Sleepwalking Lyrics – James Arthur

[Verse 1]
You brought the sun, and I brought the moonlight
We were two souls in a world set to collide
You brought the wine, and I brought the flowers, mm
We’d disappear in a haze on a summer night

Explanation of Verse 1
The opening verse establishes a tropical setting where the songster and their mate are represented by rudiments like the sun, moonlight, wine, and flowers. The description of fading in a haze on a summer night suggests the alluring and deciduous nature of their connection.

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll wait, I’ll wait
I’m trying to matter
In someone else’s eyes
Always, always
Nothing could matter
As much as you and I

Explanation of Pre-Chorus
The pre-chorus introduces a sense of craving and the songster’s desire to be significant in someone differently’s eyes. The reiteration of” I will stay” emphasizes tolerance, while” Nothing could count as important as you and I” underscores the significance of the relationship.

[Chorus]
I’m sleepwalking
I dream of you sometimes
We’re not talking
But do I ever cross your mind?
I don’t wanna let you go
But I know, I know
Since we lost it
I’m sleepwalking

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus introduces the theme of” sleepwalking,” indicating a state of emotional detachment or impassiveness. The songster dreams of the history and prodigies if they still cross their mate’s mind. The disagreeing feelings of not wanting to let go while admitting the loss are apparent in the lyrics.

[Post-Chorus]
Woo-hoo-oh

Explanation of Post-Chorus
The post-chorus consists of a communication (” invite- hoo-o”), which serves as a lyrical transition and adds a touch of emotion to the song.

[Verse 2]
You brought me calm, and I brought you thunder, mm
You stopped the panic when I got lost in the storm, oh
And now I feel the waves crashing over me
It’s so hard to breathe, I just need you here
So I medicate just to numb the pain
Just to see you, there’s no other way

Explanation of Verse 2
The alternate verse contrasts the comforting influence the mate had on the songster with the tumultuous feelings after the relationship’s end. The swells crashing over the songster directly represent the inviting passions they witness. The songster expresses a need for the mate’s presence and resorts to drug as a managing medium.

[Chorus]
I’m sleepwalking
I dream of you sometimes
We’re not talking
But do I ever cross your mind?
I don’t wanna let you go
But I know, I know
That since we lost it
I’m sleepwalking

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus introduces the theme of” sleepwalking,” indicating a state of emotional detachment or impassiveness. The songster dreams of the history and prodigies if they still cross their mate’s mind. The disagreeing feelings of not wanting to let go while admitting the loss are apparent in the lyrics.

[Post-Chorus]
(Woo-hoo-oh)
I’m sleepwalking

Explanation of Post-Chorus
The post-chorus consists of a communication (” invite- hoo-o”), which serves as a lyrical transition and adds a touch of emotion to the song.

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll wait, I’ll wait
I’m trying to matter
In someone else’s eyes
Always, always
Nothing could matter
As much as you and I

Explanation of Pre-Chorus
The pre-chorus introduces a sense of craving and the songster’s desire to be significant in someone differently’s eyes. The reiteration of” I will stay” emphasizes tolerance, while” Nothing could count as important as you and I” underscores the significance of the relationship.

[Chorus]
Said I’m sleepwalking
I dream of you sometimes
When we’re not talking
Do I ever cross your mind?
I don’t wanna let you go
But I know, I know
That since we lost it
I’m sleepwalking
Since we lost it
I’m sleepwalking

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus introduces the theme of” sleepwalking,” indicating a state of emotional detachment or impassiveness. The songster dreams of the history and prodigies if they still cross their mate’s mind. The disagreeing feelings of not wanting to let go while admitting the loss are apparent in the lyrics.

[Outro]
Woo-hoo-oh
I’m sleepwalking

Explanation of Outro
The outro reiterates the communication from thepost-chorus, furnishing a reflective and emotional conclusion to the song.