Insomnia
Daya Lyrics


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Ah, ah, 'cause I can't sleep without you
No, I don't want to dream about you
Wish I had my arms wrapped around you (insomnia)

I've been down for two days
Tylenol PM ain't working
Losing track of time, babe (insomnia)
My mind is running too fast
Shadows on the wall keep lurking
I wish that you would come back (insomnia)

I keep on hoping to find you
Reaching in between the sheets
Baby, it's only been one night
Feel like it's been like a week
Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin'
Flipping the pillow, pulling the curtains
I got, I got, I got

Insomnia, ah
'Cause I can't sleep without you
No, I don't want to dream about you
Wish I had my arms wrapped around you (insomnia)
Insomnia, ah
'Cause I can't sleep without you
No, I don't want to dream about you
Wish I had my arms wrapped around you (insomnia)

I can hear your voice now
Keeping me awake 'til morning
Can see you with the lights out (insomnia)

I keep on hoping to find you
Reaching in between the sheets
Maybe it's only been one night
Feel like it's been like a week
Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin'
Flipping the pillow, pulling the curtains
Oh, I got, I got, I got (I got, I got, I got)

Insomnia, ah
'Cause I can't sleep without you
No, I don't want to dream about you
Wish I had my arms wrapped around you (insomnia)
Insomnia, ah
'Cause I can't sleep without you
No, I don't want to dream about you
Wish I had my arms wrapped around you (insomnia)

I keep on hoping to find you
I'm trying and trying and trying to




You setting, you setting my mind loose
Oh, I got, I got, I got

Overall Meaning

Daya’s song Insomnia is a heartfelt and relatable track that describes the struggles of sleeplessness after a breakup. In the first verse, she explains that her mind races and that she wishes her former partner was still with her so she could fall asleep without any issues. The second verse continues this theme, with Daya expressing the pain she feels by not being able to sleep or dream without her ex-lover. She uses the phrase “insomnia” as a metaphor for the restless and uneasy state she finds herself in.


Throughout the song, Daya’s vocals are filled with raw emotion, which is especially evident during the chorus. The repetition of “insomnia” creates a sense of confusion and desperation, while the music rises and falls with Daya’s inflections. The use of soft and repetitive background vocals also adds depth to the track, highlighting the pain Daya feels as she tries to cope with the breakup.


Overall, Daya’s Insomnia is a powerful track that captures the helpless feeling of being unable to sleep after a breakup. Through honest and relatable lyrics, a powerful melody, and Daya’s emotive vocals, the song highlights the raw emotions that come with heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, ah, 'cause I can't sleep without you
The person is unable to sleep because they miss their partner


No, I don't want to dream about you
The person wants to be with their partner in reality, not just in their dreams


Wish I had my arms wrapped around you (insomnia)
The person wishes they were physically holding their partner to be able to sleep better


I've been down for two days
The person has been feeling low/tired for two days


Tylenol PM ain't working
The person has been taking medication to sleep, but it's not effective


Losing track of time, babe (insomnia)
The person is unable to sleep and as a result, they are losing track of time


My mind is running too fast
The person's mind is too active and they are overthinking


Shadows on the wall keep lurking
The person is noticing shadows on the wall, which is increasing their anxiety and fear


I wish that you would come back (insomnia)
The person wants their partner to come back and be with them to help them sleep better


I keep on hoping to find you
The person is looking for their partner


Reaching in between the sheets
The person is searching for their partner in bed


Baby, it's only been one night, feel like it's been like a week
The person misses their partner so much that one night feels like a week


Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin', flipping the pillow, pulling the curtains
The person is unable to find a comfortable position to sleep and trying different things to help them sleep better


I can hear your voice now, keeping me awake 'til morning, can see you with the lights out (insomnia)
The person is thinking about their partner and imagining them being with them until morning, even if they're not physically there


I'm trying and trying and trying to, you setting, you setting my mind loose
The person is doing everything they can to try and sleep, but their thoughts keep coming back to their partner


Insomnia, ah 'cause I can't sleep without you
The person is experiencing insomnia because they can't sleep without their partner


No, I don't want to dream about you
The person wants to be with their partner in reality, not just in their dreams


Wish I had my arms wrapped around you
The person wants to physically hold their partner to sleep better




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Grace Martine Tandon, Jacob Kasher, Michael Pollack, Oscar Michael Gorres

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ParadoxxPaul

I remember when remixes used to go for 6 plus minutes. They should return to those days 👍

João Anthonny

Dope remix 💙🔥🎶

Pietro Maximoff

This is actually really good but the original will always be better ❤

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Lý Thu Hà

It’s suitable for workout music 👍🏼 good song

Cindy Vortex

Underrated remix

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I love it!!!!

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This song is lit🔥🔥

golden x

Beat is awesome...❤️

Lela

WHY IS THIS NOT ON SPOTIFY

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