Sleep
Downside Lyrics

The lyrics of Downside's "Sleep" expresses a deep sense of despair and hopelessness. The opening line "I wish I could wash this all away" conveys the singer's desire to forget his or her troubles and start afresh. However, in the following line, "I'm dragging you across my wrists," suggests that the singer may have indulged in self-harm as a coping mechanism. In the third line, "If I could just reclaim myself, find another cure for this," suggests that the singer struggles with addiction or mental health issues.

The chorus "I can't do this alone/ I can't go through this without you/ I can't do this at all," reinforces the idea that the singer feels trapped and unable to find a way out of his or her current situation. The next verse "Could never keep this going on my own/ Wish I could pay you back for wasted time," suggests that the singer has let someone down or has a great sense of regret about a past mistake. The line "keep me warm in the back of your mind," suggests that the singer seeks comfort and understanding from someone else.

The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "Not a second of this matters," which reinforces the sense of nihilism and hopelessness that runs through the song. The final line "I'm just sick… slow… just cynical," suggests that the singer has lost faith in himself or herself and the world around him or her.

In summary, "Sleep" is a bleak and powerful portrayal of a person struggling with mental health issues, and addiction, and searching for some kind of meaning and hope.