Lullaby
YEEK Lyrics


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I know you're hurting, you're hurting inside
Know when you feel it, you feel it at night
Why won't you let me in?
Why won't you let me understand you?
Why won't you let me in?
Baby, just take my hand and

Can you let me sing you a lullaby?
And maybe then you'd let me in tonight, oh

I've been cooking up a playlist
'Cause I don't know how I could say this (say)
If love was a subject in school
Couldn't major in communication
Feelings (I don't want 'em)
They won't show
But when it's time to sleep
You get emotional

Can you let me sing you a lullaby?
And maybe then you'd let me in tonight

Bought a bouquet
When will you try
To be okay? Mm-hmm
Bought a bouquet
When will you try
To be okay? Mm-hmm
Bought a bouquet
When will you try (try, when will you try?)
To be okay? (To be okay) mm-hmm




Bought a bouquet
When will you try? (To be okay, okay) mm-hmm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to YEEK's song "Lullaby" explore themes of emotional pain and the struggle to connect with someone who is hurting. The singer acknowledges that they can sense the other person's pain, especially at night when it seems to be more pronounced. They express their desire to understand and be there for the person, but they are confused as to why they are being kept at a distance.


The line "Why won't you let me in? Baby, just take my hand" shows the singer's frustration and longing for a deeper connection. They want to comfort the person and ease their pain, hence the offer to sing them a lullaby. By doing so, they hope to break down the walls and gain the person's trust.


The second verse reflects the singer's struggle to communicate their love and concern effectively. They use the analogy of love being a subject in school, highlighting their difficulty in expressing themselves. This lack of communication exacerbates the emotional turmoil the person feels, which only becomes evident when they try to sleep. The contrast between their stoic exterior and their vulnerability during sleep is touched upon.


Overall, "Lullaby" portrays the yearning for emotional connection and understanding in a relationship where one person is dealing with pain. It delves into the frustrations of wanting to help but feeling shut out, and the difficulties in effectively communicating one's feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're hurting, you're hurting inside
I understand that you're feeling pain deep within


Know when you feel it, you feel it at night
You experience your emotions most intensely during the nighttime


Why won't you let me in?
Why are you hesitant to open up to me?


Why won't you let me understand you?
Why do you refuse to allow me to comprehend your inner thoughts and feelings?


Baby, just take my hand and
Darling, simply hold my hand and


Can you let me sing you a lullaby?
Would you allow me to serenade you with a soothing song?


And maybe then you'd let me in tonight, oh
Perhaps then you would allow me to be there for you tonight


I've been cooking up a playlist
I have been carefully preparing a selection of songs


'Cause I don't know how I could say this (say)
Because I'm unsure of how to express this


If love was a subject in school
If love were taught as a subject in an educational institution


Couldn't major in communication
It wouldn't be possible to specialize in effective communication


Feelings (I don't want 'em)
Emotions (I don't desire them)


They won't show
They won't become apparent


But when it's time to sleep
However, when it's time to rest


You get emotional
Your emotions intensify


Bought a bouquet
Purchased a collection of flowers


When will you try
When will you make an effort


To be okay? Mm-hmm
To be alright? Mm-hmm


To be okay?
To be alright?


Bought a bouquet
Purchased a collection of flowers


When will you try
When will you make an effort


To be okay? Mm-hmm
To be alright? Mm-hmm


Bought a bouquet
Purchased a collection of flowers


When will you try (try, when will you try?)
When will you make an effort (try, when will you try?)


To be okay? (To be okay) mm-hmm
To be alright? (To be okay) Mm-hmm


Bought a bouquet
Purchased a collection of flowers


When will you try? (To be okay, okay) mm-hmm
When will you make an effort? (To be alright, alright) Mm-hmm




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cecil Bernardy, Patrick Hewlett, Sebastian Carandang, Tierra Umi Wilson

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