Sleep
Lowood Lyrics
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to black
longing sleeps then goes to attack
in this strife I'm still on my back
if you don't contrive the test
it will at least attest this weariness
and leave me time to figure out
the rest
make believe
I'll try to sleep now
The song Sleep by Lowood seems to represent the struggle between light and darkness, and how it affects the human psyche. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and exhaustion brought upon by the constant battle between opposing forces. The first two lines "End of days when white turns to black, longing sleeps then goes to attack" might reference the concept of the apocalypse or the end of something, and how our deepest desires can become twisted and destructive when left unchecked. The lines "in this strife I'm still on my back, if you don't contrive the test it will at least attest this weariness" suggest a feeling of defeat and helplessness in the face of this ongoing conflict.
The last two lines of the song, "make believe, I'll try to sleep now" may represent a desire to escape from reality and seek refuge in one's dreams. They could also mean that the singer is trying to convince themselves that the situation is not as dire as it seems, and they can just pretend to sleep and ignore the chaos around them. Overall, Sleep is a haunting and poignant song that captures the struggle with one's inner demons and the longing for peace in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
End of days when white turns to black
When everything seems bleak and hopeless, and light fades away, leaving darkness to prevail.
Longing sleeps then goes to attack
When one's desires are temporarily put to rest, only to resurface later with even greater intensity - like a hunger that cannot be satisfied.
In this strife I'm still on my back
Even amidst chaos and struggle, I remain burdened and unable to rise above it all.
If you don't contrive the test
If you don't orchestrate a challenge or obstacle for me to overcome.
It will at least attest this weariness
At the very least, it will acknowledge and prove my exhaustion and fatigue.
And leave me time to figure out the rest
And provide me with an opportunity to regroup and gather my thoughts to tackle the remaining challenges that lie ahead.
Make believe
To pretend or imagine, as a way to escape reality and avoid facing the truth.
I'll try to sleep now
I'll attempt to rest and find some respite from the weariness and struggles of life, even if only for a little while.
Contributed by Andrew J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.