"East" Lyrics I set out to rule the world With only a paper shield and a wooden sword. No mountain dare stand in my way, Even the oceans tremble in my wake. The tide is brave, but always retreats. Even the sand, it cowers under my feet. My kingdom towers above it all, While I sleep safe and sound in my cardboard walls. Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was. I bear little resemblance to the king I could become. Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids- Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did. So I draw my sword with the morning sun, I summon the moon as soon as the day is done. The clouds march on, on my command. Even the rain, it falls according to plan. The trees bow down and give their leaves. I humbly accept their offerings of peace. The years wore on and changed my heart, The leading role for a smaller part. Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was. I bear little resemblance to the king I could become. Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids. But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did. 'cause I bear little resemblance to the king I once was. I bear little resemblance to the king I could become. Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids. But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did. I set out to rule the world With only a paper shield and a wooden sword.
when i was a even younger boy, i thought that there only existed two or three musicians. i am so happy, that i was wrong and that there is music like this out here, undiscovered, waiting to be listened to.
"So I draw my sword with the morning sun, I summon the moon as soon as the day is done, The clouds march on, on my commands, Even the rain falls according to plan..." NOTHING BUT CHILLS ♥️💕
_Once upon a time, there was a little girl, and she was invincible. She ruled her world, however small that world may have been, and she was fearless. She was small and the world was large and had so many things to show her. So many things she could see and learn. She was a young god in her wilderness, as feral and powerful as a storm. The earth trembled beneath her bare feet, the tides, as brave as they were, would always retreat. The trees bowed to her, and gave her curly, tangled hair a crown of leaves and a wooden sword sharp enough to slay any wild beast that might harm her. Thunder never frightened her, the dark failed to create monsters that she couldn’t slay. Nothing could stop her._ _But this little girl had to grow up one day. She was nine years old when she had to become an adult, when she found that the world wasn’t hers to conquer and discover. She was nine years old when she found that the one person she thought was invincible… wasn’t. Her mother was sick, and she was scared. But she couldn’t let her sister be frightened, so she stepped up. She was nine years old when she stopped being a child. When she found that fairytales and happy endings didn’t exist. She was nine years old when her world came crashing down on her and the dark finally found a monster big enough to hurt her._ Once upon a time, I was that little girl, but I am so very broken now. I didn’t have much of a childhood. Even before I turned nine my life was filled with trauma and tragedy. My father left when I was two, my mother was always in abusive relationships, and her health was failing. I guess I was pretty blind to it all, I was lost in my imagination. But all good things die, some sooner than others. I developed depression. Since I was the sweet innocent girl, as wild as the desert where she played, I have changed so much. I bear little resemblance to her. My thighs and wrists are covered in scars, my smile is rarely a real one, and most nights I cry myself to sleep. I feel so out of place in this world, and I often wonder if killing myself would make things better. I don’t have the guts to actually do it though. I never have. And plus, I can’t afford to be selfish- my mother’s health has declined greatly, my gramma’s mind has started to waver, and I’m just about all my little sister has. I wish I could escape- have some storybook adventure where my responsibilities don’t exist. I wish I could have a friend who I could talk to, who understood, who’d hold me when I cry and make me laugh and smile again. I wish I could remember how to be happy and carefree, I wish I could back to when I was small and laugh and run around and just have the chance to be a child. I wish I could remember how to feel the way I did back then. Back when I thought I cardboard shield and a wooden sword would make me invincible. Back when my biggest worry was whether or not there’d be corn or broccoli in my dinner, not whether or not my mother would be alive when I woke up or if we’d have enough money to pay all the bills and have enough food for the month. I’m sixteen now. And things seem to be getting worse every day. I try not to let anyone see, but it’s hard. I don’t want them to be upset. Can’t I just go back to being small? Back when a cardboard box could be a castle and the reason books were heavy was because they held the entire world inside them. Back when ruling the world was something that was easily done, and when I knew if I let go at the top of the swing I’d be able to fly. Back when the worst profanity that I knew of was ‘crap’ and drugs were what you had to take when you had a cold. Before I knew that letting go meant falling, and that falling meant breaking. Now all a book is just a bunch of paper, letting go at the top of the swing means breaking my arm, ruling the world is a stupid idea and happiness is impossible. But you know what? _Once upon a time, I set out to rule the world with just a cardboard shield and a wooden sword._ _Once upon a time…_ *_I tried._*
I love all these songs. These songs just drop my jaw, every song take my breath away. I just want to be in every piece. I honestly could say to hear these words is like hearing God speak himself. I can't even imagine what life is without this music. The feeling I get is stunning. I couldn't say anything ever bad against this music, I just wanna be there, in it, to feel it more than just see it.
As I'm sitting here making a bowel movement I just had a tear stroll down my face , not because I'm constipated but because this is such a beautiful song ....
I set out to rule the world With only a paper shield and a wooden sword No mountain dare stand in my way Even the oceans tremble in my wake The tide is brave, but always retreats Even the sand, it cowers under my feet My kingdom towers above it all While I sleep safe and sound in my cardboard walls Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was I bear little resemblance to the king I could become Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did So I draw my sword with the morning sun I summon the moon as soon as the day is done The clouds march on, on my command Even the rain, it falls according to plan The trees bow down and give their leaves I humbly accept their offerings of peace The years wore on and changed my heart The leading role for a smaller part Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was I bear little resemblance to the king I could become Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did 'Cause I bear little resemblance to the king I once was I bear little resemblance to the king I could become Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did I set out to rule the world With only a paper shield and a wooden sword
I feel like a little piece of the big infinite universe and I feel like I'm surrounded by the stars and the universe even I'm sitting on our sofa on the inside but I feel like I'm in a whole other world
does anyone have any idea which king this is about, or if it is metaphorical or purely fictional? I had an idea that it could be about Caligula, but i dunno tbh
Late reply but Ryan mentioned on his blog it's inspired by Gerardus Mercator, a cartographer from the 16th century :) Found on www.sleepingatlast.com/blog/land-song-notes
writing + sleeping at last = best combination for inspiration tbh
I couldn't agree more
Angel Aaliyah YES!!!!!!
Angel Aaliyah spot on
"East" Lyrics
I set out to rule the world
With only a paper shield and a wooden sword.
No mountain dare stand in my way,
Even the oceans tremble in my wake.
The tide is brave, but always retreats.
Even the sand, it cowers under my feet.
My kingdom towers above it all,
While I sleep safe and sound in my cardboard walls.
Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was.
I bear little resemblance to the king I could become.
Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids-
Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did.
So I draw my sword with the morning sun,
I summon the moon as soon as the day is done.
The clouds march on, on my command.
Even the rain, it falls according to plan.
The trees bow down and give their leaves.
I humbly accept their offerings of peace.
The years wore on and changed my heart,
The leading role for a smaller part.
Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was.
I bear little resemblance to the king I could become.
Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids.
But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did.
'cause I bear little resemblance to the king I once was.
I bear little resemblance to the king I could become.
Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids.
But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did.
I set out to rule the world
With only a paper shield and a wooden sword.
when i was a even younger boy, i thought that there only existed two or three musicians. i am so happy, that i was wrong and that there is music like this out here, undiscovered, waiting to be listened to.
I have spent the last 2 hours, listening with delight at "Sleeping at Last" all tracks are so carefully put together - beautiful music
+Hitcher177 He puts so much thought into everything and its all so captivating. Its not noise, its not too quiet, its music to think to.
+Dzulani Thanyani u r totally right! this music is amazing♡♡♡
Me too. Really amazing.
Hitcher177 ikr
if i ever became a movie director i would do everything in my power to get sleeping at last to create the sound track.
ME TOO he deserves all the recognition in the world for the magic he creates!!
If you become a movie director be sure that I’ll watch all your movie !!
@@alissa.abdlrhm omg thank you 🥺
Yeah they already feel like they write the soundtrack to our beautiful lives…blessed be…peace
I feel so blessed that I found your music! Every song is beautiful
The feelings mutual!
I feel the same!
This is my favorite Sleeping at Last song
Bárbara Santos me too
The micro music videos are so calming and soothing and the beat combination with your music
so rare & beautiful
It is to even exist :) 💚
"So I draw my sword with the morning sun,
I summon the moon as soon as the day is done,
The clouds march on, on my commands,
Even the rain falls according to plan..." NOTHING BUT CHILLS ♥️💕
He's voice is amazing
Your music gives me LIFE
omg his songs are making me feel like I'm falling in love
I couldn't have said it better
The wordplay in this song is beyond compare
My new favourite band for sure!!
it's just one singer. he truly is amazing tho
Ryan, you are my hero
One of my fav songs, I'M SO IN LOVE WITH THISSSSS. With every single song of SAL
How is it possible to make every single song beautiful. This is purely art.
_Once upon a time, there was a little girl, and she was invincible. She ruled her world, however small that world may have been, and she was fearless. She was small and the world was large and had so many things to show her. So many things she could see and learn. She was a young god in her wilderness, as feral and powerful as a storm. The earth trembled beneath her bare feet, the tides, as brave as they were, would always retreat. The trees bowed to her, and gave her curly, tangled hair a crown of leaves and a wooden sword sharp enough to slay any wild beast that might harm her. Thunder never frightened her, the dark failed to create monsters that she couldn’t slay. Nothing could stop her._
_But this little girl had to grow up one day. She was nine years old when she had to become an adult, when she found that the world wasn’t hers to conquer and discover. She was nine years old when she found that the one person she thought was invincible… wasn’t. Her mother was sick, and she was scared. But she couldn’t let her sister be frightened, so she stepped up. She was nine years old when she stopped being a child. When she found that fairytales and happy endings didn’t exist. She was nine years old when her world came crashing down on her and the dark finally found a monster big enough to hurt her._
Once upon a time, I was that little girl, but I am so very broken now. I didn’t have much of a childhood. Even before I turned nine my life was filled with trauma and tragedy. My father left when I was two, my mother was always in abusive relationships, and her health was failing. I guess I was pretty blind to it all, I was lost in my imagination. But all good things die, some sooner than others. I developed depression. Since I was the sweet innocent girl, as wild as the desert where she played, I have changed so much. I bear little resemblance to her. My thighs and wrists are covered in scars, my smile is rarely a real one, and most nights I cry myself to sleep. I feel so out of place in this world, and I often wonder if killing myself would make things better. I don’t have the guts to actually do it though. I never have. And plus, I can’t afford to be selfish- my mother’s health has declined greatly, my gramma’s mind has started to waver, and I’m just about all my little sister has.
I wish I could escape- have some storybook adventure where my responsibilities don’t exist. I wish I could have a friend who I could talk to, who understood, who’d hold me when I cry and make me laugh and smile again. I wish I could remember how to be happy and carefree, I wish I could back to when I was small and laugh and run around and just have the chance to be a child. I wish I could remember how to feel the way I did back then. Back when I thought I cardboard shield and a wooden sword would make me invincible. Back when my biggest worry was whether or not there’d be corn or broccoli in my dinner, not whether or not my mother would be alive when I woke up or if we’d have enough money to pay all the bills and have enough food for the month. I’m sixteen now. And things seem to be getting worse every day. I try not to let anyone see, but it’s hard. I don’t want them to be upset.
Can’t I just go back to being small? Back when a cardboard box could be a castle and the reason books were heavy was because they held the entire world inside them. Back when ruling the world was something that was easily done, and when I knew if I let go at the top of the swing I’d be able to fly. Back when the worst profanity that I knew of was ‘crap’ and drugs were what you had to take when you had a cold. Before I knew that letting go meant falling, and that falling meant breaking. Now all a book is just a bunch of paper, letting go at the top of the swing means breaking my arm, ruling the world is a stupid idea and happiness is impossible. But you know what?
_Once upon a time, I set out to rule the world with just a cardboard shield and a wooden sword._
_Once upon a time…_
*_I tried._*
I'm sorry 🥺
Hi girl ! Your so well written comment made me cry, I sincerely hope you're doing fine today, if you need anything I'm here.
Hope you are doing okay ❤
So beautiful, i love all your songs 😄💕 it's always a pleasure 😚
listen your song make my night so peaceful. thanks!
thank you for this work of art
você merece todo sucesso e reconhecimento do mundo Ryan 💕💕💕
Por que estamos falando de português em música inglesa? (desculpe, meu pobre português)
shes not obligated to anything (ela nao é obrigada a nada !
This is AWESOME...!!!
Still listening to, and loving, this in 2020.
This is beautiful.
This music is timeless, an infinite beauty with no error.
I love all these songs. These songs just drop my jaw, every song take my breath away. I just want to be in every piece. I honestly could say to hear these words is like hearing God speak himself. I can't even imagine what life is without this music. The feeling I get is stunning. I couldn't say anything ever bad against this music, I just wanna be there, in it, to feel it more than just see it.
My favourite musical artist of all time!
Will always be one of my favourites xx
This deserves millions of views, seriously.
I'm still thinking if people knew how beautiful this songs are
"even the rain, falls according to plan" that just hit me.
sooo beautiful
This brings me to tears every single time ..
absolutely beautiful!! got goose bumps!
Your music brings me such peace of mind...
Thank you, Ryan. I love your work 💜
This is probably one of my most favourite songs THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️❤️❤️❤️
this. this will always be my favourite of your songs. it resonates. never have i listened to this song and not cried.
Cette chanson est magnifique , j'ai été séduite dés les premières notes de piano ... merci Shazam !
Beautiful, I hope I can find someone as beautiful as your music.
Awesome ! I fell in love of you, your voice, your songs... Thanks for share you talent with us
SO BEAUTIFUL 💕
Lyrics are amazing
Essa música é mais que linda, é sensacional, é poética. Amo esse cantor.
love rediscovering your songs
Beautiful!
These lyrics are so good
All of your music is amazing!
It's my favourite song right now
Found a song I'm performing for my Junior High. This is amazing, and it fits my tone well.
As I'm sitting here making a bowel movement I just had a tear stroll down my face , not because I'm constipated but because this is such a beautiful song ....
Har har.
This is beautiful.
Its truly amazing!
awesome.
I'M SO HAPPY I DISCOVERED SLEEPING AT LAST BUT I'M SAD THAT I DISCOVERED THEM LATE😭 THEIR MUSIC IS A MEDICINE♥️
Muito bom!
Been coming to Atlas 1 album since 2018
Acabei de ouvir uma musica de vcs e já vim atras pra ver quem canta. E cara vcs ao muito era, muito indo toda a musica de vcs
Beau et poétique
I set out to rule the world
With only a paper shield and a wooden sword
No mountain dare stand in my way
Even the oceans tremble in my wake
The tide is brave, but always retreats
Even the sand, it cowers under my feet
My kingdom towers above it all
While I sleep safe and sound in my cardboard walls
Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was
I bear little resemblance to the king I could become
Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids
Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did
So I draw my sword with the morning sun
I summon the moon as soon as the day is done
The clouds march on, on my command
Even the rain, it falls according to plan
The trees bow down and give their leaves
I humbly accept their offerings of peace
The years wore on and changed my heart
The leading role for a smaller part
Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was
I bear little resemblance to the king I could become
Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids
But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did
'Cause I bear little resemblance to the king I once was
I bear little resemblance to the king I could become
Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids
But Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did
I set out to rule the world
With only a paper shield and a wooden sword
Lovely work guys!
anyone else feel like walking through a cloud now?
No one? ok.
lol
I feel like a little piece of the big infinite universe and I feel like I'm surrounded by the stars and the universe even I'm sitting on our sofa on the inside but I feel like I'm in a whole other world
Love this. Unmistakeably Johnny Depp!!
MY FAVORITE
love💕
does anyone have any idea which king this is about, or if it is metaphorical or purely fictional? I had an idea that it could be about Caligula, but i dunno tbh
I see the caligula reference too :) I think it might be about pride, broken/unfulfilled dreams, wishful thinking ...
I personally think it's about being a little kid and believing you could do anything, but then he got older, and misses it
nice interpretations!!!
It's about a little boy drawing a map. He said so on his blog.
Late reply but Ryan mentioned on his blog it's inspired by Gerardus Mercator, a cartographer from the 16th century :)
Found on www.sleepingatlast.com/blog/land-song-notes
Wow😢
He is so underrated
que bonico porfavoh
❤❤❤
i love your songs , i just wondering if i could use your music in time-lapses videos and thx ^_^
❤
🌊🌊
Listen, all I'm saying is that this reminds me of the Chronicles of Narnia, guys
can you make a cover of pink - try?
4 people had their screen upside down
im doing this song in my jazz class lol
which song is it where he goes " I wanna tell you but I don't know how"?
Neptune !!
This song deserves a better video!!
What's wrong with this one?? Songs don't always need a big music video to be successful
"The clouds march on, on my command."
I want to remember how to feel like I did...
So do I :(
A
The Raven Cycle, anyone?
Nakishka oooooooh yess I thought so, too😊
Try 1.25
There is an anime rates to this song
F in the chat for all the former gifted kids
I hope I don't gain weight with all this ear candy....