Ode to Sleep
Ode to Sleep

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This track delves into the struggle of battling personal demons and questioning one's self-worth. The lyrics convey a sense of inner turmoil, with the protagonist wrestling with feelings of guilt, fear, and self-doubt. The repeated references to sleep and… Read more

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Ode to Sleep Lyrics

I wake up fine and dandy, but then by the time I find it handy
To rip my heart apart and start planning my crash landing
I go up, up, up, up, up to the ceiling
Then I feel my soul start leaving like an old man's hair receding
I'm pleading, "Please, oh please" on my knees repeatedly asking
Why it's got to be like this, is this living free?
I don't wanna be the one, be the one to has the
Sun's blood on my hands, I'll tell the moon
Take this weapon, forged in darkness
Some see a pen, I see a harpoon

I'll stay awake 'cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight
Why am I not scared in the morning?
I don't hear those voices calling
I must have kicked them out, I must have kicked them out
I swear I heard demons yelling
Those crazy words they were spelling
They told me I was gone, they told me I was gone

But I'll tell 'em, "Why won't you let me go?
Do I threaten all your plans? I'm insignificant"
Please tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?
I'll tell 'em

On the eve of a day that's forgotten and fake
As the trees, they await, and clouds anticipate
The start of a day when we put on our face
A mask that portrays that we don't need grace
On the eve of a day that is bigger than us
But we open our eyes 'cause we're told that we must
And the trees wave their arms and the clouds try to plead
Desperately yelling, "There's something we need"
I'm not free, I asked forgiveness three times
Same amount that I denied, I three-time MVP'd this crime
I'm afraid to tell you who I adore, won't tell you who I'm singing towards
Metaphorically, I'm a whore, and that's denial number four

I'll stay awake 'cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight
Oh, oh-oh
Why am I not scared in the morning?
I don't hear those voices calling
I must have kicked them out, I must have kicked them out
I swear I heard demons yelling
Those crazy words they were spelling
They told me I was gone, they told me I was gone

But I'll tell 'em, "Why won't you let me go?
Do I threaten all your plans? I'm insignificant"
Please tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?

I'll tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?
I'll tell 'em, I'll tell 'em, I'll tell 'em
I'll tell 'em, please tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?
I'm sorry

Writer(s): Tyler Joseph
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Ode to Sleep?

This track delves into the struggle of battling personal demons and questioning one's self-worth. The lyrics convey a sense of inner turmoil, with the protagonist wrestling with feelings of guilt, fear, and self-doubt. The repeated references to sleep and darkness symbolize escapism and the desire to retreat from these internal conflicts. However, there's a determination to confront these issues head-on, as indicated by 'setting my soul on fire'. The song also touches upon themes of denial and forgiveness, suggesting a journey towards self-acceptance and redemption. Overall, it's an emotional exploration of confronting one's fears and insecurities in order to grow and evolve.

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