Becoming X
Sneaker Pimps Lyrics


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You can keep breathing, I only fall when you are near me
Incomplete, I only talk when you can hear me, keep dreaming
Can't wake up until I'm sleeping, lost on me, close to something I'll never be

Close to something I'll never be

If I just stay here, close my eyes can you still see me ?
Obsolete, very nearly something to see
Still see me, I can't wake up for sleeping
Incomplete, very nearly something to be

Very nearly something to be

You can keep trying, drown in sleep to be flying
See for miles, something that I wanted to be




I can't wake this dream, prototype ends up has been
Incomplete, the consequence of something to be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sneaker Pimps's song Becoming X are about the struggle of self-identity and trying to become something that you are not. The singer in the song is incomplete and only falls when their desired person is near them. They only talk when that person can hear them, and they keep dreaming about becoming something they are not. The lyrics suggest that the singer is lost, and they are close to something they will never be.


The singer is asking if their desired person can still see them when their eyes are closed because they feel obsolete, and they are very nearly something to be seen. The singer is trapped in a dream, and they feel like their potential is limited because they are incomplete. The song suggests that the consequence of trying to become someone you are not is incompleteness.


The lyrics to Becoming X are cryptic and can be interpreted in many ways. They suggest that the singer is struggling with their identity, and they seek validation from their desired person. The song's hypnotic beat reinforces the feeling of being trapped and incomplete.


Line by Line Meaning

You can keep breathing, I only fall when you are near me
I only feel alive when I'm close to you, and when you're gone, I lose my sense of self.


Incomplete, I only talk when you can hear me, keep dreaming
I feel like a part of me is missing and I only find my voice when I know you're listening. I'm holding onto a dream of something more.


Can't wake up until I'm sleeping, lost on me, close to something I'll never be
I'm stuck in this dream-like state and can't seem to come back to reality. I'm chasing an ideal that's just out of reach.


If I just stay here, close my eyes can you still see me ?
I'm hiding from the world, hoping to disappear, but I still want to be seen and recognized for who I am.


Obsolete, very nearly something to see
I feel like I'm becoming irrelevant, but I still want to be noticed and appreciated for what I'm worth.


Still see me, I can't wake up for sleeping
I'm lost in my own thoughts and can't seem to find my way back to reality. I'm holding onto a hope of being seen and understood.


Incomplete, very nearly something to be
I feel like there's a part of me that still needs to be filled, but I'm close to finally achieving that sense of completeness.


You can keep trying, drown in sleep to be flying
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my dreams, even if it means losing touch with reality and risking everything.


See for miles, something that I wanted to be
I have a vision of who I want to become and what I want to achieve, and I'm willing to do anything to make that a reality.


I can't wake this dream, prototype ends up has been
I'm so invested in my dream that I can't let go, even if it's not what I expected it to be. I'm willing to risk everything to see it through.


Incomplete, the consequence of something to be
I may not be perfect, but I still have the potential to achieve great things. My flaws are just a stepping stone to something greater.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS CORNER, LIAM COVERDALE-HOWE, IAN PICKERING

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