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Losing Sleep
Big Story Lyrics
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Try to pretend you'll fall asleep tonight
Rest your head
Why would you ever leave the comfort of your bed
Oh I'm losing sleep
Give anything to know just what tomorrow brings
Oh I'm losing sleep
I'm too obsessed with what could be
Place your bets
Try to contend with thoughts that'd wake the dead
Press your lips together and
Kiss goodbye to all the things you'll miss
It all comes true when I'm awake
Oh it breaks the spell
Oh I'm losing sleep
Give anything to know just what tomorrow brings
Oh I'm losing sleep
I'll never rest
I'm too obsessed with what could be
Oh you know that you're all mine
You are
Yeah you know that you're all mine
Oh I'm losing sleep
Give anything to know just what tomorrow brings
Oh I'm losing sleep
I'll never rest
I'm too obsessed with what could be
Open the heavens
There's eternity
We'll sleep forever
In our time of need
Open the heavens
Find some clarity
We'll sleep forever
We'll sleep forever
The lyrics to Big Story's song LOSING SLEEP explore the idea of being so preoccupied with the future to the extent of losing sleep. The song starts with a suggestion to close one's eyes and try to fall asleep, but the following lines imply that it might not be easy as one's mind is restless with thoughts of tomorrow. The line "Why would you ever leave the comfort of your bed" hints on the challenge of letting go of the present to focus on the future.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm losing sleep" to emphasize the obsession with the future. The singer would give anything to know what tomorrow brings, demonstrating the desire for clarity that drives the obsession. To "place your bets" and "try to contend with thoughts that'd wake the dead" implies that the future is unpredictable, but one still has to navigate it with some degree of certainty. The line "Kiss goodbye to all the things you'll miss" serves as a reminder that the focus on the future might cause a person to miss out on the present.
The verse "It all comes true when I'm awake, Oh, it breaks the spell" suggests that the fixation on the future is like a spell that breaks when one faces reality. The lyrics suggest that this spell might be harmful, as the singer is losing sleep because of it. The song ends with an optimistic verse that evokes a sense of eternity, where one can finally sleep forever, and there's clarity. In conclusion, the song tells of the struggle between the present and the future, and the difficulty of finding the balance between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes
Try to shut out the thoughts in your mind and fall asleep
Try to pretend you'll fall asleep tonight
Imagining you're asleep before actually sleeping
Rest your head
Lay your head down to sleep
Why would you ever leave the comfort of your bed
Questioning the idea of getting out of bed when it's so comfortable
Oh I'm losing sleep
Staying up all night, worrying and unable to rest
Give anything to know just what tomorrow brings
Willing to do anything to predict what will happen next
I'll never rest
Always feeling restless and unable to relax
I'm too obsessed with what could be
Thinking too much about the possibilities of the future
Place your bets
Taking a risk or making a choice
Try to contend with thoughts that'd wake the dead
Struggling with thoughts that are so intense and distressing, they would shock anyone
Press your lips together and
Holding back emotions or feelings
Kiss goodbye to all the things you'll miss
Saying goodbye to everything that will be left behind
It all comes true when I'm awake
The thoughts and worries only become real when you're fully conscious
Oh it breaks the spell
Breaking the illusion or fantasy that everything will turn out fine
Oh you know that you're all mine
Affirming that someone belongs to you
Open the heavens
Looking up at the sky and hoping for something magical to happen
There's eternity
The belief that something will last forever
We'll sleep forever
The idea of being so content and at peace that time stops
In our time of need
During the moments when you need comfort and support the most
Find some clarity
Seeking a clear understanding of something
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Bendeth, David Perez, Javon Santos, Kirkpatrick Seals, Randall Stephens, Rosendro Rubio
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BiggerFootprint
10/10. Band's performances, lyrical content, visuals to back those lyrics up, melodies, transitions. You guys killed it! Big ups to you and the boys, Randall!
Change Agent
That song tickles the musical taint! 🤘killer video also!
Change Agent
@Ross Rubio hellllllll yeeeeahhhhhhhh brotheeeeeeeeeer!!!
Ross Rubio
That's some Ricky shit right there! 😂
James Bargar
So stoked for everything coming from this band!
Jared Grey
This is absolute fire. Love the mix, it hits hard.
Kevin Leahy
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
361 Runnur Waves of Rock & Metal
The Lyrics!!! This is a good Powerful Song!
Ryan Erwin
Loved the song since I first heard it. Great job on the video.
Julie Admave-Hartle
Awesome!!! Excited to hear some GOOD music for a change!