Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.
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Sleepless
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics
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My eyes stroll around when you're talking to me
I can't seem to make myself not think
About the past and how you are now
I think I've been left alone long enough
To do something insane
My friends they worry I'm wasting away
'Cause my mama said that no one could stop me
My mama said that no one can stop me
My mama said that no one can stop me
I won't let you stand in my way
Your actions they push me away
Into the dark where sleepless I lay
But I'm not alone, I have company
An internal void that won't let me be
I think I've been left alone long enough
To do something insane
My friends they worry I'm wasting away
I wish they'd not say a thing
'Cause my mama said that no one could stop me
My mama said that no one can stop me
'Cause my mama said that no one can stop me
I won't let you stand in my way
In "Sleepless," Jessica Lea Mayfield expresses her melancholic thoughts and feelings about her loneliness and the struggle to move on from the past despite being constantly haunted by it. She feels herself withdrawing from others and is unable to focus on the present, as her mind is consumed with thoughts about the past and how it relates to her current situation regarding the person she is addressing in the lyrics.
She mentions that her friends are worried about her and think she is wasting away, which shows that she may be struggling with some deeper issues. However, she doesn't want their advice since she believes that she is strong enough to make her own decisions and that nothing can stop her. This confidence might stem from her mother's support as she repeats that her mom said no one can stop her. She finds comfort in the internal void that she can't seem to escape; in a way, it is her only companion and represents the demon that she cannot defeat.
The lyrics of "Sleepless" offer insight into the tale of someone struggling with loneliness and isolation by building an intimate connection with the listeners who can also relate to the feeling. It portrays how others' actions affect us and how our perceptions and internal struggles make it harder to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm almost too lonely to speak
I feel so isolated that it's hard for me to talk
My eyes stroll around when you're talking to me
I can't focus on what you're saying because my mind is wandering
I can't seem to make myself not think
I can't help but dwell on the past and present
About the past and how you are now
I can't stop reflecting on what used to be and how you've changed
I think I've been left alone long enough
I've been isolated for so long that I'm starting to lose touch
To do something insane
I'm tempted to do something irrational or risky
My friends they worry I'm wasting away
My friends are concerned that I'm deteriorating slowly
I wish they'd not say a thing
I'd prefer if my friends would just let me cope on my own
'Cause my mama said that no one could stop me
My mother instilled in me a sense of determination and resilience
My mama said that no one can stop me
I won't let anyone else dictate my actions or choices
Your actions they push me away
Your behavior is causing me to retreat from you
Into the dark where sleepless I lay
I'm trapped in a place of darkness and insomnia
But I'm not alone, I have company
I'm not entirely solitary, as I have my own inner ghosts to keep me company
An internal void that won't let me be
My own inner emptiness and pain is consuming me
I won't let you stand in my way
I refuse to let anyone else hinder my progress or hold me back
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jessica Lea Mayfield
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