Losing Sleep
Edwyn Collins Lyrics


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I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
Everything I own is right in front of me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep

I'm holding on, I'm insecure
About my life, about my work
But now I know the things I hold
Are the things I miss about my life

I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
Everything I own is right in front of me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep

I must believe, I must retrieve
The things I know, the things I trust
The things I treasure, the things I need
Are the things I miss about my life

I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
Everything I own is right in front of me




And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep

Overall Meaning

In "Losing Sleep" by Edwyn Collins, the singer is grappling with feelings of anxiety and insecurity about his life and work. He feels like he is losing sleep and dignity, and that everything he owns is right in front of him, as if to signify that he has no control over the situation. He is holding on, but his grasp on his life is tenuous and he is unsure of his own abilities. The haunting refrain of "I'm losing sleep" reinforces the idea that the singer cannot get rest, and the repetition of the line "and it's getting me down" underscores the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of stress and anxiety.


The singer recognizes that the things he holds onto the most are the things he misses most about his life. Perhaps he has been chasing material success at the expense of his own happiness, or he is feeling pressure to conform to societal expectations. Whatever the case may be, he realizes that he needs to believe in himself and retrieve the things he knows and trusts in order to regain a sense of purpose and meaning. The song is a poignant reflection on the struggles of modern life and the importance of staying true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
I'm sleepless and embarrassed


Everything I own is right in front of me
I have everything I own around me


And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless


And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless


I'm holding on, I'm insecure
I'm trying to hold on but I'm feeling insecure


About my life, about my work
I'm uncertain about my life and work


But now I know the things I hold
But now I understand that what I own is important


Are the things I miss about my life
And I realize I miss the things I own


I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
I'm sleepless and embarrassed


Everything I own is right in front of me
I have everything I own around me


And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless


And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless


I must believe, I must retrieve
I need to have faith and get back what I lost


The things I know, the things I trust
I need to focus on what I know and trust


The things I treasure, the things I need
I need to value and focus on what's important to me


Are the things I miss about my life
And I realize I miss the things I own


I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
I'm sleepless and embarrassed


Everything I own is right in front of me
I have everything I own around me


And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless


And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EDWYN STEPHEN COLLINS

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