Sleep
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Sleep, sleep...
Sleep - when the moon is full and bright
To the first light
While our hearts beat as one

Dream - and the stars will guide your way
Through the darkness
While our hearts beat as one

Lie down and close your eyes
Right here by my side
Our shadows paint the walls - tonight

We walk across the moon
Right here inside this room
Imagination rules - tonight

Sleep - in the shelter of my arms
I will hold you
While you take me away

Dream - hideaway inside your mind
When I hold you
Life is easy and kind

There´s something in the air
Delicate and unaware
A feeling that we share - tonight

Invisible but real
Is everything we feel
And time is standing still - tonight

Sleep - when the moon is full and bright
To the first light
While our hearts beat as one

Dream - and the stars will guide your way
Through the darkness
While our hearts beat as one

Sleep - in the shelter of my arms
I will hold you
While you take me away

Sleep - when the moon is full and bright
To the first light
While our hearts beat as one

Dream, dream...
Sleep - in the shelter of my arms
I will hold you
While you take me away

Sleep - in the shelter of my arms
I will hold you
While you take me away





Sleep...

Overall Meaning

The song "Sleep" by Youth A.D. is a beautifully written piece that encourages the listeners to drift off into dreamland with the help of their partner. The song starts off with a repeated chorus of "sleep" followed by an introduction to the serene scenery of a bright and full moon. The lyrics guide the listener to close their eyes and fall asleep while their lover watches over them. The words "While our hearts beat as one" indicate a deep connection, suggesting that the two lovers share an unbreakable bond.


The next section of the song talks about dreaming and how the stars will guide the way to a peaceful sleep. The lyrics refer to the darkness that one encounters while sleeping, but assures that their lover will be right by their side, making the darkness seem less daunting. There is a sense of familiarity and protection that the lyrics convey, which is a common feeling that one would experience while sharing a bed with their partner.


The chorus repeats itself twice more before leading into the bridge, which talks about an intense feeling shared by the two lovers, which is "invisible but real." This could be interpreted as the depth of emotion that exists between the two partners. The lyrics also suggest that time is standing still, signifying that the tranquility of sleep is eternal. The song ends with a repetition of "sleep" and "dream," almost as if encouraging the listener to continue sleeping and dreaming.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleep, sleep...
Repetition of the command to sleep, emphasizing the importance of it.


Sleep - when the moon is full and bright
Sleep during a time of brightness and clarity.


To the first light
Sleep until daylight.


While our hearts beat as one
Emphasizes the intimacy and closeness between the individuals sleeping.


Dream - and the stars will guide your way
Encouragement to dream, and trust that guidance will be found through the darkness.


Through the darkness
Literal or metaphorical darkness that one faces.


While our hearts beat as one
Continued emphasis on the emotional connection between individuals.


Lie down and close your eyes
Instructions to lay down and go to sleep.


Right here by my side
Emphasis on the physical closeness of the individuals.


Our shadows paint the walls - tonight
Acknowledgment of the surroundings and setting of the scene.


We walk across the moon
Reference to the idea of walking on the moon, highlighting the fantastical/surreal nature of the moment.


Right here inside this room
Reiteration of the setting of the scene.


Imagination rules - tonight
Emphasis on the imaginative/creative aspect of the experience.


Sleep - in the shelter of my arms
Assurance of safety and comfort in the embrace.


I will hold you
Promise of physical comfort.


While you take me away
Effect of sleep/dreams as an escape or mental vacation.


Dream - hideaway inside your mind
Encouragement to use imagination and delve deeper into one's thoughts and dreams.


When I hold you
Reiteration of the physical comfort and safety provided by the embrace.


Life is easy and kind
Highlighting the positive feelings and comfort provided in this moment.


There´s something in the air
Suggests a feeling or atmosphere that is present in the moment.


Delicate and unaware
Suggests a subtle or intangible aspect of the experience.


A feeling that we share - tonight
Emphasis on the shared experience and connection between individuals in the moment.


Invisible but real
Acknowledgement of the intangible aspect mentioned previously, but acknowledging its existence nonetheless.


Is everything we feel
Emphasis on the emotional nature of the experience.


And time is standing still - tonight
Highlighting the sense that time has ceased to progress normally in the moment, or that this moment feels significant and worthy of being frozen in time.


Dream, dream...
Encouragement to continue dreaming and allowing one's imagination to run wild.


Sleep...
Final reinforcement of the command to sleep.


Sleep - in the shelter of my arms
Final reassurance of safety and comfort in the embrace.


I will hold you
Final promise of physical comfort.


While you take me away
Final acknowledgement of the effect of sleep/dreams as an escape or vacation.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL LEBIEG

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