4:30 am., I'm awake again
Singing to the dark through open eyes
While dreaming I see only you and me
Stuck between desire and compromise

If I said I want you back I'd be a liar
There's nothing left of us to long for anymore
But inside the ashes burns an endless fire
And every night I can't help reaching out for more

And I can't sleep
You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep
You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep

And I can't sleep
You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep

And I can't sleep
You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep


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Can't Sleep Lyrics as written by Ashley Tomberlin Anthony Patrick James Mcguinness

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    Such a beautiful track, cheers.

    CEREALon June 18, 2007   Link
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    No probs. I've always thought this song is most likely about a relationship, but I can't help thinking that the sleeplessness could be something to do with addiction. Like... you can't sleep because of cravings, or the insomnia after dropping an E etc.

    skacore_dudeon August 14, 2007   Link
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    this song hits so deep for me...it's about someone thinking of an ex-lover who is somewhere far away from them. They know in their mind that they don't want this person back, but their heart still misses this person, longs for them and it the memories and thoughts of this person causes them to be restless and sleepless. The lyrics are just haunting and amazing.

    waiting to listenon October 30, 2007   Link
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    "desire and compromise"...another battle between heart and mind

    waiting to listenon October 30, 2007   Link
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    this song is absolutely beautiful. one of Above & Beyond's best, in my opinion.

    [Music]Junkie09on February 27, 2009   Link
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    i think it's about a relationship that's ended. like a struggle of doing whats best for you or following your heart.

    oxoxsaraoxoxon June 29, 2010   Link

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