Sleepless
Flume Lyrics


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My rhymes so unspeakable
My dreams so unreachable
Give it a purpose, cause life itself isn't meaningful
Now that's the truth, I'm speaking for the youth
That's aiming for the top but falling from the roof
Here we, here we go again, with my paper and my pen
Summer 2012 its the year of the end, or is it?
Exquisite lyrics, you hear it or do you fear it
Jammin' in my car, smelling like teen spirit
I see a star falling form the sky, should I catch it
I wanna die in my car, should I wreck it

This drug makes you hooked once, should I test it
Yes no maybe so, now its time for me to grow
Outside of my flow, Do I ever get to know
what my real passion is, why am I so imaginative
Adverb, pronoun, noun, verb, adjective
Mouth running, talking shit, cool it with the laxatives
But its time, to recognize Armageddon's signs
Start lootin' stores, kill whoever, I don't mind
If you see me, don't bro me if you don't know me
That goes to you, you, you and all my homeys

Cause nobody knows me, and nobody told me
How to write poetry, this fucking world owes me
Everything I've ever wanted, fuck you and fuck your life
Fuck you everyday, fuck you every night
Look at all the fucks I give I should start a charity
Bitches thinking they in love, bitches starting to scare me
Only love is family, and my lost dog charlie
If you've seen a white English bull dog call me
All I want out of this world is a changed world
All I want is a metaphysical dream girl

To smoke DMT and weed starting at the universe
Trying to figure out how, nothingness is giving birth
To all of reality, if space had gravity
Would we fall forever or will hit the ground
I wanna step outside the Universe and see whats all around
Cause I don't believe in anything, not even myself
Only way to wake up from the dream is through death
But I keep my sanity, or whatevers left




Cause I gotta keep striving, opposite of thriving
Gotta stay alive and, always keep trying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sleepless by Flume are a reflection of the youth of today who are striving to make sense of the world they live in. The first stanza highlights the sense of hopelessness that youth often feel. The rapper speaks of his dreams being unreachable and his rhymes being unspeakable, implying that he feels unable to communicate his thoughts and opinions. He then says that life itself isn't meaningful, indicating a lack of purpose in his life. The rapper speaks for the youth who are aiming for the top but often fall short.


The second stanza is a reflection of the internal struggle of the rapper. He is torn between the desire to grow outside of his flow and the desire to stay hooked to the drug that makes him feel alive. He questions if he will ever get to know what his real passion is and why he is so imaginative. He then begins to speak about Armageddon's signs and the need for people to start looting stores and killing whoever they want. The lyrics are a reflection of the desperation that people feel when they are faced with hopelessness and a lack of purpose.


The final stanza is an introspective one. The rapper says that he doesn't believe in anything, not even himself. He speaks of the only way to wake up from the dream being through death. However, he keeps his sanity by striving to stay alive and always trying to better himself.


Overall, the song Sleepless is a reflection of the struggles that youth face in a world where they feel helpless and hopeless. It is a message to never give up and to keep striving for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

My rhymes so unspeakable
My lyrics are incredibly creative and unique


My dreams so unreachable
The goals and aspirations I have for my life are nearly impossible to attain


Give it a purpose, cause life itself isn't meaningful
I need to find a reason for my existence because simply living doesn't feel fulfilling


Now that's the truth, I'm speaking for the youth
My message speaks to younger generations who are also searching for purpose and meaning


That's aiming for the top but falling from the roof
Many people strive for success, but ultimately fail and experience disappointment


Here we, here we go again, with my paper and my pen
I am constantly writing new material to express my thoughts and emotions


Summer 2012 its the year of the end, or is it?
The world may be coming to an end soon, but there's uncertainty in that prediction


Exquisite lyrics, you hear it or do you fear it
My lyrics are incredibly well-crafted and may intimidate some listeners


Jammin' in my car, smelling like teen spirit
I am blasting music in my car and reminiscing about my teenage years


I see a star falling from the sky, should I catch it
I am contemplating whether to pursue an opportunity that has presented itself


I wanna die in my car, should I wreck it
I am considering the possibility of putting an end to my life and wondering if crashing my car is the way to go


This drug makes you hooked once, should I test it
I am considering trying a potentially addictive drug despite the risks involved


Yes no maybe so, now its time for me to grow
I am uncertain about what decision to make, but I know I need to mature and move forward


Outside of my flow, Do I ever get to know
I am questioning whether I will ever discover my true passion outside of what I'm used to doing


what my real passion is, why am I so imaginative
I don't know what my true calling is, but I do possess a vivid imagination


Adverb, pronoun, noun, verb, adjective
I am toying with language and experimenting with different parts of speech


Mouth running, talking shit, cool it with the laxatives
I need to stop talking nonsense and be more grounded and sensible


But its time, to recognize Armageddon's signs
I believe the end of the world may be approaching and it's time to acknowledge that possibility


Start lootin' stores, kill whoever, I don't mind
In the face of an apocalypse, I am prepared to resort to violence and even murder for survival


If you see me, don't bro me if you don't know me
Don't act like you're my friend if you don't truly know me


Cause nobody knows me, and nobody told me
I feel as though I'm misunderstood and no one has given me the guidance I need


How to write poetry, this fucking world owes me
I should have been taught how to write poetry and I'm bitter that I wasn't


Everything I've ever wanted, fuck you and fuck your life
I am angry and resentful towards anyone who has ever stood in the way of my aspirations


Fuck you everyday, fuck you every night
My frustration and anger towards others is an ever-present feeling


Look at all the fucks I give I should start a charity
I have a lot of animosity towards the world and should channel that into something productive


Bitches thinking they in love, bitches starting to scare me
Women who are too emotionally dependent and clingy are beginning to worry and intimidate me


Only love is family, and my lost dog charlie
The only love I truly know comes from my family and my beloved dog that has passed away


If you've seen a white English bull dog call me
I am still searching for closure after losing my dog


All I want out of this world is a changed world
I want to make a positive impact on the world and leave it a better place


All I want is a metaphysical dream girl
I am searching for an ideal, almost otherworldly romantic partner


To smoke DMT and weed starting at the universe
I want to explore the cosmos and expand my consciousness through drugs


Trying to figure out how, nothingness is giving birth
I am attempting to understand how the universe can come from nothingness


To all of reality, if space had gravity
I am exploring theoretical concepts related to space and gravity


Would we fall forever or will hit the ground
I am wondering what would happen to objects (including ourselves) in space if there was gravity


I wanna step outside the Universe and see whats all around
I am curious about what lies beyond our known universe and want to explore it


Cause I don't believe in anything, not even myself
I am struggling with a loss of faith, including a lack of confidence in myself


Only way to wake up from the dream is through death
I believe that death is the only way to escape the monotony of existence


But I keep my sanity, or whatevers left
Despite my pessimistic outlook, I am doing my best to maintain my mental health


Cause I gotta keep striving, opposite of thriving
I must continue to strive for success and happiness, even though I feel as though I'm not thriving


Gotta stay alive and, always keep trying
I need to fight to stay alive and never give up, no matter how difficult things get




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS, HENRY STRETEN

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