www.troubleovertokyo.com
Sleepwalker
Trouble Over Tokyo Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And nothing touches me
I'll be set free within these borders
I can't discuss it
Because they've been watching me
And I'll be set free within these parameters
I can't be seen by the untrained naked eye
I don't fall, I don't rise, I'm superimposed
But I can't touch, I can't breathe, I can't feel
Because I've been
Running around with my eyes shut
Giving up all the things that are real
Taking a shot in the pitch-black dark
Like a punch-drunk fighter
Hanging on
I pass through the daylight
And nothing touches me
I'll be set free within these borders
I dream of a new sight, to stimulate and breathe
And I'll be set free within these parameters
Running around with my eyes shut
Giving up all the things that are real
Taking a shot in the pitch-black dark
Like a punch-drunk fighter
Hanging on
The lyrics of "Sleepwalker" by Trouble Over Tokyo depict a state of dissociation or being disconnected from reality. The singer talks about resting while moving, and nothing touches them, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for living life on autopilot or going through the motions without feeling present in the moment. They also mention wanting to be set free within certain borders or parameters, which could signify feeling trapped or confined.
The lines "I can't be seen by the untrained naked eye, I don't fall, I don't rise, I'm superimposed" give the impression of invisibility or being a mere shell of oneself. Furthermore, the singer laments having given up on "all the things that are real," and taking "a shot in the pitch-black dark," which could represent a sense of hopelessness or taking risks without considering the consequences. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer dreams of a new sight to stimulate and breathe, suggesting a desire for change and revitalization.
Overall, "Sleepwalker" is a poignant and introspective song that touches on themes of disconnection, confinement, and the desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
I rest while I'm moving
I am constantly moving and yet I find ways to rest
And nothing touches me
I am untouched by what goes on around me
I'll be set free within these borders
I will find freedom within the constraints that exist in my life
I can't discuss it
I cannot speak about what is happening to me
Because they've been watching me
Others are keeping an eye on me
And I'll be set free within these parameters
I will find freedom within the specific boundaries and limitations that exist in my life
I can't be seen by the untrained naked eye
What I am going through cannot be understood by just anyone
I don't fall, I don't rise, I'm superimposed
I exist without a sense of direction or purpose, almost like a ghost
If you catch me in the right light, then you'll be part of me
Only a select few will be able to truly understand me and be a part of my life
But I can't touch, I can't breathe, I can't feel
Despite being present, I am not able to fully engage with the world around me
Running around with my eyes shut
I am constantly moving without truly seeing where I am going
Giving up all the things that are real
I am neglecting the true aspects of my life in favor of something that is not fully tangible
Taking a shot in the pitch-black dark
I am taking a chance on something that is unclear and uncertain
Like a punch-drunk fighter
I feel like I am in a state of disorientation, like a boxer who has taken too many hits
Hanging on
Despite everything, I am still persevering and moving forward
I pass through the daylight
I am moving through the world without truly engaging with it
I dream of a new sight, to stimulate and breathe
I am searching for something that will invigorate and inspire me
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jakebest1746
Trolls 3 to man getting tortured this is peak 😊
@Blue-eyes_TV
WOW🔥🔥🫂🔥🔥 WHAT A BEAUTY IT IS YOU'RE DOING WELL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK🔥🤍🔥
@mistsvs
Thanks!