The Reason is a Canadian rock band, from Hamilton ON, formed by Adam White … Read Full Bio ↴The Reason is a Canadian rock band, from Hamilton ON, formed by Adam White and James Nelan in 2003. Adam White (vocals) and James "Cubby" Nelan (guitar) formed The Reason in late 2003 after the passing of their punk rock band, Sewing With Nancie. Eventually adding Erik Mikalauskas (guitar), Cam Bordignon (drums) and Sean Palmer (bass), The Reason began to write songs and immediately released their first EP - Problems Associated With Running. The band replaced Mikalauskas with Jeremy Widerman on guitar shortly afterwards, and went on tour. They soon signed to Smallman Records & Management after the label witnessed the band performing a concert. In the 12 months that followed they played over 200 shows across Canada and the northern USA, and quickly developed poise well beyond their short existence.

Sleepyhead
The Reason Lyrics

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It takes a lifetime
And the year has taken forever
But it feels just fine
And things couldn't be better
I saved it up
With a drunken face, I'm with delight
That's me, all up in space
Waking up in another place

Where I hit the lights and I fall asleep for days
When you fall, you know
It only hurts if you let it
And I didn't let it
And in the end I'll drink myself to sleep
It's just the beginning
This is just the beginning
My chemicals and me are going places
My chemicals and me, they sing songs
They sing me to sleep
My bed says reason needs a rest
Reason needs a rest
Roll credits, 'cause this is a mattress
Don't you ever forget it

I'm thinking that time has come to sleep
This reason needs a rest!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sleepyhead by The Reason speak of self-care and the need for taking a break from one's responsibilities to prioritize personal well-being. The opening lines, "It takes a lifetime, And the year has taken forever" indicate that the year has been long and tough, and the singer has been putting in a lot of effort. However, the subsequent lines, "But it feels just fine, And things couldn't be better" suggests a sense of contentment and satisfaction with life.

The chorus, "And in the end, I'll drink myself to sleep, It's just the beginning, This is just the beginning," indicates the singer's willingness to let go of their worries and take some time for themselves. Reiterating that the singer has been feeling overwhelmed, the line, "When you fall, you know, It only hurts if you let it, And I didn't let it" shows that the singer is determined to overcome difficulties and not be held back by them.

Towards the end, the lyrics read "My chemicals and me are going places, My chemicals and me, they sing songs, They sing me to sleep." This line alludes to the chemicals in the brain that regulate emotions and how they can sometimes lead to feeling overwhelmed or anxious. However, the singer has found a way to cope by "letting their chemicals" do their magic and taking them to places that provide comfort.

Overall, the lyrics of Sleepyhead suggest a need for self-care and the importance of taking breaks when life gets tough.

Line by Line Meaning

It takes a lifetime
Achieving our dreams and goals takes time and effort.

And the year has taken forever
The passing of time can feel slow and endless.

But it feels just fine
Despite the slow passage of time, everything is going well.

And things couldn't be better
Everything is going great at the moment.

I saved it up
I worked hard to achieve my goals and dreams.

With a drunken face, I'm with delight
I am ecstatic and overjoyed, possibly due to the influence of alcohol.

That's me, all up in space
I feel like I am in a different world or reality.

Waking up in another place
Metaphorically waking up to a new phase or chapter of life.

Where I hit the lights and I fall asleep for days
Enjoying the moment of rest and relaxation, letting myself indulge in it for as long as I need.

When you fall, you know
Referring to experiencing setbacks or failures.

It only hurts if you let it
The emotional pain of failure is lessened when we choose not to dwell on it.

And I didn't let it
I did not let my failures define me or bring me down.

And in the end I'll drink myself to sleep
I may turn to alcohol as a way to cope with stress or emotions.

It's just the beginning
There is still so much more to come, even after achieving some of our goals.

This is just the beginning
Emphasizing that there is much more to come in the future.

My chemicals and me are going places
Possibly referring to the effects of drugs or alcohol, feeling like one's mind is going places.

My chemicals and me, they sing songs
Referring to the feeling of euphoria and emotional release that can come from the use of substances.

They sing me to sleep
Using alcohol or drugs to fall asleep or escape from reality.

My bed says reason needs a rest
Our body and mind needs rest in order to function properly.

Reason needs a rest
It's important to take a break and rest from our rational thoughts and allow our mind to simply relax.

Roll credits, 'cause this is a mattress
A reference to ending a film, as if realizing that this is just a fleeting moment in life and we need to rest and recharge.

Don't you ever forget it
Reminder to take care of oneself and remember the importance of rest and relaxation.

I'm thinking that time has come to sleep
Realizing that it's time to take a break and rest.

This reason needs a rest!
Stressing the importance of taking a break and allowing the mind and body to rest.

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