Based in Grantham, the former violinist kick-started her career in 2019, drawing the attention of a BBC manager, while performing on a local radio show — allowing her to perform at Glastonbury Festival, to which led to Lewis Capaldi inviting her to join him on tour in 2020.
Humberstone released the haunting 2020’s “Deep End”, as her debut EP, Falling Asleep at the Wheel, racked up millions of streams on Spotify with the help of the upbeat title track. Later that year, Vevo included her in DSCVR’s Artists to Watch 2021.
In the following year, under Polydor and Intercope Records, she teased the single “Haunted House” and made a move that changed her life forever: releasing her second EP, The Walls Are Way Too Thin. It was a door opener for her performance of “Scarlett” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and achieving her first major career milestone, to be awarded BRITs Rising Star 2022.
The successful year helped Holly career’s literally take off, being the opening act for both Girl in Red and Olivia Rodrigo’s US tour. Pilling up standalone singles, she released Can You Afford to Lose Me? in October 2022, a compilation album combining both of her EPs' tracks.
In all these years, Humberstone built enough to set the ground for her majestic debut album, Paint My Bedroom Black, released in October 2023. The blood-related singles “Antichrist” and “Room Service” wears the album’s theme in their sleeves, painting both introspective and extrospective sides of Holly.
Being assisted by producer and co-writer Rob Milton, along with a solid fan base, Holly Humberstone is now more than ready to be thrown in the deep end.
Sleep Tight
Holly Humberstone Lyrics
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And feeling kinda sad
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew I had
I'm out of street-lights, I'd better make tracks
'Cause mum expects me back
But you were the best thing I never knew I had
And oh my God, I've done it again
I sure hope it's worth it
And I've got all this stuff boiling up
'Cause I got drunk and said too much, I'm
Running in circles
And now we're in the back of your car
We're gonna take it too far
God knows I've missed this
I've missed this feeling
You take off your jeans and
My heart started screaming
God knows I've missed
God knows I've missed this feeling
This feeling
This feeling
God knows I miss the feeling
Sleep tight, I'm coming right back
To you in double time
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew was mine
And it seems like I wanna rush things
I should just enjoy the ride
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew was mine
And oh my God, I can't believe
Everything was working out for me
Well, I sure hope we're worth it
'Cause I said too much I can't take back
Sorry if you weren't expecting that
We go in circles
In circles and we're
In the back of your car
We're gonna take it too far
God knows I've missed this
I've missed this feeling
You take off your jeans and
My heart started screaming
God knows I've missed this feeling
Sleep tight, I'm on my way back
And feeling kinda sad
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew I had
In the back of your car
We're gonna take it too far
God knows I've missed this
I've missed this feeling
You take off your jeans and
My heart started screaming
God knows I've missed
God knows I've missed this feeling
This feeling
This feeling
(Oh no, I must be dreaming)
(God knows I've missed)
This feeling
This feeling
This feeling
This feeling
I've missed this feeling
The lyrics to Holly Humberstone's song "Sleep Tight" tell a story of longing and regret. The singer is reflecting on a missed opportunity with someone who turned out to be the best thing they never knew they had. As they're on their way back, they realize the sadness of the situation and the realization of what they've lost. There is a sense of urgency as they navigate through the night, both physically and emotionally.
The second verse reveals that the singer had almost jeopardized their friendship with this person before, causing them to question if it's worth it. They carry the weight of their drunk confessions and the fear that they may have said too much. Despite the turbulence of their emotions, they find themselves in the back of a car, about to give in to temptation. The feeling of desire and missed connection overwhelms them as they rediscover the intensity of their physical and emotional connection.
Throughout the song, there is a repeated motif of going in circles, which symbolizes the cyclical nature of their relationship. They seem to be caught in this pattern of longing, regret, and missed opportunities. The lyrics also highlight the desire to hold on and not let go of this feeling, as if they fear it slipping away again. It's a bittersweet reflection on what could have been and the longing for something they never truly had.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep tight, I'm on my way back
Rest peacefully, I am returning
And feeling kinda sad
Experiencing a slight sadness
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew I had
Because you were the most amazing thing I never realized I possessed
I'm out of street-lights, I'd better make tracks
I have left the illuminated city streets, I should hurry
'Cause mum expects me back
Because my mother anticipates my return
But you were the best thing I never knew I had
Yet, you were the most incredible thing I never realized I possessed
And oh my God, I've done it again
And oh my God, I have repeated my mistake
I almost killed our friendship and I
I nearly destroyed our friendship and I
I sure hope it's worth it
I truly hope the consequences are worthwhile
And I've got all this stuff boiling up
And I have all these emotions simmering inside me
'Cause I got drunk and said too much, I'm
Because I became intoxicated and revealed too many feelings, I am
Running in circles
Engaging in a repetitive cycle
And now we're in the back of your car
And now we find ourselves in the rear of your vehicle
We're gonna take it too far
We are about to go beyond reasonable limits
God knows I've missed this
God knows I have longed for this
I've missed this feeling
I have missed experiencing this emotion
You take off your jeans and
You remove your denim pants and
My heart started screaming
My heart began to cry out
God knows I've missed
God knows I have yearned for
God knows I've missed this feeling
God knows I have longed for this emotion
This feeling
This emotion
This feeling
This emotion
God knows I miss the feeling
God knows I yearn for the emotion
Sleep tight, I'm coming right back
Rest peacefully, I am returning immediately
To you in double time
To you at twice the regular speed
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew was mine
Because you were the most incredible thing that I never realized belonged to me
And it seems like I wanna rush things
And it appears that I desire to hasten the process
I should just enjoy the ride
Instead, I should simply relish the experience
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew was mine
Because you were the most amazing thing that I never realized belonged to me
And oh my God, I can't believe
And oh my God, I cannot comprehend
Everything was working out for me
Everything was falling into place for me
Well, I sure hope we're worth it
Well, I truly hope we are deserving of this
'Cause I said too much I can't take back
Because I spoke excessively and cannot retract my words
Sorry if you weren't expecting that
Apologies if you were unprepared for that
We go in circles
We engage in a repetitive cycle
In circles and we're
Within circles and we are
In the back of your car
In the rear of your vehicle
We're gonna take it too far
We are about to go beyond reasonable limits
God knows I've missed this
God knows I have longed for this
I've missed this feeling
I have missed experiencing this emotion
You take off your jeans and
You remove your denim pants and
My heart started screaming
My heart began to cry out
God knows I've missed this feeling
God knows I have longed for this emotion
Sleep tight, I'm on my way back
Rest peacefully, I am returning
And feeling kinda sad
Experiencing a slight sadness
'Cause you were the best thing I never knew I had
Because you were the most incredible thing I never realized I possessed
In the back of your car
In the rear of your vehicle
We're gonna take it too far
We are about to go beyond reasonable limits
God knows I've missed this
God knows I have longed for this
I've missed this feeling
I have missed experiencing this emotion
You take off your jeans and
You remove your denim pants and
My heart started screaming
My heart began to cry out
God knows I've missed
God knows I have yearned for
God knows I've missed this feeling
God knows I have longed for this emotion
This feeling
This emotion
This feeling
This emotion
(Oh no, I must be dreaming)
(Oh no, I must be envisioning)
(God knows I've missed)
(God knows I have yearned for)
This feeling
This emotion
This feeling
This emotion
This feeling
This emotion
This feeling
This emotion
I've missed this feeling
I have missed experiencing this emotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Holly Ffion Humberstone, Matthew Timothy Healy, Robert James Milton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Sleep tight
I'm on my way back and feeling kinda sad
Cause you were the best thing I never knew I had
I'm out of streetlights, I better make tracks
Cause mum expects me back
But you were the best thing I never knew I had
And, oh my god, I've done it again
I almost killed our friendship, and I sure hope it's worth it
And I got all this stuff boiling up
Cause I got drunk and said too much
I'm running in circles, and now we're–
In the back of your car, we're gonna take it too far
God knows I've missed this, I've missed this feeling
You take off your jeans, and my heart started screaming
God knows I've missed– God knows I've missed this feeling
This feeling, this feeling, this feeling
God knows I've missed this feeling
Sleep tight, I'm coming right back to you in double time
Cause you were the best thing I never knew is mine
And it seems like I wanna rush things, I should just enjoy the ride
Cause you were the best thing I never knew is mine
And, oh my god, I can't believe
Everything was working out for me
Well, I sure hope we're worth it, we're worth it
Cause I said too much I can't take back
Sorry if you weren't expecting that
We go in circles, in circles, and we're–
In the back of your car, we're gonna take it too far
God knows I've missed this, I've missed this feeling
You take off your jeans, and my heart started screaming
God knows I've missed this feeling
Sleep tight, I'm on my way back and feeling kinda sad
Cause you were the best thing I never knew I had
In the back of your car, we're gonna take it too far
God knows I've missed this, I've missed this feeling
You take off your jeans, and my heart started screaming
God knows I've missed– God knows I've missed this feeling
This feeling, this feeling, this feeling
This feeling, this feeling, this feeling
@Kris_____
One of the most underrated. She deserves much fking more attention something like no.1 on billboard. truly beautiful and phenominal.
@davyblackburn4090
she is not under rated, she is starting out and winning many fans and plaudits. Or perhaps you can explain why you think she is under stated
@LeatherDaddy97
Underrated is the wrong word here. Shes getting tons of attention. I say this as a fan
@Cath75
She’s not underrated to me. I play her daily and love her. This is the start
@Kris_____
@Davy Blackburn sorry. I just meant she deserves much more something like no.1
@Kris_____
@Aidan I just meant she deserves much more like no.1 or something.
@voidheir9793
i always get goosebumps when she sings. love you Holly.
@kenziewilson1405
giving summertime vibes and I love it congrats holly this song is amazing
@raysym8607
She is incredible! So happy I got to see her at Coachella, she sounded perfect ✨
@emilybrostafffanaccount
the camera angles and everything remind me so much of a 2000s music video - I loved this sooooo so so much