We Won't Sleep
Can't Swim Lyrics


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Take everything that you own
Throw it into the fire
The rats will inherit what's left
They'll decorate and remodel
These rooms that were once
Where we rested our heads
Have crumbled and crashed to the ground
We won't sleep till the lights burn out
Just stay
(I won't give up, I won't fall)
We won't leave till the roof caves in
Just stay

Knocked off the king from his throne
Called a cheat and a liar
It's true but I'm much better dressed
Fashioned pain from another
These beds that were once
Where we nurtured our young
Have broken and bent from the love

We won't sleep till the lights burn out
Just stay
(I won't give up, I won't fall)
We won't leave till the roof caves in
Just stay
Bridge
So the time will come
When you ask yourself "What have I done?"
There's a place in hell for your friends
We are all doomed
And we are all doomed
And we are all doomed
And we are all doomed

We won't sleep till the lights burn out
Just stay
We won't leave till the roof caves in
Just stay
(I won't give up, I won't fall)
We won't sleep till the lights burn out
Just stay
(Just stay)
We won't give up, we won't fall
(Just stay)
We won't give up, we won't fall
We won't give up, we won't fall




(Just stay)
We won't give up, we won't fall

Overall Meaning

The opening two lines of the song We Won't Sleep by Can't Swim appear to describe a complete surrender to the circumstances in which the singer has found himself. The phrase "Take everything that you own/Throw it into the fire" suggests an abandoning of possessions and a drastic decision to start over. The next line "The rats will inherit what's left" implies that even the most basic results of the decision will be out of the singer's control, as if the decision has greater consequences than he or she can handle.


The chorus of "We won't sleep till the lights burn out/Just stay" is a declaration of strength, or stubbornness, perhaps even desperation. The line is repeated twice to emphasize that the main character will not give up easily, that he or she has dug in and is prepared to hold on indefinitely.


The bridge "So the time will come when you ask yourself 'What have I done?'" is a subtle reminder that the decisions we make, while perhaps necessary at the time, have lasting consequences. "There's a place in hell for your friends" sounds like an ominous threat, as if the singer is warning those who might have criticized his decision that they will share in whatever fate befalls him. Finally, the repetition of "We won't give up, we won't fall" reinforces the determination of the main character and suggests that his or her resolve is unbreakable.


Line by Line Meaning

Take everything that you own
Give up all possessions


Throw it into the fire
Burn all possessions


The rats will inherit what's left
After we lose everything, others will benefit


They'll decorate and remodel
New people will make it their own


These rooms that were once
Old places we used to call home


Where we rested our heads
Our sleeping places


Have crumbled and crashed to the ground
Now destroyed


We won't sleep till the lights burn out
We won't rest until everything is gone


Just stay
Hold on


(I won't give up, I won't fall)
We won't give up or fall apart


We won't leave till the roof caves in
We'll stand strong till the end


Knocked off the king from his throne
Defeated the powerful


Called a cheat and a liar
Deemed untrustworthy


It's true but I'm much better dressed
Appearances can be deceiving


Fashioned pain from another
Caused others harm


These beds that were once
Bedrooms where children were raised


Where we nurtured our young
Place where we raised our children


Have broken and bent from the love
Our family is now damaged


So the time will come
Future consequences will show


When you ask yourself "What have I done?"
Questioning one's decisions and actions


There's a place in hell for your friends
Even those closest to us will suffer


We are all doomed
Our future is bleak


And we are all doomed
Our fate is sealed


We won't give up, we won't fall
We will not surrender even in the face of defeat




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Loporto, Daniel Rico, Gregory McDevitt, Mike Sanchez

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Alec Boeschen

The part where his dad sees how good he is and gives him the shoes and is proud of him. Gives me the chills yo!

Rascal Zard

It amazes me how this band keeps getting better

Ray Pirog

right?

Eric Fritz

Rascal Zard Well they had literally formed right before releasing their EP. It'd be weird if they didn't get better from there

Paddie Corley

Eric Fritz I feel his point, which I personally agree with, was that they started so damn strong it's impressive that they seem to be just going onwards n upwards

Cam Sheet

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Bethany 98

Rascal Zard I keep seeing your comments on smaller bands I listen to lol great music taste!

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Blake McConnell

This band keeps getting better. This album will be one of the best of 2017. Book it.

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Blake McConnell

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