Can't Sleep At Nite
Ten Years Later Lyrics

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Well You Left Me All Alone Standin' Down By The Station
Have To Learn The Practice At The United Nation
It's Alright - Yeah Baby, It's All Right
Say That You'll Be Home - I Can't Sleep Without You
Can't Sleep At Night

Well I Can't Sleep At Night, Cause Nothin' Ain't Right - Without You
Well I Can't Sleep A Wink, You're Makin' Me Think - About You Child

Oooo, When You Call My Name - You're Certain To Drive Me Insane
I Want Your Love, I Want You Love

I Want Ya, I Want Ya, Want Ya

I Can't Sleep At Night, Cause There's No Satisfaction
Baby Please Come Home, Cause I'm Missin' All The Action
It's Alright - Yeah Baby, It's All Right
Say That You'll Be Back - Honey I'm Still Waitin'
Can't Sleep At Night - No, No, I Can't Sleep At Night

Well I Can't Sleep At Night, Cause Nothin' Ain't Right - Without You
Well I Can't Sleep A Wink, You're Makin' Me Think - About You Child,
Yeah , Yeah
Oooo, When You Call My Name - You're Certain To Drive Me Insane

I Want Your Love, I Want Your Love Child
I Want Ya, I Want Ya, Want Ya

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Sleep At Nite" by Ten Years Later is a love song about the feelings of loneliness and desperation when separated from a loved one. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for the partner's presence, highlighting the inability to sleep and function properly without them. The opening lines "You left me all alone standin' down by the station / have to learn the practice at the United Nation" suggest a departure or distance between the two individuals, with the singer feeling lost and helpless without their partner. The repetition of "It's alright, yeah baby, it's all right" is a self-soothing mantra to cope with the pain of being alone.

The chorus "Well I can't sleep at night cause nothin' ain't right - without you" captures the essence of the song, with the singer struggling to find peace without their partner. The line "you're making me think about you child" indicates that the loved one is constantly on the singer's mind, leading to sleepless nights and overwhelming thoughts. The repeated phrase "I want your love, I want ya, I want ya" emphasizes the desperation and longing for the partner's love and return.

Overall, "Can't Sleep At Nite" is a poignant depiction of the pain and loneliness of separation, conveying the intensity of emotions through the repetition of phrases and the simple yet powerful lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Well You Left Me All Alone Standin' Down By The Station
I'm feeling abandoned since you left me, and I'm all by myself at the station.

Have To Learn The Practice At The United Nation
I need to become an expert in diplomacy like the United Nations to fix our problems.

It's Alright - Yeah Baby, It's All Right
Despite everything that's happened, I'll be okay.

Say That You'll Be Home - I Can't Sleep Without You
I need you to be here with me, or I won't be able to sleep at night.

Can't Sleep At Night
I'm restless and unable to fall asleep without you by my side.

Well I Can't Sleep At Night, Cause Nothin' Ain't Right - Without You
My life just isn't complete, and everything feels wrong without you here.

Well I Can't Sleep A Wink, You're Makin' Me Think - About You Child
You're always on my mind, and I can't get any rest because of it.

Oooo, When You Call My Name - You're Certain To Drive Me Insane
I'm so obsessed with you that just hearing my name makes me crazy for you.

I Want Your Love, I Want You Love
I'm longing for your affection and desire your love.

I Want Ya, I Want Ya, Want Ya
I want you so badly, and I can't stop thinking about you.

I Can't Sleep At Night, Cause There's No Satisfaction
I'm feeling unfulfilled and restless without you, and it's keeping me up at night.

Baby Please Come Home, Cause I'm Missin' All The Action
I need you back home with me because I'm missing out on all the excitement and thrill without you.

Say That You'll Be Back - Honey I'm Still Waitin'
I'm patiently waiting for you to come back to me and give me the reassurance that everything will be okay.

Can't Sleep At Night - No, No, I Can't Sleep At Night
I'm constantly tossing and turning, and I can't find any peace without you here.

Yeah , Yeah
An affirmation that I'm still hopelessly in love with you and need you back in my life.

I Want Your Love, I Want Your Love Child
I need your love - all of it - to fill the emptiness in my soul.

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