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We Are The Sleepyheads

Belle & Sebastian

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We Are The Sleepyheads

Tired like the beggar with the cold inside his bones

Looking for the pleasure that he knew was so far gone

So far gone

I took a turn to myself

And I was surprised, cause I saw everyone who ever I had loved

I felt a whole lot better after that

People look at us and they think were doing fine

People look at us cause they see us all the time

All the time

But they never take to us

We've been in this town so long we may as well be dead

So long as people turn their heads

And cross the street whenever we walk on by

Someone told the truth when it really mattered most

The beauty of the moment is the beauty sadly lost

Sadly lost

So I went around to your house

Over tea and gin we talked about the things we read

In Luke and John the things he said

And now it's morning we are the sleepyheads

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

We Are The Sleepyheads by Belle & Sebastian is a vibrant, upbeat indie pop song celebrating youthful exuberance and the liberating, carefree moments of adolescence. The song encapsulates themes of adventure, spontaneity, and the joy of simple pleasures, such as driving around aimlessly with friends or exploring the city at night. There is a whimsical and dreamy quality to the lyrics, highlighting the nostalgic and transient nature of youth. Key moments include the repeated refrain that reinforces a sense of unity and camaraderie among the 'sleepyheads,' those who revel in the late hours and live for the moment.

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