When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)

Please, don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping

Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Runnin' everywhere at such a speed
'Til they find there's no need (there's no need)

Please, don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping

Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time

Lyin' there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling

Please, don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping

Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time

When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)

Please, don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping


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I'm Only Sleeping Lyrics as written by Paul Mccartney John Lennon

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    Once, my mother said to me, "I think you can be quite lazy at times," and I replied with, "I don't mind, I think you're crazy," Haha, good times. xD

    Anyway, I relate to this song, because it's sorta like, "Just let me sleep," Like, anytime you try to have a good lie-in, there's always some reason you have to get up. Your phone is ringing and you left it downstairs, your parents insist that you have to clean the house, and worst of all, school. I just want some time to dream.

    It's awesome how John Lennon could take something that a lot of people feel, and make it into a great psychedelic rock song.

    MetaphoricalMarmaladeon June 20, 2009   Link

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