Racing Towards a Red Light
Sleep On It Lyrics


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It started again
All my money's spent
And I don't know what's next
All of my heart's wrapped up
In the hurricane
That's raging in my head

But every day
I'll be pushing back
And trying to clear a path
Forcing my hand
Against all the little things that
I turn into mountains in front of me

When you say that you're leaving
You'll find me believing
Every word you say
(We're not better yet, we're not better)
Now I've come to find out
The words came from my mouth
Now I'm in disbelief
There's a long road in front of me

I've been finding a way out
Through the corners of your bedroom mirror
Shattered to pieces
I'll take the bad luck now
And I'll settle for seven years
Every word

When you say that you're leaving
You'll find me believing
Every word you say
(We're not better yet, we're not better)
Now I've come to find out
The words came from my mouth
Now I'm in disbelief
There's a long road in front of me

Drown me in bed sheets and make believe
I don't need your pity or sympathy
I just need the truth to set me free

When you say that you're leaving
You'll find me believing
Every word you say
(We're not better yet, we're not better)
Now I've come to find out
The words came from my mouth




Now I'm in disbelief
There's a long road in front of me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sleep On It's song "Racing Towards a Red Light" depict a moment of desperation and confusion. The singer feels like they are at a crossroads in their life, both financially and emotionally. They acknowledge that they don't know what comes next and that their heart is consumed by a storm of thoughts and emotions.


Despite this overwhelming turmoil, the singer is determined to push back and find a way forward. They are aware of their tendency to magnify small problems into insurmountable obstacles, but they are committed to overcoming these self-created barriers. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been holding on to false hopes and beliefs, indicated by the line "Now I've come to find out the words came from my mouth." This revelation leaves them in disbelief and facing a long road ahead.


The lyrics also touch on themes of self-reflection and the search for truth and honesty. The singer implies that they have been seeking solace in the corners of their partner's bedroom mirror, perhaps symbolizing an attempt to find answers or escape their own reality. They express a longing for the truth, as they no longer need pity or sympathy but rather a genuine, freeing disclosure.


Overall, "Racing Towards a Red Light" captures the inner struggles of the singer as they navigate uncertainty, self-doubt, and the desire for truth and clarity in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

It started again
The cycle of my struggles and challenges has begun once more


All my money's spent
I have exhausted all of my financial resources


And I don't know what's next
I am unsure of what the future holds for me


All of my heart's wrapped up
My emotions are deeply intertwined and consumed by


In the hurricane
the turmoil and chaos


That's raging in my head
that is overpowering and overwhelming my thoughts


But every day
Despite these struggles, on a daily basis


I'll be pushing back
I will resist and fight against


And trying to clear a path
and attempting to create a way forward


Forcing my hand
Compelling myself


Against all the little things that
to overcome the seemingly insignificant obstacles that


I turn into mountains in front of me
I magnify and perceive as enormous challenges in my way


When you say that you're leaving
When you express your intention to depart


You'll find me believing
I will trust and have faith in


Every word you say
each and every statement you make


(We're not better yet, we're not better)
(We have not yet improved, we have not yet made progress)


Now I've come to find out
Now I have realized and discovered


The words came from my mouth
I am the one who uttered those words


Now I'm in disbelief
Now I am filled with shock and disbelief


There's a long road in front of me
I have a challenging and arduous journey ahead of me


I've been finding a way out
I have been searching for an escape or solution


Through the corners of your bedroom mirror
Exploring potential answers within the reflections of your personal space


Shattered to pieces
Broken and fragmented


I'll take the bad luck now
I am willing to accept misfortune at this moment


And I'll settle for seven years
I will content myself with a prolonged period of hardship


Every word
Each and every utterance


Drown me in bed sheets and make believe
Engulf me in the fabric of the bedding and illusions


I don't need your pity or sympathy
I do not require your compassion or empathy


I just need the truth to set me free
I only desire honesty to liberate me from my current state




Lyrics Β© Songtrust Ave
Written by: ALNE JANNAT KHAH, JACOB WILLIAM FARQUHAR-MARQUIS, LUKA ALEXANDER FISCHMAN, PETE T ADAMS, THEODORE JOSEPH HORANSKY, ZECHARIAH DAVID PLUISTER

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Emmy Rin

This band is so underrated it hurts.

KJ

So Freaking True

ChattGM

So glad I was there to see them perform this in NYC. The chorus won me over in an instant!! Gotta give a shout to the bridge too. All that feeling on the word 'free'. OH MY GOSH!!! YESSSSSSS!! SO GOOD!!!!

Lance exe

This band is ironically very slept on

Ashley Joestar

I WAS GONNA COMMENT THATπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

SickTatsBreault

Okay you guys have been pushing out banger after banger. Highly impressed

VRGalaxy

So much Anberlin, As It Is, Fireworks, etc. Very early to mid 2000's vibe. Love it!!!!!!

Ari

YOU GUYS ARE SO GOOD AND UNDDERATED

Gogue

I found the singer after so long, I heard him first when he was in Bonfires

Ashley Joestar

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