Sleep
Sweet Water Lyrics
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Bending down over cold kisses
I've heard the wings beating
Angels pass you over again
Lying on the floor
Still as a picture
Looking up with doll's eyes
Sleep a while
Sleep while I'm gone
Your past is hung from your neck
Pulling strings made of things you always ment to do
Heavier than gold
Is it a crime to rest your soul for a while?
Lying on the floor
Still as a picture
You don't have to hide anymore
Sleep a while
Sleep a while
Sleep while I'm gone
Gone, gone, gone
Sleep while I'm gone
Sleep while I'm gone
Sleep while, sleep while, sleep while I'm gone
The lyrics of Sweetwater's song "Sleep" depict a person who is struggling with the weight of their past and the burden of their unfulfilled aspirations. The blue lips and cold kisses imply that this person is suffering and is frozen, perhaps struggling with depression or trauma. The mention of angels passing them over suggests that they may feel abandoned or rejected by a higher power. The doll's eyes signify a lack of emotion or presence, as if the singer is not fully there.
The lyrics then shift to a plea for the person to sleep, to rest while the singer is gone. The weight of this person's past is likened to a heavy necklace around their neck, pulling them down. The strings made of things they intended to do are likely regrets and unfulfilled goals, which are heavy on their soul. The singer then asks if it's a crime for this person to rest their soul for a while, implying that they need time to heal and recover. The final plea for them to sleep while the singer is gone is a hope that they can find solace and feel safe enough to rest, perhaps while the singer deals with whatever led them to this place.
Overall, the song offers a sympathetic and compassionate view of someone who is struggling with depression or trauma, and offers them the hope that they can rest and heal while someone supports them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the blue lips on you
I have noticed the signs of depression and sadness on you
Bending down over cold kisses
You have been putting effort into relationships that are no longer fulfilling
I've heard the wings beating
I am aware of the challenges and obstacles you face
Angels pass you over again
Despite being worthy, you have been overlooked and not given what you deserve
Lying on the floor
You have been feeling defeated and exhausted
Still as a picture
You have been frozen in your current state of despair
Looking up with doll's eyes
You have lost your spark and have been feeling lifeless
Sleep a while
Take a break from the struggles of life
Sleep while I'm gone
Rest while I am away, I will take care of you when I come back
Your past is hung from your neck
Your past experiences have been weighing you down and holding you back
Pulling strings made of things you always meant to do
Regret and unfulfilled dreams from the past have been controlling your present actions
Heavier than gold
The burden of your past is immense and difficult to carry
Is it a crime to rest your soul for a while?
It is okay to take a break and focus on self-care, despite feeling guilty for not being productive
You don't have to hide anymore
You don't need to conceal your struggles and pain, you can let others in and seek help
Gone, Gone, Gone
I may be absent physically or emotionally, but my support for you will never fade
Sleep while, sleep while, sleep while I'm gone
Rest peacefully and trust that I will take care of things while you take a break
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID V. MOORE, ADAM J. RUBENSTEIN
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