UP ALL NIGHT
OTC Lyrics
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Missing cash, blacking out, heartless in a few ways
Shit for luck, elbows shredded, I held things steady like too late
Please calm the fuck down, I'll do whatever you say
I get it, I get it, I'm living too hard and it's time that I stop it
But rising on up and then tumbling down well it's part of the process
Bar tabs on a hot night in a cold basement
You say I'm crazy but I feel amazing
I wanna hold em til they burn right through my hands
Don't ask me questions cause I'm tired of confessing
And I know that it's not much to say but I swear that I'd like to change
I can't sleep, I hope I stay awake
Cause I've been running, running, running all day
Long nights, no peace, I feel like everybody's eyes on me
I can't sleep, I hope I stay awake
Cause I've been running, running, running all day
Long nights, no peace, I feel like everybody's eyes on me
I can't sleep
I can't sleep
Maybe I've been freaking out, moving quick, burning the wick at both ends
Screaming loud, stupid shit, scaring all of my old friends
Fell down on Bedford, hope that it's not broken
Safe to say I might have had too much of some of these potions
I love you so much, I'm staying here all night
Don't want to get up, I don't want to stop, I don't want to close my eyes
I'd rather not give a fuck and end up with some scars
The night's just long enough for me to build it all and let it fall apart
My mother told me that the world has got its plans
I wanna hold em til they burn right through my hands
Don't ask me questions cause I'm tired of confessing
And I know that it's not much to say but I swear that I'd like to change
I can't sleep, I hope I stay awake
Cause I've been running, running, running all day
Long nights, no peace, I feel like everybody's eyes on me
I can't sleep, I hope I stay awake
Cause I've been running, running, running all day
Long nights, no peace, I feel like everybody's eyes on me
I can't sleep
I can't sleep
I can't sleep
My mother told me that the world has got its plans
I wanna hold em til they burn right through my hands
The lyrics of OTC's song "Up all Night" are a reflection of the struggles and chaos that the singer is going through. The opening lines suggest that the singer is slipping back and heading south, indicating a regression in his life. He mentions missing cash, blacking out, and being heartless, which speaks to his recklessness and lack of concern for consequences. Despite all this, he still holds things steady, perhaps as a way of convincing himself that he is not completely out of control.
The singer acknowledges that he is living too hard and that it is time to stop. He understands that rising up and tumbling down is part of the process, but he can't seem to break free from the cycle. The references to bar tabs, hot nights in cold basements, and feeling amazing all suggest that the singer is using alcohol and parties to cope with his problems.
The chorus repeats the lines "I can't sleep, I hope I stay awake, 'cause I've been running, running, running all day". This suggests that the singer is constantly on the move, trying to escape his problems but never finding any peace. The line "I feel like everybody's eyes on me" speaks to his feeling of being constantly watched and judged, which is another possible reason for his inability to sleep.
Overall, the lyrics of "Up all Night" paint a picture of a person who is struggling to keep it together and is desperate for change. The song captures the chaos, recklessness, and anxiety that can come with living life on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I've been slipping back, heading south, carsick on a Tuesday
I feel like I'm losing my grip on my life, going in the wrong direction and feeling nauseous about it.
Missing cash, blacking out, heartless in a few ways
I've been making poor decisions, wasting money, and becoming more callous as a person.
Shit for luck, elbows shredded, I held things steady like too late
I've had a string of bad luck lately and am feeling worn down, but I'm still trying to hold things together even though it might be too late.
Please calm the fuck down, I'll do whatever you say
I'm feeling overwhelmed and just want someone to take control and give me direction.
I get it, I get it, I'm living too hard and it's time that I stop it
I know that my lifestyle is unsustainable and destructive, and I need to make a change.
But rising on up and then tumbling down well it's part of the process
I know that success and failure are both part of life and I'm trying to accept that.
Bar tabs on a hot night in a cold basement
I'm spending a lot of money and time drinking and partying in grimy surroundings.
You say I'm crazy but I feel amazing
Others might view my behavior as crazy, but in the moment, I feel great.
My mother told me that the world has got its plans
My mom taught me that life has a way of working itself out, even if it doesn't feel like it in the moment.
I wanna hold em til they burn right through my hands
I want to take control of my life and hold onto my dreams until they're a reality, even if it's painful.
Don't ask me questions cause I'm tired of confessing
I'm tired of explaining myself and my actions, and just want to be left alone.
And I know that it's not much to say but I swear that I'd like to change
I recognize that just saying I want to change isn't enough, but I am committed to making a change.
I can't sleep, I hope I stay awake
I can't shut my mind off and I hope to stay productive and focused.
Cause I've been running, running, running all day
I've been busy and active all day, and it's taking its toll on me mentally and physically.
Long nights, no peace, I feel like everybody's eyes on me
I feel anxious and paranoid, like everyone is watching and judging me.
Maybe I've been freaking out, moving quick, burning the wick at both ends
I'm feeling panicked and frenzied, pushing myself beyond my limits.
Screaming loud, stupid shit, scaring all of my old friends
I'm acting in ways that are out of character and even frightening to those who know me best.
Fell down on Bedford, hope that it's not broken
I've suffered a physical injury but am hoping it's not too serious.
Safe to say I might have had too much of some of these potions
It's probably a safe assumption that I've consumed too many drugs or alcohol.
I love you so much, I'm staying here all night
I have strong feelings for someone and want to spend as much time with them as possible.
Don't want to get up, I don't want to stop, I don't want to close my eyes
I'm enjoying the moment so much that I don't want it to end, and don't want to miss anything.
I'd rather not give a fuck and end up with some scars
I'd rather take risks and face the consequences than not live life to the fullest.
The night's just long enough for me to build it all and let it fall apart
I'm trying to cram as much living as possible into the short time that I have, even if it all falls apart in the end.
I can't sleep
I'm restless and unable to relax and fall asleep.
I can't sleep
I'm still unable to sleep, even though I desperately want to.
I can't sleep
I'm still awake and restless, and have likely been this way for some time.
Contributed by Brayden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.