Lyrics
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Expressing awareness of the late hour and a recognition that staying up is not advisable.
My eyes are tearing as I watch the pretty lights
Experiencing emotional distress, symbolized by tearing eyes while observing attractive lights.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Reiteration of the acknowledgment that it's late and staying awake may not be wise.
Walked to November and stared right at March
Reflecting on the past (November) and facing the future (March) with a sense of confrontation.
There comes December, yea my time's getting large
December symbolizes a significant period, and the speaker feels a growing sense of importance.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Repeating the warning about the late hour and the undesirability of staying awake.
My eyes are bleeding from watching the pretty lights
Intensifying emotional distress, with bleeding eyes due to the captivating lights.
And time after time you can't see
Time passes without clear perception, highlighting a sense of disorientation or confusion.
But what about me, o what about me
A plea for attention or recognition of personal struggles amid the passing of time.
Come together as one
Advocating unity or harmony among individuals.
But not for long 'cuz
Suggesting that unity is transient or temporary.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Repeating the caution about the late hour and the inadvisability of being awake.
Having my head turned upside down
Experiencing a mental or emotional upheaval, possibly indicated by a change in perspective.
Her smile begins to twist
A transformation in someone's demeanor, possibly linked to a person's smile taking a dark turn.
Please let me drown
Expressing a desire for escape or relief from emotional turmoil, possibly through metaphorical drowning.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Reiterating the awareness of the late hour and the inexpediency of staying awake.
I wanna feel it here, suddenly I felt I had to disappear
Desiring a particular feeling, coupled with a sudden urge to distance oneself.
O how did you know
Possibly questioning someone's knowledge or understanding of the speaker's situation.
Come together as one
Advocating unity once again, emphasizing collective togetherness.
Why should they know
Raising the question of why others should be aware of the speaker's struggles.
Why would I go
Pondering the reason for the speaker's departure or isolation.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Repeating the warning about the late hour and the inadvisability of being awake.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight-night-night
Emphasizing the lateness and the speaker's reluctance to be awake on this night.
O it's getting late and I shouldn't be up tonight
Reiterating the caution about staying awake and preparing for another sleepless night.
Prepare myself again for a sleepless night
Anticipating another night without sleep, suggesting an ongoing struggle with insomnia or inner turmoil.
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