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Professional TeacherWhat is the meaning of "sheets" in the context below?
1. What is the meaning of "sheets" in the context below?
2. What is the meaning of the first line "Saw the world turning in my sheets"
"Saw the world turning in my sheets
And once again I cannot sleep
Walk out the door and up the street
Look at the stars beneath my feet
Remember rights that I did wrong
So here I go"
(James Blunt – Same Mistake)
Thank you!!!
Feb 24, 2017 11:31 AM
Answers · 3
Google says the lyrics are:
So while I'm turning in my sheets
And once again I cannot sleep
Walk out the door and up the street
Look at the stars beneath my feet
Remember rights that I did wrong
So here I go
In this context, sheets are bed sheets. He's in bed, tossing and turning because he can't sleep.
February 24, 2017
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