Sleepless Nights
Bellevue Lyrics


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Remember back in 2010
I told myself I wouldn't end up just like them
A waste of space
No one to relate
It’s happening again
By 25 I hope
I have so much more than just these nights alone
I always end up alone
I wouldn't call this home
It's where I have to lay my head at night
City lights block out my view
Of the stars that fill the sky
Searching for something more
We're all putting up a fight
Keep looking for something new
Through these sleepless nights
I'm counting stars again tonight
Wondering if you'll ever feel the same way
Here’s to another night
I’ll fall asleep on the floor
Thinking about you
I’m always dreaming about
I wouldn't call this home
It's where I have to lay my head at night
City lights block out my view
Of the stars that fill the sky
Searching for something more
We're all putting up a fight
Keep looking for something new
Through these sleepless
Another side that shows
And I'm stuck here picking up the pieces
I hope that what you chose
Will help those foolish games that you play
A heartbreak that left me bleeding
But something about it was oh, so sweet
I’m still picking up the pieces
I wouldn't call this home
It's where I have to lay my head at night
City lights block out my view
Of the stars that fill the sky
Searching for something more
We're all putting up a fight
Keep looking for something new
Through these sleepless nights
Sleepless nights




Sleepless nights
Sleepless nights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sleepless Nights" by Bellevue paint a stark picture of loneliness, longing, and a constant search for something more. The song opens with a reflection on a past promise made in 2010 to avoid becoming like those who feel like a waste of space with no one to relate to. The singer expresses the repeated feeling of ending up alone despite their hopes for something more meaningful by the age of 25. The repeated motif of feeling alone and not at home conveys a sense of displacement and a yearning for connection.


The mention of city lights blocking out the view of the stars symbolizes a disconnect from nature and a sense of being trapped in an urban setting that lacks the solace and beauty of the night sky. The struggle to find something new and meaningful is highlighted through the metaphor of counting stars and the ongoing search for fulfillment amidst the sleepless nights. The repetition of the phrase "We're all putting up a fight" speaks to a collective struggle for purpose and meaning in a world that can be isolating and unfulfilling.


The lyrics also touch upon a personal heartbreak and the process of picking up the pieces after a hurtful experience. There is a bittersweet quality to the pain, as the singer acknowledges the sweetness in the midst of the heartbreak. This introspective reflection on emotional wounds and the hope for healing adds a layer of emotional depth to the song. The recurring theme of not feeling at home and the constant search for something more suggests a yearning for belonging and purpose that pervades the singer's experience of sleepless nights.


In conclusion, "Sleepless Nights" by Bellevue delves into themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning amidst a backdrop of urban isolation. The lyrics capture a sense of displacement, heartbreak, and the ongoing struggle to find fulfillment and connection in a world that can feel cold and indifferent. Through introspective reflections and a poignant exploration of personal pain and resilience, the song conveys a universal sense of yearning for something more in the face of sleepless nights.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember back in 2010
Recalling a past moment of reflection


I told myself I wouldn't end up just like them
Vowing to avoid a certain fate


A waste of space
Feeling unfulfilled and insignificant


No one to relate
Lacking connections with others


It’s happening again
Experiencing a familiar struggle


By 25 I hope
Setting a personal milestone


I have so much more than just these nights alone
Seeking fulfillment beyond solitude


I always end up alone
Consistently feeling isolated


I wouldn't call this home
Questioning the feeling of belonging


It's where I have to lay my head at night
Acknowledging a temporary living situation


City lights block out my view
Being unable to see natural beauty amidst urban surroundings


Of the stars that fill the sky
Longing for something beyond the cityscape


Searching for something more
Seeking a deeper meaning or purpose


We're all putting up a fight
Struggling to overcome challenges


Keep looking for something new
Remaining open to change and growth


Through these sleepless nights
Enduring restless nights filled with contemplation


I'm counting stars again tonight
Finding solace in the night sky


Wondering if you'll ever feel the same way
Questioning the possibility of mutual understanding


Here’s to another night
Acknowledging another evening of struggle


I’ll fall asleep on the floor
Experiencing discomfort and vulnerability


Thinking about you
Reflecting on a significant person


I’m always dreaming about
Frequently fantasizing or yearning for


Another side that shows
Revealing a new perspective


And I'm stuck here picking up the pieces
Struggling to recover from emotional turmoil


I hope that what you chose
Wishing for the best in a difficult situation


Will help those foolish games that you play
Expecting personal growth from someone else's actions


A heartbreak that left me bleeding
Suffering from emotional pain


But something about it was oh, so sweet
Recognizing bittersweet aspects of a past experience


Sleepless nights
Restless periods of introspection and longing




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Written by: Cody McManus, Shane Tasker

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