How Will I Sleep?
Lee Rogers Lyrics

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Spend my life like a dog chasing the rain
Or I could take my time and reacquaint myself
I could go on pretending to know
Or I could stop this struggle thats making me fall

How will I sleep?

There's a fine line between my love and my fear

You gaze in awe at what I'm straining to see
And I've been told that when I'm weak and alone
I will be strengthened and carried

How will I sleep
How will I sleep

Here's what I wanna say, here's what I wanna say
My head betrays me, my heart gives me away,
My head betrays me, my heart gives me away

Gonna find me a church, I alone will worship there
I'll find the Silence that comforts me
I'll taste of religion partake of my own pride
Hear the enemy laugh at me through the night

How will I sleep
How will I sleep

This desert so hot, but it gets so cold here at night
At the edge of the Jordan cleaned by the light
This desert so hot gets so cold here at night

At the edge of the river poised for the fight
At the edge of the Jordan............

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Lee Rogers's song How Will I Sleep? explore themes of struggling with identity and purpose, fear and love, and the search for inner peace. The opening line "Spend my life like a dog chasing the rain" sets the tone for the entire song, with the idea of chasing something unattainable and ultimately futile. The singer acknowledges that they can choose to take their time and reacquaint themselves with what they truly want, rather than constantly chasing after things that may not bring them happiness. The lines "There's a fine line between my love and my fear / You gaze in awe at what I'm straining to see" suggest that the singer is struggling with some sort of internal conflict - perhaps a fear of vulnerability in relationships. However, they have also been told that in moments of weakness and vulnerability, they will be able to find strength and support.

In the second verse, the singer speaks more directly about their struggles - their head betrays them, but their heart gives them away. The lines "Gonna find me a church, I alone will worship there / I'll find the Silence that comforts me / I'll taste of religion partake of my own pride / Hear the enemy laugh at me through the night" suggest that the singer is searching for some sort of solace or comfort, but is struggling with their own pride and the fear of being judged by others.

The chorus, "How will I sleep?" repeated several times throughout the song, can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be seen as a literal question about the singer's ability to sleep given their internal struggles, or as a broader question about finding peace and contentment in their life. Overall, the lyrics in How Will I Sleep? are introspective and contemplative, exploring themes of struggle and self-discovery.

Line by Line Meaning

Spend my life like a dog chasing the rain
I am living my life without a focus, chasing after meaningless things with no direction or purpose.

Or I could take my time and reacquaint myself
Alternatively, I could slow down and rediscover who I am, what I value, and where I want to go.

I could go on pretending to know
I could continue pretending to have all the answers when I don't really understand anything.

Or I could stop this struggle that's making me fall
Instead, I could choose to let go of my need to control everything and surrender my struggles to a higher power.

There's a fine line between my love and my fear
I find myself constantly oscillating between my desire for love and my fear of rejection or failure, and it's hard to strike a balance.

You gaze in awe at what I'm straining to see
Others might be impressed by what I'm trying to achieve, but I am struggling to even see the goal clearly myself.

And I've been told that when I'm weak and alone, I will be strengthened and carried
Despite my fears and doubts, I have faith that there is a force greater than myself that can provide me with support and strength when I need it most.

Here's what I wanna say, here's what I wanna say
I am struggling to communicate my true feelings and thoughts to others, and I want to express myself more authentically.

My head betrays me, my heart gives me away
Sometimes my thoughts and logic lead me astray, but my true feelings and desires are revealed through my emotions and passions.

Gonna find me a church, I alone will worship there
I am seeking a place of solace and comfort where I can practice my own unique spirituality and faith.

I'll find the Silence that comforts me
Through stillness and quiet reflection, I hope to find a sense of inner peace and calm that can soothe my soul.

I'll taste of religion partake of my own pride
While I value spirituality and faith, I also recognize that it is important to approach religion with humility and an open mind so as to avoid arrogance and dogmatism.

Hear the enemy laugh at me through the night
Even as I try to find my way and listen to my own inner voice, I am still haunted by doubts and taunts from others who seek to undermine my self-confidence and progress.

This desert so hot, but it gets so cold here at night
My life and emotions feel like a vast desert, alternately scorching hot and brutally cold depending on the time of day or my current state of mind.

At the edge of the Jordan cleaned by the light
I am poised on the brink of a major change or decision, and I am seeking clarity and insight to guide me forward.

At the edge of the river poised for the fight
As I prepare to make a crucial choice or confrontation, I know that I will need to arm myself with strength, perseverance, and courage to succeed.

How will I sleep
At the end of the day, I am consumed with worries and uncertainties that make it hard for me to find rest and peace of mind.

How will I sleep
I am wondering if I will ever find a way to resolve my inner turmoil and achieve a sense of fulfillment and contentment in my life.

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