One More Sleep
Leona Lewis Lyrics


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Snow was fallin' all around us
My baby's comin' home for Christmas
I've been up all night inside my bedroom
He said that he'll be with me real soon

So I wait
And I wait
But I've had as much as I can take

'Cause I got five more nights of sleepin' on my own
Four more days until you're comin' home
Three more dreams of you and mistletoe
Two more reasons why I love you so
I got five more nights until you're next to me
Four more days of being lonely
Three more wishes, I can barely breathe
If I can make it to Christmas Eve

Then it's one more sleep
(One more sleep until it's Christmas)
One more sleep
(Can't believe how much I missed us)
One more sleep
(One more sleep until it's Christmas)
One more sleep, yeah

Now I don't think I can remember
A colder, lonelier December
And I find myself staring out the window
Wondering when you're gonna get back home

So I try (try)
And I try (try)
But there is nothin' I can do to pass this time

I got five more nights of sleepin' on my own
Four more days until you're comin' home
Three more dreams of you and mistletoe
Two more reasons why I love you so
I got five more nights until you're next to me
Four more days of being lonely
Three more wishes, I can barely breathe
If I can make it to Christmas Eve

Then it's one more sleep
(One more sleep until it's Christmas)
One more sleep
(Can't believe how much I missed us)
One more sleep, yeah
(One more sleep until it's Christmas)
One more sleep, oh

Until we're rockin' 'round the Christmas tree
Until I got you sittin' next to me
We got a lot of catchin' up to do
I just can't take this missin' you

Five more nights on my own
Four more days, mm-hm
Three more dreams, mistletoe
I can't believe I ever let you go, yeah

Five more nights of sleepin' on my own (on my own)
Four more days until you're comin' home (until you're comin' home)
Three more wishes, I can barely breathe
If I can make it to Christmas Eve (if I can make it)

(Then it's one more sleep)
It'll be one more, it'll be one more
(One more sleep)
It'll be one more




(One more sleep) yeah-yeah
One more sleep, yeah-yeah, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The song One More Sleep by Leona Lewis is about the anticipation and excitement of Christmas, symbolizing the wait for a loved one's arrival home for the holidays. The song is characterized by the sense of loneliness and restlessness of the singer as she eagerly anticipates the arrival of her partner for Christmas. The song is set in December, when the snow is falling, and the singer is lying in bed waiting for her partner's arrival. She goes through the countdown of days until she will finally see him again, while reminiscing about their shared memories of Christmas.


The first verse describes the snow falling as the singer waits in her bedroom for her partner's return. She is restless and can hardly wait to see him again. In the pre-chorus, the singer expresses her impatience and eagerness to be reunited with her partner. She goes on to count down the days and nights until Christmas Eve, which represents their reunion. The chorus emphasizes the anticipation for Christmas and the reunion of the couple. The slow and steady rhythm of the song conveys the emotions of the singer in a calm and soothing manner.


The second verse shows the singer's growing restlessness as she watches the snow outside her window, and she wonders when her partner will return home. She tries to pass the time, but nothing seems to work. The chorus reappears and continues to convey the emotions of anticipation and impatience. The last verse talks about the upcoming reunion and catching up with each other's lives. The final chorus marks the arrival of Christmas and reminds the listener that the long wait is over.


Overall, One More Sleep is a lovely Christmas-themed tune that captures the emotions of longing, expectation, and excitement, highlighting the importance of love and companionship during the holidays.


Line by Line Meaning

Snow was fallin' all around us
It was snowing heavily and everywhere.


My baby's comin' home for Christmas
The singer is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her loved one for Christmas.


I've been up all night inside my bedroom
The singer has been waiting anxiously all night for her loved one's arrival.


He said that he'll be with me real soon
The loved one has promised to arrive soon.


So I wait
The artist continues to wait for her loved one's arrival.


And I wait
The singer continues to wait for her loved one's arrival.


But I've had as much as I can take
The singer is becoming impatient with waiting.


'Cause I got five more nights of sleepin' on my own
The artist will spend five more nights alone before her loved one arrives.


Four more days until you're comin' home
The artist will spend four more days alone before her loved one arrives.


Three more dreams of you and mistletoe
The artist dreams about being with her loved one under the mistletoe.


Two more reasons why I love you so
The singer thinks of two more reasons why she loves her partner.


I got five more nights until you're next to me
The artist will spend five more nights alone before her partner arrives.


Four more days of being lonely
The singer will spend four more days alone before her partner arrives.


Three more wishes, I can barely breathe
The singer is desperate for her partner's arrival and can hardly breathe.


If I can make it to Christmas Eve
The singer hopes to hold out until Christmas Eve.


Then it's one more sleep
After Christmas Eve, there is only one more sleep until Christmas Day.


(One more sleep until it's Christmas)
The artist is excited for the arrival of Christmas.


Can't believe how much I missed us
The singer is grateful for her partner's return and cannot believe how much she missed them.


Now I don't think I can remember
The singer cannot recall a colder and lonelier December.


A colder, lonelier December
The winter has been a very lonely and sad time for the artist.


And I find myself staring out the window
The artist spends her time staring out the window, waiting for her partner's arrival.


Wondering when you're gonna get back home
The artist is anxious about when her partner will finally return home.


So I try (try)
The singer is making an effort to pass the time while waiting for her partner.


But there is nothin' I can do to pass this time
Despite her efforts, waiting for her partner's arrival is still difficult.


Until we're rockin' 'round the Christmas tree
The singer is excited to spend Christmas time with her partner.


Until I got you sittin' next to me
The singer cannot wait until her partner is sitting next to her again.


We got a lot of catchin' up to do
The singer and the loved one have a lot of catching up to do after spending time apart.


I just can't take this missin' you
The artist cannot handle being away from her partner any longer.


I can't believe I ever let you go, yeah
The artist regrets the time she spent without her partner.


One more sleep, yeah-yeah, oh, oh
After holding out until Christmas Eve, there is only one more sleep until Christmas Day.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Stannard, Brad Ellis, Jez Ashurst, Leona Louise Lewis, Iain James

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Comments from YouTube:

@jayfox28

Why this doesn't get airplay during Christmas is a mystery. Same 5 pop songs every year.

@adrianaavila8853

Boring right? This is so catchy

@garywallace5602

🎶Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall?🎶 😂

@Arthurson24

This song is a modern Christmas classic.

@marcus813

How did I not stumble upon this Christmas bop until late 2023? Thank goodness YouTube Music had it in my recommendations. This Leona Lewis Christmas song slaps!

@aaronodonoghue1791

Yeah, I could've sworn this was a 2023 release, I never heard it in my life before about 2 months ago!

@jgonzales.15

dude same!!!

@darrenfrost4152

Middle of November ?
Don’t care. It’s a great song. Easily in the top 3 Xmas songs

@oliviamitchell7020

Who’s excited to listen to this Christmas Day 2021

@IssyRachel

One of the most underrated Christmas songs ever

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