I Was Asleep
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We were together in a dream, a fantasy
Trying to make our love come through, as reality

You never told me, I know I was blind
I kept on looking for that something I couldn't find

I was asleep, you never woke me
Diving too deep, to catch my breath
I was too blind, to see it coming, I wish you'd stayed by my side
Now the darkness is gone, the crying is done
I´m standing here by myself

Why did you keep me in the dark, all day and night
Why did you fall into my arms, and hold me tight





I´m starting all over, there's no regret
Sometimes I feel I´ve been using too much time to forget

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jon's song "I Was Asleep" depict a dreamlike scenario where the singer and their partner were living in a fantasy world trying to make their love a reality. Despite the efforts of the singer to make the relationship work, they were left in the dark about crucial aspects of their partner's feelings. This lack of communication led to the singer feeling blind and searching for something they couldn't find in the relationship.


The imagery of being "asleep" symbolizes the singer being emotionally unaware and not fully present in the relationship. The phrase "you never woke me" suggests that the partner did not alert the singer to the problems in the relationship, causing the singer to feel like they were diving too deep and suffocating without being able to catch their breath. The regret and longing for the partner to have stayed by their side is palpable in these lyrics, as the singer reflects on the darkness and pain they experienced.


The questions posed in the lyrics - "Why did you keep me in the dark, all day and night? Why did you fall into my arms, and hold me tight?" - convey a sense of confusion and betrayal on the part of the singer. They are grappling with the reasons behind the partner's actions and questioning the authenticity of the love they shared. The singer acknowledges that they are now starting over with no regrets, but there is a lingering feeling of having wasted time trying to forget the pain of the past.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Was Asleep" address the themes of betrayal, regret, and starting anew after a tumultuous relationship. The singer's journey from being emotionally asleep to standing alone with a newfound sense of strength showcases the resilience and introspection that can come from heartbreak and moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

We were together in a dream, a fantasy
We were united in a world of make-believe, an idealistic vision


Trying to make our love come through, as reality
Attempting to turn our love into something tangible and real


You never told me, I know I was blind
You never communicated with me, and I failed to see the truth


I kept on looking for that something I couldn't find
I continued searching for a missing piece that eluded me


I was asleep, you never woke me
I was oblivious, and you didn't rouse me to reality


Diving too deep, to catch my breath
Delving too far into despair to find relief


I was too blind, to see it coming, I wish you'd stayed by my side
I was too oblivious to anticipate the outcome, I wish you had remained with me


Now the darkness is gone, the crying is done
The shadow has lifted, and my tears have ceased


I´m standing here by myself
I find myself alone and independent


Why did you keep me in the dark, all day and night
Why did you conceal the truth from me constantly


Why did you fall into my arms, and hold me tight
Why did you seek solace in my embrace and cling tightly to me


I´m starting all over, there's no regret
I am commencing anew, without remorse


Sometimes I feel I´ve been using too much time to forget
At times, I sense that I have expended too much time trying to erase memories from my mind




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