Written by: Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel
Duration: 4:54
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Broken Sleep’ by Agnes Obel. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Agnes Obel or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Broken sleep, all too human
A malady, it’s gazing through when I would
Dream me a dream (soft as a pillow)
Dream me a dream (dream me a dream)
Dream me a dream (deep in the night ’til the morning will follow)
Dream me a dream (dream me a dream)
Shapes of smoke, all too human
They grow, like titans
I would like to fall, silence every call
(Will you level me with a dream?)
If I could fall (fall), fall (fall)
I would like to fall (fall asleep), silence every call
(Will you level me with a dream?)
If I could fall (fall), I would like to fall (fall)
Twisted rope, defies all I know
It holds, my reason
Dream me a dream (soft as a pillow)
Dream me a dream (dream me a dream)
Dream me a dream (deep in the night ’til the morning will follow)
Dream me a dream (dream me a dream)
Sea of trees, calling humans
To hang like leaves from the willow
I would like to fall, silence every call
(Will you level me with a dream?)
If I could fall (fall), fall (fall)
I would like to fall (fall asleep), silence every call
(Will you level me with a dream?)
If I could fall (fall), I would like to fall (fall)
Take my word for it, for it
In the dark, in the dark
In the dark words can follow