Sleep
So Below Lyrics


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I can't fall asleep, so we're lying
With these thoughts inside our heads,
Taking control
You say that this was meant to happen
But soon this will be yours, not far from now
Giving into this, to get down
To find the thing that we're sure about
We take a little more,
And I know this is not where we should go.
I can't fall asleep, so we're lying
Drifting further from the place we used to hold
We try to keep ourselves in motion,
Slowly changing, but the fuzz we made some more

I can't fall asleep, I can't fall asleep
I can't fall asleep, I can't fall asleep

Wait to catch your breath, sinking sight
Heaviest we seem to left behind
Forgetting what we know if we can
Letting go to find our way back
I can't fall asleep, so we're lying
With these thoughts inside our heads,
Taking control
You say that this was meant to happen
But soon this will be yours, not far from now





I can't fall asleep, I can't fall asleep
I can't fall asleep, I can't fall asleep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in So Below's song "Sleep" convey a sense of restlessness and uncertainty as the singer struggles to find peace and clarity in their thoughts. The repeated phrase "I can't fall asleep, so we're lying" highlights the singer's inability to find calm and suggests a shared struggle between the two individuals involved. The line "Taking control" suggests an internal battle between the singer's thoughts and emotions.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of fate and predestination. The line "You say that this was meant to happen" suggests a belief in a predetermined path or destiny, yet the sense of unease and questioning throughout the song suggests a conflict between this belief and the uncertain, unpredictable nature of life.


The chorus repeats the line "I can't fall asleep" over and over, emphasizing the singer's struggle and inability to find peace within themselves. The final line "But soon this will be yours, not far from now" suggests a bittersweet acceptance of the inevitable changes that will come, yet a reluctance to let go of what once was.


Overall, "Sleep" captures the complex emotions and internal battles that can occur when grappling with uncertainty and change.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't fall asleep, so we're lying
We are lying awake because we can't seem to fall asleep.


With these thoughts inside our heads,
Our minds are preoccupied with various thoughts.


Taking control
These thoughts are having an effect on us, controlling our actions and emotions.


You say that this was meant to happen
You believe that our current situation is predetermined and that we have little control over it.


But soon this will be yours, not far from now
Despite the lack of control, we are moving closer towards a future that we have some ownership over.


Giving into this, to get down
We are surrendering to our impulses in order to achieve some sort of fulfillment.


To find the thing that we're sure about
We are searching for something that we can be confident in and sure about.


We take a little more,
We continue to indulge in these impulses, taking more to find that sense of certainty.


And I know this is not where we should go.
Despite these actions, I am aware that this path might not be leading us in the right direction.


Drifting further from the place we used to hold
Our actions are causing us to move away from a place that we used to hold dear.


We try to keep ourselves in motion,
We attempt to remain active and moving despite the challenges and confusion we are facing.


Slowly changing, but the fuzz we made some more
Even though we are experiencing some growth and development, we are also creating more confusion and chaos.


Wait to catch your breath, sinking sight
We need to pause and take a breath in order to regain our composure.


Heaviest we seem to left behind
We need to shed the burdens and weights that are hindering our progress.


Forgetting what we know if we can
We might need to unlearn what we have been holding onto in order to progress.


Letting go to find our way back
Releasing what is holding us back is necessary for us to find our way back on track.


I can't fall asleep, so we're lying
We are still lying awake, unable to fall asleep even though we are trying.


With these thoughts inside our heads,
Our thoughts are still preoccupying our minds and driving our behavior.


Taking control
Despite our efforts, these thoughts continue to control us and our actions.


You say that this was meant to happen
You continue to hold onto the belief that our current situation is predetermined and that we have little control over it.


But soon this will be yours, not far from now
Despite this, we are moving closer towards a future where we have more control and ownership.


I can't fall asleep, I can't fall asleep
Our struggle to fall asleep persists, and we continue to be awake.


I can't fall asleep, I can't fall asleep
We repeat this line, emphasizing the difficulty we are having with falling asleep.




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@fotatofotu2241

Found this lowkey banger song three years back and it still is on top ❤❤❤

@BRAVEHEARTx7489x

I heard this song today at my job and immediately Shazam this song. Legendary tune 10+.

@SoBelowSound

BRAVEHEARTx7489x very cool!! 🥰🥰

@oooo9880

I know how that feels sitting in a storm 🤟💙🔥

@palestasza

masterpiece, huge props to the person who came up with the instrumental/tune

@SoBelowSound

cuyote why thank you very much! :D

@palestasza

@@SoBelowSound keep it up! ♥

@seju8141

I am in love.





Edit - With the song and the voice!!

@zichongzhu881

"Sleep" is absolutely my favorite, this is the first song I ever knew about you

@momosanpeach

Stumbled upon your music on spotify and was totally hooked! This one has especially been in my head. Such high quality, and quite the mood journey. And thanks for making music that inspires me to write!

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