Sleepless

Novo Amor's 'Sleepless' is a poignant exploration of regret, love, and the haunting nature of past mistakes. The song opens with a reflective tone, as the narrator contemplates the silence and the sky taking its place, suggesting a moment of introspection and realization. The admission of possibly making a mistake sets the stage for the emotional journey that follows. The repeated line 'I feel love, throwing it all away' encapsulates the central theme of the song: the painful recognition of having lost something precious due to one's own actions.

The lyrics 'Seven years of verses, I guess that I deserve it' hint at a long period of reflection and self-recrimination. The narrator acknowledges the mistake and the consequences that have followed, suggesting a deep sense of guilt and responsibility. The plea to 'keep it on the surface' and the question of whether it was worth it in all the ways it would break highlight the internal conflict and the struggle to find meaning in the pain. The sleeplessness mentioned in the chorus symbolizes the restless mind, unable to find peace or solace.

The imagery of 'taking all the ivy from your throat' and the journey from Albany to Rome evoke a sense of displacement and searching for a place that feels like home. However, the realization that 'it feels there's nowhere more to go' underscores the feeling of being lost and directionless. The repeated question 'How'd only I feel it?' suggests a sense of isolation and the painful awareness that the narrator's feelings are not reciprocated or understood by others. 'Sleepless' is a deeply emotional song that captures the essence of regret, the longing for redemption, and the struggle to come to terms with one's past actions.