Sleeping Angel
Nicks Stevie Lyrics
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But never hold me down
You're asking me to trust you
Well there's little of that around
I'm trying to believe you
And I'm learning all the time
Two-part personality
The flower and the vine
Take me sleeping angel
Catch me when you can
Real love affairs are heavy spells
For a woman and a man
For a woman and a man
I need you because you let me breathe
Well you've taken me away
But never take me lightly
Or I could never stay
No I could never stay
Well, someday when we're older
And my hair is silver gray
A braid with all of the love that you have
Like a soft silver chain
Whoa, someday when we're older
And my hair is silver gray
A braid with all of the love that you have
Like a soft silver chain
Well, like a soft silver chain
Oh, take me sleeping angel
Oh, catch me when you can
And a braid with all the love that you have
Like a soft silver chain
The song Sleeping Angel by Stevie Nicks is a testament to the complexity of love and relationships. In the opening lines, the singer allows herself to be taken by her lover, but with the caveat that she must never be held down. It's clear that the singer values her independence and autonomy, but the fact that she's willing to put her trust in her lover shows that she's willing to let him in to some extent. There's a dichotomy within the singer herself, as she refers to having a "two-part personality" in the form of a flower and a vine. This could be interpreted as representing the singer's need to have both freedom and stability within a relationship.
The chorus of the song is where the true emotions come into play. The singer pleads with her lover to catch her when he can, but recognizes that real love is a "heavy spell" for both parties involved. She acknowledges that their connection is something that needs to be handled with care, as it's delicate and can easily fall apart. The final verse is a nod to the longevity of true love, as the singer imagines a future where she and her lover are older and wiser. She asks that he weave a braid with all of the love he has for her, creating a "soft silver chain" that symbolizes their enduring bond.
Overall, Sleeping Angel is a song about the intricacies of love, and the need to balance freedom and commitment within a relationship. The lyrics are filled with beautiful imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of a passionate, complex love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me if you need me
I am willing to be there for you when you need me
But never hold me down
Don't try to restrict or control me
You're asking me to trust you
You want me to have faith in you
Well there's little of that around
It's hard for me to fully trust anyone these days
I'm trying to believe you
I'm making an effort to have faith in you
And I'm learning all the time
I am constantly gaining new knowledge and experience
Two-part personality
You have both positive and negative qualities
The flower and the vine
You have both beauty and strength
Take me sleeping angel
Comfort me while I am vulnerable
Catch me when you can
Be there for me when I need you
Real love affairs are heavy spells
True love is both intense and enchanting
For a woman and a man
It takes two people to make a genuine love connection
I need you because you let me breathe
I value you because you give me space and independence
Well you've taken me away
You have transported me into a new world
But never take me lightly
Don't underestimate or disregard me
Or I could never stay
I need to feel valued and respected to commit to a relationship
Well, someday when we're older
In the future, when we are more mature
And my hair is silver gray
When I am old and have gray hair
A braid with all of the love that you have
A symbol of the deep love we share
Like a soft silver chain
A metaphor for the strong, enduring nature of our love
Oh, take me sleeping angel
Comfort and protect me while I am vulnerable
And a braid with all the love that you have
A symbol of the depth and strength of our love
Like a soft silver chain
Our love is strong, enduring, and beautiful
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVIE NICKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Roberts
I can’t be the only one that gets chills every time I listen to this. No other song makes me feel this way. Nobody comes close to Stevie.
Joe Friedman
Every time. Its one of my favorite versions of any of her songs. She sounds incredible.
Scott Conyer
No female singer can claim timeless significance like Stevie.
Her growling vibrato has hypnotic abilities beyond explaining.
Great yesterday, today, and forever.
She IS that good.
Jacquelyn Hauck
Still timeless & mystic.gotta have Soulshine.. amen
Steve Kasian
Yeah, she's got one of a kind tone. In "After The Glitter Fades," she sounds like across between Dolly Parton and one of those prolific female Country voices of the early half of the 20th century. She's so at home and in the pocket there, whilst also being one of the greatest female voices in the history of RnR.
Brenda Williams
This song is so, so awesome. I feel sorry for people who didn't track it down after hearing it in Fast Times. I've loved it since the first time I heard it. 💕
J Jones
I bought the soundtrack when it first came out, especially because Stevie was on it.
Kaye Gillanders
Omg her voice is sublime on this x
Billy and the Regulators
There is no one like her. Freaking legend.
Todd Luker
All those years of being a fan of Fleetwood Mac, listening on the radio, going to Concerts, never stopped to consider the real gift. Stevie Nick's writing.