Losing Sleep
Charlotte Sometimes Lyrics


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Be the winner you always were
Don't you, don't you dare lose
Be the humble girl you are
Don't cry in stranger's cars
La La goodnight

I'm awake and I've been losing sleep
I've been fighting all my demons
I've been getting weak
'Cause I've been trying, trying, trying
To be anything other than me

Be the star you know you are
Don't you, Don't you dare fail
You can own that balance beam
Two steps forward towards make believe
La La Goodnight

I'm awake and I've been losing sleep
I've been fighting all my demons
I've been getting weak
'Cause I've been trying, trying, trying
To be anything other than me

What a silly dream
Oh silly, silly me
To think I had a handle on this
When I know I know I lose
I know I know I Lose
We both know We both know




That I know I know I know I lose
We both now we both know that

Overall Meaning

In Charlotte Sometimes's song Losing Sleep, the lyrics encourage the listener to stay true to themselves and not to let the fear of failure or the desire to be someone else consume them. The first verse advises the listener to remember their strengths, remain humble, and not seek solace in the arms of strangers. The second verse focuses on the listener's potential and urges them not to give up, to trust their own abilities, and to take risks. The chorus reveals that the singer has been struggling with their own insecurities and self-doubt, trying so hard to be someone else that they have lost themselves.


The line "La La goodnight" that ends each verse adds a dreamlike quality to the song, suggesting that the lyrics are not only about reality but also about the inner world of the singer's thoughts and emotions. The bridge is a reflection on the singer's experience, acknowledging that they have been "fighting all [their] demons" but have still been unable to find the right path. The repeated line "I know I know I lose" is a candid recognition of their own faults and limitations, but also an admission that the listener will fail if they do not remain true to themselves.


Overall, the message of the song is one of self-love and confidence, urging the listener not to let their fears or doubts guide them. The dreamlike quality of the music adds to the sense of the lyrics being a journey through the singer's mind, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself. The message of the song is ultimately a positive one, encouraging the listener to embrace their uniqueness and not give up on themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Be the winner you always were
Encouragement to be who you really are and show your full potential


Don't you, don't you dare lose
Don't give up and don't accept defeat


Be the humble girl you are
Stay true to yourself and remain down-to-earth


Don't cry in stranger's cars
Deal with your problems yourself and avoid involving strangers


La La goodnight
Goodbye or farewell


I'm awake and I've been losing sleep
Feeling troubled and unable to rest


I've been fighting all my demons
Struggling with inner conflicts or personal demons


I've been getting weak
Starting to feel powerless and overwhelmed


'Cause I've been trying, trying, trying
Giving it your all and putting in a lot of effort


To be anything other than me
Trying to be someone you're not or changing yourself to fit in


Be the star you know you are
Believing in yourself and your abilities


Don't you, Don't you dare fail
Striving for success and not accepting failure


You can own that balance beam
Taking control and achieving balance in your life


Two steps forward towards make believe
Making progress towards achieving your dreams


La La Goodnight
Goodbye or farewell


What a silly dream
Realizing that some dreams may seem far-fetched or unrealistic


Oh silly, silly me
Acknowledging that you were naive or foolish


To think I had a handle on this
Believing you had control or understood the situation


When I know I know I lose
Admitting that you struggle with losing or failing


We both know We both know
Acknowledging a shared understanding


That I know I know I know I lose
Recognizing a challenge or weakness


We both now we both know that
Affirming a previous assertion or statement




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVE KATZ, JESSICA POLAND, SAM HOLLANDER

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