Sleepless Nights
Gram Parsons 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
Don't you know don't you know I need you
The lyrics to Gram Parsons's song Sleepless Nights convey the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to overcome it. The singer is unable to sleep because they are thinking of their lost love and wondering who is with them now. During the day, they try to stay strong and not give in to their emotions but tears always seem to be waiting just below the surface. The repetition of "sleepless nights" emphasizes the ongoing torment and helps to drive home the loneliness and despair of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the sleepless nights I cry for you
During the restless nights, I cannot refrain from crying as I am missing you deeply
And wonder who is kissing you
I am curious and concerned about who might be sharing their affection with you
Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again
These sleep-deprived nights are tormenting me and causing me intense emotional pain all over again
Somehow through the day I don't give in
Despite feeling sorrowful, I find ways to endure the day without giving up hope
I hide the tears that wait until
I mask my tears during the day, until they cannot be held back any longer
Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again
The ongoing sleepless nights are making my heartache persist and causing further damage to my emotional state
Why did you go why did you go
I am struggling to comprehend the reasons for your departure and questioning why you had to leave
Don't you know don't you know I need you
I wish you understood just how much I depend on you and how incomplete I feel without you
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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
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