Sleeping by Myself
Pearl Jam Lyrics


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I should have know there was someone else
Down below I always kept it to myself
Now I believe in nothing
Not today as I move myself out of your sight
I'll be sleeping by myself tonight

I could never go with no one else
The hurt don't show but who knows, time will tell
Now I believe in nothing, but the pain
And I can't see this turning out right
Oh I'll be sleeping by myself tonight

Forever be sad and lonely
Forever never be the same
Oh I close my eyes and wait for a sign
Am I just waiting in vain?

Oh I close my eyes and wait for a sign
Am I just waiting in vain?

Oh I believe in love and disaster
Sometimes the two are just the same
I'm beginning to see
What's left of me is gonna have to be free to survive

Oh I'll be sleeping by myself tonight

I believe in nothing, but the pain
And I can't see this turning out right
Oh I'll be sleeping by myself




I'll be sleeping by myself
I'll be sleeping by myself tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pearl Jam's "Sleeping By Myself" carry themes of loneliness and heartbreak, as the singer confesses to having kept his feelings to himself and losing the woman he loves to another man. He is left feeling empty, believing in nothing but the pain he feels. The repetition of the line "I'll be sleeping by myself tonight" serves as a poignant reminder of his solitude and the sense of finality that comes with a relationship ending.


The lyrics suggest that the singer's inability to express his feelings may have contributed to the loss of the relationship. He admits that he "could never go with no one else" and that "the hurt don't show but who knows, time will tell." This implies that the pain he feels is deeper than what can be seen on the surface, and that he may have been trying to hide his true feelings. He also acknowledges that he is unsure if he is just "waiting in vain" for a sign that things will work out.


As the song progresses, the singer begins to acknowledge that he needs to let go to survive. He believes in "love and disaster" and acknowledges that sometimes the two are the same. He realizes that what is left of him needs to be free to move on and find happiness.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sleeping By Myself" are a poignant exploration of heartbreak, loneliness, and the struggle to move on from a lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

I should have know there was someone else
I regret not realizing there was another person in your life


Down below I always kept it to myself
I knew deep down but kept my suspicions to myself


Now I believe in nothing
I have lost faith in everything


Not today as I move myself out of your sight
I am leaving you today and moving out of your view


I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
I will be alone tonight in my bed


I could never go with no one else
I could never be with anyone else but you


The hurt don't show but who knows, time will tell
I hide my pain even though it may come out later


Now I believe in nothing, but the pain
Now I only believe in the pain I feel


And I can't see this turning out right
I don't think this will end well


Oh I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
I will spend the night alone in my bed


Forever be sad and lonely
I will be permanently sad and alone


Forever never be the same
I will never be the same again


Oh I close my eyes and wait for a sign
I am hoping for a sign while I close my eyes


Am I just waiting in vain?
Is my hope in vain?


Oh I believe in love and disaster
I now understand that love and disaster are intertwined


Sometimes the two are just the same
Sometimes love and disaster are identical


I'm beginning to see
I am starting to realize


What's left of me is gonna have to be free to survive
I need to be free to survive and move on


Oh I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
Once more, I will be alone in my bed tonight


I believe in nothing, but the pain
I only believe in the pain I feel, nothing else


And I can't see this turning out right
I don't see a positive outcome for us


Oh I'll be sleeping by myself
Again, I will be alone in bed


I'll be sleeping by myself
For sure, I will be sleeping alone


I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
I will definitely spend this night alone in my bed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE JEROME VEDDER

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Comments from YouTube:

adu

Underrated album that provided a breath of fresh air during its time and it still feels so apt for this era.

Kate Lamb

Hell yeah!! Pearl Jam is timeless!! Eddie, your one of a kind & perfect vocals line up so amazingly with the instrumentals. Keep kicking ass!!🙌🏻🙌🏻💯💯💕🤩❤️‍🩹

Cina

Beautiful song and Voice 🥰

AMJH 4LAH

Love Eds voice. One of THE all time greatest 🙌🏻 ❤️

Verica Macura

Ja neznam ovu pesmu❤

Maria D

💙

Pommes Azul

If you have this much power how the fuck could you leave me here ??? Jamming for The Pearl..🎉🙄

juliana vedder

❤❤❤❤

Cristina Campani

Pommes Azul

Explain 😢

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