Sleep
Little Willie Lyrics
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How we love to sleep
At the close of day
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
Of the day repeat
In our dreams they creep
While we sleep, sleep, sleep
It seems that daytime was just made for laughter and song
Night time brings rest to the weary
Sooths all the hearts that are dreary
Leaves us alone with our day dreams
Brings back sweet golden love dreams while we sleep, sleep, sleep
How we love to sleep
At the close of day
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
Of the day repeat
In our dreams they creep
The song "Sleep" by Little Willie talks about the beauty of sleeping and how it provides rest and comfort. The lyrics start by expressing a love for sleeping at the end of the day after all the joys and memories of the day have been exhausted. It talks about how the day was made for laughter and song, and at night, lovers walk romantically while the night brings rest to the weary and soothes the hearts that are dreary. It further explains how sleeping allows us to be alone with our daydreams and brings back sweet, golden love dreams.
The song's lyrics emphasize the importance of sleep, not just for physical rest but also for mental and emotional rest. It presents sleeping as a means of escaping the stress and busyness of daily life and indulging in the beauty of one's dreams. The lyrics also suggest that sleeping is a means of reconnecting with oneself and one's desires, especially through dreams.
In summary, "Sleep" is a song that celebrates the beauty of sleeping, emphasizing its role in bringing physical, mental, and emotional rest and escape from the stress and busyness of daily life. It presents sleeping as a means of indulging in one's dreams, reconnecting with oneself, and finding comfort in the memories of the day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, sleep, sleep
Repeating the word 'sleep' to express love for sleeping
How we love to sleep
Expressing how much we enjoy sleeping
At the close of day
Referring to the end of the day, when it's time to sleep
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
When happy moments of the day come to a close and we remember them fondly
Of the day repeat
Memories of the day resurface in our minds
In our dreams they creep
Happy memories invade our dreams
While we sleep, sleep, sleep
Repeating the word 'sleep' to emphasize it
It seems that daytime was just made for laughter and song
Daytime is meant for joyful activities like laughing and singing
Evening brings romance to lovers as they stroll along
Evenings are meant for romance and walking with romantic partners
Night time brings rest to the weary
Nighttime is a time for tired people to rest
Sooths all the hearts that are dreary
Makes sad or depressed people feel better
Leaves us alone with our day dreams
Allows us to think about our dreams during the day and reflect on them
Brings back sweet golden love dreams while we sleep, sleep, sleep
Recalls fond, romantic memories while we sleep
How we love to sleep
Reiterating our love for sleeping
At the close of day
Referring to the end of the day when it's time to sleep
When the joys of the day fade away and the memories sweet
Reflecting on happy memories of the day as they fade away
Of the day repeat
Remembering happy moments of the day
In our dreams they creep
Happy memories invade our dreams as we sleep
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN FRETWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
540rollerman
I remember when this song came out and I have enjoyed it ever since.
DrFruikenstein
I've only been able to enjoy it for 54 years as that's how old I am. But it's a childhood favorite, and I still listen to it β€οΈ
JACK WILLIAMS
Its really good!
deanslist101
Probably my favorite song from 1960. Little Willie John knocked it out of the park with this one!!
Pancho MozΓ³
Excelente canciΓ³n,muy buen intΓ©rprete,todo un Γ©xito.
Ron L
I remember as a teenager in my muscle car driving and listening to this song. This song would pump me up like a drug. I was so happy doing this. This was in the mid 1960s. Lots of great music in those days and in the 50s.
Robert Mofford
Deserved WAY more recognition than he got. What a sad life he lived.
Ferdinand Francis
A great song by him ...but a sad life story, rip little willie john
Lori Romano
But he managed to leave the world some great music. Made his contribution! RIP Little Willie John. What a great singer and songwriter to boot.
T Brinkley
I play little willie John every day such a joy to hear some one that can sign.