Have you ever gone to bed thinking tomorrow will be a new day chalk full of… Read Full Bio ↴Have you ever gone to bed thinking tomorrow will be a new day chalk full of new beginnings and opportunity only to wake up to more of the same? Then you know where they are at. Starting as a home recording project, Inspired and the Sleep divided itself into a completely new entity when they were looking for a live translation of their songs. The band is made up of Bryce (guitar, keys), Hayden (drums, vox), and Max (bass, vocals) all three of them being coworkers (lifeguards) and two of them being part time insomniacs. San Diego's Owl and Bear posted that the "trio takes the indie aesthetic to an unexpected level by mixing dance elements with rock riffs and jazz-inspired twists and turns."

Running
Inspired And The Sleep Lyrics

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Well I'm anxious to meet you
I'm out of grass
Listen to that woman as she talks about her cat
I'm headed to the country
But I'm turnin' round

Please Mr. Helper won't you help me find my way
I'm running low

I'm running low

Oh I listen to the sirens
As they approach
Wonder if they'll come for me
I always ask myself if I call you
Will you give me a hand

Please Mr. Helper won't you help me find my way

I'm running low
I'm running low

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Inspired And The Sleep's song "Running" seem to be about someone who is lost and trying to find their way in life. The opening lines set the tone of anxiety and uncertainty. The singer expresses that they are eager to meet someone, however, they are out of "grass". This could indicate that they have run out of marijuana, which they may use as a means of coping with their anxiety.

The next lines describe listening to a woman talking about her cat, which could suggest that the singer is feeling disconnected and uninterested in the mundane details of everyday life. The line "I'm headed to the country, but I'm turnin' round" implies that the singer has attempted to escape their problems by retreating to a more peaceful place, but ultimately feels as though they must turn around and face their difficulties head-on.

The chorus "Please Mr. Helper won't you help me find my way, I'm running low" emphasizes the singer’s plea for guidance and help. They feel lost and don't know what to do to move forward. The lines "Oh I listen to the sirens as they approach, wonder if they'll come for me" could suggest that the singer feels as though they are in danger, or that they fear the consequences of their actions. The final lines of the song "I always ask myself if I call you, will you give me a hand" show that the singer is questioning whether they can rely on the person they want to call to help them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm anxious to meet you
I am eager to get to know you.

I'm out of grass
I have run out of marijuana.

Listen to that woman as she talks about her cat
Pay attention to that lady discussing her feline.

I'm headed to the country
I am traveling outside of the city.

But I'm turnin' round
However, I am changing my direction.

Please Mr. Helper won't you help me find my way
Kindly assist me in locating my intended destination.

I'm running low
I am running out of something.

Oh I listen to the sirens
Oh, I hear the sound of emergency vehicles approaching.

As they approach
As they come nearer.

Wonder if they'll come for me
I wonder if they are coming to get me.

I always ask myself if I call you
I frequently wonder if I reach out to you.