I'm Only Sleeping
R. Steevie Moore Lyrics
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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
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 spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all I'm only sleeping
Ooh yeah
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
When I wake up early in the morning
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
In R. Steevie Moore's "I'm Only Sleeping," the singer begins by describing their reluctance to leave their dream state and wake up in the morning. They want to stay in bed and "float upstream" in their dreams. They ask whoever may try to wake them up not to do so, since they are simply "sleeping."
The singer then discusses the perception of others that they are lazy, but they don't mind. They view the excessive busyness of others as unnecessary and prefer to take their time. They want to be left alone to enjoy their peaceful state and watch the world pass by outside their window.
The song is a commentary on the societal pressure to be constantly productive and busy, and a rejection of this pressure in favor of rest and relaxation. It encourages listeners to embrace their own natural tendencies toward relaxation and not let others make them feel lazy or unproductive.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning
Starting my day is not a priority
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
Not quite ready to face the day yet
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Lost in my thoughts, my own world
Stay in bed, float up stream (Float up stream)
Content to let my mind wander
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Do not disturb my peace
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
I'm not neglecting anything by resting
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
People misunderstand my intentions
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Their expectations are unreasonable
Running everywhere at such a speed
Constantly rushing around for no reason
Till they find there's no need (There's no need)
Realizing that busyness doesn't equate to productivity
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
Allow me to remain in a relaxed state
And after all I'm only sleeping
Not doing anything wrong by taking a break
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Aware of what's happening around me
Taking my time
Not in a hurry, no sense of urgency
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Lost in thought, introspective
Waiting for a sleepy feeling...
Allowing my body to rest when it needs to
Ooh yeah
Experiencing relaxation and peace
When I wake up early in the morning
Starting my day is not a priority
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
Not quite ready to face the day yet
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Lost in my thoughts, my own world
Stay in bed, float up stream (Float up stream)
Content to let my mind wander
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Do not disturb my peace
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
I'm not neglecting anything by resting
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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@jaceyp.8457
This man made a 60’s song sound like it’s from the 90s in the 80s.
@tblends
Damn, you just hit that nail on it's noggin!
@ViewbobTrue
I love this description so much
@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060
There's a certain innocence to this version.
@saintbabylon7250
I want this played at my funeral for sure
@kikeelredentor4839
Good idea! it's perfect
@AlternativeScience
Oh wow, R. Stevie doing one of my favourite Beatles' songs.
@rsmko
check this > http://rsteviemoore.bandcamp.com/album/rsm-reforms-the-beatles-75
@AlternativeScience
rstevie moore
Happily, I have this one already, though I was always gutted you opted for lead guitar over singing.
@joealanouf
yeah the Beatles album is really cool R>. I was watching a intrview with you. from years ago. working with you would be very cool. but i know what you mean. every reason why it would be imposibal. I do what you do. make my own music and sell it. people really love DIY. there are pople who listen to music in there cars and at work. though are the chart hits. and there are people who like to really listen to there music. like when I put a Rod Mckuen poetry album. thats just me and that. no one elce.