[Intro]
It’s like
Every time I close my eyes
They open wider
[Verse 1]
Blue glow on my face
Phone screen, scrollin’ slow
Clock hands talkin’ trash
Sayin’ “you ain’t ever goin’ home”
Mind runs marathons
Body stuck in quicksand
Heart race in a quiet room
Sweat on my wristband
Counting all my problems
They don’t ever count sheep
Thoughts loud in the hallway
Footsteps I can’t keep
I tried breathing apps
Tried tea, tried prayer
Same four cracks in the ceiling
I know every little tear
[Chorus]
Why can’t I sleep, sleep, sleep?
I’m stuck in the deep end, sinking in the sheets
Eyes wide, I’m tired of this fight
Beggin’ for a dream in the middle of the night
Why can’t I sleep, sleep, sleep?
Brain won’t quit, won’t give me peace
If I get one hour, I’ll take that deal
But I’m up ‘til the dawn starin’ at the ceiling (yeah)
[Verse 2]
Sunrise on the blinds
I swear I never blinked
Coffee on my tongue
Can’t taste, just think
Friends say “you good?”
I laugh, say “I’m fine”
Dark moons under both eyes
Look like they swallowed time
Every little worry
Is a movie in my head
Play, pause, rewind
Can’t find the end credits
Tried leavin’ my bed
Couch, chair, same curse
‘Cause everywhere I lay down
My thoughts just rehearse
[Chorus]
Why can’t I sleep, sleep, sleep?
I’m stuck in the deep end, sinking in the sheets
Eyes wide, I’m tired of this fight
Beggin’ for a dream in the middle of the night
Why can’t I sleep, sleep, sleep?
Brain won’t quit, won’t give me peace
If I get one hour, I’ll take that deal
But I’m up ‘til the dawn starin’ at the ceiling (ohh)
[Bridge]
Maybe one day
I’ll lay down my head
Close my eyes once
Wake up and it’s ten
Till then it’s just me
And this pale TV glow
Every minute feels heavy
Every hour moves slow (so slow)
[Chorus]
Why can’t I sleep, sleep, sleep?
I’m stuck in the deep end, sinking in the sheets
Eyes wide, I’m tired of this fight
Beggin’ for a dream in the middle of the night
Why can’t I sleep, sleep, sleep?
Brain won’t quit, won’t give me peace
If I get one hour, I’ll take that deal
But I’m up ‘til the dawn starin’ at the ceiling (yeah)
Up ‘til the dawn starin’ at the ceiling