They … Read Full Bio ↴Exit Avenue are a pop punk/electro band from North London, UK.
They are made up of Neil (vocals), Nick (guitar), Mitch (bass) and Sam (drums).
Sleepless Nights
Exit Avenue Lyrics
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The ones whom I never did belong to, you
You take me off of this one stop ride, and
And show me all of the rest of my life
Turn them off now, Turn them off and see her
Silhouette against the red-hot noon sky
Watch the sun set, Watch the sun and settle down
You think were too late, but you came in just in time to
Watch the sun set with me and I'll be fine
Lying awake at night, side by side
Whispers through the night, we..ll be all right
Chorus
Won..t you, Stay tonight and please tell me three small words
I won..t, Lie to you because, you have consumed my life
Well I don..t mind, no I don..t mind at all.
Chorus
The lyrics to Exit Avenue's song Sleepless Nights revolve around the idea of wasted time spent on people who weren't meant to be in the singer's life, and the hope of finding someone who truly belongs with them. The opening lines "I've wasted far too much precious time on/The ones whom I never did belong to" convey a sense of regret for time wasted on relationships that didn't work out. However, the singer finds hope in the person they are currently with, as they are taken on a journey to discover the rest of their life.
The second verse is dedicated to the current love interest of the singer, who is described as working better in the dark. The lines "She works better when the lights go out so/Turn them off now, Turn them off and see her" suggest that the person is more comfortable and confident in their own skin when the lights are off. The chorus of the song pleads with the person to stay and confess their love, promising to be truthful in return because they have consumed the singer's life. The final lines of the chorus "Well I don't mind, no I don't mind at all" indicate that the singer is content and happy with their current situation.
Overall, Sleepless Nights is a song about reflection, hope and love. It speaks to the idea that even though it may take time to find the right person, it is worth the wait and effort to find someone who truly belongs with us.
Line by Line Meaning
I've wasted far too much precious time on
I have spent too much time on something that wasn't worth it
The ones whom I never did belong to, you
I wasted my time on people who were not meant for me, but then I found you
You take me off of this one stop ride, and
You showed me a different path in life, one that isn't limited to just one stop
And show me all of the rest of my life
You showed me what my life could be like beyond my current situation
She works better when the lights go out so
She feels more comfortable and confident when the lights are off
Turn them off now, Turn them off and see her
Let's turn off the lights and appreciate her even more
Silhouette against the red-hot noon sky
Her shadow looks beautiful against the bright sun in the middle of the day
Watch the sun set, Watch the sun and settle down
Let's watch the sunset and relax as the day comes to an end
You think were too late, but you came in just in time to
You thought it was too late, but you arrived just in time
Watch the sun set with me and I'll be fine
If we watch the sunset together, everything will be okay
Lying awake at night, side by side
We are awake at night, lying next to each other
Whispers through the night, we..ll be all right
We whisper to each other through the night, assuring each other that everything will be okay
Won't you, Stay tonight and please tell me three small words
Please stay tonight and say 'I love you'
I won't, Lie to you because, you have consumed my life
I won't lie to you because you are now the most important part of my life
Well I don't mind, no I don't mind at all.
I am perfectly content and happy with the way things are with you
Chorus
Repeating the main theme of the song
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.