INSOMNIAC
Nocturnal Echoes: Embracing Solitude in Josh Fudge's INSOMNIAC
Lyrics
3 AM and It’s all alright
Expressing a late hour (3 AM) and a sense of acceptance or calmness.
I know that I can’t sleep at night so I hit your phone
Unable to sleep, reaching out to someone (probably the person mentioned later in the lyrics) by phone for comfort.
To not feel alone
Seeking companionship to alleviate feelings of loneliness.
And I don’t know what I thought we’d be
Reflecting on the uncertain expectations in the past relationship.
But you’re not standing next to me anymore and that’s fine
Acknowledging the separation from the other person without resentment.
Hope you keep me in the back of your mind
Expressing a hope to be remembered, possibly in a nostalgic or positive light.
Your mind
Repeating the idea of being on the person's mind.
You say what’s up
Addressing the other person and acknowledging their effort to check up on the speaker.
It’s nice of you to come check up on me tonight
Expressing gratitude for the other person's concern and presence.
Feels like you’ve been so quiet
Noting the perceived silence or absence of the other person.
For so long
Commenting on the duration of the perceived silence.
And I guess that’s true but I swear to god I think of you like all the time
Affirming constant thoughts about the other person despite the apparent quietness.
You’re always in the back of my mind
Reiterating the persistent presence of the other person in the speaker's thoughts.
My mind
Repeating the idea of the other person being in the speaker's mind.
What’s there to do
Pondering what activities could fill the void or improve the speaker's sleep.
I’d sleep better if I was with you
Expressing a desire for improved sleep when in the company of the other person.
What’s there to do
Repeating the desire for better sleep in the presence of the other person.
I’d sleep better if I was with you
Reiterating the idea of improved sleep when with the other person.
If I was with you
No specific meaning provided in this line.
I don’t know if I thought you’d stay but I’m
Reflecting on the uncertainty of the other person's commitment or presence.
Better off than yesterday when we were far apart
Stating a current emotional state as an improvement compared to the past.
Wishing for another start
Expressing a past desire for a fresh start in the relationship.
You’re probably better off without me darling
Suggesting that the other person may be better off without the speaker.
Probably only hit my phone when it’s late because I’ll text you back
Speculating on the other person's reasons for contacting late at night.
You know I’m an insomniac
Revealing the speaker's struggle with insomnia and the likelihood of responding to late-night messages.
What’s there to do
Repeating the contemplation of activities that could lead to better sleep.
I’d sleep better if I was with you
Reiterating the desire for improved sleep when in the company of the other person.
What’s there to do
Expressing the wish for better sleep in the presence of the other person.
I’d sleep better if I was with you
Reiterating the idea of improved sleep when with the other person.
If I was with you
No specific meaning provided in this line.
What’s there to do
Repeating the contemplation of activities that could lead to better sleep.
I’d sleep better if I was with you
Reiterating the desire for improved sleep when in the company of the other person.
If I was with you
Expressing the wish for better sleep in the presence of the other person.
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