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Sleep Lyrics

In the middle of the night
Head on my pillow
Looking like a little ghost

Seems like all of the things
That you gave your mother
Have all gone up in smoke

In the middle of the night
You don't know what I'm thinking
But still the stars still sparkle and shine

Seems like all of the time
Our boat was slowly sinking
You didn't even seem to mind

Now all I want to do is sleep
Now all I want to do is sleep
Now all I want to do is sleep
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Cover art for Sleep lyrics by Garbage

a beautiful song. it's sad and depressing, but it's still a good song to listen to.

Cover art for Sleep lyrics by Garbage

Someone who is tired of life. This song screams of giving up

Cover art for Sleep lyrics by Garbage

Long time favorite, very calm and relaxing song. Doesn't describe exactly what the problem is. But describes the reaction I have when something bad happens. Lots of thinking to yourself before sleep comes

Cover art for Sleep lyrics by Garbage

This song is about the horrible nights after a bitter break-up.

Seems like all of the things That you gave your mother Have all gone up in smoke -- This sounds like the guy who broke up with her was also bad to his mother. Or how he de-evolved into a bad guy. All the things going up in smoke signifying the change and ruin. Also, that Shirley implies that she feels compassionate towards his mother being left behind/burned by him because she also knows what it feels like.

In the middle of the night You don't know what I'm thinking But still the stars still sparkle and shine -- There is no communication between them, but she still loves him.

Seems like all of the time Our boat was slowly sinking You didn't even seem to mind -- The relationship was obviously failing and he did nothing to help the situation, just sat back and let it fall apart.

Now all I want to do is sleep. -- I definitely feel like this.

 
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