Never Sleep

Saviour's song 'Never Sleep' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a person haunted by the memories of a past relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is unable to find peace or rest, constantly tormented by the lingering presence of a former lover. The repeated line, 'you were that whisper in my head, the light beside my bed, the night I wished I was dead,' encapsulates the haunting nature of these memories, suggesting that the person was once a source of comfort but has now become a source of pain and insomnia.

The song's chorus, 'And I will never fall asleep,' emphasizes the protagonist's struggle with sleeplessness, a metaphor for the inability to move on from the past. The mention of 'déjà vu' and 'speak untrue' hints at the cyclical nature of their thoughts and the lies they might have been told, further deepening their sense of betrayal and confusion. The raw emotion in the lyrics, such as 'I fucking hate the way you think you’re unbreakable,' reveals the anger and frustration that comes with feeling abandoned and forgotten.

The imagery of being 'another lost kid looking for my exit' and 'burn on until I fade out' conveys a sense of hopelessness and a desire for escape. The protagonist feels trapped in their own mind, unable to find solace or closure. The repeated references to being haunted and the inability to breathe without the other person highlight the depth of their emotional dependency and the struggle to reclaim their own identity. Saviour's 'Never Sleep' is a powerful exploration of the lingering pain of lost love and the relentless grip of memories that refuse to fade.