Actually, I don't think they're even dating. Rather, I think -- like the lyrics say -- they've known each other a while, perhaps friends, or would-be lovers where there is much flirtation, but everything is still up for debate -- none have made an overture -- and she's confessing to him the level of her desire and devotion.
"Sleep", in this case, truly means sexual intimacy and is used as a metaphor throughout the song. Clever, too.
Also, "drown out the machinery in my head" is her pleading to dispel with the vagueries and questions. She wants to know if he feels the same; to be rid of the wondering.
She is quite literally saying that her not knowing whether or not her affections are returned are driving her to insomnia. She can't stop thinking of it, can't relax enough to sleep, to dream, and in her dreams, she is with him.
"Without sleep there are no dreams, and without dreams, we fall apart at the seams." This is more reiteration that she must know the answer; it's driving her mad. Does he want her, too? Does he dream of her, need her as she needs, and dreams of him? She knows she can't live in this limbo for long, so this is her plea for peace -- whether or not it turns out as she desires.
"Kindred spirit of candlelight" may hint at her perception that he too lies awake wondering the same. At least, she hopes.
Of course, ideally, she wants to tell him the truth and have him respond in kind so that they will quite literally fall in love and become one in their desire.
I love the depth and also metaphor of Conjure One's work. It's wonderful listening.
Hmm, boyfriend? I'm not so sure, suchahero.
Actually, I don't think they're even dating. Rather, I think -- like the lyrics say -- they've known each other a while, perhaps friends, or would-be lovers where there is much flirtation, but everything is still up for debate -- none have made an overture -- and she's confessing to him the level of her desire and devotion.
"Sleep", in this case, truly means sexual intimacy and is used as a metaphor throughout the song. Clever, too.
Also, "drown out the machinery in my head" is her pleading to dispel with the vagueries and questions. She wants to know if he feels the same; to be rid of the wondering.
She is quite literally saying that her not knowing whether or not her affections are returned are driving her to insomnia. She can't stop thinking of it, can't relax enough to sleep, to dream, and in her dreams, she is with him.
"Without sleep there are no dreams, and without dreams, we fall apart at the seams." This is more reiteration that she must know the answer; it's driving her mad. Does he want her, too? Does he dream of her, need her as she needs, and dreams of him? She knows she can't live in this limbo for long, so this is her plea for peace -- whether or not it turns out as she desires.
"Kindred spirit of candlelight" may hint at her perception that he too lies awake wondering the same. At least, she hopes.
Of course, ideally, she wants to tell him the truth and have him respond in kind so that they will quite literally fall in love and become one in their desire.
I love the depth and also metaphor of Conjure One's work. It's wonderful listening.