Away
Sleeping Gods Lyrics
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it takes him far away to a distant place
Away
A night on the tiles in the land of Nod
Take leave of your sences but gather up the threads
Are you in a fog or in the cold light of day
Feeling as right as rain
Cheek by jowl with you
No one call a spade
It runs it's course with him
Do not run out of steam
You take our breath away
Take our breath away
The tail wags the dog
Do not swim against the tide
Gather up the treads
The sky's is not the limit
In this verse of "Away" by Sleeping Gods, the singer is being transported to a faraway place. The lyrics "it takes him far away to a distant place, Away" suggest that the singer is either dreaming or experiencing something supernatural where his physical body is carried to this unknown place. The following lyrics, "A night on the tiles in the land of Nod, Take leave of your senses but gather up the threads" contrast with the initial lines of the verse. The lyrics relate to the surreal experience of the singer, as if he were on a crazy journey or vivid dream. The phrase "land of nod" is a biblical reference to a euphemism for sleeping, while "on the tiles" refers to going out for a night on the town. The remaining lyrics are a mixture of conflicting emotions and sensations of the singer. He feels detached from reality with the option of wandering aimlessly but is also anxious about the experience he is having.
The lines "Our hearts bleed for him, Cheek by jowl with you" suggest that the people around the singer are concerned and empathetic for him. "No one call a spade, It runs it's course with him" implies that no one is interfering with what is happening to the singer, but rather letting it take its course. The lyrics "Do not run out of steam, You take our breath away" indicate that the people around him are experiencing a mix of awe and concern. The remaining lyrics "The tail wags the dog, Do not swim against the tide, and Gather up the threads, The sky's are not the limit" are all idiomatic expressions that provide deeper meaning to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Away
He is being taken to a remote location
it takes him far away to a distant place
He is being taken to a location that is far from his current location
A night on the tiles in the land of Nod
He is spending a night in a dreamland called Nod
Take leave of your sences but gather up the threads
He is experiencing a surreal dream but should remember the details
Are you in a fog or in the cold light of day
He is feeling disoriented and confused
Feeling as right as rain
He is feeling perfectly fine
Our hearts bleed for him
We feel sympathy for him
Cheek by jowl with you
We are standing closely together
No one call a spade
There is no need to speak bluntly
It runs it's course with him
He is letting things happen naturally
Do not run out of steam
He should not lose his momentum or energy
You take our breath away
He impresses us and leaves us speechless
The tail wags the dog
Something small is controlling something much bigger
Do not swim against the tide
He should not go against the natural flow of things
Gather up the treads
He should collect all the necessary information
The sky's is not the limit
He can achieve more than just limited success
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.