Sleep On Needles
Sondre Lerche Lyrics


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Ask me anything you like
I'll reveal everything
I will treasure the truth
You could know anything
I am but a fool to play unaware of things
If I'd treasured the truth
I would tell it to you
I'm coming down to tell you what I know
To say what's real, to let you know
Where I have been and how I had to

Sleep on needles
You'll believe you are hard
Sleep on needles
And hear only the truth

Am I likely to succeed with the way things are?
Judging by your smile
You are holding something back
I'm sleepless around midnight
There's a change in the wind
The remembrance of things you used to hold back
I come around each time your notes are high
To tear you down and drag you up
To let you know what's going on while I

Sleep on needles
You'll believe you are hard




Sleep on needles
And hear only the truth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sondre Lerche's "Sleep on Needles" reflect the struggle of revealing the truth and the efforts one might go through to disclose it. The first verse conveys an eagerness to speak the truth, but also an acknowledgement that there are times when people might be foolish to ignore it. The following lines acknowledge the responsibility that comes with knowing the truth and the willingness to share it, which is emphasized by the phrase “I’m coming down to tell you what I know.” The chorus of the song serves as a warning to those who might be tempted to avoid the truth, and instead, “sleep on needles” – an uncomfortable and dangerous choice, but one that provides clarity and the ability to hear only the truth.


In the second verse, there is a shift from the first person to an addressing of someone else. The singer asks whether they are likely to succeed with the way things are and suggests that the other person is holding something back. The lines “I come around each time your notes are high, to tear you down and drag you up” show a sense of urgency and the desire to push someone towards acknowledging the truth. The verse ends with the line “To let you know what’s going on while I…” which could signify that the truth is about to be revealed, but is left hanging. The chorus is repeated again, this time serving as a plea to the other person to listen to what is said and acknowledge the truth.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sleep on Needles" suggest the importance of speaking and acknowledging the truth, even if it might not be comfortable or easy. It emphasizes the feeling of responsibility that comes with being aware of the truth and encourages one to confront it, particularly when the people around them might be tempted to ignore it. The chorus serves as a warning and a reminder that the truth might be uncomfortable, but it is ultimately necessary for growth and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Ask me anything you like
I am open and willing to share any information you want to know


I'll reveal everything
I will be completely honest and forthcoming with you


I will treasure the truth
I value honesty and accuracy very highly


You could know anything
There are no limits to what I am willing to share with you


I am but a fool to play unaware of things
If I pretend not to know things, I am only fooling myself


If I'd treasured the truth
If I had valued the truth more highly in the past


I would tell it to you
I would share that truth with you now


I'm coming down to tell you what I know
I am coming to speak to you directly about my knowledge


To say what's real, to let you know
To be honest and clear with you


Where I have been and how I had to
I will give you a full understanding of my experiences and choices


Sleep on needles
To be comfortable with pain and discomfort


You'll believe you are hard
You will think of yourself as tough and resilient


And hear only the truth
Through this process, you will only hear honest and accurate information


Am I likely to succeed with the way things are?
Do you think that I can be successful given the current situation?


Judging by your smile
Based on your facial expression


You are holding something back
I suspect you are not being completely honest with me


I'm sleepless around midnight
I can't sleep at night


There's a change in the wind
Things are starting to happen, the situation is shifting


The remembrance of things you used to hold back
I am starting to recall things that you were previously keeping secret


I come around each time your notes are high
I am always there for you when you are feeling good or successful


To tear you down and drag you up
To challenge you and push you to be better


To let you know what's going on while I
To keep you informed of the situation while I am present




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: SONDRE LERCHE VAULAR

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Can’t believe ive been listening to this song for as long as I have been.

Clotmesh

Young sondre lerche is so adorable, ohmygosh

Ruth Andrade

TOTALLY AGREE

Liza Burgos

I remember when this came out. met him - nice dude.

Tiago Serôdio

Bumping the comments, 'cos this song utterly f*'ing rocks. Top of the pops on my personal playlist

Des Qua

I have my own problems, but I will rather listen to this and cry for carla and samuel’s heart break

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Anyone else hear this song from a CD that came with AXE body spray back in the day?

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Yes!!!, that how I found this banger.

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I wonder if Sondre wears Axe

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Carla 😍😍

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