Kelly Jones is the lead singer/songwriter from Welsh band Stereophonics.
The both artists are friends and played together in several ocasions, as the Lennon's Tribute.
This track, I'm Only Sleeping, is a Beatles's cover with Kelly in the vocals and Noel Gallagher in the backing vocals and guitar, at the Lennon's Tribute.
I'm Only Sleeping
Noel Gallagher & The Stereophonics Lyrics
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I lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream
(Float up stream)
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till they find there's no need
(There's no need)
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all, I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
When I wake up early in the morning
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream
(Float up stream)
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
The song "I'm Only Sleeping" by Noel Gallagher & The Stereophonics speaks of the singer's desire to disconnect from the fast-paced world around him and sleep in, even if it means being labeled as lazy by those who don't understand his need for rest. The opening line immediately sets the tone for the song, with the singer saying he's still yawning, indicating that he wants to continue sleeping. In the seconds verse, the singer acknowledges that people view him as lazy, but he doesn't mind because he knows that they're wrong. The chorus sees the song's refrain where the singer asks those around him not to wake him up and let him continue sleeping.
The bridge of the song talks about the singer's physical state, lying in bed and staring at the ceiling, waiting for sleep to overtake him. He's doing nothing but watching the world go by from his window, but this is enough for him. The final verse repeats the opening verse, emphasizing the singer's need to stay asleep and stream away from reality. Through these lyrics, the song speaks of the importance of self-care, resting, and taking care of one's mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning
The singer is describing their morning routine
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
The singer is still feeling groggy when they wake up
When I'm in the middle of a dream
The singer is describing waking up from a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream
The singer wants to stay in bed and relax
(Float up stream)
The singer emphasizes the desire to relax
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
The singer is asking to be left alone
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
The singer emphasizes their desire to keep sleeping
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
The singer believes others judge them for being lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
The singer disagrees with the judgments of others
Running everywhere at such a speed
The singer is describing the hectic pace of life
Till they find there's no need
The singer sees this pace as unnecessary
(There's no need)
The singer emphasizes that the hectic pace is unnecessary
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
The singer wants to be left alone to chill out
And after all, I'm only sleeping
The singer points out that there's nothing wrong with taking it easy
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
The singer is observing the world outside
Taking my time
The singer is going at their own pace
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
The singer is relaxing and being still
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
The singer hopes to fall asleep again
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
The singer reiterates their desire to be left alone
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
The singer emphasizes once again that they want to keep sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
The singer repeats their observation of the world outside
Taking my time
The singer once again emphasizes their desire to go at their own pace
When I wake up early in the morning
The song is going full circle and starting the routine again
I lift my head, I'm still yawning
The song is starting the routine off as it started
When I'm in the middle of a dream
The song is returning to the singer's dream state
Stay in bed, float up stream
The song ends with the singer emphasizing their desire to stay in bed
(Float up stream)
The song ends by repeating the desire to relax
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@R2D269ing
One of the best covers I've ever heard
@mattandersonmusic
Same. They should of recorded and realised this
@DB5537
Iconic! The best song writers of our generation covering one of the best songs by the best band ever
@TheSqueeksqueek
I looove it! Kelly's voice is incredibly fitting to this song.
@xPhonicsGirlx
Cant get enough of this, Kelly is the voice, he's just everything!!
@BengtRisasen
This is epic...
Kelly's voice is so great.. And this version is SO Oasis stylish... love it..
Noel for president!
@16bitLEE
the two best songwriters of their era on the same stage.....amazing !!
@hernancisterna6794
What a voice. Kelly legend Jones + Noel Gallagher = Quality guaranteed
@elephantbread
kelly jones's voice is amazing, it takes someone fucking special to push noel into backing vocals. Two legends covering a classic.
@seancrainey5581
Great version from two legends!