Sleep Alone
Two Door Cinema Club Lyrics

Now, my only goal is to see
The singer's main objective is to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

And I'm always fast asleep
Despite their goal, the singer feels as though they are never fully awake or aware.

It takes more than strength to find
Discovering inner peace and contentment requires something beyond physical strength.

This peace of mind
The artist seeks a sense of tranquility within their thoughts and emotions.

So I'll hold, hold, hold
The artist will cling tightly to their pursuit of inner peace.

Hold it close to my heart
They will keep this objective close to their heart and stay committed to it.

Beating with every step
Their pursuit of inner peace will be a guiding force in their life and motivate their actions.

Hold, hold, hold it close
The artist will continue to hold onto their goal and strive for it at all times.

He sleeps alone
The singer references someone who is isolated and self-sufficient.

He needs no army where he's headed
This person feels strong and capable enough to handle anything on their own.

'Cause he knows
This person is confident in their strengths and abilities.

That they're just ghosts
The obstacles this person faces are not real, but haunting images from their past.

And they can't hurt him if he can't see them, oh
Because these challenges are borne in their mind, this person can overcome them by choosing not to dwell on them.

And I may go
The singer is willing to venture outside their comfort zone.

To places I have never been to
They will explore new environments, both physical and mental.

Just to find
Their exploration is motivated by the desire to reach a certain place or goal.

The deepest desires in my mind
The artist seeks the burning desires deep within their subconscious.

We, we only know what we see
As humans, we are limited by our senses and can only perceive the world around us within those bounds.

'Cause we're always fast asleep
Our perception can be limited because we don't take the time to look beyond the surface and see more deeply into things.

Is it so hard not to believe
The artist questions why we struggle to trust in things beyond what we can see and experience.

That we'll never know
The journey of understanding and awareness is endless, and there is always more to be discovered.

Hold, hold, hold
The artist repeats their determination to hold onto their goal.

Hold me close
The singer desires the closeness and support of others during their journey.

I've never been this far from home
The artist feels as though they are journeying into unknown and uncharted territory.

And one last chance
The singer recognizes that there may be limited opportunities to achieve their goal.

To make sense
They strive to understand and interpret their experiences.

Of what has long escaped us
The singer is trying to understand something that has evaded them for a long time.

And if so
In the event that the artist does not succeed in their journey,

Let it be known
The artist wishes for their efforts and determination to be acknowledged and remembered.

That I was worthy, I was worthy, I was worthy, I was
The singer is worthy of respect and recognition, regardless of their success or failure in their pursuits.

And I don't know if in the morning I will be here
The singer is uncertain whether they will make it through the night, both physically and emotionally.

And if so
In the event that the artist does not survive,

Let it be known
They want to leave behind a memorable legacy and be remembered for their quest for understanding.

That I was worthy, I was worthy, I was worthy, I was
The artist affirms their value as a person.

Oh
An exclamation of affirmation and belief in oneself.