you still keep me up
SixForty1 Lyrics
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Burn the street lights out
But that's over now 'cuz you ain't in it
We used to tear it up 'til the bars shut down
Now I don't go out 'cuz something's missing
We used to roll in bed and never get no rest
You always kept me wide awake
Girl after all this time you're still the reason why
You still keep me up with the thought of us
What we used to be
Yeah I'm dead tired but I can't close my eyes
'Cuz you're all I'd see
Yeah we used to stay up and talk 'til the sun
Broke through the windows on us
Now it's three am and you ain't in my bed
But you still keep me up
You used to slip on in and steal a goodnight kiss
Under the covers then you'd crawl in close
We used to watch the stars on the hood of your car
Where we stopped and parked on Bailey road
All these memories they wont let me sleep
I'm praying for the light of day
And after all this time you're still the reason why
Guess some things never change
You still keep me up with the thought of us
What we used to be
Yeah I'm dead tired but I can't close my eyes
'Cuz you're all I'd see
Yeah we used to stay up and talk 'til the sun
Broke through the windows on us
Now it's three am and you ain't in my bed
But you still keep me up
(Yeah you still keep me up)
Yeah you still keep me up
(Yeah you still keep me, keep me)
You're still the reason why
(Why I stay up)
No I can't close my eyes
('Cuz all I see is us)
Know I'll be up all night
(Missing what it was)
You're still the reason
Oh you're still the reason
You still keep me up with the thought of us
What we used to be
Yeah I'm dead tired but I can't close my eyes
'Cuz you're all I'd see
Yeah we used to stay up and talk 'til the sun
Broke through the windows on us
Now it's three am and you ain't in my bed
But you still keep me up
(Yeah you still keep me up)
Yeah you still keep me, keep me
The lyrics of this song speak of a past love that still lingers in the mind of the singer. It talks about how the couple used to spend their nights driving around in a truck, going to bars, and staying up late talking to each other. The memory of these moments makes it hard for the singer to sleep, as they cannot seem to stop thinking about the person they used to be with.
The line "you always kept me wide awake" suggests that the singer was kept restless by their partner, but in a good way. Even though the relationship is over, the memories still bring up strong emotions that keep the singer from sleeping. The use of past tense verbs in the verse also implies that the events being described are no longer happening, which reinforces the idea of nostalgia and longing for the past.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer is still kept up at night by the thought of their ex-partner. The repetition of "you still keep me up" in the chorus serves to reinforce the idea of the person's persistent presence in the singer's mind. Despite the fact that the relationship has ended, the singer is still deeply affected by it.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia for a past love. The singer cannot seem to move on from the memory of their ex-partner, and their thoughts continue to keep them awake at night.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to drive that truck
We used to have fun and do adventurous things together
Burn the street lights out
We used to stay out until late in the night, creating memories
But that's over now 'cuz you ain't in it
All the fun is gone because you are not a part of it anymore
We used to tear it up 'til the bars shut down
We used to party all night long
Now I don't go out 'cuz something's missing
I'm not enthusiastic about going to parties anymore because you are not there with me
We used to roll in bed and never get no rest
We used to spend sleepless nights together, just talking and enjoying each other's company
You always kept me wide awake
Your presence would keep me from falling asleep, but I didn't mind it because I enjoyed being with you
Girl after all this time you're still the reason why
Even after all this time, you are still the person who matters a lot to me and makes me feel alive
Guess some things never change
Some feelings and emotions never change despite the passage of time
You still keep me up with the thought of us
The memories of what we used to be together still keep me up at night
What we used to be
I miss the happy moments we spent together
Yeah I'm dead tired but I can't close my eyes
Although I am physically tired, I cannot stop thinking about you
'Cuz you're all I'd see
My thoughts are consumed by the images of you and the times we spent together
Yeah we used to stay up and talk 'til the sun
We used to talk for hours together and lose track of time
Broke through the windows on us
We would stay up till sunrise, talking and living in the moment
Now it's three am and you ain't in my bed
I'm alone in bed, missing your presence and the times we spent together
But you still keep me up
You are still the reason why I can't sleep and why I'm still up
You used to slip on in and steal a goodnight kiss
You would steal a kiss from me when we were in bed together, making me feel loved and cherished
Under the covers then you'd crawl in close
We used to cuddle under the covers and get comfortable with each other
We used to watch the stars on the hood of your car
We used to stargaze on the hood of your car, appreciating the beauty around us
Where we stopped and parked on Bailey road
Bailey road was a special place for us where we would often go and spend time together
All these memories they wont let me sleep
The flood of memories is stopping me from sleeping peacefully
I'm praying for the light of day
I'm waiting for the morning to come and bring an end to the long night
You're still the reason why
You are still the reason why I'm still up and can't sleep
No I can't close my eyes
I cannot sleep, no matter how hard I try
'Cuz all I see is us
I can't stop thinking about the happy memories of us together
Know I'll be up all night
I am sure that I will not be able to sleep all night
Missing what it was
I am missing what we used to have together
Oh you're still the reason
You are still the reason behind everything I do and feel
Yeah you still keep me up
You are still the reason why I can't sleep, and can't help but think about you
Yeah you still keep me, keep me
You are still the only one who can keep me up at night, and keep me from feeling lonely
Writer(s): Morgan Johnston, Kyle A Schlienger, Brooks Hoffman, Austin Gee
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