INSOMNIA
Rusty Project Lyrics


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Every single bed lay, counting clock ticks in my head
Why are they getting louder?
Can’t stop thinking about it you always bring me down

You left it all behind
(left me behind now)
You’ll have to pay the price
(you’ll feel the same)

You love who lies to you
You hate who cares about you
You live only for your own benefit
(So you hit the bottom, you live only for your own benefit)

You left it all behind
(left me behind now)
You’ll have to pay the price
(you’ll feel the same)

The same excuses every time
The same remorse haunting our minds
I wish that I could understand
What’s wrong with me, what’s wrong with you

Every single bed lay, counting clock ticks in my head
Why are they getting louder
Can’t stop thinking about it I always bring you down

I left it all behind
(left you behind now)




I’ll have to pay the price
(I’ll feel the same)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rusty Project's song Insomnia depict the struggle of being unable to fall asleep due to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. The repetition of "counting clock ticks in my head" emphasizes the feeling of restlessness and frustration. The singer seems to be fixated on someone who brings them down, someone who left everything behind and only cares for themselves. The person they reference appears to be a toxic influence, as they love those who lie to them and hate those who genuinely care. The lyrics paint a picture of a cycle of excuses and remorse that cause both the singer and the subject of their thoughts to suffer.


The chorus changes perspectives, with the singer admitting that they also left someone behind and will have to face consequences as well. The phrase "I'll feel the same" reflects a shared experience of pain and regret. The lyrics express a desire for understanding and a longing for a resolution to the issues between the singer and the elusive subject.


Overall, the lyrics to Insomnia are introspective and vulnerable, offering a glimpse into the complex emotions of the singer. The themes of fear, regret, and the search for understanding are relatable and universal.


Line by Line Meaning

Every single bed lay, counting clock ticks in my head
I struggle to fall asleep as I listen to the ticking of the clock.


Why are they getting louder?
I can't help but notice that the ticking is getting louder and more intense.


Can’t stop thinking about it you always bring me down
I can't seem to stop thinking about how you consistently bring me down.


You left it all behind
You walked away from everything we had together.


(left me behind now)
You left me alone to pick up the pieces of our relationship.


You’ll have to pay the price
You will eventually face the consequences of walking away.


(you’ll feel the same)
You will feel the same pain that I feel now.


You love who lies to you
You have a preference for people who deceive you.


You hate who cares about you
You despise those who genuinely care for you.


You live only for your own benefit
Your actions are solely based on how they benefit you.


(So you hit the bottom, you live only for your own benefit)
Your self-centered behavior will eventually lead you to rock bottom.


The same excuses every time
You keep making the same excuses over and over again.


The same remorse haunting our minds
We both feel regret and guilt for our actions and decisions.


I wish that I could understand
I wish I could comprehend why things ended up this way.


What’s wrong with me, what’s wrong with you
We both question what went wrong in our relationship and why it fell apart.


Can’t stop thinking about it I always bring you down
I can't stop obsessing over how I bring you down in life.


I left it all behind
I walked away from everything we had together.


(left you behind now)
I abandoned you and left you alone.


I’ll have to pay the price
I will have to face the consequences of my actions and decisions.


(I’ll feel the same)
I will feel the same pain and regret that you feel now.




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