Your Chariot Awaits
Moonface & Spencer Krug Lyrics

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And so it seems
That sleep makes dreams
And sleeplessness makes us
That's fine
Melatonin and wine

We got way too close
Way too quickly

To hopefulness to which we are both hopelessly addicted
I'd say the tree still needs another bell
Judgment, don't fail me now

It's getting in my dreams
It's getting in my dreams
It's getting in my dreams

And everything is always worse, babe
At 4:30 in the morning
Blackbird has died
Red bird is on the rise
Guess this is why
I've always both loved and hated
The sick gray light of the dawn

But your hand is your wand
And your landscape is drawn
And your chariot awaits

Beyond despondency
The wheels will cut the earth
Your chariot awaits

It's getting in my dreams
It's a bad shade of green
But I don't care what they say
My dreams might say about me

I need, I need something beautiful to carry
And you're all I care about, babe
You're all I care about, babe

Your hand is your wand

And your landscape is drawn
And your chariot awaits

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Your Chariot Awaits" explore themes of sleep, dreams, hope, addiction, judgment, and the passage of time. The opening lines reflect on the relationship between sleep and dreams, suggesting that sleeplessness can define us as much as the dreams that we have. The mention of melatonin and wine hints at the ways in which people seek solace or escape from their realities through substances.

The next verse delves into the idea of getting too close to hopefulness too quickly, highlighting the vulnerability and fragility of hope. The reference to a tree needing "another bell" could symbolize a desire for additional signals or signs of hope, while the plea to judgment not to fail suggests a fear of disappointment or disillusionment.

The refrain "It's getting in my dreams" emphasizes the intrusion of thoughts, worries, or anxieties into the singer's subconscious mind. The mention of the time 4:30 in the morning and the imagery of a blackbird dying and a red bird rising allude to the passage of time and the bittersweet feelings that come with the dawn.

The chorus brings a sense of acceptance and transcendence, suggesting that beyond despondency, there is a chariot waiting to take the singer to a new place or state of being. The repetition of "Your hand is your wand" and "your landscape is drawn" reinforces the idea that the power to shape one's reality lies within oneself. The final lines express a longing for beauty and a deep care for someone, implying that despite the challenges and uncertainties, their presence brings a sense of purpose and meaning to the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

And so it seems That sleep makes dreams And sleeplessness makes us That's fine Melatonin and wine
It appears that dreams are a product of sleep, while restlessness defines us as individuals, which is okay. We turn to remedies like melatonin and wine.

We got way too close Way too quickly To hopefulness to which we are both hopelessly addicted I'd say the tree still needs another bell Judgment, don't fail me now
We became overly attached too fast to the optimism we crave and cannot live without. There's still room for further improvement, so I hope my judgment does not let me down.

It's getting in my dreams It's getting in my dreams It's getting in my dreams
This persistent thought is invading my dreams repeatedly, causing distress.

And everything is always worse, babe At 4:30 in the morning Blackbird has died Red bird is on the rise Guess this is why I've always both loved and hated The sick gray light of the dawn
Things always seem bleaker at the early hours of the morning. The transition from darkness to light symbolizes a mix of emotions - love and hate - towards the dawn.

But your hand is your wand And your landscape is drawn And your chariot awaits
Your ability to create is as powerful as a magical wand, shaping your surroundings. Your destiny is ready for you to take control and move forward.

Beyond despondency The wheels will cut the earth Your chariot awaits
Despite feeling downcast, progress and change are imminent. Your journey is ready to begin.

It's getting in my dreams It's a bad shade of green But I don't care what they say My dreams might say about me
This troubling thought continues to persist in my dreams, represented as an unpleasant green color. I refuse to let the judgments of others through my dreams affect me.

I need, I need something beautiful to carry And you're all I care about, babe You're all I care about, babe
I crave something uplifting to hold onto, and you are the only thing I truly value, dear.

Your hand is your wand And your landscape is drawn And your chariot awaits
You have the power to create your reality and shape your environment. Your destiny is ready for you to embrace and move forward.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Spencer Krug

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