Deliverance - A Little Sleep Lyrics
Lyrics
(Rapps Galore)
Oh what a trip when it comes so swift,
drift into a state of tranquility,
but it's my curse of fallacy,
flow trails of idiocy, hope gone astray,
can't find it, nope, nope ? no relief in the morning,
as I wake beggin for a string,
cling to the bottom of slumber,
the sluggard child hungers for a soul,
black this twisting sucking black hole,
clipped from the backside, Blindside is my pain,
woe and agony, dream catcher, come,
I show no strain I tip the unknown I join the same,
My picture frame, I can't get away I can't let go,
I'm slippin' I'm slippin' I'm gone ? where do we go?
A little sleep a little slumber
a little folding of the hands to rest
(Brimstone)
Can you help me seem to feel a little split,
and there's no reasoning, but the light still;
I flickering amongst the bricks -
Built on the high hopes of man,
search for his love but no one understands,
waiting for the dawn of change,
something simple for the temple,
I stand alone without explain keep me in the Darkest
staggering in the rain, drowning pain -
banging on the ark ? something wrong inside
but the one who runs the rooms raised the tombs,
I can't find ? just another night with my friends,
Toss and turn I sleep in the day, I close my eyes
the sun burns, gotta find a way before I wither
hide and ditch away where do I go?
(Militant)
Stop, listen to the rage, cause it's Deliverance
with a 12th Tribe pump ? pump gauge -
Do I move ya back for another fill a dose from the
Ghost, can you feel the skills,
Puppets being pulled by the master,
strings of sorrow getting strummed by the swindler -
so don't let me catch you in a slumber, cause my stuff
packed in the chamber ? click ? click ? BOOM!
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Deliverance - A Little Sleep (lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on December 13, 2012, "A Little Sleep" by Deliverance emerges not merely as a song but as a potent spiritual alarm, a raw, uncompromising challenge to complacency. From the outset, this track plunges listeners into the depths of internal struggle and the urgent call for spiritual awakening, drawing its central theme directly from the profound warnings found in the book of Proverbs. The song serves as a vivid narrative of spiritual weariness and the ultimate danger of apathy, framed within a powerful Christian worldview that dissects the human condition and points toward divine intervention.
The narrative unfurls through the distinct voices of Rapps Galore, Brimstone, and Militant, each contributing a vital layer to the song’s overarching message. Rapps Galore’s opening verse paints a picture of profound disillusionment and a soul adrift. Phrases like "curse of fallacy" and "hope gone astray" articulate the spiritual confusion and emptiness experienced when one strays from truth. The poignant image of "the sluggard child hungers for a soul" immediately connects to Proverbs, highlighting a spiritual laziness that leaves one famished for genuine meaning, much like Jesus declared in Matthew 4:4 that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. The anguish intensifies with descriptions of a "black twisting sucking black hole" and "blindside is my pain," conveying the suffocating grip of despair and spiritual bondage, a feeling echoed in Psalm 18:4-6 where David cries out in distress. This segment lays bare the vulnerability of a spirit trapped, unable to escape its own patterns, pleading for an answer to the desperate question, "where do we go?"
The chorus, "A little sleep a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest," is a direct, impactful quotation from Proverbs 6:10 and 24:33. This biblical wisdom serves as the core of the song, not just a refrain, but a stark warning about the insidious nature of spiritual laziness. It reminds us that such complacency does not lead to peace, but inevitably to spiritual impoverishment and ruin, just as the very next verses in Proverbs foretell. This isn't merely about physical rest; it's a profound caution against neglecting one’s spiritual life, delaying action, and succumbing to apathy when vigilance is required.
Brimstone’s verse delves deeper into this internal conflict, expressing a soul that feels "split" and struggling for reasoning. Despite the internal turmoil, there’s a persistent "light still flickering amongst the bricks – Built on the high hopes of man." This imagery suggests that even amidst human efforts that inevitably fall short, a divine spark of hope or conscience remains, a subtle nod to God's enduring presence even when obscured by human fallibility (Jeremiah 17:5). The search for "his love" points directly to God, lamenting that "no one understands" the spiritual yearning. The desperate "banging on the ark" vividly illustrates a soul overwhelmed by "drowning pain," seeking refuge and salvation, much like Noah's ark provided safety from the flood. The impactful line, "the one who runs the rooms raised the tombs," is an undeniable reference to Jesus Christ's ultimate authority over death, recalling His power to raise Lazarus (John 11:43-44) and the saints at His crucifixion (Matthew 27:52-53). The subsequent "I can't find?" underscores a continued struggle to grasp the full reality of this power or apply it to one's own life, highlighting the common human experience of spiritual seeking. The verse concludes with an urgent plea to "find a way before I wither," emphasizing the critical need for spiritual growth and direction before succumbing to decay, mirroring the urgency found in John 9:4 to work while it is still day.
Finally, Militant ignites the song with an electrifying call to action, demanding attention with "Stop, listen to the rage, cause it's Deliverance with a 12th Tribe pump ? pump gauge." This segment identifies the source of the message – Deliverance itself, embodying a spiritual liberation and a powerful connection to the lineage of God's people. The "rage" is a righteous indignation against spiritual stupor, reminiscent of the zeal Christ displayed in cleansing the temple. The offer of "a dose from the Ghost" is a direct and powerful affirmation of empowerment by the Holy Spirit, aligning with promises of divine strength and guidance found in Acts 1:8. The stark warning against becoming "Puppets being pulled by the master, strings of sorrow getting strummed by the swindler" directly confronts the spiritual warfare described in John 8:44, where Satan is called the father of lies, the deceiver, relentlessly manipulating those caught in spiritual slumber. The verse culminates in an emphatic declaration of readiness: "so don't let me catch you in a slumber, cause my stuff packed in the chamber ? click ? click ? BOOM!" This is a powerful metaphor for spiritual preparedness and immediate, decisive action against the forces of darkness and against personal apathy. It's a call to arm oneself with the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-12) and to remain vigilant, as admonished in 1 Thessalonians 5:6.
"A Little Sleep" is far more than a musical composition; it's a spiritual exhortation, a sonic sermon designed to pierce through the lethargy of modern life and awaken souls to their true condition and ultimate potential in Christ. It compels a rigorous self-examination, challenging the listener to confront their own spiritual complacency and embrace the deliverance and empowerment offered through faith. This song serves as a timeless reminder that while physical rest is necessary, spiritual slumber carries dire consequences, urging us all to wake up, stand firm, and engage actively in our spiritual journey, knowing that the "one who runs the rooms" holds the keys to true awakening and life.