement of the validity of the event
I am tired but my eyes are shining
Embracing the exhaustion from experiencing something magical
Be the one who catches lightning
Aspiring to achieve a great feat
But I'm scared of letting all the magic go
Fear of losing the magical feeling
And how do you fly?
'Cause I think I'm ready to give it a try
Expressing a willingness to try something new and daring
Bring on the rain
Welcoming challenges and difficulties
How do you fly round the planet?
Questioning how others have achieved great things
Can you speak in every language?
Questioning the extent of other's abilities
How will I create my own path through the world?
Wondering how to achieve one's own unique goals
I hear your feet on my old slate roof
Hearing the footsteps of someone magical
I'll stay in bed, no I don't need proof
Choosing to believe in the magical occurrence without evidence
Let me hold on to the magic
Desiring to cling onto the feeling of magic
Now close your eyes my sweet romantic
Invoking a romantic and magical feeling
When they open there's another Christmas Day
Looking forward to more magical experiences in the future
I think I'm ready to give it a try
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh
Affirming the willingness to try something new and daring
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamie Cullum
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This has took me 5 years to find it now here i am watching it again