How Do You Sleep
Jesse McCartney Ludacris Lyrics
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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
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'd come and get you girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Around 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?
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' more sleep
Can't think can't eat till I come see you
If I had my way I'd come and get you girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Around 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?
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!)
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?
The song "How Do You Sleep?" by Jesse McCartney featuring Ludacris explores the emotions of missing someone deeply after a year of not seeing or hearing from them. McCartney's vocals convey the pain of missing someone and the difficulty in moving on. The lyrics reveal the singer's heartache as he remembers the memories of the past and wishes he could have had more time with his love. He wonders how his love can sleep while he is forced to bear the pain alone.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as McCartney's voice conveys the depth of his emotions. The letter he found still smells like his love, and the sweet memories keep him awake, wondering how they can sleep. The bridge, with Ludacris' rapping, adds another level of emotional intensity to the song. He tells his love that she won't find anyone like him, and it's hard to understand why she would try to play harder with another man.
Overall, "How Do You Sleep?" is a heart-wrenching song that takes listeners on an emotional journey through love, pain, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been about a year now
It's been a long time since we've been in touch
Ain't seen or heard from you
I haven't had any contact with you
I've been missing you crazy
I've been feeling a lot of sadness because of your absence
How do you how do you sleep
How can you sleep knowing I miss you so much
I found the letter you wrote me
I came across a letter you had sent me
It still smells just like you
The letter still carries your scent
Damn those sweet memories
Those happy moments are painful to remember
Tried my best at movin' on
I tried to move on from you
Have yet to find a girl like you
No one else compares to you
See things now I didn't before
I realize things now that I didn't notice before
Now wishin' I had more time with you
I regret not spending more time with you
How do you stay awake
How do you manage to stay up at night
Knowin' all I do is think of you
I can't stop thinking about you
All the things we thought about
All the plans we made together
Then, never will happen again
We'll never be able to fulfill those plans
If I could just see you
I wish I could see you in person
If I had my way I'd come and get you girl
If I could have my wish, I'd go see you right now
In your favorite car with the missing top
I would come to see you in your favorite car, even if it's missing its roof
Around my way where we used to park
We used to park at a certain spot, and I'd like to take you there
And did all those things to steal your heart
I'd like to do all the things we did before to win your love
Baby all that I hear from my friends
My friends keep telling me about you
Again again and again come and ask 'bout you
They keep asking me about your whereabouts
They say, "We saw your girl at the game
They tell me that they spotted you somewhere
And damn we gotta say a big mistake by you"
And they think I made a mistake by letting you go
Not only does your body bang
Your physical self is attractive
But I miss the conversation too
But I also miss talking to you
Tell me that you're gettin' more sleep
Please assure me that you're doing well
Can't think can't eat till I come see you
I can't focus on anything until I see you again
Look, now it's been about a year and I'm tryin to figure out
It's been a year since we last talked and I'm still trying to understand
How could ya? Forget about who loves you the most, why would ya?
How could you forget about the one who loves you most, why would you do that?
Heal my heart (heart), heal my brain (brain)
My heart and brain both hurt because of your absence
Oh how I wish you could feel my pain
I want you to feel what I'm feeling
Twenty-four seven, (three six five)
All the time, every day of the year
And my nights so cold (cold), days so long (long)
My nights are lonely and my days seem endless without you
They say you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
People say you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone
Well it's gone and I'm trippin how much I miss it
Now that it's gone, I realize how much I truly miss you
And you steady walkin 'round like I never existed
But you seem to be going about your life as if I never existed
And it's hard to understand (hey), you got another plan (hey)
It's difficult to accept that you've moved on and have other plans
Tryin to play harder, you got another man
You seem to be trying to put up a front, but you have another man in your life
But you'll never find another like moi (moi)
But you won't find anyone else like me
That have you ridin' round in a drop top car (car)
Who will have you driving around in a convertible car
Baby you a star and it's time that you know it
You're amazing and it's important for you to realize that
So much love and it's time that we show it (LUDA!)
We have a lot of love for each other and it's time to show it
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
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)
amethystrubi
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
melfi effendi
2022 and I'm still here liking this song. This song is always so underrated.
Ramdan Azhar
Yup
XXXLUNACY17
Facts
Yaya Canβt Read :/
For real!!
Joy Henley
Preach!
Leanna A
I agree ! I always loved the original and remix
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
Heβs 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.