Sleeping In The Ground
Steve Winwood / Blind Faith Lyrics
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I would rather see you sleeping in the ground
Than to stay around here if you're gonna put me down.
Well, I give you all my money, everything I own.
Well, I give you all my money, everything I own.
Well, some day I'm gonna get lucky, and down the road you know I'm goin'.
Well, I would rather see you sleeping in the ground,
Than to stay around here if you're gonna put me down.
You know I give you all my money, yeah little girl, everything I own.
Well, I give you all my money, everything I own.
Well, today I'm gonna get lucky, and down the road you know I'm goin'.
The lyrics of Steve Winwood's "Sleeping in the Ground" depict a strained and broken relationship, with the singer expressing a desire for his significant other to be "sleeping in the ground" rather than continuing to deal with their mistreatment. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the intense feelings of frustration and resentment that the singer feels towards their partner. However, the use of the phrase "sleeping" rather than "dead" or "buried" adds a layer of ambiguity and suggests the possibility of a resurrection or renewed life.
The following verses intensify the feeling of alienation and desperation, with the singer confessing to having given their partner everything they own, including their money. This adds a sense of financial ruin and victimization to the already tense situation. Finally, the singer hints at a future when they will "get lucky" and leave the relationship behind, underscoring the sense of powerlessness and hopelessness in the present.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sleeping in the Ground" paint a vivid picture of a toxic relationship, with the singer feeling trapped and powerless. The repetition of the chorus and the powerful imagery add a sense of urgency to the song, and Winwood's voice adds a raw emotion that makes the lyrics all the more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
I would rather see you sleeping in the ground,
I prefer to see you dead and buried rather than staying here and receiving your insults and criticism.
I would rather see you sleeping in the ground
I hope you die soon so that I can be relieved from the pain you're causing me.
Than to stay around here if you're gonna put me down.
I don't want to be in this relationship if you're going to keep belittling me and making me feel inferior.
Well, I give you all my money, everything I own.
I have given you all the material possessions I have, hoping to prove my love for you and make you happy.
Well, some day I'm gonna get lucky, and down the road you know I'm goin'.
One day I will find someone who appreciates me and makes me feel valued as a person, and I will leave you behind.
You know I give you all my money, yeah little girl, everything I own.
I have sacrificed my financial stability for you, hoping that it would make you happy and appreciate me more.
Well, today I'm gonna get lucky, and down the road you know I'm goin'.
Today may be the day that I finally find someone who treats me better and values me as a person, and I will leave you behind.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: SAM MYERS
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The Pad
yes, i am aware the nature of this song.
however, i waz in an ongoing conversation
with someone that had referred me to
this song and well, the conversation waz
regarding relationships and whether or
not i would be content with lifes bare
necessities or settle for someone that
would be desirous of all the wealth equal
to that which could be offered by someone
as wealthy as say anyone from BLIND FAITH.
but, there are women that would enter a
relationship just because of celebrity and/or
wealth. to the point of this song is that the
offerer doesn't want to be abandoned to that
end if the money offered doesn't work then
the grave is where the offerer wants his "little girl"
therefore he leaves before her if offers fail.
i understand that this waz a convoluted way
to explain, i just hope the recipient of the previous
statement understood there waz no desire on
my part as to any either social or economic
advantage that either could or could not be offered.
thanx, tho for your input and might i suggest you
view ERIC CLAPTON LIVE at FILLMORE WEST 1989.
IT IS AN AWESOME BLUEZ NIGHT AND THE LAST
SONG IS VERY RELEVANT TO WHAT HAD PREVIOUSLY
GONE ON IN THE WORLD IN REGARD TO HIS PERSONAL
LIFE.
BEYOND THAT, HAVE A HAPPY, SAFE & PROSPEROUS
NEW 2017 YEAR!!!
LATER MAN,
THE 📒PAD🏡 SLD😆
this 🐇's outta
here
↘picked theze↙
↘for you↙
🌾🌺🌾
jimih1953
Great band,great musicians,great times
Jorge Ramirez Camarena
The Great Steve Winwood, The soul and leader of Blind Faith
claptongroupie
I've got the dvd of this concert. its great to watch and see the pure talent from these guys even when they are young.
ricardo rodriguez isidoro
Maravilloso concierto, con este genial grupo, alineacion épica... Patrimonio cultural de la humanidad!
Finne Guitar Player
Eric Clapton, the best Blues Guitarist - for me 👏👏👏
Eric Hinds
Blind faith was such a great band and they made beautiful music 🎶🎶🎶🎶
kirk von Nordstrom
The undiscovered GEM (song) of Blind Faith. They should have added this to the lone SUPER ALBUM that they made..!!!! GREAT Song......
lovermanowherecanube
written and originally sung by Mississippi bluesman Sam Myers, who played drums with Elmore James and sung with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets. Sam said he never performed the song himself because he never saw a penny of royalties from other artists recording it.
tippimail1
@lovermanowherecanube First time i've heard it.And i got their album when it came out.
sam arts
fantastic,lovely blues,why nobody performs like this now?---very sad!