Deeper Sleep
Stepson Lyrics


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Blank stare, big eyes
Looking up at me
Early morning judgement
For what I did in a dream

Waking up in tears
Disgusted to touch me
I don't know what I did
But I'm too afraid to ask you

I don't know how
I gave you this perception?
An impression of me
That you hold dear
And I can't change your mind
Why don't you trust me?
What have I done?
I can't believe I'm roped in with them
I know it's hard to get over

I need you to know
I've done nothing wrong
And I don't belong with them

You say I act offended
Under investigation
For something you created
In your own head
That fucking question
What're you thinking?
What're you thinking?
What're you thinking?

You're your worst enemy
And I need you to be
The person I fell in love with

I don't how to make you happy
But I'm trying my best
With little progress
Love can't live if there isn't trust
And trust won't work if there isn't us
I see the way you look at me
Like I'm supposed to break your heart
Just like the others from your past
That you're still in contact with

You're your worst enemy
And I need you to be
The person I fell in love with

I want to know
What you're thinking
When you ask me
That question that kills me

I want to know
What you're thinking
When you ask me
That question that kills me

I need to know
What you're thinking




When you ask me
That question that kills me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Deeper Sleep," by Stepson, the singer talks about waking up next to someone who looks at them with disappointment and disgust. The lyrics suggest that they did something wrong in their dream, but they are too afraid to ask what it is. They wish to erase the negative impression that the other person holds of them, but they do not know how to do it. The singer feels as if they are being accused of something that they did not do, and they are constantly under investigation for something that only exists in the other person's head.


The singer pleads with the other person, asking them to trust them and to believe that they have done nothing wrong. They express their frustration that the other person does not seem to understand them, and they are constantly stuck in a cycle of mistrust. The repeated question "What're you thinking?" highlights the confusion and miscommunication between the two people.


The song ultimately speaks about the struggles of communication, trust, and understanding in a relationship. It communicates the frustration of being misunderstood and feeling as if one is not trusted by the person they love. The lyrics also suggest that it takes effort from both parties to build and maintain a successful relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Blank stare, big eyes Looking up at me Early morning judgement For what I did in a dream
I wake up to see you looking at me with a blank stare and big eyes, judging me for something I did in my dream.


Waking up in tears Disgusted to touch me I don't know what I did But I'm too afraid to ask you
I woke up crying and you won't even touch me, but I don't know what I did wrong and I'm scared to ask you about it.


I don't know how I gave you this perception? An impression of me That you hold dear And I can't change your mind Why don't you trust me? What have I done? I can't believe I'm roped in with them I know it's hard to get over
I don't understand how you came to see me this way, with an impression of me that you hold dear and won't let go of. I can't seem to change your mind or earn your trust, and I regret being associated with those who hurt you in the past, making it harder for you to trust me.


I need you to know I've done nothing wrong And I don't belong with them
I want to assure you that I have not done anything wrong, and I don't want you to associate me with the people who have hurt you in the past.


You say I act offended Under investigation For something you created In your own head That fucking question What're you thinking? What're you thinking? What're you thinking?
You accuse me of being offended and put me under investigation for something that you created in your own head. You keep asking me the same question over and over, 'What're you thinking?', making me feel guilty for something I haven't even done.


You're your worst enemy And I need you to be The person I fell in love with
You're hurting yourself by holding on to this false perception of me, and I need you to let it go and be the person I fell in love with.


I don't how to make you happy But I'm trying my best With little progress Love can't live if there isn't trust And trust won't work if there isn't us I see the way you look at me Like I'm supposed to break your heart Just like the others from your past That you're still in contact with
I'm struggling to make you happy, but I'm doing my best with little success. Without trust, our love can't survive and yet we won't work if we don't trust each other. I sense you looking at me as if I'm going to hurt you like the people from your past, whom you still have contact with.


I want to know What you're thinking When you ask me That question that kills me
I want to understand what you're thinking when you keep asking me the same question that hurts me so much.


I need to know What you're thinking When you ask me That question that kills me
I need to know what you're thinking when you ask me that question because it's hurting our relationship.




Writer(s): Brock Conry, Jayden Ridley, Jordan Mcdonald, Nicholas Bennett, Robert Suthern

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@abhaykumarsingh7081

Yassss finally, love it when melodic hardcore bands get the fuckin love they deserve. Thank you sharptone for picking up such a gem of a band and giving them a chance! Can't wait for the album, yassss!

@remigiuszchodorowski1965

Oh no, step son, what are you doing? This is great, can't wait for the album : )

@scottshepke669

Why are you stuck in the dryer???? O_o

@FeedingTheWolvesBand

indeed :)

@ACIDS531

@@scottshepke669 why are you stuck in this song :O

@GreyscaleRecords

Excited for this album!

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That vocal reverb tone is straight 🔥🔥🔥

@NeverKnelt

Mullet-Core 🔥 🔥

@stepsonpunk

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@jessicaamos-currie818

Yes Stepson! Loving what they're putting out. Can't wait for the album!!!!

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