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Sleep The Clock Around
Belle & Sebastian
And the moment will come when composure returns
Put a face on the world, turn your back to the wall
And you walk twenty yards with your head in the air
Down the Liberty Hill, where the fashion brigade
Look with curious eyes on your raggedy way
And for once in your life you have nothing to say
And could this be the time when somebody will come
To say, Look at yourself, you're not much use to anyone
Take a walk in the park, take a valium pill
Read the letter you got from the memory girl
But it takes more than this to make sense of the day
Yeah it takes more than milk to get rid of the taste
And you trusted to this, and you trusted to that
And when you saw it all come, it was waving the flag
Of the United States of Calamity, hey!
After all that you've done boy, Im sure you're going to pay
In the morning you come to the ladies salon
To get all fitted out for The Paperback Throne
But the people are living far away from the place
Where you wanted to help, it's a bit of a waste
And the puzzle will last till somebody will say
There's a lot to be done while your head is still young
If you put down your pen, leave your worries behind
Then the moment will come, and the memory will shine
Now the trouble is over, everybody got paid
Everybody is happy, they are glad that they came
Then you go to the place where you've finally found
You can look at yourself sleep the clock around
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About this Song
Sleep the Clock Around by Belle & Sebastian is an indie pop song that explores themes of disillusionment, the passing of time, and the search for meaning in everyday life. The lyrics convey a sense of weariness as the protagonist reflects on the monotony and routine of daily existence, highlighting the push and pull between wanting to break free from societal expectations and the comfort of familiarity. Poignant moments include references to lethargy and feeling out of place, creating a relatable narrative for listeners who feel stuck in their own lives.
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