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Paul Kelly They Thought I Was Asleep Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.38/10 [24 votes]Album: Songs from the South / Original Release Date: 2008Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 35 sec
PAUL KELLY
- They Thought I Was Asleep Lyrics / with translationsWe were driving back from the country one night
Mum and dad up the front and the rest of us snug and tight
My kid brother grizzled for a little minute
‘Til my big sister told him he’d better quit or die
It had been a long day in the countryside
Playing with the cousins on my mother’s side
The sound of the radio closed our eyes drifting over the seat
And then I fell asleep
I don’t know what woke me up
Maybe a country song or a big truck passing by
I could hear my mama and papa talking
Papa said something then mama began to cry
No more words then, just soft sobs and my head began to throb
I just lay there playing dog breathing slow and deep
They thought I was asleep
They thought I was asleep
It seemed forever ‘til the sobbing stopped
Then they talked for a little while but just too soft to hear
Daddy kept looking at the side of her face
One hand on the wheel and one hand stroking her hair
The headlights shining from the other way
Showed tears on the cheeks of daddy’s face
I prayed for Jesus to send his grace
And all our souls to keep
Back then I believed
They thought I was asleep
The night was dark and deep
How I wish I was asleep
Mum and dad up the front and the rest of us snug and tight
My kid brother grizzled for a little minute
‘Til my big sister told him he’d better quit or die
It had been a long day in the countryside
Playing with the cousins on my mother’s side
The sound of the radio closed our eyes drifting over the seat
And then I fell asleep
I don’t know what woke me up
Maybe a country song or a big truck passing by
I could hear my mama and papa talking
Papa said something then mama began to cry
No more words then, just soft sobs and my head began to throb
They thought I was asleep
They thought I was asleep
It seemed forever ‘til the sobbing stopped
Then they talked for a little while but just too soft to hear
Daddy kept looking at the side of her face
One hand on the wheel and one hand stroking her hair
The headlights shining from the other way
Showed tears on the cheeks of daddy’s face
I prayed for Jesus to send his grace
And all our souls to keep
Back then I believed
They thought I was asleep
The night was dark and deep
How I wish I was asleep
Facts about They Thought I Was Asleep
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They Thought I Was Asleep is written by Paul Maurice Kelly.
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It is first released in 2008 as part of Paul Kelly's album "Songs from the South" which includes 40 tracks in total. This song is the 34th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Paul Kelly's 'They Thought I Was Asleep' shows childhood innocence through its contrast with adult life's difficult realities. The lyrics of They Thought I Was Asleep express heartbreak through the themes of reflection and angst and nostalgia and love. The song demonstrates family dynamics through its depiction of emotional conflicts between family members and their innocent nature and mutual understanding. The song lyrics contain family relationship themes which show emotional family moments that may be too intense for children who are younger than elementary school age. The material contains language and situations which need parental guidance because it includes elements that require explanation for children who are underage.
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They Thought I Was Asleep falls under the genre Rock.
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They Thought I Was Asleep song length is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Who wrote They Thought I Was Asleep lyrics?
They Thought I Was Asleep is written by Paul Maurice Kelly.
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When was They Thought I Was Asleep released?
It is first released in 2008 as part of Paul Kelly's album "Songs from the South" which includes 40 tracks in total. This song is the 34th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind They Thought I Was Asleep lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Paul Kelly's 'They Thought I Was Asleep' shows childhood innocence through its contrast with adult life's difficult realities. The lyrics of They Thought I Was Asleep express heartbreak through the themes of reflection and angst and nostalgia and love. The song demonstrates family dynamics through its depiction of emotional conflicts between family members and their innocent nature and mutual understanding. The song lyrics contain family relationship themes which show emotional family moments that may be too intense for children who are younger than elementary school age. The material contains language and situations which need parental guidance because it includes elements that require explanation for children who are underage.
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Which genre is They Thought I Was Asleep?
They Thought I Was Asleep falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song They Thought I Was Asleep?
They Thought I Was Asleep song length is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
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