Faktion formed in 2002 as a four-piece group after the band members met at … Read Full Bio ↴Faktion formed in 2002 as a four-piece group after the band members met at the University of North Texas. Originally, guitarist Marshal Dutton was the band's vocalist, but frontman Ryan Gibbs was recruited and the band became a five-piece group.
In 2004, the band independently recorded and released an EP titled Make a Dent. In October of 2004, the band signed a record deal with Roadrunner Records.[1] Their self titled debut album Faktion was produced by Brett Hestla (Dark New Day) & Justin Thomas, and was recorded at Gridlock Studios in Orlando, Florida. The album was released on March 21, 2006.

Just eight months after their album was released, the band announced they had parted ways with Roadrunner.[2] They are said to be working on new material with the anticipation of releasing a new album in 2008.

The band independently released a five track b-side disc on March 20, 2007. On May 3, 2007, the band announced Gibbs' departure to pursue other opportunities. The band announced Aaron Pose as their new lead singer on August 16th, 2007.

Losing Sleep
Faktion Lyrics

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You say you have it all,
Here in your hands,
But I have everything I want,
And all that I need,

And I will not losing sleep
Over you,
I will always have my faith,

And someday I'll be free,

As the ocean, the stars,
As a cool summer breeze,
Oh but I will not
Waste a breath on the thought
Of losing you,

And I will not losing sleep
Over you,
I will always have my faith,
And someday I'll be saved,
And I will not losing sleep

Over you,
I can always have my dreams,
And someday I will be...
And someday I will be free,

To when is the waves crush in shore,
And crash over everything,
That showed me how to love,
Yeah it showed me how to breath,

And I will not losing sleep
Over you,
I'll always have my faith,
And someday I'll be saved,
And I will not losing sleep
Over you,

I'll always have my dreams,
And someday I'll be free.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Faktion's song "Losing Sleep" describe a situation where the singer is content with what they have, even though someone else seems to have it all. The singer speaks directly to this person, telling them that while they have everything in their hands, the singer has everything they want and need. The chorus of the song emphasizes this, with the singer declaring that they will not lose sleep over this person, that they will always have their faith, and that someday they will be free. The singer compares themselves to the ocean, the stars, and a cool summer breeze, all of which are natural elements that are constant and free.

The lyrics in the bridge recall the memory of something, or someone, that showed the singer how to love and how to breathe. This could be a person who helped the singer to realize their self-worth or a particular experience that ultimately resulted in growth and understanding. The singer again emphasizes that they will not lose sleep over the person they are addressing, as they will always have their faith and dreams to hold onto.

Overall, "Losing Sleep" is a song about finding solace in oneself despite the pressure to measure up to others' expectations. It encourages the listener to hold onto their own beliefs and values, rather than comparing themselves to others and feeling inadequate.

Line by Line Meaning

You say you have it all,
You claim to possess everything.

Here in your hands,
You think that you physically own it all.

But I have everything I want,
But what I want is not what you have.

And all that I need,
And I have all that I truly require.

And I will not losing sleep
And I will not lose any sleep.

Over you,
Because of losing you.

I will always have my faith,
My belief will constantly remain strong.

And someday I'll be free,
And eventually, I will be liberated.

As the ocean, the stars,
As vast and magnificent as the ocean, and as sparkling and twinkling as the stars.

As a cool summer breeze,
As refreshing and calming as a summer breeze.

Oh but I will not
But I will not.