- Travis Sykes
Counting Sheep
Glass Cloud Lyrics
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On the ballroom floor
We're all murderers
In a martyr's world
So don't cry your eyes out
We're only lonely
When we're half awake
This pillow talk illusion
It feels so real
Just get me out of here
All you talk about is counting sheep
Anything to fall asleep
No light behind the window
Time just builds
Slowly kills
We don't give a fuck who you are
This time of night
Miserable empty arms
They tend to put up a fight
So when you open your mouth
You better bite your tongue
And God knows
You're not the only one
These lyrics from Glass Cloud's song Counting Sheep present a dark and introspective narrative, tackling themes of loneliness, sleeplessness, and the suffocating illusions of pillow talk. The opening lines of the song suggest an atmosphere of violent chaos, with the singer imploring a weeping individual not to lose their composure amidst the metaphorical ballroom of life. The line "We're all murderers in a martyr's world" speaks to the idea that society often demands sacrifices and conformity from individuals, prompting them to betray their own desires and morals in order to fit in. The chorus offers a bleak perspective on insomnia as a state of being that amplifies our feelings of isolation and desperation. As the song continues, the lyrics dive deeper into the singer's psyche, revealing their yearning for escape from the endless chatter that surrounds them, and the pressure to conform to others' expectations.
Overall, Counting Sheep is a powerful song that captures the struggles of navigating relationships, societal norms, and the simple act of trying to fall asleep. It speaks to the idea that sometimes we have to bite our tongues and put on a façade in order to get through the night, without expressing our true feelings of doubt and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Well don't cry your eyes out
On the ballroom floor
Don't become emotional publicly because you won't get any positive response.
We're all murderers
In a martyr's world
We, humans, are always involved in actions that harm others while pretending to be the victims.
So don't cry your eyes out
We're only lonely
When we're half awake
There is no point in crying just because you feel lonely, being half-asleep amplifies that feeling.
And it's only a matter of time
This pillow talk illusion
It feels so real
Our conversations about our desires, thoughts, and feelings in bed can create an illusion of closeness, emphasizing the temporary nature of this kind of communication.
Just get me out of here
All you talk about is counting sheep
Anything to fall asleep
I'm exhausted from hearing constant attempts to fall asleep from counting sheep to any other trick, I want to leave this tiring environment.
No light behind the window
Time just builds
Slowly kills
Life without hope is deadly and unbearable, and each day continuously gets worse.
We don't give a fuck who you are
This time of night
Miserable empty arms
They tend to put up a fight
During this time when most people are vulnerable and either looking for peace, rest, or companionship, they are more likely to fight, in order to avoid pain and other negative feelings.
So when you open your mouth
You better bite your tongue
And God knows
You're not the only one
If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all – or stand ready for a backlash – and remember that your struggle is not unique.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOSHUA BLAKE TRAVIS, TRAVIS WRIGHT SYKES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Bauer
So many feels. Love Glass Cloud
NoirthDark
Yeah, I read the band interview in Outburn Magazine, and according to Jerry (the vocalist), he pretty much wrote everything for this album. Also, in the interview with The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza (from the same magazine), the vocalist Jessie says that Josh wrote "75 percent" of Danza III: A Series Of Unfortunate Events. It just comes to show how great of a songwriter/musician he is... :)
Vivian Anne
I WAS AT SCREAM IT LAST NIGHT THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL<3
spartan346
they're perfect. im tired of autotune. this sounds real.
Skiprat
Yes mate! Changes was such a sick album! Struggling to find bands similar to it :( Good thing Misery Signals have reformed, best thing going atm, and Erra and Breakdown of Sanity have a new album coming out this year, so stoked! :D
Bilderberg Blud
 1:25 Best metal guitar tone ever....
Bethanie McDaniel
Can't wait to see these guys August 8. So stoked!
Naughty Monkey
Not sure if it's the image moving or Glass Cloud causing my eyeballs to retreat back into my skull in fright!
TrimVle9001
These guys need to have production like OM&M, and those dudes really need to smarten the fuck up with what they're putting out, because their musical evolution is totally stagnant.
aizenXsamaXKYOKA
is this album out yet ? if it is im going straight to best buy