Sleepless Nights
Sheepwave Lyrics
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Keeping me awake, can't get my head on straight
Defy exhaustion
Talking to my doubt to sort the details out
It pulls me down and keeps me spinning
I say I'm fine but I've been slipping
These sleepless nights are slowly killing me
I'm burning out and losing passion
Momentum stopped from my inaction
A restless mind my latest fashion
My tired eyes are
Closed but I can see it clearly
This heavy weight has cost me dearly
My peace of mind is disappearing
I'm praying for relief
Another crossroads
Standing in my way, too many paths to take
I'm locked in place from
Every fear and doubt, I struggle to get out
My instincts fail, so uninspired
In danger of a dying fire
But in my dreams, I know I'd fly away
I'm burning out and losing passion
Momentum stopped from my inaction
A restless mind my latest fashion
My tired eyes are
Closed but I can see it clearly
This heavy weight has cost me dearly
My peace of mind is disappearing
I'm praying for relief
I'm burning out and losing passion
Momentum stopped from my inaction
A restless mind my latest fashion
My tired eyes are
Closed but I can see it clearly
This heavy weight has cost me dearly
My peace of mind is disappearing
I'm praying for relief
(Burning out and losing passion)
(Momentum stopped from my inaction)
(A restless mind my latest fashion)
I'm praying for relief
(Closed but I can see it clearly)
(This heavy weight has cost me dearly)
(My peace of mind is disappearing)
I'm praying for relief
The lyrics of Sleepless Nights by Sheepwave capture the struggles and frustrations that come with a restless mind and the weight of responsibilities. The song delves into the theme of sleepless nights and the toll they take on one's mental and emotional well-being.
The opening lines, "Wishful thinking, keeping me awake, can't get my head on straight," depict the inner turmoil of the singer. They are constantly plagued by their own thoughts and doubts, unable to find peace and clarity. Despite their exhaustion, they defy it and engage in a battle with their own uncertainties, trying to sort out the details that weigh them down.
The chorus emphasizes the toll this ongoing struggle is taking on the singer. They feel themselves slipping, losing their sense of stability and peace. The sleepless nights slowly chip away at their well-being, leaving them feeling drained and burnt out, both physically and emotionally. They yearn for relief from this relentless cycle of anxiety and uncertainty.
The second verse introduces the concept of being at a crossroads, faced with numerous paths to choose from. The singer feels trapped and unable to move forward, hindered by their fears and doubts. Their instincts and inspiration fail them, leaving them feeling uninspired and stagnant. However, in their dreams, they find the possibility of escape and freedom.
Overall, the song reflects the internal struggle and exhaustion that comes with a restless mind and the desire for relief and peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Wishful thinking
Engaging in hopeful and unrealistic thoughts
Keeping me awake, can't get my head on straight
Preventing me from falling asleep and making it difficult to think clearly
Defy exhaustion
Resisting the feeling of being extremely tired
Talking to my doubt to sort the details out
Engaging in introspection and self-reflection to resolve uncertainties and clarify uncertainties
It pulls me down and keeps me spinning
Dragging me down and causing a cyclic pattern of negative thoughts
I say I'm fine but I've been slipping
I pretend everything is okay, but in reality, I've been deteriorating
These sleepless nights are slowly killing me
The inability to sleep is gradually causing harm to my well-being
I'm burning out and losing passion
I'm experiencing exhaustion and a decline in enthusiasm
Momentum stopped from my inaction
My lack of taking action has halted my progress
A restless mind my latest fashion
Having an agitated mind has become my recent habit
My tired eyes are closed but I can see it clearly
Even though my eyes are shut, I can still perceive the situation with clarity
This heavy weight has cost me dearly
The burden I carry has come at a significant cost
My peace of mind is disappearing
I'm gradually losing my inner calm and tranquility
I'm praying for relief
I'm hoping and wishing for a sense of alleviation
Another crossroads
Encountering yet another moment of decision and uncertainty
Standing in my way, too many paths to take
Facing numerous options and struggling to choose the right path
I'm locked in place from
Feeling trapped and unable to move forward due to
Every fear and doubt, I struggle to get out
Every anxious thought and uncertainty is impeding my progress
My instincts fail, so uninspired
My natural intuition is not guiding me effectively, leading to a lack of inspiration
In danger of a dying fire
Facing the risk of losing my motivation and drive
But in my dreams, I know I'd fly away
However, in my dreams, I envision escaping from my current state and soaring freely
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alex Duff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JosephLSSimpson
Really dug this, Alex! Very well done. Subscribed \m/
@Mamhnane
Best song I’ve ever heard. Period.
@sheepwave
That's quite the claim to make when the Jonas Brothers just got back together. Thanks a bunch!
@ashsnapem
I mean yeah, the Jonas Brothers just got back together but this is a nice thing too.
@sheepwave
ashsnapem prove it
@craig010101
Pretty catchy. Who are the Jonas Brothers?
@sheepwave
craig010101 three pretty boy ex-Disney music star brothers who fight against the forces of evil with love, magic and the occasional burrito.
I should warn you that only part of that is true.
@alecfarson9428
Sheepwave yeah the only accurate part is that they defeat evil with burritos, but it’s all the time not just an occasional burrito.
@TalesOfTaylor
is this joner bros?
@sheepwave
You caught me.