[1st Hook: Sierra Denise]
I hope they notice me before
He takes his toll on me because
Cause I might go to sleep forever and ever
[Verse 1: D. Ciano]
A long night ahead of me, and here you go interrupting
Being disruptive while I'm trying to be productive
It's always late when you try to join the discussion
So I make a**umptions, like “do I need you to function?”
Eye lids feeling heavy, blinks are recurring steady
I feel it in me, it feels like you're out to get me
But I'm prepared, no doze just to avoid you
Cause this is not one of them nights when I can enjoy you
One reasons some people give up, you ought to be ashamed
And on dark nights, you're the blame for being Bane
Preventing so many bright futures none the less
By tempting making youth want you more than success
That's why I refuse to rest, I've seen the light
And don't get me wrong, but it's like I need to write
Plus you can hear it for yourself, don't believe the hype
They see I'm bright, so here goes another sleepless night.. you feel me
[Chorus: Roblak, & D. Ciano]
Do You remember those sleepless nights?
Reaching for Dreams that's in your sights
I remember
[Denzel Washington Talking]
If you don't fail, you're not even trying
I'll say it again, if you don't fail you're not even trying
[Chorus]
[Denzel Washington Talking]
To get something you've never had, you have to do something you never did
[Verse 2: D. Ciano]
You used to be my break, I couldn't wait to see you
The thought of you was great, but I know looks can deceive you
I can't believe you, I don't want you but I need you
Yea I said it, I always regret it after I leave you
Wish I could look you into your eyes but I see through
You as well as your disguise to the people
You deprive the youth of their dreams too
Don't be surprised & shook cause in my eyes you look a bit evil
Making me doze off, making me snore
Making me fein for you even more than before this is war
All those times you led me down the wrong path
Is in the past, and I'm alright, as long as
I'm steady making it to the deprivation of you
The trials and tribulations I'm facing complacent with you
My destination's being awakened and making it through
And my dedication is taking away temptation from you
[Sleep speaking]
Just go to sleep
[Chorus]
[Denzel Washington Talking]
I prayed, I prayed and I prayed
But I continued to fail
[Chorus]
[Denzel Washington Talking]
Because the chances you take, the people you meet
The people you love, the faith that you have
That's what's going to define you
[1st Hook]
[Chorus 2x]
[2nd Hook: D. Ciano & Delayne Nicole]
There was a time I used to sleep at night
Now that you're gone, I think I'll be alright
But will I lose my mind?
I guess we'll see in time
[Chorus and 2nd Hook Simultaneously]