I awoke, only to find my lungs empty
And through the night, so it seems I'm not breathing
And now my dreams, are nothing like they were meant to be
And I'm breaking down, I think I'm breaking down

And I'm afraid, to sleep because of what haunts me
Such as, living with the uncertainty
That'll never find the words to say
Which would completely explain, just how I'm breaking down

Someone come and, someone come and save my life
Maybe I'll sleep when I am dead but now it's like the night is taking sides
And all the worries that occupy the back of my mind
Could it be, this misery will suffice

I've become, a simple souvenir of someone's kill
Like the sea, I'm constantly changing from calm to ill
Madness fills my heart and soul as if the
Great divide could swallow me whole, oh how I'm breaking down

Someone come and, someone come and save my life
Maybe I'll sleep when I am dead but now it's like the night is taking sides
And all the worries that occupy the back of my mind
Could it be, this misery will suffice

Someone come and, someone come and save my life
Someone come and, someone come and save my life
Someone come and, someone come and save my life
Could it be, this misery will suffice



Lyrics submitted by Jarrett

"Sleeping Sickness" as written by Dallas Green

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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    General Comment::D
    Flag juliecantswimon September 23, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:The overt meaning of the song is that it's about a condition called "Sleep Apnea" - when you stop breathing while asleep and then wake up because your lungs are empty... and it screws up your waking life because you get no REM sleep and feel like crap; you become overly sensitive to stress and constantly feel unrested.

    I'm sure its about more than that, but that's the obvious meaning, anyway...
    Flag nobody9on September 06, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:He has a major case of insomnia.

    Anyone know where this one was actually released? Via his website? I can't find it on disc.
    Flag xfloormattxon May 18, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:this song is fucking amazing
    i dont know maybe a case of insomnia
    not beeing able to fall asleep becuz he loves her
    but he realizes he will never have her again
    becuz he messed up
    Flag toitdudeon November 05, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:this song is fucking amazing
    i dont know maybe a case of insomnia
    not beeing able to fall asleep becuz he loves her
    but he realizes he will never have her again
    becuz he messed up
    Flag toitdudeon November 05, 2006   Link

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