When I Fall Asleep
Emjaay Lyrics


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When I lied, it was all for you
When I tried, gave it all to you
Jaded eyes, can I make it through
The faded highs, the silent nights

When I lied, it was all for you
When I tried, gave it all to you
Jaded eyes, can I make it through
The faded highs, the silent nights
No, oh

Cause when I fall asleep
Everything just start to seem
Like a tunnel closing at the seams
(At the seams)

But I've made my mind up now
Feeling up when I'm feeling down
It's time to shine
The time is mine
Gonna grind it till I hit the
Ground
Listen to my sound
Still feeling like I've, drowned
Still play it when I'm frowned

No, oh
No, oh
No, oh
No, oh

When I fall asleep
And my chest feels deep
I keep trailing down the darkest road
Trailing down the path I chose

Hating now, the things I see
Breaking out the chains are free
Waiting for the time to show
I'll never give up, never let go

Can I not fall again
Can I not follow it
Can I not fall away
(Fall away)
I wanna show you how
I will just take you down
The darkest road
The hollow shows, no
Wait
I'll be at the gate
Showing up at 8'
Platform 5, just missed the train
Just missed the train

When I lied, it was all for you
When I tried, gave it all to you




Jaded eyes, can I make it through
The faded highs, the silent nights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emjaay's song "When I Fall Asleep" convey a sense of introspection and struggle. The opening lines, "When I lied, it was all for you, when I tried, gave it all to you," suggest that the singer has sacrificed and deceived themselves for someone else's sake. These lines reflect a willingness to go to great lengths for the person they care about.


The phrases "jaded eyes" and "the faded highs, the silent nights" imply a sense of weariness and longing. It seems that the singer has experienced disappointment and loneliness, possibly as a result of their sacrifices and efforts in a relationship. The repeated line "No, oh" could express a desire to break free from the cycle of pain and dissatisfaction.


As the song progresses, there is a shift in tone and mindset. The lyrics assert a determination to overcome the challenges and find personal fulfillment. The lines "But I've made my mind up now, feeling up when I'm feeling down, it's time to shine, the time is mine" demonstrate a newfound confidence and a refusal to give up. The desire to "grind it till I hit the ground" and the declaration to "listen to my sound" further emphasize a determination to succeed despite past setbacks.


In the second verse, the lyrics delve into the singer's emotions during moments of vulnerability. They describe the feeling of falling asleep and how it brings a deep sense of introspection. The reference to the "darkest road" and the "path I chose" suggests that the singer may have taken a difficult, unconventional route in life, which has led to self-doubt and scrutiny. However, they also express resilience and a refusal to give up, promising to never let go.


Overall, "When I Fall Asleep" explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and self-discovery. It delves into the complexities of relationships, the challenges faced when chasing dreams, and the continuous search for personal fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

When I lied, it was all for you
I deceived you because I thought it would benefit you


When I tried, gave it all to you
I put in my utmost effort and gave everything I had to you


Jaded eyes, can I make it through
I have become tired and weary, doubting if I can overcome


The faded highs, the silent nights
The moments of joy have become dim and the nights have turned quiet


No, oh
Expressing a sense of denial or rejection


Cause when I fall asleep
Because when I go into a state of sleep


Everything just start to seem
Everything starts to appear or feel


Like a tunnel closing at the seams
Like an enclosed passage slowly shutting and becoming narrower


(At the seams)
Referring to the location of the closure or division


But I've made my mind up now
However, I have come to a firm decision


Feeling up when I'm feeling down
Finding positivity and strength when I am in a low state


It's time to shine
Now is the moment to radiate and show my true potential


The time is mine
The opportunity is within my control


Gonna grind it till I hit the
I will persistently work hard until I achieve


Ground
Reaching a stable and solid foundation


Listen to my sound
Pay attention to the expression of my art or message


Still feeling like I've, drowned
Still feeling overwhelmed or suffocated


Still play it when I'm frowned
Still expressing myself even when faced with disapproval


When I fall asleep
When I enter a state of slumber


And my chest feels deep
And I experience a profound sensation within my chest


I keep trailing down the darkest road
I continue to follow a path filled with darkness and challenges


Trailing down the path I chose
Continuing to proceed along the chosen journey


Hating now, the things I see
Feeling disdain or negativity towards the things I observe


Breaking out the chains are free
Escaping the confines and limitations, experiencing freedom


Waiting for the time to show
Anticipating the arrival of the opportune moment to reveal


I'll never give up, never let go
I will persistently persevere and never relinquish


Can I not fall again
Can I please not experience a downfall once more


Can I not follow it
Can I not continue to pursue the same path


Can I not fall away
Can I avoid drifting away or distancing myself


(Fall away)
Indicating the act of moving apart or disconnecting


I wanna show you how
I desire to demonstrate or display to you


I will just take you down
I will guide or lead you to a certain place


The darkest road
The most challenging and gloomy path


The hollow shows, no
The empty and devoid demonstrations or performances convey nothing substantial


Wait
Pause or hold on for a moment


I'll be at the gate
I will be waiting at the entrance or exit point


Showing up at 8'
Arriving or being present at 8 o'clock


Platform 5, just missed the train
The fifth platform, unfortunately, missed catching the train


When I lied, it was all for you
When I deceived, it was solely for your benefit


When I tried, gave it all to you
When I made an effort, I dedicated everything I had to you


Jaded eyes, can I make it through
Weary and disillusioned, can I successfully overcome


The faded highs, the silent nights
The diminished moments of elation and the quiet nights




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