Can't Sleep – English Lyrics

• By: Sophia Grace
• Album: Can't Sleep - Single

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into 'Can't Sleep' by Sophia Grace and explore the powerful theme of self-acceptance and growth. This pop track offers a unique opportunity to understand the journey of personal evolution, especially relevant for those navigating changes in their own lives. Learning the lyrics allows for an intimate connection with Sophia Grace's message about embracing who you are, even when the world wants you to stay the same. Its relatable lyrics and compelling rhythm make it a special song for language learners to grasp expressions of identity and resilience.

[English]

People say they want me to the same as i was before

And it annoys me cause i'm not that person anymore

And they, they always ask me to go back to how i was

But im different, and that's not who i am, so

I wanna show people that i'm different person now

And that i've change, but that's okay because everyone changes

everyone changes everyone changes everyone changes everyone

changes everyone changes

I can't sleep, stayin' up, wakin' up, rollin' round, gettin' up

They want me to do what i do but i can't do it anymore

Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

Stay in your lane, feel like i'm a caged animal

I can't sleep, stayin' up, wakin' up, rollin' round, gettin' up

They want me to do what i do but i cant do it anymore

Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

Stay in your lane, feel like i'm a caged animal

I stay in my lane, we are not the same

Thoughts all in my brain, how do i stay sane

I told them it's easy, they don't believe me

Wish they could be me, get them a genie, yeah

Get them a genie, they cannot see me

Feel like i'm breakin' free, how can they hate on me

Jealous i'd hate to be, and i know they can see

That this was made for me, blatantly

They think i can't handle the pressure

I just keep holdin' my head up

They don't stand up, they don't measure

I've got the world i my plam like it's henna

I've been on a leash, now i'm talking control

I've been under pressure, but that's just how it goes

They don't really know me, standin' on my own feet

Don't give a damn what you think, nah nah

I've been on a leash, now i'm talking control

I've been under preassure, but that's just how it goes

They don't really know me, standin' on my own feet

Don't give a damn what you think, nah nah

I can't sleep, stayin' up, wakin' up, rollin' round, gettin' up

They want me to do what i do but i can't do it anymore

Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

Stay in your lane, feel like i'm a caged animal

I can't sleep, stayin' up, wakin' up, rollin' round, gettin' up

They want me to do what i do but i can't do it anymore

Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

Stay in your lane, feel like i'm a caged animal

I cant sleep, OMG, Wonderin' what do they want from me

They locked me they're all sheep, I've got the keys, i've got key

I had a dream now i'm makin' it happen

I bet they didn't i would be rappin'

I read the rulebook and i had to scrap it

I'm takin' over, they went out of fashion

Now look at the way they stare

Look at my coat, look at my nails, look at my hair

I just wanna be on stage, they wanna hate, I do not care

I can't relate, i'm doin' great, they don't compare

No they don't compare

I've been on a leash, now i'm taking control

I've been under preasure, but that's how it goes

They don't really know me, standin' on my own feet

Don't give a damn what you think, nah nah

I've been on a leash, now i'm taking control

I've been under preasure, but that's how it goes

They don't really know me, standin' on my own feet

Don't give a damn what you think, nah nah

I can't sleep, wakin' up, rollin' round, gettin' up

They want me to do what i do but i can't do it anymore

Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

Stay in your lane, feel like i'm a caged animal

I cant sleep, wakin' up, rollin' round, gettin' up

They want me to do what i do but i can't do it anymore

Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

Stay in your lane, feel like i'm a caged animal

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to become different noun - the act of becoming different
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A1	adjective - not the same
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	noun - the power to influence or direct verb - to exercise authority over
pressure /ˈprɛʃər/ B1	noun - the force exerted on a surface
caged /keɪdʒd/ B1	adjective - confined in a cage
leash /liʃ/ B2	noun - a restraint for an animal
handle /ˈhændəl/ A2	verb - to manage or deal with
measure /ˈmɛʒər/ B1	verb - to determine the size or amount
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ A2	adjective - feeling resentment over someone's success
blatantly /ˈblεɪtəntli/ C1	adverb - in an obvious or undisguised manner
rappin /ˈræpɪŋ/ B1	verb - performing rap music
stare /stɛər/ A2	verb - to look fixedly
fashion /ˈfæʃən/ A2	noun - a popular trend
compare /kəmˈpɛər/ A2	verb - to examine similarities or differences
relate /rɪˈleɪt/ B1	verb - to find connections between things
genie /ˈdʒiːni/ B1	noun - a spirit in folklore that grants wishes

Key Grammar Structures

• People say they want me to the same as i was before

  ➔ Infinitive without 'to'

  ➔ The sentence is grammatically incorrect as it lacks 'to' before the infinitive 'be'. Correct form: 'People say they want me to **be** the same as I was before.'

• And it annoys me cause i'm not that person anymore

  ➔ Informal contraction

  ➔ The word 'cause' is an informal contraction of 'because'. In formal writing, 'because' should be used.

• I wanna show people that i'm different person now

  ➔ Missing article

  ➔ The sentence is missing the article 'a' before 'different person'. Correct form: 'I wanna show people that I'm **a** different person now.'

• everyone changes everyone changes everyone changes everyone changes everyone changes everyone

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'everyone changes' is used for emphasis, a common lyrical device in songs.

• They want me to do what i do but i can't do it anymore

  ➔ Pronoun reference

  ➔ The pronoun 'i' clearly refers back to the subject, maintaining clarity in the sentence.

• Stay in your lane, who is she, what is she, no control, no control

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ 'Stay in your lane' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command.

• I stay in my lane, we are not the same

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction

  ➔ The phrase uses 'not the same' to contrast with the previous statement, emphasizing difference.

• I told them it's easy, they don't believe me

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement

  ➔ The verb 'believe' agrees with the plural subject 'they', maintaining grammatical correctness.

• I've got the world i my plam like it's henna

  ➔ Metaphor

  ➔ The phrase 'I've got the world in my palm like it's henna' uses metaphor to express control and power.

• Don't give a damn what you think, nah nah

  ➔ Idiomatic expression

  ➔ 'Don't give a damn' is an idiomatic expression meaning to not care at all.