Sleepless Nights
ayokay feat. Nightly Lyrics
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Headlights to your apartment
This ride, I've done about a thousand times
But it doesn′t feel right here without you
It takes me back to windows down in ocean air
Sunset eyes through messy hair
I miss chasing down the morning light
I know that it's over
But it's haunting me
Like a ghost of the summer
I still see
Midnight drives and summer skin
The taste of liquor on your lips
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
Face up, watching all the streetlights turn
To shadows in my apartment
Ten months, I swear I should be fine by now
But it still gives me a head rush when I hear your name
It takes me back to rooftop, moonlight, silhouettes
Purple skies and cigarettes
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
I know that it′s over
But it′s haunting me
Like a ghost of the summer
I still see
Midnight drives and summer skin
The taste of liquor on your lips
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
(All those sleepless nights)
(All those sleepless nights)
I know that it's over
Like a ghost of the summer
The song "Sleepless Nights" by ayokay feat. Nightly is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on a past relationship. The lyrics delve into the feelings of longing and the vivid memories that haunt the singer long after the romance is over. The song begins with the singer driving to their former lover's apartment, a route they have taken numerous times before. However, without the presence of the ex-partner, the familiar journey feels empty and incomplete. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning for the past and the desire to relive the shared moments.
The chorus carries a beautifully melancholic tone, as the singer reminisces about the intimate moments they shared with their ex-lover. The imagery of "windows down in ocean air" and "sunset eyes through messy hair" evokes a sense of freedom, beauty, and passion. The singer expresses how much they miss the thrill of staying up all night, indulging in deep conversations, and chasing the dawn together.
The second verse highlights the struggle of moving on from the relationship. Despite the passage of ten months, the singer admits they are still haunted by their memories. The mention of streetlights turning to shadows in their apartment signifies the loneliness and emptiness they feel as they continue to dwell on the past. The lyrics also mention the powerful reaction hearing the ex-partner's name still evokes, indicating that the wounds are still fresh and healing is not yet complete.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, driving ′til my eyes give up
Driving late at night until my eyes can no longer stay open
Headlights to your apartment
Following the path of the headlights to reach your apartment
This ride, I've done about a thousand times
I've taken this journey numerous times before
But it doesn′t feel right here without you
Being in this place feels incomplete and wrong without you
It takes me back to windows down in ocean air
Reminds me of driving with the windows down, feeling the ocean breeze
Sunset eyes through messy hair
Remembering the beautiful sight of sunset reflected in your eyes, even with your hair tousled
I miss chasing down the morning light
Longing for the excitement of pursuing the early morning sunlight
And all those sleepless nights
Missing the nights spent awake and unable to sleep
I know that it's over
Acknowledging that our relationship has ended
But it's haunting me
Still deeply affecting and lingering in my thoughts
Like a ghost of the summer
Similar to a lingering spirit from the past summer
I still see
I can still visualize and remember
Midnight drives and summer skin
Recalling the nighttime drives and the feeling of warm, sun-kissed summer skin
The taste of liquor on your lips
Remembering the flavor of alcohol on your lips
Face up, watching all the streetlights turn
Lying on my back and observing the streetlights changing colors
To shadows in my apartment
Transforming into shadows that fill my place of dwelling
Ten months, I swear I should be fine by now
It's been ten months, and I thought I would have completely healed by this point
But it still gives me a head rush when I hear your name
Yet, my heart still races when I hear your name, causing me emotional intensity
It takes me back to rooftop, moonlight, silhouettes
Reminds me of being on a rooftop, under the moonlight, with our figures cast as shadows
Purple skies and cigarettes
Recalling the purple-hued skies and the scent of cigarettes in the air
All those sleepless nights
Thinking about all the nights spent awake and restless
I know that it’s over
I am aware that it is finished
Like a ghost of the summer
Similar to a lingering presence from the past summer
I still see
I can still vividly see and remember
Midnight drives and summer skin
Recalling the late-night drives and the feeling of warm, sun-kissed summer skin
The taste of liquor on your lips
Remembering the flavor of alcohol on your lips
I miss chasing down the morning light
Longing for the adventure of pursuing the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
Missing all the nights spent awake and unable to sleep
Writer(s): Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sleepless Nights
ayokay
Featuring Nightly
Produced by ayokay & Joseph Beretta
Album In the Shape of a Dream
[Verse 1]
Midnight
Driving till my eyes give up
Headlights
To your apartment
This ride
I done it 'bout a thousand times
But it doesn't feel right
Here without you
[Pre-Chorus]
It takes me back to windows down in ocean air
Sunset eyes through messy hair
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
I know that it's over
But it's haunting me
Like a ghost of the summer
I still see
[Chorus]
Midnight drives and summer skin
The taste of liquor on your lips
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
[Verse 2]
Face up
Watching all the streetlights turn
To shadows
In my apartment
Ten months
I swear, I should be fine by now
But it still gives me a head rush
When I hear your name
[Pre-Chorus]
It takes me back to
Rooftop, moonlight, silhouettes
Purple skies and cigarettes
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
I know that it's over
But it's haunting me
Like a ghost of the summer
I still see
[Chorus]
Midnight trudging, summer skin
The taste of liquor on your lips
I miss chasing down the morning light
And all those sleepless nights
All those sleepless nights
@lariilamin
He said if I remember him listen to this song so here I am everyday❤️ it's been 6months but I still miss him everyday. Incase you're reading this "I love you and only you" Doobdoob🐊
@lariilamin
10 months, I swear I should be fine by now 🐊
@abhinavrai4509
I don't like any person which I miss but when I listen this song then I felt that I miss someone.....
@hsmajeeth9573
All those sleepless nights 🥺
@virons2284
This song very underrated, hope you soon become a famous artist next generation Z.
- From vietnam with love -
@miehackhd5027
This song reminds me of my girlfriend, even though I never had one.
@bastiperez8796
I feel u bro
@rodaarellano1251
😅😅🤦
@MrMiikeeeey
🤣🤣🤣
@justanintrovert
Ye I felt the same lmao