Don't Let Me Sleep
Judie Tzuke Lyrics


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Here in my life
There is room for another lonely song
Can I lose myself inside your sails
Left by the sun
I've been shivering in this frozen land
Can I rest beside your fire tonight

While we're here, don't let the night fall over me
Now we're here, don't let me sleep too long

Never a change
In the wind blowing through my open door
I've been banished to live on a distant shore
Where I will be with you always
There in your arms

While we're here, don't let the night fall over me (don't sleep too long)
Now we're here, don't let me sleep too long
While we're here, don't let the night fall over me (don't sleep too long)
Now we're here, don't let me sleep too long

Here in my life




There is room for another lonely song
Can I lose myself inside your sails

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Judie Tzuke's song "Don't Let Me Sleep" portray a sense of loneliness and vulnerability, and the desire for connection and comfort. The singer speaks of feeling lost and frozen, banished to a distant shore, and in need of shelter and warmth. The plea to not let the night fall over them and not to sleep too long indicates a fear of being alone with one's thoughts and emotions, and a need for someone to share and alleviate the burden.


The line "Can I lose myself inside your sails" is particularly significant, as it suggests a desire to surrender to someone else's direction and guidance, and to find solace in their presence. The image of sailing also invokes a sense of adventure and exploration, indicating that the singer wants to embark on a journey with their companion.


Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Let Me Sleep" convey a sense of longing for connection and companionship, and the fear of being left alone with one's inner turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

Here in my life
The singer is expressing that they are currently at a point in their life where they feel alone


There is room for another lonely song
The singer feels that they have experienced sadness and loneliness frequently in their life


Can I lose myself inside your sails
The singer is asking the person they are addressing if they can find comfort and escape with them


Left by the sun
The artist feels abandoned or left behind by someone or something that they previously relied on


I've been shivering in this frozen land
The artist is using a metaphor to express that they have been feeling isolated, alone, and unhappy


Can I rest beside your fire tonight
The singer is asking if they can find comfort and warmth from the person they are addressing


While we're here, don't let the night fall over me (don't sleep too long)
The singer is expressing a desire to not be left alone in sadness and loneliness while they are with the person they are addressing


Now we're here, don't let me sleep too long
The artist is asking the person they are addressing to not allow them to become too withdrawn or isolated from the world


Never a change
The artist is expressing that their life has not seen much positivity or improvement


In the wind blowing through my open door
The artist is using a metaphor to express that the negativity and difficulty in their life is constant and always present


I've been banished to live on a distant shore
The singer is expressing that they feel like they have been exiled or cut off from things that could bring them happiness or fulfillment


Where I will be with you always
The artist is expressing a desire to be with the person they are addressing always, as they feel that this person can provide them with the comfort and support they need


There in your arms
The singer is expressing that they feel safe and protected in the embrace of the person they are addressing




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