Sleepy
George A. Johnson Jr Lyrics
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It's good to see someone new
I have to ask you what's your game?
Cuz' I can't compete with you
You blow me away
I'm falling down, getting up, looking back, and looking up
You showed me the way
Sleepy beats, and sullen streets, and unexpected meet and greets
I'm tired, but not of you
Once a lifetime, twice a week, they may be blessed but fuck the meek
I know how it ends, and I'll see it through
In the mirror that's not me
I don't know what I've become
On the backroads in the street
I don't know what you've begun
You washed it all away
My apprehension intervention calling you names
It's tomorrow today
Why waste our time? We live in 24/8
You were supposed to be a new start
But then you grew apart from me
Sleepy beats, and sullen streets, and unexpected meet and greets
I'm tired, but not of you
Once a lifetime, twice a week, they may be blessed but fuck the meek
I know how it ends, and I'll see it through
The George A. Johnson Jr's song "Sleepy" is a powerful pop-rock ballad that explores the complexities of a romantic relationship that has taken a turn for the worse. The lyrics speak of a new meeting that was once exciting but has now become a source of frustration and disappointment. In the first verse, the singer expresses his admiration for the other person but also acknowledges that he may not be able to keep up with them. He says, "Nice to meet you, what's your name? It's good to see someone new. I have to ask you, what's your game? 'Cause I can't compete with you."
The chorus is where the song takes a darker turn. The singer describes feeling tired and worn out ("Sleepy beats and sullen streets"), but not because of the other person. Instead, he feels weighed down by the world around him and doesn't know how to break free. He says, "I'm tired, but not of you. Once a lifetime, twice a week, they may be blessed but fuck the meek. I know how it ends, and I'll see it through."
The second verse is more introspective, as the singer looks at himself and the other person in the context of their relationship. He says, "In the mirror that's not me, I don't know what I've become. On the backroads in the street, I don't know what you've begun." Here, he's questioning who he is now that he's in this relationship, and what the other person wants out of it.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the challenges of modern relationships and the ways in which two people can grow apart even when they started out with the best of intentions. It's a poignant reminder that no matter how hard we try, sometimes things don't work out, and all we can do is "see it through."
Line by Line Meaning
Nice to meet you what's your name
I am happy to see someone new around here. May I know your name?
It's good to see someone new
I am pleased with the sight of someone I haven't met before.
I have to ask you what's your game?
May I kindly ask about your intentions or what brings you here?
Cuz' I can't compete with you
I feel intimidated by you and unable to compete or match up to what you have to offer.
You blow me away
You impress me so much that I am caught off guard and unable to react properly.
I'm falling down, getting up, looking back, and looking up
I feel like I'm struggling and facing obstacles, but I refuse to give up and continue to persevere.
You showed me the way
You helped me find a direction or purpose, even if it wasn't the one I initially wanted or expected.
But not the one I asked for, now it's getting late
Even though you gave me guidance, it wasn't the one I desired, and now I realize time is running out.
Sleepy beats, and sullen streets, and unexpected meet and greets
The slow rhythm, quiet atmosphere, and unplanned encounters make for an eerie and surreal situation.
I'm tired, but not of you
I am feeling exhausted, but not with anything related to you. I'm just drained overall.
Once a lifetime, twice a week, they may be blessed but fuck the meek
Opportunities may come once in a lifetime, or at least twice a week for some, but only those who are strong-willed and courageous enough will succeed.
I know how it ends, and I'll see it through
I have a good idea of how this will all conclude, and I am determined to stick with it until the end.
In the mirror that's not me
The person I see in the reflection is not the one I recognize or identify with.
I don't know what I've become
I am uncertain of how I have changed or transformed from who I used to be.
On the backroads in the street
I find myself on unfamiliar territory or in a less-traveled path.
I don't know what you've begun
I have no idea what intentions or actions you have initiated.
You washed it all away
You have helped me let go of my doubts and fears.
My apprehension intervention calling you names
Even though I was hesitant, you still managed to help and guide me without any judgment.
It's tomorrow today
The present moment is all we have, and we should make the most of it instead of waiting for the future.
Why waste our time? We live in 24/8
We should not waste our precious time since we have the luxury of having 24 hours, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
You were supposed to be a new start
I expected you to bring a fresh beginning and a chance for a new chapter in my life.
But then you grew apart from me
Unfortunately, you drifted away and did not fulfill the expectations I had for you.
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Written by: Cyrus McFarlane
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