The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
If it's in space and all is lost, a million shattered pieces
Then let it be
I'll tell you things you won't believe, I'll tell you anyway
I'll be released
I'll be released
Blissful bubbles, let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think
Blissful bubbles, please let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think too deep
Too deep
Too deep
Too deep
Don't listen to the hearts of the world, the answer lies within
You know the truth
You know the truth
I'm pleased to meet you, can you come? I'll play real loud for you
Your future's just begun
Your future's just begun
Blissful bubbles, let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think
Blissful bubbles, please let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think too deep
Too deep
Too deep
Too deep
I'll tell you tales you won't believe, I'll tell you anyway
I'll be released
Don't listen to the hearts of the world, the answer lies within
You know the truth
You know the truth
Then let it be
I'll tell you things you won't believe, I'll tell you anyway
I'll be released
I'll be released
Blissful bubbles, let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think
Blissful bubbles, please let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think too deep
Too deep
Too deep
Too deep
Don't listen to the hearts of the world, the answer lies within
You know the truth
You know the truth
I'm pleased to meet you, can you come? I'll play real loud for you
Your future's just begun
Your future's just begun
Blissful bubbles, let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think
Blissful bubbles, please let me sleep
Rock me gently, don't let me think too deep
Too deep
Too deep
Too deep
I'll tell you tales you won't believe, I'll tell you anyway
I'll be released
Don't listen to the hearts of the world, the answer lies within
You know the truth
You know the truth
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Lullaby for Gaia Lyrics as written by J. Johnston Brian Transeau
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I think this is about not letting things get to you and just enjoying life. The blissful bubble makes me think of a protective shell.. perhaps provided by a loved one. You feel safe and that everything is fine when you're around them.