When You Can't Sleep at Night
Of Mice & Men Lyrics
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But its love that keeps fueling me
Fueling me
Pretty little lady with swollen eyes
Would you show them to me?
I know I'm not that perfect
But you stay awhile
Baby, then you will see
Miles away I can still feel you
Lay your head down on my embrace
My embrace
Far away
Pretty little lady with swollen eyes
Would you show them to me?
I know I'm not that perfect
But you stay awhile
Baby, then you will see
Don't give up, baby
I know that its shaky
Just let love consume us
Consume us
Here in this world I'm awake with mistakes
But its love that keeps fueling me
Fueling me to love you
Miles away I can still feel you
Lay your head down on my embrace
Be not afraid to love me
Pretty little lady with swollen eyes
Would you show them to me?
I know I'm not that perfect
But you stay awhile
Baby, then you will see
In Of Mice & Men's song When You Can't Sleep at Night, the lyrics portray a sense of vulnerability and imperfection. The songwriter expresses his awareness of his mistakes and flaws but acknowledges that love is what keeps him going. The chorus emphasizes this message with the repeated line "but it's love that keeps fueling me." The songwriter then addresses a "pretty little lady with swollen eyes" and asks her to show him her vulnerabilities, as he acknowledges his own imperfection. The bridge then takes a turn towards a distance, as the songwriter reflects on being miles away but still feeling the other person's presence. He invites the lady to lay her head down on his embrace and not be afraid to love him.
The lyrics explore themes of imperfection, vulnerability, and love. The songwriter recognizes his mistakes and flaws but acknowledges that love helps him keep going. The invitation to the "pretty little lady with swollen eyes" to show her vulnerabilities also highlights the importance of mutual vulnerability in a relationship. The bridge's distance emphasizes the power of love in connecting people, even when they are far away.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in this world Iām awake with mistakes
Despite being in a world that's full of flaws, I'm constantly aware of my own mistakes.
But its love that keeps fueling me
Despite my imperfections, my love for others motivates me to keep moving forward.
Pretty little lady with swollen eyes
Addressing a woman with sad eyes.
Would you show them to me?
Asking her to open up and share what's troubling her.
I know Iām not that perfect
Acknowledging one's own imperfections.
But you stay awhile
Asking someone to stick around despite those imperfections.
Baby, then you will see
Implying that there's something worth seeing beyond those imperfections.
Miles away I can still feel you
Even when far away from each other, the emotions shared still linger.
Lay your head down on my embrace
Offering comfort and security, a trusting embrace.
Donāt give up, baby
Urging someone not to quit during challenging times.
I know that its shaky
Acknowledging that the situation is unstable or uncertain.
Just let love consume us
Suggesting that focusing only on love could help stabilize and improve the situation.
Fueling me to love you
Love motivates and drives the singer to give love.
Be not afraid to love me
Asking someone to let go of any fears or doubts and to give their love unconditionally.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AUSTIN ROBERT CARLILE, VALENTINO ARTEAGA, ALAN ASHBY, SHAYLEY BOURGET, PHIL MANANSALA
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@cristalvalencia1972
"When You Can't Sleep At Night"
Here in this world Iām awaked with mistakes
But it's love that keeps fueling me
Fueling me
Pretty little lady with the swollen eyes
Would you show them to me?
I know Iām not that perfect
But you stay awhile
Baby, then you will see
Miles away I can still feel you
Lay your head down on my embrace
My embrace
Far away
Pretty little lady with the swollen eyes
Would you show them to me?
I know Iām not that perfect
But you stay awhile
Baby, then you will see
Donāt give up, baby
I know that it's shaky
Just let love consume us
Consume usā¦
Here in this world Iām awaked with mistakes
But it's love that keeps fueling me
Fueling me to love you
Miles away I can still feel you
Lay your head down on my embrace
Be not afraid to love me
Pretty little lady with the swollen eyes
Would you show them to me?
I know Iām not that perfect
But you stay awhile
Baby, then you will see
@torilu5535
Don't you guys just love it when scream bands take a break and write really beautiful acoustic songs
@zacharymichelbedynek5912
Tori Lu yes I love it, it sometimes makes you want more
@Miretazam
IMHO most of metal bands I hear make really beautiful song when 'take a break'. Like OM&M - "When You Can't Sleep At Night", "The Calm".
@GavinLPMband
Yee
@qq-fo8sq
Now most bands are doing this, as artists many of them are no longer confined to one closed genre.
@johnathanking6095
idk if you will see this but I just came here from the Acoustic version of Murder Mitten from I See Stars and I need them all on a playlist
@belengonzalez1440
My man used to play this for me before dropping me off at home when we were teenagers , Iād cry wishing I didnāt have to leave his arms and go to my broken home . Now Iām here almost a decade later listening to this lovely piece ,full of peace , and rocking our daughter to sleep in our little, but loving home šā¤ļøāŗļø
@shelbyzorn4560
This is amazing šš„ŗš
@Mushroomi17
This is so damn wholesome š„ŗš¤
@zombiebrokill6605
BRO I CAME HERE TO FEEL NOT CRY