Sleep
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Hear your heartbeat
Beat a frantic pace
And it's not even seven AM

You're feeling the rush
Of anguish settling
You cannot help showing them in.
Hurry up then
Or you'll fall behind and
They will take control of you

And you need to heal
The hurt behind your eyes
Fickle words crowding your mind

So
Sleep, sugar, let your dreams flood in,
Like waves of sweet fire, you're safe within
Sleep, sweetie, let your floods come rushing in,
And carry you over to a new morning

Try as you might
You try to give it up
Seems to be holding on fast

It's hand in your hand
A shadow over your
A beggar for soul in your face

Still it don't matter
If you won't listen
If you won't let them follow you

You just need to heal
Make good all your lies
Move on and don't look behind

Day after day
Fickle visions
Messing with your head
Fickle, vicious
Sleeping in your bed
Messing with your head




Fickle visions
Fickle, vicious

Overall Meaning

The song "Sleep" by Poets of the Fall is a poignant commentary on the struggles of the human mind and emotions. The opening verses of the song describe the intense rush of anxiety and angst that seem to engulf the singer early in the morning. The heartbeat is described as being frantic, and the individual seems to be feeling a sense of anguish that they cannot help but show to the world. The fear of falling behind in life and losing control is a recurring theme throughout the song. And the singer is desperately searching for a way to heal the hurt behind their eyes.


The chorus of the song brings a message of hope to the listener. It urges the singer to sleep and surrender to their dreams. The dreams are described as waves of sweet fire, safe and warm within the individual. The idea of letting their floods come rushing in and carrying them over to a new morning is a powerful metaphor for healing and rebirth. The repetition of the phrase "Sleep, sugar, let your dreams flood in," further emphasizes the message of the song.


The second verse of the song continues with the narrative of the singer's struggle. Despite their best efforts, they seem unable to let go of the pain and anxiety that is holding them back in life. The image of a beggar for the soul in your face is a haunting one, underscoring the idea that the singer's very sense of self is being challenged by the forces inside and outside of them. But the song offers a constant reminder that if the singer just listens and looks forward, they can make good all their lies and move on to a new beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear your heartbeat
You are aware of your heart's rhythm


Beat a frantic pace
It is beating faster than usual due to anxiety


And it's not even seven AM
It is still very early in the morning


You're feeling the rush
You are experiencing a surge of emotions


Of anguish settling
The emotions are causing distress


You cannot help showing them in.
You can't hide how you feel


Hurry up then
You need to move fast


Or you'll fall behind and
Otherwise you will be left behind


They will take control of you
Other people will take over your life


And you need to heal
You need to recover from something


The hurt behind your eyes
The emotional pain you're experiencing


Fickle words crowding your mind
Various conflicting thoughts are overwhelming you


Sleep, sugar, let your dreams flood in,
Sleep and allow your mind to wander freely


Like waves of sweet fire, you're safe within
It is a comforting and peaceful experience


Sleep, sweetie, let your floods come rushing in,
Allow yourself to feel the emotions deeply


And carry you over to a new morning
They will help you start fresh the next day


Try as you might
Despite your best efforts


You try to give it up
You're attempting to let go of something


Seems to be holding on fast
It's difficult to fully let go


It's hand in your hand
It's always present and close to you


A shadow over your
It's casting a dark cloud over you


A beggar for soul in your face
Something is draining you emotionally


Still it don't matter
It doesn't make a difference


If you won't listen
If you refuse to pay attention


If you won't let them follow you
If you keep ignoring them


You just need to heal
It's imperative that you recover


Make good all your lies
You need to make amends for things you have deceived others about


Move on and don't look behind
It's time to move forward and leave the past in the past


Day after day
It's a recurring pattern


Fickle visions
Temporary and changeable thoughts


Messing with your head
Causing emotional turmoil


Fickle, vicious
Ever-changing and cruel


Sleeping in your bed
Even in your sleep, you can't escape from these difficulties


Messing with your head
Continuing to cause emotional turbulence


Fickle visions
Unstable thoughts


Fickle, vicious
Cruel and unstable




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