Losing Sleep
Retrofile Lyrics
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But it's a new age
Where the kids on the fringe have a tv set
In their pockets
Nowhere to runaway
All the freedoms, communication
The news stations 24 hours a day
Tell me what′s your name?
What's your game?
Can hardly wait just to give it away
Out of your head
And out of your mind
So off the wall but you're still online
We found a new place
To pack our sad tapes
Now we′re rolling around on a box of whiz
No distractions
Some more interactions
We found a new way
Reach out and touch faith
With no distractions
You tell me what′s your name?
What's your game?
Can hardly wait just to give it away
Out of your head
And out of your mind
So off the wall but you′re still online
Why do we choose it?
I feel like we're losing it
Who are we fooling?
The voice is loud but around and around we go
Why do we choose it?
I feel like I′m losing sleep
Who are we fooling?
The voice is loud but around and around we go
So it's a new day
To find a new place
To disappear from the noise of a busy street
No more complaining
I find it draining
Oh I want some silence
This solitude is bliss
Sleepwalking′s a daydream
Oh what's your name?
What's your game?
Can hardly wait just to give it away
Out of your head
And out of your mind
So off the wall but you′re still online
Why do we choose it?
I feel like I′m losing it
Who are we fooling?
The voice is loud but around and around we go
Why do we choose it?
I feel like I'm losing sleep
Who are we fooling?
The voice is loud but around and around we go
The lyrics to Retrofile's "Losing Sleep" depict a world where technology dominates our lives and we are constantly connected to the internet, 24-hour news stations, and social media. The opening lines suggest that we are living in a time of rapid change, where new technologies and innovations are sweeping across society like a new wave. Yet with this new age comes a sense of isolation, as people are increasingly disconnected from each other, despite being constantly connected online. The reference to "kids on the fringe" having a TV set in their pockets suggests that while we may have more access to information than ever before, we are still struggling to find meaningful connections with others.
The second verse suggests that we are searching for new ways to connect with each other, using technology to reach out and connect with the world in ways that were previously impossible. However, this constant connectivity comes at a cost, as it can be draining and distracting. The chorus is a question about why we choose to live in this way, suggesting that we may not always be fully aware of the consequences of our choices. The repeated refrain of "who are we fooling?" suggests that we may be trying to convince ourselves that this constant connection is necessary, when in fact it may be causing us to lose sleep and become disconnected from the world around us.
Overall, the lyrics to "Losing Sleep" are a commentary on the pros and cons of living in a world that is increasingly dominated by technology. While we may have more access to information and more ways to connect with others, we may also be sacrificing real human connections and becoming more isolated as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
We’re up a new wave
We are part of a new trend or movement
But it's a new age
However, we are currently living in a time period that is different from the past
Where the kids on the fringe have a TV set
Young people who are considered to be unconventional or not mainstream now have access to televisions in their pockets
In their pockets
On their mobile devices
Nowhere to runaway
There is no escaping the constant accessibility of media and the noise of society
All the freedoms, communication
Despite the freedom and ease of communication that technology provides, we are constantly bombarded by information and stimuli
The news stations 24 hours a day
We are constantly inundated with news, day and night
Is there a problem?
Does our constant exposure to information and media cause issues?
Tell me what’s your name?
Who are you in this world of media and noise?
What's your game?
What are your intentions or goals in regards to this constant media exposure?
Can hardly wait just to give it away
Despite the potential negative effects of media exposure, we still eagerly consume it
Out of your head
We become so consumed by media that we lose touch with our own thoughts and emotions
And out of your mind
Our fixation on media becomes all-consuming and leads us to irrationality
So off the wall but you're still online
Despite the craziness that media can bring, we still cling to it and remain constantly connected through technology
We found a new place
We have discovered a different location or mindset
To pack our sad tapes
To put away our negative or sad emotions
Now we're rolling around on a box of whiz
We have found something new and exciting to focus on
No distractions
We are able to avoid being sidetracked by extraneous stimuli
Some more interactions
We are able to connect with others on a new level
We found a new way
We have discovered a different approach
Reach out and touch faith
We have faith in this new way of thinking
This solitude is bliss
We find peace in being alone and away from the noise and distractions of society
Sleepwalking's a daydream
We can feel like we are moving through life without truly being present or aware
Why do we choose it?
Why do we continue to subject ourselves to the constant barrage of media?
I feel like we're losing it
I think we are becoming mentally unstable or losing touch with reality
Who are we fooling?
We might be lying to ourselves or trying to convince ourselves that this constant stimulation is good for us
The voice is loud but around and around we go
We are surrounded by the noise of society, but we continue to go in circles and not make progress
I feel like I'm losing sleep
I am losing rest and peace due to the constant stream of media and stimuli
Writer(s): Luke Joseph Martino, Noah Alexander Martino
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