I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Ken Lyrics


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Everlasting days don´t pass
When you disappear
Even when we thought it lasts
For a million years
Blurry signals in my head
Telling abstract threats
I feel deathlike when the senses rise
To an open end with a different glance

Get away. Just get away.

Seems today
Nothing lasts forever
It is hard to take
A step we used to take together
I´ll make my stand
Remain me as I am
Before I break
´Cause it aches.

Gather all the strength I have
To get me through the night
I never thought it could hurt so bad
When you´re off my mind
It feels so unkind
Go away. Just go away.

Seems today
Nothing lasts forever
It is hard to take
A step we used to take together
I´ll make my stand
Remain me as I am




Before I break
´Cause it aches.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ken's song "I'll Sleep When You're Dead" touch upon themes of loss, longing, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines, "Everlasting days don't pass, when you disappear, even when we thought it lasts, for a million years," suggest that the pain of losing someone you once had a deep connection with feels unending and timeless.


The mention of "blurry signals in my head" and "telling abstract threats" implies a state of confusion and emotional turmoil. The singer feels a sense of impending doom and vulnerability, as if their very existence is tied to the other person. The phrase "I feel deathlike when the senses rise to an open end with a different glance" suggests that even the smallest change in the other person's behavior or perception can be deeply unsettling and unsettling.


The repeated urge to "get away" and "go away" reflects the conflicting emotions of wanting to distance oneself from the pain while also acknowledging the difficulty of letting go. The chorus emphasizes the transient nature of love and highlights the struggle to accept its impermanence. It expresses the difficulty of moving forward and holds onto the memories and experiences shared with the other person.


The final lines, "Gather all the strength I have to get me through the night, I never thought it could hurt so bad when you're off my mind" convey the immense pain and longing that arises when the other person is no longer present in one's thoughts. The singer struggles to cope with the absence and must summon all their strength to endure the pain.


Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Sleep When You're Dead" delve into the complex emotions that accompany the end of a significant relationship. It explores the enduring pain, the desire to hold onto the past, and the difficulty of moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Everlasting days don´t pass
The days seem endless and never come to an end


When you disappear
When you are no longer present in my life


Even when we thought it lasts
Even when we believed our love would endure


For a million years
For an incredibly long time


Blurry signals in my head
Confusing thoughts and emotions clouding my mind


Telling abstract threats
Warning of intangible dangers


I feel deathlike when the senses rise
I experience a sensation of near-death when my awareness intensifies


To an open end with a different glance
Towards an uncertain and changing outcome


Get away. Just get away.
Escape from this situation. Just leave.


Seems today Nothing lasts forever
Today it appears that nothing can stand the test of time


It is hard to take A step we used to take together
It is difficult to move forward in the same way we once did


I´ll make my stand Remain me as I am
I will assert myself and stay true to who I am


Before I break ´Cause it aches.
Before I reach my breaking point, because it causes me great pain.


Gather all the strength I have To get me through the night
Summoning all the inner strength I possess to endure the darkness


I never thought it could hurt so bad When you´re off my mind
I never anticipated the immense pain of losing your presence in my thoughts


It feels so unkind Go away. Just go away.
It is incredibly harsh and cruel. Please, just leave.




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