Golden Slumbers
Peter Frampton & Bee Gees Lyrics


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Once there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way to get back home
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby

Golden Slumbers fill your eyes
Smiles await you when you rise
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby
Once there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way, to get back home
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby

Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time




Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time

Overall Meaning

The song "Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight" is a medley that features two different tracks merged into one. The first half of the song, "Golden Slumbers," is a lullaby that urges someone to rest and not worry while remembering a time when there was a way to get home easily, but that time has now passed. The melancholic tone of the song suggests that the person being urged to sleep is possibly someone who has lost their way or someone who is dying. The lyrics suggest that rest is what that person needs most, and that the singer will keep them safe until they can rise again with new hope.


The second half of the song, "Carry That Weight," shifts abruptly from a lullaby to a rock anthem, and addresses the concept of taking responsibility for one's actions. The lyrics suggest that failure is a burden that must be carried, and that the consequences of one's choices can be heavy and last for a long time. The repetition of "Boy, you're gonna carry that weight" emphasizes this idea of burden and the need to face consequences. The two halves of the song are connected through the use of a similar melody and lyrics that urge listeners to rest and accept the weight of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Once there was a way to get back homeward
There was a path to return home in the past


Once there was a way to get back home
A way back home existed once


Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby
Rest peacefully, my dear, don't worry, I'll sing a calming song


Golden slumbers fill your eyes
You're sleeping soundly and enjoying sweet dreams


Smiles await you when you rise
You'll wake up happy and content


Once there was a way to get back homeward
There was a path to return home in the past


Once there was a way, to get back home
A way to go back home existed once


Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
You'll have a burden to bear


Carry that weight a long time
You'll have that burden for a while


Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
You'll bear that weight


Carry that weight a long time
You'll be under that pressure for a long time




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul McCartney, John Lennon

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@patriciareese4534

When i was 7 my sister had a passed away from a rare disease this was our favorite movie to watch together and we played this song at her funeral..i cant listen to this song or watch the movie without my heart completely breaking..i miss her so much

@migolo4811

Bless your heart. I'm sorry for your loss💝

@rosedawn4308

My condolences

@sidnac6545

My sincere sympathies on the loss of your sister! And you being such a tender young age when it happened, must have had a profound effect on you. Even though this song might make you cry, try to think of it as a gentle reminder of the good times that you did share with her and the fact that her love will ALWAYS be with you! ❤️

@DanielSmith-dk1bs

Im so sorry for your loss..

@mmart2264

I was sick a lot as a kid. My dad would rent this movie and made virgin tequila sunrises to make me feel better.😊

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@Pashasmom1

I'm 66 and I went and saw this in the theater. About 5 years ago I had to buy the DVD. I don't care if the critics didn't like it. I really like Frampton and the BeeGees so I really liked the movie and I thought they sang well. Plus the People of Heartland are all stars, which I never knew.

@ambersalcove

Too true I thought it was really well done myself especially for a 70's movie

@guysummers1768

Me too

@diannaparker4627

my sisters and I went to the theater to watch this movie when it first came out . We loved it so much that we went back in for the late show and watched it again. Both sisters are gone now. This song makes me cry now.. I miss them so much.

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