Since then Havnevik has explored a wide breadth of styles before settling on three main instruments of choice: guitar, piano and melodica. A demo of her was played on the widely influential Morning Becomes Eclectic program on L.A.'s KCRW-FM and won her a loyal fan base. More recently she collaborated with electronic music poster boys Moby, Röyksopp and Tom Middleton, as well as penned the song Grace specifically for the second season finale of the popular television drama Grey's Anatomy, which aired in May 2006.
Havnevik's full-length solo debut, Melankton, appeared in the fall of 2006 via her own Continentica Records and was reissued early the following year through Universal Republic.
In 2011 she released the album YOU. &I was released in 2015.
Sleepless
Kate Havnevik Lyrics
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Watch me as I go, outside
It's another world when the moon is high
And the walking keeps me breathing
Sleepless, I shouldn't be here
Sleepless, twenty four hours of searching
Going small and tired like me
Drink some more of this, feel the morning bliss
Songs of airplanes in my head
Sleepless, I shouldn't be here
Sleepless, twenty four hours
Sleepless
I have I have to keep walking
Sleepless, twenty four hours of searching
Searching for my life
Sleepless, sleepless
Oh, sleepless, sleepless
Sleepless
The lyrics to Kate Havnevik's song Sleepless express the feeling of restlessness and the constant search for something in life. The first stanza talks about being caught up in the night and feeling like it's a different world, and how walking helps to keep one breathing. The use of the word "fly" suggests a yearning for freedom and escape. The chorus repeats the word "sleepless" and expresses the frustration of not being able to find what one is looking for, with the line "twenty four hours of searching" emphasizing the endless and exhausting nature of the search.
In the second stanza, the singer describes walking through narrow streets, feeling the breeze, and drinking something that brings a sense of morning bliss. But even in this moment of fleeting pleasure, the constant noise in their head (songs of airplanes) reminds them that they are still feeling sleepless and searching. The repetition of the word "sleepless" in the last stanza reinforces the idea that this feeling is all-encompassing and has a grip on the singer's life.
The lyrics of Sleepless convey a sense of yearning, frustration, and the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending search for something. The focus on walking and the night suggest a sense of displacement and the need to keep moving forward. The use of the word "sleepless" emphasizes the exhaustion of this search, and the feeling of not being able to rest until what is being sought is found.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch me as I fly, passing by at night
Please notice me as I navigate through the world in my own ways and creations.
Watch me as I go, outside
Observe me as I explore the outside world.
It's another world when the moon is high
The world has many facets that are only visible at night when the moon is high.
And the walking keeps me breathing
My movements keep me alive and focused on the present moment.
Sleepless, I shouldn't be here
The state of being awake and restless is not where I want to be.
Sleepless, twenty four hours of searching
My lack of sleep is due to my constant search for meaning and purpose in my life.
Down the narrow streets, I can feel the breeze
Walking through the tight and confined streets, I can feel the wind and refreshing air.
Going small and tired like me
As I continue to wander around, I feel smaller and more exhausted compared to the vast world around me.
Drink some more of this, feel the morning bliss
Ingesting something will help me feel refreshed and energized in the morning.
Songs of airplanes in my head
The sounds of planes flying overhead are a persistent reminder of the world outside of my immediate surroundings.
I have I have to keep walking
I need to keep moving forward and exploring to continue making progress in my life.
Searching for my life
I am currently searching for purpose and meaning in my life.
Sleepless, sleepless
I am restless and awake.
Oh, sleepless, sleepless
I am deeply and consistently awake, feeling the effects of my lack of sleep.
Sleepless
I am constantly struggling with insomnia.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY SIGSWORTH, KATE C. HAVNEVIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
R Rrr
her voice is so soothing.
JoysGoogle
I had a dream a while ago that I was flying. It was, quite possibly, one of the best dreams I have ever had. I have fallen in love with this song... If my dream had a soundtrack, this would be the song playing in the dream.
Cici Fuentes
Man, I can easily imagine Imogen Heap singing this song. That's how great it is :-)
Crisscross
Mirani Kawanapu I actually thought it was Imogene singing this lol
Nae S.
I never get tired of this song! Absolutely Beautiful ❤️ Her voice the instruments just amazing!
Ashley Baguley
Definitely one of her best.
Foussény KONE
i've recently discovered Kate Havnevik and i really ...i do really love her music <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Crisscross
Can’t even describe how awesome this song is
young Queen
I love this song really calming
KingJaames
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard...
#Eargasm