Lullabye
Libera Robert Prizeman Fiona Pears Steven Geraghty Ian Tilley Joshua Madine Jakob de Menenzes-Wood & Lyrics
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Time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I promise I would never leave you
And you should always know
Wherever you may go
I never will be far away
Good night, my angel
Now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark and deep
Inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me
Good night, my angel
Now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry
And if you sing this lullabye
Then in your heart
There will always be a part of me
Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabyes go on and on
They never die
That's how you and I will be
The song "Lullabye" is a beautiful and emotional piece that is dedicated to a special someone who is dear to the singer's heart. The song's soothing melody and poignant lyrics speak of a deep love and connection that can never be broken. The opening lines "Good night, my angel, time to close your eyes" creates an image of a parent or a guardian tucking a child into bed at night. The singer encourages the little one to save their questions for another day and assures them that they know what the child has been asking and vice versa.
The singer then goes on to promise never to leave the child and to always be there for them no matter where they may go. The next verse reminisces about the beautiful moments they shared together, like when they sailed on an emerald bay and the child sang songs for them. The singer compares the child to a boat out on the ocean and rocks them to sleep, creating a peaceful and calming image.
The chorus repeats the words "Good night, my angel" several times, emphasizing the love and affection that the singer feels towards the child. The final lines of the song acknowledge that someday they will all be gone, but "lullabyes go on and on, they never die" - this is a testament to the unbreakable bond between the singer and the child.
Line by Line Meaning
Good night, my angel
It’s time to sleep now, my dear.
Time to close your eyes
It's time to rest and forget about the world.
And save these questions for another day
You don't have to worry about everything tonight. You can ask me tomorrow.
I think I know what you've been asking me
I believe I know what's troubling you and what you want to ask me.
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I think you understand what I mean and what I'm trying to tell you.
I promise I would never leave you
I promise that no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you.
And you should always know
I want you to be aware of this.
Wherever you may go
No matter where you are.
No matter where you are
I will always be with you.
I never will be far away
I'll always be close to you.
Now it's time to sleep
It's bedtime.
And still so many things I want to say
There are still many things I wish to tell you.
Remember all the songs you sang for me
Think about all the happy times we've had together.
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
Remember the good times we had when we went sailing.
And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm cradling you to sleep like a boat swaying on the sea.
I'm rocking you to sleep
I'm gently lulling you to sleep.
The water's dark and deep
The water is mysterious and deep, just like my love for you.
Inside this ancient heart
Inside my heart which has seen many lifetimes.
You'll always be a part of me
You'll always be a part of me, no matter where you are or how old you are.
Now it's time to dream
It's time to let your mind wander and dream.
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Dream about all the wonderful things you want to achieve and the life you want to lead.
Someday your child may cry
One day, you might become a parent of your own.
And if you sing this lullabye
If you sing this lullaby to your child.
Then in your heart
You'll always keep me in your heart.
There will always be a part of me
I'll always be a part of you, no matter what.
Someday we'll all be gone
One day, we will pass away.
But lullabyes go on and on
But the lullaby will continue to be sung.
They never die
Its lyrics will never fade.
That's how you and I will be
Our bond will continue to live on in this lullaby.
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