I Fall Asleep
Neon Waltz Lyrics

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Kneel down
All hail the chief
Knows nothing more than me
But I know that he'll never be
The things that I see when I fall asleep

I have become so vain that I'm
Wrapped up in only things about us

And though I'm overcome with pride
I know that I'd like to hear someone else

Our minds are in a place
Far removed and delicate
Takes time to make something
thats gonna be longer than us

I have become so vain that I'm
Wrapped up in only things about us
And though I'm overcome with pride
I know that I'd like to hear someone else

Kneel down All hail the chief
Knows nothing More than me
But I know that he'll never be
The things that I see when I fall asleep
The things that I see when I fall asleep

I have become so vain that I'm
Wrapped up in only things about us

And though I'm overcome with pride
I know that I'd like to hear someone else

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Fall Asleep" by Neon Waltz are a reflection on the limits of personal perception, and the danger of becoming too self-absorbed. It opens with the lines "Kneel down, All hail the chief, Knows nothing more than me," which suggests a sense of superiority or arrogance. However, the second half of the verse turns inward: "But I know that he'll never be the things that I see when I fall asleep." Here, the singer acknowledges that there is a world beyond their own experience, and that they may not have all the answers.

The chorus repeats the line "I have become so vain that I'm wrapped up in only things about us," revealing that the singer sees their own self-obsession as a problem. They recognize that they need to hear different perspectives to grow and develop, rather than solely focusing on their own point of view. The final verse emphasizes the importance of patience and collaboration: "Our minds are in a place far removed and delicate, Takes time to make something that's gonna be longer than us."

Overall, "I Fall Asleep" is a powerful reminder of the importance of humility and openness to others. It suggests that we can learn from those around us, and that the most meaningful creations are often the result of collaborative effort.

Line by Line Meaning

Kneel down
To show reverence or submission

All hail the chief
Acknowledging someone's authority, often in a sarcastic manner

Knows nothing more than me
Believing oneself to be more knowledgeable or informed than the person being addressed

But I know that he'll never be
Recognizing that despite the other person's authority, they will never understand or experience what the artist has seen or felt

The things that I see when I fall asleep
The artist's dream world or imagination, which contains experiences or insights that the other person will never have

I have become so vain that I'm
Admitting to excessive pride or self-importance

Wrapped up in only things about us
Fully focused on oneself and one's own experiences without considering others

And though I'm overcome with pride
Despite feeling proud of oneself and one's achievements

I know that I'd like to hear someone else
Recognizing the value in listening to other perspectives and experiences

Our minds are in a place
The artist and other like-minded individuals share a particular mindset or belief system

Far removed and delicate
This mindset is difficult to express or put into words; it requires sensitivity and attention to detail

Takes time to make something
Creating a lasting impact or legacy requires patience and investment over time

thats gonna be longer than us
The singer and their peers are not necessarily the central focus; they are contributing to something larger than themselves

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