Sleepwalking
wait4april Lyrics
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You were just close enough to smell the whiskey on my breath
I didn't know why you were alone, but you ain't leaving that way
I threw back one more drink before I asked for you your name
And I said, "Hey, hey, why you acting so sorry?
Hey, hey, who put that look on your face?"
And I don't wanna leave this bar until I get your number
But unlike all the others I won't jet the morning after
I won't go dropping your heart on the floor
Come on, uh, uh, just give me what I want yeah
Uh, uh, don't drop my heart on the floor
Staring at your lipstick stain on your second glass of wine
I told you, "Since I bought it, I suppose your lips are mine."
But you didn't laugh, brought up the past,
Said "I've been hurt before.
Just about enough to know that I can't take it no more."
And I don't wanna leave this bar until I get your number
And if I'm being honest, I can't wait to get you home
But unlike all the others I won't jet the morning after
I won't go dropping your heart on the floor
Come on, uh, uh, just give me what I want yeah
Uh, uh, don't drop my heart on the floor
Don't over think what you want
Yeah you got the right to move on
From this spot to my door
Come on let that dress hit the floor
We got the rest of our lives
Let me take you for the ride
Somewhere you've never been before
And you'll be screaming
And I don't wanna leave this bar until I get your number
And if I'm being honest, I can't wait to get you home
But unlike all the others I won't jet the morning after
I won't go dropping your heart on the floor
And I don't wanna leave this bar until I get your number
And if I'm being honest, I can't wait to get you home
But unlike all the others I won't jet the morning after
I won't go dropping your heart on the floor
Uh, uh, just give me what I want yeah
Uh, uh, don't drop my heart on the floor
The lyrics of "Sleepwalking" by wait4april tell a story of a man who is at his lowest point, drowning in alcohol when a woman walks into the bar he is in. He is instantly attracted to her and wants to take her home, but unlike his past experiences where he leaves the next morning, he promises not to break her heart. He tries to convince her to come home with him, singing about how he won't leave like others have done, and how he won't "drop her heart on the floor." However, the woman is hesitant due to her past trauma and says that she can't take the risk of getting her heart broken again. He assures her that he won't hurt her like others and encourages her to let loose and have a good time.
The lyrics of the song have a deep meaning and showcase the aftermath of a heartbreak. The man is looking for something that will fulfill him and help him forget his pain, but he is also trying to be a better person and not hurt anyone. The lyrics also depict the fear and reluctance of the woman to enter into a relationship again, showing the scars that come with heartbreak.
Overall, "Sleepwalking" is a song that highlights the vulnerability that comes with being in a relationship, the fear of being hurt, and the efforts to overcome it by promising not to hurt your partner like others have done.
Line by Line Meaning
I was at an all time low, the night you walked in
I was feeling really down when you walked into the bar
You were just close enough to smell the whiskey on my breath
You were standing close enough to me that you could smell the alcohol on my breath
I didn't know why you were alone, but you ain't leaving that way
I don't know why you came to the bar alone, but I don't want you to leave alone
I threw back one more drink before I asked for you your name
I had one more drink before I mustered up the courage to ask for your name
And I said, "Hey, hey, why you acting so sorry?
I asked you why you seemed so sad or apologetic
Hey, hey, who put that look on your face?"
I asked you who made you look like that
Staring at your lipstick stain on your second glass of wine
I was looking at the lipstick mark on your glass of wine
I told you, "Since I bought it, I suppose your lips are mine."
I joked that since I bought the wine, your lips must belong to me
But you didn't laugh, brought up the past,
You didn't find my joke funny and instead brought up past experiences
Said "I've been hurt before.
You told me that you've been hurt in the past
Just about enough to know that I can't take it no more."
You said you've been hurt enough to know that you don't want to go through it again
Don't over think what you want
Don't overanalyze what you want
Yeah you got the right to move on
You have the right to move on from your past experiences
From this spot to my door
From here to my place
Come on let that dress hit the floor
Take your dress off
We got the rest of our lives
We have our whole lives ahead of us
Let me take you for the ride
Let me take you on a journey
Somewhere you've never been before
To a place you've never been before
And you'll be screaming
And you'll be expressing your pleasure loudly
And I don't wanna leave this bar until I get your number
I don't want to leave the bar until I have your phone number
And if I'm being honest, I can't wait to get you home
To be honest, I'm excited to take you back to my place
But unlike all the others I won't jet the morning after
But I won't leave early in the morning like others might
I won't go dropping your heart on the floor
I won't break your heart
Uh, uh, just give me what I want yeah
Just give me what I want
Uh, uh, don't drop my heart on the floor
Don't break my heart
Contributed by Lucas N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sugaflakes3154
My secrets are burning a hole through my heart
And my bones catch a fever
When it cuts you up this deep
It's hard to find a way to breathe
Your eyes are swallowing me
Mirrors start to whisper
Shadows start to sing
My skin's smothering me
Help me find a way to breathe
Time stood still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Fell into another hole again
It's like I'm sleepwalking
I'm at the edge of the world
Where do I go from here?
Do I disappear?
Edge of the world
Should I sink or swim?
Or simply disappear?
Your eyes are swallowing me
Mirrors start to whisper
Shadows start to sing
My skin's smothering me
Help me find a way to breathe
Sing it!
Time stood still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Fell into another hole again
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Wake up!
Take my hand and
Give me a reason to start again
Wake up!
Pull me out and
Give me a reason to start again
Time stands still
(Time stands still)
Time stands still
(Time stands still)
Your eyes are swallowing me
Mirrors start to whisper
Shadows start to sing
My skin's smothering me
Help me find a way to breathe
Time stood still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Fell into another hole again
It's like I'm sleepwalking
(It's like I'm sleepwalking)
(It's like I'm sleepwalking)
(It's like I'm sleepwalking)
Time stood still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
@succondeeznuts
Been listening to this piano cover for over three years and it will always be my favorite. It's extremely beautiful
@derrick2579
same here. I really wish there was more
@stanleyroberts9835
speed is all wrong though
@FightOffYourDemonss
Over 10 years later and I still come back to this always 🖤
@puddiepudpud5160
Help me find a way to breathe when im listening to this cover!!!
@JustDoMeCrew
HALLLLLP!!!
@puddiepudpud5160
***** JDM crew single liners that only those who have heard this song can relate too XD
@cutxroat5334
Help me! I lost my Mum at the grocery store.
@arturomartin5561
It's like im sleepwalking...its 3:20 AM
@ash4457
That's clever