Discography:
* Sarah Jane Morris (1989)
* Heaven (1992)
* Blue Valentine (1995)
* Fallen Angel (1998)
* I Am Woman (2000)
* August (2001)
* Love And Pain (2003)
Innocence
Sarah Jane Morris Lyrics
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When the sun stes in this ageless sky
I'll wipe your tears, kiss them dry
And as I kneel beside your bed and sing you to your sleep
I pray to God, your hopes I'll keep
While your gently sleeping, peaceful dreaming
I pray that nothing ever haunts you, baby
Wrap your innocence around you
As you look out of the window of your world
What do you see? Tell me!
Your trusting eyes are full of wonder and delight
To share with me, so free
You're my precious angel, sweet, sweet angel
I was lost until I found you, baby
Wrap your innocence around you
Deep down in my soul, oh I know, yes I know that you're on loan
One day you will fly away
You are my angel and I thank my God that each and every day
He allows me to share you till you go away
Deep down in my soul, oh I know, yes I know that you're on loan
Deep down in my soul, all I know, yes I know that you're on loan
For you I would hold up the sky
You are my angel and I thank my God for each and every day
He allows me to share you until you go away
Deep down
In my soul
I know
The lyrics to Sarah Jane Morris’s song “Innocence” are a touching tribute to the love between a parent and child. The opening line, “Wrap your innocence around you,” speaks to the idea of protecting a child’s purity and naivete from the harsh realities of the world.
The song continues with a lullaby-like melody and promises to comfort the child and keep them safe, even as they grow and face challenges in life. The lines “Deep down in my soul, oh I know, yes I know that you’re on loan / One day you will fly away” acknowledge the bittersweet truth that children are only with their parents for a limited time before they become independent adults.
Despite this, the singer expresses gratitude for the time they have with their child and the joy that their presence brings, ending with the repeated line “Deep down in my soul, I know.”
Overall, “Innocence” is a beautiful tribute to the love between a parent and child, and the desire to offer protection and support in an unpredictable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrap your innocence around you
Protect yourself from the world, stay innocent
When the sun sets in this ageless sky
At the end of the day, when it's time for bed
I'll wipe your tears, kiss them dry
I will comfort you when you're sad
And as I kneel beside your bed and sing you to your sleep
I will sing you to sleep and watch over you
I pray to God, your hopes I'll keep
I hope your dreams and wishes come true
While your gently sleeping, peaceful dreaming
As you slumber calmly, free from fears
I pray that nothing ever haunts you, baby
I hope you never have to face anything scary
As you look out of the window of your world
As you explore the world and discover new things
What do you see? Tell me!
Share your discoveries with me
Your trusting eyes are full of wonder and delight
You're full of curiosity and happiness
To share with me, so free
You are open and willing to share
You're my precious angel, sweet, sweet angel
You're special and beloved to me
I was lost until I found you, baby
You give my life purpose and meaning
Deep down in my soul, oh I know, yes I know that you're on loan
I understand that you won't be with me forever
One day you will fly away
Someday you'll leave my care and live your own life
You are my angel and I thank my God that each and every day
I'm grateful to have you in my life
He allows me to share you till you go away
I cherish the time I have with you
Deep down in my soul, all I know, yes I know that you're on loan
I accept that you're not mine forever
For you I would hold up the sky
I will always support you no matter what
You are my angel and I thank my God for each and every day
I appreciate you every day
He allows me to share you until you go away
I'm grateful for the time we have together
Deep down
In my heart and soul
In my soul
In the deepest part of me
I know
I'm certain and confident
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.