Sleepless Nights
Emmylou Harris Lyrics
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And wonder who is kissing you
Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again
Somehow through the day I don't give in
I hide the tears that wait until
Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again
Why did you go why did you go
Don't you know don't you know I need you
The lyrics to Emmylou Harris's song Sleepless Nights describe the sorrow and pain the singer is experiencing due to a lost love. The opening line expresses the agony and longing she feels as she cries through the sleepless nights, unable to forget the one she loves. She wonders who might be kissing her lost love, adding a touch of jealousy and bitterness to the lyrics. Despite her effort to hide her tears during the day, the singer knows that these sleepless nights will break her heart again.
The chorus implies that the singer is pleading with her lost love, questioning why he left and admitting that she needs him in her life. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the depth of her emotions and highlights the sense of desperation she feels. Overall, the lyrics depict the common theme of lost love and heartache, and the struggle to move on from a painful breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the sleepless nights I cry for you
During the long and restless nights, my tears flow uncontrollably as I long for your presence.
And wonder who is kissing you
As I struggle to sleep, I am plagued with thoughts of your new lover who is now filling our void.
Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again
The exhaustion and pain of these sleepless nights will only continue to further shatter my broken heart.
Somehow through the day I don't give in
Though the heartache haunts me, I carry on through the day and put on a brave face for the world to see.
I hide the tears that wait until
I hide my true emotions during the day, waiting until the safety of the sleepless night to let them out.
Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again
No matter how often it happens, these restless nights will continue to cause fresh pain to my already broken heart.
Why did you go why did you go
I am haunted by the question of why you left me, and the uncertainty of not having an answer.
Don't you know don't you know I need you
It is clear to me that I still need you and your love, even though you chose to leave and break my heart.
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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
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