Sleepless
Saviour Lyrics


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Sunrise
Wake up to a revolution
A reality where apathy isn't sold by the gallon
Wake them up
They are senseless, disposable, defenceless
They whisper in my ear
Every word is insincere
This city lives in the shade
When faced with adversity
They spit you out
Left to drain
And I'm sick of this city
They spit you out, so spit me out
And I'm sick of this city
So spit me out
When things get rough you can't just give up
How can they just give up?
When times get tough you can't just walk away
How can they walk away?
I don't want to be the one to teach them how to live
Integrity seems obsolete
So maybe, maybe I have to
I won't rest until they learn
I will not rest until they learn
They're not alone
An obstacle is not a brick wall
Being young ain't four fucks every weekend
Good things come to those who endure
Don't waste the dream
I've got a fifty dollar bill that says I ain't gonna sleep tonight
In a daze they lose interest
So easy giving up once more
When we have just begun
Don't tell me they don't feel that something is missing
I don't want to be the one
Maybe I don't have to




So let them sleep with their regrets
Sunsets

Overall Meaning

The song "Sleepless" by Saviour is a call to action to wake up to a revolution, where apathy is not the norm. The lyrics convey the frustration with living in a city where people are senseless, disposable, and defenceless. The singer wants people to wake up and face adversity, not give up, and endure. The chorus suggests that the singer is sick of the city and wants to be spit out. However, they are willing to teach others how to live with integrity, which seems obsolete. The singer is determined to teach and will not rest until others learn. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting good things come to those who endure, and one should not waste the dream.


The lyrics of "Sleepless" highlight the frustration of living in a society where apathy is the norm. The city is described as living in the shade, and when faced with adversity, people spit you out and leave you to drain. This is a metaphor for the hopelessness that people feel when they give up or lose interest. The singer is determined not to give up and endures to achieve their dreams. The song encourages listeners to do the same.


Overall, "Sleepless" is a song that captures the frustration, determination, and hope that exist within all of us. The lyrics call for a revolution of sorts, where people wake up and face their challenges. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that good things come to those who endure. This is a powerful message that is both inspiring and uplifting.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunrise
The beginning of a new day.


Wake up to a revolution
Start paying attention to the changes happening around you.


A reality where apathy isn't sold by the gallon
A world where indifference and lack of interest aren't the norm.


Wake them up
Encourage others to become more aware and take action.


They are senseless, disposable, defenceless
Some people aren't valued or protected in society.


They whisper in my ear
I hear their voices, their opinions, their concerns.


Every word is insincere
Their words aren't genuine or truthful.


This city lives in the shade
The city is in a state of darkness or gloom.


When faced with adversity
When people encounter difficulties.


They spit you out
Society can reject or abandon individuals in hard times.


Left to drain
Left to suffer and struggle on their own.


And I'm sick of this city
I'm fed up with the state of things in this place.


They spit you out, so spit me out
If society won't support me, I won't stick around.


When things get rough you can't just give up
You can't quit when you face challenges.


How can they just give up?
Why do people choose to give up when they face adversity?


When times get tough you can't just walk away
Don't abandon your responsibilities when things get difficult.


How can they walk away?
Why do people walk away from their problems instead of facing them?


I don't want to be the one to teach them how to live
I'm not interested in telling people how to live their lives.


Integrity seems obsolete
Values like honesty and transparency are no longer valued in society.


So maybe, maybe I have to
Perhaps it's up to me to make a change.


I won't rest until they learn
I'm committed to helping others understand the importance of standing up for themselves.


They're not alone
Others are also facing similar struggles.


An obstacle is not a brick wall
Challenges can be overcome with perseverance and determination.


Being young ain't four fucks every weekend
Living life without a care in the world isn't a sustainable or fulfilling approach to life.


Good things come to those who endure
When you persevere through hard times, good things will eventually come.


Don't waste the dream
Don't give up on your aspirations or let them fade away.


I've got a fifty dollar bill that says I ain't gonna sleep tonight
I'm so motivated and energized by my goals that I won't be able to sleep tonight.


In a daze they lose interest
In a state of confusion or disorientation, people can lose sight of what's important.


So easy giving up once more
It's tempting to quit again when faced with a challenge.


When we have just begun
We're just getting started on our journey and have a lot left to accomplish.


Don't tell me they don't feel that something is missing
I know there's a void in their lives that they're trying to fill.


I don't want to be the one
I'm not interested in trying to be a savior or hero to others.


Maybe I don't have to
Perhaps I can support and guide others without trying to control them.


So let them sleep with their regrets
Others will have to live with the consequences of their actions, even if it means regret.


Sunsets
The end of another day.




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