How Do You Sleep?
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh

It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missing you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (how do you sleep?)

Tried my best at movin' on
Have yet to find a girl like you
Uh, see things now I didn't before
Now wishing I had more time with you
How do you stay awake knowing all I do is think of you?
All the things we thought about
Then never will have done happen again
If I could just see you

If I had my way, I'd come and getcha girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart

It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missing you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (how do you sleep?)

It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missing you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (how do you sleep?)

Baby, all that I hear from my friends again, again
And again (come and ask 'bout you)
They say "We saw your girl at the game and damn
We gotta say a big mistake by you"
Not only does your body bang
But I miss the conversation, too
Tell me that you're gettin' no sleep, can't think
Can't eat, 'til I come see you

If I had my way, I'd come and getcha girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart

It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missing you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (how do you sleep?)

Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh

It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missing you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep?

It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (how do you sleep?)





Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "How Do You Sleep" by Jesse McCartney is a heart-wrenching tale of loss and nostalgia. The opening lines of the song introduce the central theme - the singer has not seen or heard from his lover in a year and he is missing her terribly. He found a letter she wrote him, and the memories it evokes are powerful and bittersweet. The chorus repeats the question, "How do you sleep?" - a rhetorical inquiry directed at the ex-lover, asking how she can rest easy knowing that he is still thinking of her.


The verses reveal more about the singer's feelings and mindset. He has tried to move on, but he can't find anyone like his former lover. He has come to a new understanding of the depth of his feelings for her, realizing that he wishes he had spent more time with her. The bridge of the song has a rap-like quality, with the singer expressing his desire to be with his lover again and how much he misses not only her body but also their conversations.


Overall, "How Do You Sleep" is a plaintive ballad that explores the universal theme of lost love and the longing that follows. The song's introspective lyrics are complemented by a simple yet memorable melody and production, making it a standout track in Jesse McCartney's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been about a year now
It's been a year since we last spoke or saw each other


Ain't seen or heard from you
I haven't had any contact with you


I've been missing you crazy
I have been missing you a lot


How do you, how do you sleep?
How are you able to sleep with this on your mind?


I found the letter you wrote me
I came across the letter you wrote to me


It still smells just like you
The letter still has your scent on it


Damn those sweet memories
Those beautiful memories hurt me now


Tried my best at movin' on
I have made attempts to move on


Have yet to find a girl like you
I haven't found another girl that compares to you


See things now I didn't before
I have gained a new perspective now


Now wishing I had more time with you
I regret not having spent more time with you


How do you stay awake knowing all I do is think of you?
Do you have trouble sleeping knowing I'm thinking of you?


All the things we thought about
All the things we planned to do and talked about


Then never will have done happen again
We will never have the opportunity to do those things again


If I could just see you
I wish I could see you again


If I had my way, I'd come and getcha girl
If I could, I would come to you


In your favorite car with the missing top
I would come in the car you love that has the missing roof


Remember 'round my way where we used to park
Remember where we used to park in my neighborhood


And did all those things to steal your heart
And did all those things to win your love


Baby, all that I hear from my friends again, again
My friends keep talking about you


And again (come and ask 'bout you)
And they keep asking me about you


They say 'We saw your girl at the game and damn
They say they saw you and...


We gotta say a big mistake by you'
They think it was a big mistake for me to let you go


Not only does your body bang
Not only do you have a good body


But I miss the conversation, too
But I also miss talking to you


Tell me that you're gettin' no sleep, can't think
Tell me that you're having trouble sleeping and can't think


Can't eat, 'til I come see you
That you can't eat until I come see you


Oh oh, oh oh




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Bridges, Sean Garrett, Raymond Oglesby

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LYRICS

It's been about a year now, ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin' you crazy, how do you, how do you sleep
I found the letter you wrote me, it still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep (how do you sleep)

I tried my best at movin' on, have yet to find a girl like you
See things now, I didn't before now wishin' I had more time with you
How do you stay awake knowin' all I do is think of you
All the things we thought about then never will happen again
If I could just see you

If I had my way, I'll come and getcha girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart

It's been about a year now, ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin' you crazy, how do you, how do you sleep
I found the letter you wrote me, it still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep

It's been about a year now, ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin' you crazy, how do you, how do you sleep
I found the letter you wrote me, it still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep (how do you sleep)

Baby all that I hear from my friends again, again and again
(They come and ask about you, they say)
We saw your girl at the game
And damn we gotta say a big mistake by you
Not only does your body bang but I miss the conversation too
Tell me that you couldn't go to sleep, can't think, can't eat
'Til I come see you

If I had my way, I'll come and getcha girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart

It's been about a year now, ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin' you crazy, how do you, how do you sleep
I found the letter you wrote me, it still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep (how do you sleep)

Look,
Now it's been about a year
And I'm tryin' to figure out, how could ya
Forget about who loves you the most, why would ya

Heal my heart, heal my brain and
Oh how I wish you could feel my pain
Cause I couldn't get you off my mind, if I tried

Twenty-four/seven, three six five,
And my nights so cold, days so long
They say you don't know what you got 'til it's gone

Well it's gone and I'm trippin', how much I miss it
And you steady walkin' round, like I never existed,
And it's hard to understand, you got another plan
Tryin' to play hard, that you got another man,

But you'll never find another like moi,
That'll ridin' you round in a drop-top car
Baby you're a star and it's time that you know it
So much love and it's time that we sow it

LUDA!

It's been about a year now, ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin' you crazy, how do you, how do you sleep
I found the letter you wrote me, it still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep (how do you sleep)

It's been about a year now, ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin' you crazy, how do you, how do you sleep
I found the letter you wrote me, it still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep (how do you sleep)



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Oh, oh
Oh, oh
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missin' you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn, those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (How do you sleep?)
Tried my best at movin' on
Have yet to find a girl like you
See things now I didn't before
Now wishin' I had more time with you
How do you stay awake knowin' all I do is think of you?
All the things we thought about then never will happen again
If I could just see you
If I had my way, I'll come and get ya girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart?
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missin' you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn, those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (How do you sleep?)
Baby, all that I hear from my friends again, again and again
(Come and ask about you, they say)
We saw your girl at the game
And damn, we gotta say, "A big mistake by you"
Not only does your body bang, but I miss the conversation too
Tell me that you couldn't go to sleep, can't think, can't eat
Until I come see you
If I had my way, I'll come and get ya girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart?
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missin' you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn, those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (How do you sleep?)
Look, now it's been about a year
And I'm tryna figure out, how could ya?
Forget about who loves you the most, why would ya?
Heal my heart (heart), heal my brain (brain)
And oh, how I wish you could feel my pain
'Cause I couldn't get you off my mind if I tried
24/7 (365)
And my nights so cold, days so long
They say you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
Well, it's gone and I'm trippin', how much I miss it
And you steady walkin' 'round like I never existed
And that it's hard to understand, you got another plan
Tryna play hard and you got another man
But you'll never find another like moi (moi)
That have you ridin' 'round in a drop-top car (car)
Baby, you a star and it's time that you know it
So much love and it's time that we sow it (Luda!)
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missin' you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn, those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (How do you sleep?)
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I've been missin' you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn, those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (How do you sleep?)



Have a Good daisy

Ohh oh, ohh oh, ohh oh, oh

[Chorus - Jesse McCartney]
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missin you crazy
How do you, how do you sleep?
I found the letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you, how do you sleep? (how do you sleep?)

[Verse 1 - Jesse McCartney]
Tried my best at movin on, have yet to find a girl like you
See things now I didn't before, now wishin I had more time with you
How do you stay awake, knowin all I do is think of you?
All the things we thought about, then never will have done happen again
If I could just see you

[Break - Jesse McCartney]
If I had my way we would get you girl in your favorite car with the missing top
Remember 'round my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart

[Chorus]

[Verse 2 - Jesse McCartney]
Baby all that I hear from my friends again, again and again, come and ask 'bout you
They say "We saw your girl at the game and damn we got to say a big mistake by you"
Not only does your body bang but I miss the conversation too
Tell me that you're gettin no sleep, can't think, can't eat, 'til I come see you

[Break]

[Chorus]

[Verse 3 - Ludacris]
Look, now it's been about a year and I'm tryin to figure out, how could ya?
Forget about who loves you the most, why would ya?
Heal my heart (heart), heal my brain (brain)
Oh how I wish you could feel my pain
'Cause I couldn't get you off my mind if I tried (hey)
Twenty-four seven, (three six five)
And my nights so cold (cold), days so long (long)
They say you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
Well it's gone and I'm trippin how much I miss it
And you steady walkin 'round like I never existed
And it's hard to understand (hey), you got another plan (hey)
Tryin to play harder, you got another man
But you'll never find another like moi (moi)
That have you ridin round in a drop top car (car)
Baby you a star and it's time that you know it
So much love and it's time that we show it (LUDA!)

[Chorus]

Ohh oh, ohh oh, ohh oh, oh

[Chorus - w/ ad libs]

Ohh oh, ohh oh, ohh oh, oh



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melfi effendi

2022 and I'm still here liking this song. This song is always so underrated.

Ramdan Azhar

Yup

XXXLUNACY17

Facts

Yaya Can’t Read :/

For real!!

Joy Henley

Preach!

Leanna A

I agree ! I always loved the original and remix

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Merilith

I'll forever cherish Jesse's songs. It always melts my heart. <3
It's 2023 already, but his songs still hit me.

Kenny Bradford

He’s such a talented singer. His songs, lyrics, and voice is so amazing, and still is today.

Stupify8

The pop stars like Jesse with solid voices who came before the rise of social media were robbed! He could have easily had a massive following if he came up now

Phantom500

Jesse also took a pretty long break on making music up until Technicolor and again until he released the song Wasted.

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