Insomnia

Song Meaning

The narrator declares a defiant embrace of insomnia, framing it as a deliberate choice rather than a condition. She states, "I will never sleep again," and celebrates "long live insomnia." This isn't about struggling to sleep; it's about rejecting it, even claiming to do it "out of hobby." The lyrics paint a picture of someone actively choosing wakefulness, spending "nights and days in the city," suggesting a life lived outside conventional rhythms. This choice is presented as a response to a world perceived as a "land of zombies," implying a desire for heightened awareness or a rejection of a dull existence. The moon having "two dark sides" further emphasizes this duality and the narrator's embrace of the less visible, nocturnal aspects of life. The core tension arises from the narrator's paradoxical state: she claims to be awake and vibrant, yet also admits to feeling "more tired" and having "worse blood count." The lyrics suggest a physical toll, as she notes that "face is fresh and ages harder" when "seven nights are connected." This implies that while she might project an image of energetic wakefulness, the reality is a draining experience. The refusal to drink anything to sleep, and the assertion that she is "completely awake even when asleep," highlights a mental state where rest offers no true respite, blurring the lines between consciousness and unconsciousness. The most striking craft element is the direct address and the invocation of "insomnia" as a companion. The repeated calls to "call me at three, insomnia" and "call me at five, insomnia" personify the condition, turning it into an active participant in her life, even a lover. The post-chorus, with its shift to Mirza's vocals, introduces a more sensual, almost predatory dynamic, promising to "tire you out" and "make you sweat." This contrasts with Jelena's more stoic, defiant stance, creating a complex interplay between the narrator's internal struggle and an external, perhaps sexual, invitation that feeds into her chosen sleeplessness.