INSOMNIA
Groundbreaking Lyrics
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But there's no peaceful dreams for me
I'm afraid that I'll never wake up
And every thing I've tried to find my peace
I still can hear the screams inside of me
And I can't fall asleep
Cause it's all out of reach
Insomnia taking me
And I tear through all my thoughts
Pretend to be someone I'm not
It's all fantasy stories and dreams
In the dark I look into the night
I count the hours as they pass me by
Until I see the light
Until I see the light
Until I see the light
And then I close my eyes
But I can't fall asleep
But I can't fall asleep
But I can't fall asleep
But I can't fall asleep
But I can't fall asleep
And every thing I try to find my peace
I still can hear the screams inside of me
And I can't fall asleep
Cause it's all out of reach
Insomnia taking me
Amplify everything
But I can't fall asleep
But I can't fall asleep
But I can't fall asleep
And I don't want to sleep
And I don't want to sleep
The song "Insomnia" by Groundbreaking is a powerful and emotional depiction of the struggles that come with insomnia. In the opening lines, the song expresses the profound difficulty in trying to get some sleep while describing the absence of peaceful dreams. The singer's fear of never waking up seems to be a reflection of their mental and emotional exhaustion, which echoes through the rest of the song. They describe the constant presence of screaming voices in their mind that they can't escape, which ultimately leads to their inability to fall asleep.
As the song progresses, the singer describes how they try to escape their thoughts by pretending to be someone else, engaging in fantasy stories and dreams, and counting the hours as they pass. They long to see the light and find some peace, yet ultimately find themselves unable to fall asleep. The repetition of the haunting phrase "But I can't fall asleep" emphasizes the isolation and hopelessness of insomnia.
The final lines of the song include an unexpected twist, with the singer proclaiming that they don't want to sleep. This shift in perspective suggests that perhaps sleep and rest aren't the answer to their struggles, and that they may need to explore other ways of coping with their inner turmoil.
Overall, "Insomnia" is a poignant and relatable representation of the frustrations that can come with sleeplessness. It reminds listeners that those who suffer from insomnia are not alone, and encourages empathy and support for those who are struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've tried to fall asleep
Despite my efforts, I have been unable to drift off.
But there's no peaceful dreams for me
I am unable to experience restful sleep.
I'm afraid that I'll never wake up
I have a fear that I will not awaken from my sleep.
And every thing I've tried to find my peace
Despite attempting various methods, I have yet to discover a calming solution.
I still can hear the screams inside of me
My inner turmoil and distress continue to haunt me, preventing any peace of mind.
And I can't fall asleep
My insomnia persists and I am unable to rest.
Cause it's all out of reach
The solution to my sleeplessness seems unattainable.
Insomnia taking me
My inability to sleep is consuming me.
Amplify everything
My inability to sleep intensifies all of my current struggles.
And I tear through all my thoughts
My mind races with a flurry of ideas and emotions.
Pretend to be someone I'm not
I put on a facade to mask my inner turmoil and put up a front that everything is okay.
It's all fantasy stories and dreams
My mind creates unrealistic scenarios and fantasies to cope with my stress and anxiety.
In the dark I look into the night
As I lay in bed in the darkness, my mind is preoccupied and fixated on my current struggles.
I count the hours as they pass me by
I am acutely aware of the time passing and my lack of sleep as I struggle to cope.
Until I see the light
I have a glimmer of hope that perhaps the new day will bring peace and relief.
And then I close my eyes
I attempt to sleep once more.
But I can't fall asleep
My sleeplessness persists and I am unable to rest.
And every thing I try to find my peace
I continue to search for a solution to my insomnia and inner turmoil.
I still can hear the screams inside of me
My internal struggles persist and I am unable to find relief.
And I don't want to sleep
Despite my exhaustion, the thought of sleep is frightening and unsettling.
Writer(s): Groundbreaking
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wildlyburningalpaca9678
I myself have bad insomnia, and I can relate to this a lot.
@tallishs
Same
@xanthemothcat
Same dude, just last night I couldn't sleep at all
@theslaykng
I used to have horrible insomnia but then I stopped trying so hard to sleep and I finally sleeped
@tallishs
It’s 4:20am for me and I’m still awake
@sunoperson1603
Pulling an all-nighter is not insomnia Alexandria Lawless
@cumquat5724
I myself have bad insomnia and I can relate to this song completely. The whole tone and every aspect completely embodies what it means to have insomnia. Besides the lyrics being true to what the song is conveying I like how the beat fits Insomnia too. It starts out all smooth and calm almost faint as you feel your mind stopping for a bit but then all those ideas and voices (Figuratively, not voices as in a crazy person) swirls around your head and you start flinching and as you keep trying to go to sleep your body simply won’t let you as the thoughts become louder along with the bass. Eventually, after you’re bored enough you’ll fall asleep so the beat slows yet still powerful. However the end is loud and bass boosted because in the end you still feel sleep deprived and every night the cycle repeats itself. I love this song so much because all my friends think I’m weird because they can go to sleep in seconds while it takes up to hours for me but it’s nice to hear something I can relate to and even see in the comments that other people go through what I do and understand what it’s like. Good luck all my fellow night owls!
@radioactivian4412
Figuratively? oh
@butter3516
I think Groundbreaking is ok. His new song titles are... interesting but I hope they are just songs. Love u groundbreaking <3
@UwU-se5vh
Brady Eldridge they're not just songs, they're art