How Do You Sleep
Smith Sam Lyrics
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I'm done cryin' myself awake
I've gotta leave and start the healin'
But when you move like that, I just want to stay
What have I become?
Lookin' through your phone now, oh, now
Love to you is just a game
Dialing up the numbers on you
I don't want my heart to break
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
Love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
Oh no, how did I manage to lose me?
I am not this desperate, not this crazy
There's no way I'm stickin' 'round to find out
I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself
Look what I've done now
Dialin' up the numbers on you
I don't want my heart to break
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
Oh
Love will keep you up tonight
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me? (oh)
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
The lyrics of "How Do You Sleep" by Sam Smith tell a story of a person who is trying to break free from a toxic relationship but finds it difficult to do so because of their partner's charm and allure. The first verse indicates that the singer has been sad and self-loathing for feeling trapped in their current situation. However, they have decided to leave and start the healing process. But then they see their partner, and their resolve weakens because of their seductive moves, which makes them want to stay.
In the chorus, the singer asks their partner how they sleep at night, knowing that they are lying and playing games with their love. The singer also expresses their hopefulness that their love will keep the partner up at night, thinking about their betrayal. The second verse of the song is more empowering, as the singer refuses to lose themselves in the negative situation and decides to take control by not sticking around to find out what happens next. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the singer's concerns and their continued hope that their love will eventually prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm done hatin' myself for feelin'
I've decided to stop blaming myself for my emotions
I'm done cryin' myself awake
I'm tired of waking up in tears
I've gotta leave and start the healin'
I need to move on and begin the process of healing
But when you move like that, I just want to stay
Even though I need to leave, your actions make it hard to do so
What have I become?
I'm questioning the person I've turned into because of this relationship
Lookin' through your phone now, oh, now
I'm snooping through your phone to find answers
Love to you is just a game
Your idea of love is like a game to you
Look what I've done
I'm realizing the consequences of my actions
Dialing up the numbers on you
I'm calling you repeatedly to confront you
I don't want my heart to break
I'm trying to protect myself from getting hurt
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?
I'm questioning how you can sleep at night when you're dishonest with me
All that shame and all that danger
Your actions cause me shame and put me in danger
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
I'm hoping that my love will make you feel guilty for what you've done
(Tell me how do you)
Asking for an answer to my question
Oh no, how did I manage to lose me?
I'm wondering how I became so lost in this relationship
I am not this desperate, not this crazy
I don't want to be seen as a desperate or crazy person
There's no way I'm stickin' 'round to find out
I'm not going to stay to see how much worse this can get
I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself
I refuse to lose myself in this relationship
Look what I've done now
I'm realizing the consequences of my actions once again
Dialin' up the numbers on you
I'm still trying to confront you and get answers
Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me? (oh)
I'm still wondering how you're able to sleep at night when you're being dishonest
All that fear and all that pressure
Your actions make me feel scared and under pressure
I'm hopin' that my love will keep you up tonight
I'm hoping that my love will make you feel guilty and keep you up at night
(Tell me how do you)
Asking again for an answer to my question
Love will keep you up tonight
My love will have an impact on you tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Samuel Frederick Smith, Savan Kotecha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm done hating myself for feeling
I'm done crying myself away
I've gotta leave and start the healing
But when you move like that, I just want to stay
What have I become now?
Looking through your phone now, oh no
Love to you is just a game
Look what I have done now
Dialling up the numbers on you
I don't want my heart to break
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Oh no, how did I manage to lose me?
I am not this desperate, not this crazy
There's no way I'm sticking around to find out
I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself
Look what I have done now
Dialling up the numbers on you
I don't want my heart to break
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you (Yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Oh, love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
@reemaliobeid2038
director: how many girls do you want in this video
sam smith: no
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the_plague doctor and what about it?
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@the_plague *doctor* and what ?
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Ha ha ha
@zedkingman1448
Sam Smith: How do you sleep?
College Students: How do we what?
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Can relate 😂😂😂😂
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