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valerie
The Broadcast Lyrics
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I fall to sleep before closing my eyes
Tiredness draws in my head a cartoon
Sun at the window, good things coming soon
Shake your earrings over my head
Lay down your dreams on my pillow
Before bed
The silence of ice at the borders of day
Sun in my face will not keep them away
Sinking me into the white of your room
Sky through the curtain, good things coming soon
Shake your earrings over my head
Lay down your dreams on my pillow
Before bed
Ah...
Shake your earrings over my head
Lay down your dreams on my pillow
Before bed
The Broadcast's song "Valerie" is a song about feeling lost and disconnected from oneself. The lyrics talk about living behind a mask and wearing different disguises to cope with life. The singer talks about falling asleep before closing their eyes, indicating that they are mentally and emotionally tired. They describe their head as a cartoon, perhaps suggesting that they are feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts.
The lyrics also mention the sun shining through the window, indicating that there is hope and better things to come. The line "Shake your earrings over my head, lay down your dreams on my pillow before bed" may be interpreted as a desire for comfort and support from a loved one. The singer is asking someone to share their dreams and hopes and to provide comfort before they go to sleep.
The second verse builds on the first one, with the singer talking about the silence of ice and the sun in their face. The peacefulness of the surroundings is in contrast with the turmoil the singer is feeling internally. The lyrics suggest that the singer is sinking into the "white of [someone's] room," signifying a desire to escape from reality and retreat into a safe space. Once again, the line "Shake your earrings over my head, lay down your dreams on my pillow before bed" is repeated, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and support.
Overall, "Valerie" is a beautiful and poignant song about the struggles of personal identity and the importance of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside the mask another disguise
I am concealing even more of myself behind a fake exterior
I fall to sleep before closing my eyes
My exhaustion is so great that I pass out without needing to shut my eyes
Tiredness draws in my head a cartoon
My fatigued mind conjures up whimsical and colorful mental images
Sun at the window, good things coming soon
Seeing the sun shining through the window fills me with hope and anticipation for the future
Shake your earrings over my head
Make some noise or take action to get my attention
Lay down your dreams on my pillow
Tell me about your aspirations and ambitions
The silence of ice at the borders of day
There is a stillness and coldness surrounding the beginning of a new day
Sun in my face will not keep them away
Being exposed to the sun will not deter the negative aspects of the day from creeping in
Sinking me into the white of your room
The white surroundings of your space are enveloping and pulling me in
Sky through the curtain, good things coming soon
Even with a barrier, the view of the sky gives me hope and promise for what is to come
Shake your earrings over my head
Once again, make a gesture or do something to get my attention
Lay down your dreams on my pillow
Repeat of earlier line, asking to share hopes and goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES CARGILL, PATRICIA ANN KEENAN
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