Sleep To Dream
Fiona Apple · Tidal
I tell you how I feel, but you don't care
I say tell me the truth, but you don't dare
You say love is a hell you cannot bear
and I say gimme mine back and then go there, for all
I care
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
I have never been so insulted in all my life
I could swallow the seas to wash down all this pride
First you run like a fool just to be at my side
and now you run like a fool, but you just run to
hide, and I can't abide
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
Don't make it a big deal, don't be so sensitive
We're not playing a game anymore; you don't have to
be so defensive
Don't you plead me your case, don't bother to
explain
Don't even show me your face, cause it's a crying
shame
Just go back to the rock from under which you came
Take the sorrow you gave and all the stakes you
claim -- and don't forget the blame
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
I say tell me the truth, but you don't dare
You say love is a hell you cannot bear
and I say gimme mine back and then go there, for all
I care
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
I have never been so insulted in all my life
I could swallow the seas to wash down all this pride
First you run like a fool just to be at my side
and now you run like a fool, but you just run to
hide, and I can't abide
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
Don't make it a big deal, don't be so sensitive
We're not playing a game anymore; you don't have to
be so defensive
Don't you plead me your case, don't bother to
explain
Don't even show me your face, cause it's a crying
shame
Just go back to the rock from under which you came
Take the sorrow you gave and all the stakes you
claim -- and don't forget the blame
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
I got my feet on the ground and I don't go to sleep
to dream
You got your head in the clouds and you're not at
all what you seem
This mind, this body, and this voice cannot be
stifled by your deviant ways
So don't forget what I told you, don't come around,
I got my own hell to raise
Sleep To Dream
Fiona Apple's 'Sleep To Dream' serves as a haunting centerpiece on her 2000 album 'Tidal.' The track exemplifies her signature style, blending ethereal vocals with intricate, jazz-inflected instrumentation to create a dreamlike atmosphere. Released during a period where Apple was redefining pop standards with her unique harmonic structures and introspective lyricism, the song reflects the album's exploration of vulnerability and emotional depth. As part of her broader discography, 'Sleep To Dream' stands as a testament to her ability to craft immersive sonic landscapes that prioritize mood and texture over conventional songwriting structures, cementing her status as an influential figure in alternative music.