Sleepless Nights
Anika Paris Lyrics


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잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
잠은 안 오고 네 생각만 나고
내 눈에 뭐가 잠깐 씌었나 봐요
이리저리 둘러봐도
너 같은 사람 없는데요
그래요 미쳤나 봐요
내가 미쳤나 봐요
너같이 착한 남자
어떻게 다시 만나
내 생일 기념일 전부 다 챙겨주고
내 변덕 고민 불만 다 들어주고
내가 아플 때마다
단 한 번도 마다하지 않고
달려와 준 네게 어떻게 내가
잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
자꾸 네 생각이 나
내 맘 편치 않아
난 어떡해야 해
널 보내줘야 해
이젠 oh no woo oh oh
잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
자꾸 네 생각이 나
서글퍼지는 밤에
난 어떡해야 해
널 보내줘야 해
이젠 내게 조금만 더 시간을 줘
날 너무 빨리 쉽게 잊지 말고
너무 빨리 쉽게 사랑하지 말고
딱 한 번만
널 볼 수 있으면 좋으련만
하루에 몇 번이고 전화해
툭하면 귀찮게 굴기만 하던 너를
I don't know
어디를 가도 나만 보던
나밖에 모르는 널
소중한 걸 모른 채 배가 불러
이별을 뱉어
괜히 또 마음이 허해
네 생각이 꼬리를 무는 이 밤에
잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
자꾸 네 생각이 나
내 맘 편치 않아
난 어떡해야 해
널 보내줘야 해
이젠 oh no woo oh oh
잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
자꾸 네 생각이 나
서글퍼지는 밤에
난 어떡해야 해
널 보내줘야 해
이젠
내게 조금만 더 시간을 줘




잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
잠은 안 오고 네 생각만 나고

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anika Paris's “Sleepless Nights” poetically portray a sleepless night brought about by the singer's longing and heartache. She is unable to find peace and her mind is predominantly consumed by thoughts about her lover. She notes that she feels crazy and wonders if she is the only one feeling this way. She then reminisces about how thoughtful and caring her lover was, fulfilling her every need, and being there for her through thick and thin. Despite all of these seemingly positive things, the singer has come to terms with the fact that she needs to let go and move on. The song ends with her plea for just a little more time to gather herself before saying goodbye.


The song’s lyrics convey a universal emotion that most people can relate to: heartbreak. The nighttime setting of the song, coupled with the soft and mellow melody helps to convey the melancholic and introspective mood. Furthermore, the lyricist cleverly uses contrast to underscore the extent of the pain the singer is experiencing. For example, the emptiness caused by the absence of her lover is reinforced by the hunger pangs caused by her inability to eat. Despite the beauty of the memories she has shared with her lover, the singer is forced to make the difficult decision of moving on.


In summary, “Sleepless Nights,” through its lyrics and melodies, captures the narrative of a person dealing with a broken heart. The contrasting juxtaposition of beauty and sorrow highlights the complexity of the singer's emotions as she pleads for a few more moments with her lover before saying goodbye.


Line by Line Meaning

잠은 안 오고 배는 고프고
My sleep is troubled, and I am hungry.


잠은 안 오고 네 생각만 나고
Not only am I sleepless but also constantly thinking about you.


내 눈에 뭐가 잠깐 씌었나 봐요
It feels like something just passed through my eyes.


이리저리 둘러봐도
I look around in all directions,


너 같은 사람 없는데요
But no one seems to compare to you.


그래요 미쳤나 봐요
Maybe I'm crazy


내가 미쳤나 봐요
Maybe I'm the one who is crazy.


너같이 착한 남자 어떻게 다시 만나
How can I find another man who is as kind as you?


내 생일 기념일 전부 다 챙겨주고
You remembered all the details of my birthday and other anniversaries.


내 변덕 고민 불만 다 들어주고
You listened to all my moods, complaints, and worries.


내가 아플 때마다 단 한 번도 마다하지 않고
You always came when I was sick, without fail.


달려와 준 네게 어떻게 내가
How can I repay you for the times you ran to my aid?


자꾸 네 생각이 나
I can't stop thinking about you


내 맘 편치 않아
My heart is uneasy


난 어떡해야 해
What should I do?


널 보내줘야 해
I need to let you go.


이젠 oh no woo oh oh
Now, oh no woo oh oh


서글퍼지는 밤에
On a night when I feel depressed,


내게 조금만 더 시간을 줘
Please give me a little more time.


날 너무 빨리 쉽게 잊지 말고
Don't forget me too quickly and easily.


너무 빨리 쉽게 사랑하지 말고
Don't fall in love too quickly and easily.


딱 한 번만 널 볼 수 있으면 좋으련만
If I could see you just one more time, that would be great.


하루에 몇 번이고 전화해
Please call me several times a day.


툭하면 귀찮게 굴기만 하던 너를
Even though sometimes you were annoying


I don't know
I don't know.


어디를 가도 나만 보던 나밖에 모르는 널
No matter where I go, I see you, the one who only knows me.


소중한 걸 모른 채 배가 불러 이별을 뱉어
Without realizing how precious it was, I let it end because I was hungry and tired.


괜히 또 마음이 허해 네 생각이 꼬리를 무는 이 밤에
For no reason, my heart is empty, and once again, I'm overwhelmed by thoughts of you on this night.


이젠 내게 조금만 더 시간을 줘
Now, please give me a little more time.




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