Like The Dawn
The Oh Hellos Lyrics
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He'd put me deep, deep under so that he could work
And like the dawn you broke the dark and my whole earth shook
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you
At last, at last
Bones of my bones and flesh of my flesh, at last
Your skin was gilded with the gold of the richest kings
And like the dawn you woke the world inside of me
You were the brightest shade of sun when I saw you
At last, and you will surely be the death of me
But how could I have known?
I was sleeping in the garden (oh oh)
I can show you
I was sleeping in the garden ? (oh oh)
The Oh Hellos’s song Like the Dawn reveals a deep awakening and transformative moment within the singer’s life. The song speaks of the singer sleeping in the garden before being awoken by something, or rather someone. The first verse establishes that the singer was in a state of helplessness as someone had put them deep, deep under so that they could work. The singer’s world was dark and gloomy until they saw the person who broke the dark and shook their whole earth. The second verse introduces the person who woke the singer up. The person was the brightest shade of sun the singer had ever seen, with skin gilded with the gold of the richest kings. The person had a transformative effect on the singer, as they awakened the world inside of them.
The chorus, consisting of the phrase “At last,” is repeated twice throughout the song. The phrase “Bones of my bones and flesh of my flesh” is borrowed from the Bible in Genesis 2:23, which narrates the creation of Eve from the rib of Adam. The use of this Bible verse infers that the singer’s awakening comes with a familiarity and oneness with the person who shook their whole earth. In the last verse, the singer admits that the person who awakened them will be the death of them, implying that the person has opened up a part of the singer that may leave them vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you first
I was lost in my own world, not expecting to find anyone or anything new when you suddenly appeared before me for the first time.
He'd put me deep, deep under so that he could work
I was living a life of routine and insignificance until I met you - you changed everything for me and brought new meaning to my existence.
And like the dawn you broke the dark and my whole earth shook
Your entrance into my life was like a sunrise breaking through the darkness - you brought light, hope and change to my world.
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you
Even though I was not searching for anything new, I couldn't help but notice you and the impact you had on me.
At last, at last
After wandering aimlessly through life, I had finally found something that gave me direction and purpose: you.
Bones of my bones and flesh of my flesh, at last
You were so much a part of me that it felt like we were made of the same material - we were meant to be together.
You were the brightest shade of sun I had ever seen
You radiated warmth, brightness and positivity - everything that I needed in my life.
Your skin was gilded with the gold of the richest kings
You were the epitome of beauty and power - everything that I was in awe of.
And like the dawn you woke the world inside of me
You brought out a deeper, more meaningful side of me that I never knew existed - you opened my eyes to new possibilities.
At last, and you will surely be the death of me
You have become such a crucial part of me that I cannot imagine life without you - and the thought of losing you terrifies me.
But how could I have known?
I was not prepared for the intensity and depth of emotion that you would evoke in me - it was something that I couldn't possibly have anticipated.
I was sleeping in the garden (oh oh)
I was living in a state of apathy and indifference before you came into my life.
I can show you
I am willing to do anything to prove my love and devotion to you - including sharing my deepest thoughts and emotions.
I was sleeping in the garden ? (oh oh)
Without you, I was lost and without direction - you gave me a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hannah Margaret Heath, William Tyler Heath
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Deymi Alamo
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you first
He'd put me deep, deep under so that he could work
And like the dawn, you broke the dark and my whole earth shook
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you
At last, at last
Bones of my bones and flesh of my flesh, at last
You were the brightest shade of sun I had ever seen
Your skin was gilded with the gold of the richest kings
And like the dawn, you woke the world inside of me
You were the brightest shade of sun when I saw you
And you will surely be the death of me
But how could I have known?
Ambre Gaspar
J'adore cette chaîne, les musiques sont super!!!
Bruno Bitencourt
Remix excelente! Admiro muito esse estilo musical.
Deymi Alamo
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you first
He'd put me deep, deep under so that he could work
And like the dawn, you broke the dark and my whole earth shook
I was sleeping in the garden when I saw you
At last, at last
Bones of my bones and flesh of my flesh, at last
You were the brightest shade of sun I had ever seen
Your skin was gilded with the gold of the richest kings
And like the dawn, you woke the world inside of me
You were the brightest shade of sun when I saw you
And you will surely be the death of me
But how could I have known?
Alex Ambriz
coming back to this in 2020 :( having something to take your mind off, during these cruel times
David Fleuriel
Un rythme Moriati Jimmy revisite extra du débridé de qualité. Extra!
AlexR
Powaaaa que j'aime !
Je pars en vacances dés que ce son arrive à mes oreilles!!
emmanuel chokz
Que buen track...maravilloso (David K)
Lucilene Faria
Belíssima!
Simon Binggeli
I love this song, there is so much wistfulness in it. I lost her and now I should study so much to pass all the exams, while everyone is outside having fun. I don't know if it's worth it to loose my 20's for some education...
Yasmin
you will be thankful in the future, dont worry youre not alone :)