I Can't Sleep
POORSTACY Lyrics


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I don't know how long I'll live
And you always take more than you give
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
All the broken kids who cut our wrists
And I don't believe your promises
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I don't know how long I'll live
And you always take more than you give
I can't sleep

I, don't wanna be you, wanna be you
I, just wanna be
I wanna be myself
I just wanna be myself
All the lies that you told me
I don't believe
I don't believe, I don't believe, I don't believe

I don't know how long I'll live
And you always take more than you give
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
All the broken kids who cut our wrists
And I don't believe your promises
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I don't know how long I'll live
And you always take more than you give
I can't sleep (can't sleep, oh)

I get lost when I'm with you
I get lost when I'm with you (get lost when I'm with you)
Don't you hide a thing
Girl I know what you're into (I know what you're into)
I can't breathe, I can't sleep
I can't eat, I can't see
Girl, I know I'm in too deep
Girl, I know I'm in too deep
I don't believe, I don't believe, I don't believe

I don't know how long I'll live
And you always take more than you give
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
All the broken kids who cut our wrists
And I don't believe your promises
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I can't sleep (oh-oh)
I don't know how long I'll live




And you always take more than you give
I can't sleep (oh-oh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Can't Sleep" by POORSTACY feat. iann dior describe an individual's struggle with insomnia due to their struggles with trust and feeling unfulfilled in their relationships. The lyrics express feelings of despair and hopelessness, particularly towards broken promises and self-harm. The opening line, "I don't know how long I'll live," sets a tone of anxiety and fear that persists throughout the song. The idea that "you always take more than you give" suggests that the singer feels cheated or taken advantage of, leading to a sense of mistrust and ultimately the inability to rest.


The chorus repeats the refrain "I can't sleep" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's struggle to find any relief or rest in their emotional turmoil. The mention of "broken kids who cut our wrists" adds a dark edge to the song, pointing to themes of self-harm and mental health struggles. The line "All the lies that you told me, I don't believe" shows the singer's difficulty in trusting someone who has deceived them in the past, leading to their inability to rest.


In the bridge, the lyrics shift from a focus on the external factors that are causing the singer's insomnia to an internal struggle. The repetition of "I don't believe" suggests a sense of paranoia and lack of trust, both towards others and perhaps even towards oneself. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's continuing struggle with sleep and trust.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Can't Sleep" paint a picture of a person who is grappling with deep emotional pain and despair, leading to an inability to rest or find peace.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know how long I'll live
The singer is uncertain about their lifespan


And you always take more than you give
The singer's relationships are imbalanced, with the other person taking more than giving


I can't sleep (oh-oh)
The singer is experiencing insomnia


All the broken kids who cut our wrists
The artist relates to other individuals who are experiencing emotional pain


And I don't believe your promises
The other person has lied in the past, causing the artist to lose trust in them


I, don't wanna be you, wanna be you
The singer does not want to be like the other person


I just wanna be myself
The singer desires to be their true self


All the lies that you told me
The other person has told the artist multiple lies


I don't believe
The artist does not trust the other person


I get lost when I'm with you
The artist becomes disoriented or confused around the other person


Don't you hide a thing
The singer wants the other person to be honest and open


Girl I know what you're into
The artist has insight into the other person's interests or behaviors


I can't breathe, I can't sleep
The singer is experiencing physical and emotional symptoms related to stress or anxiety


I can't eat, I can't see
The singer may be experiencing additional physical symptoms related to their emotional state


Girl, I know I'm in too deep
The singer feels that they are too invested in the relationship


I don't believe
The artist does not trust the other person




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carlito Milfort, Danny Lee Jr. Snodgrass, Edgar Martin Herrera, Maxwell James Nichols, Michael Olmo

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