Interpretation
The song 'Nur ein Song (I Need Some Sleep)' by
Capital Bra is about difficulties, inner conflicts, and the longing for peace and sleep. The lyrical figure feels exhausted and burdened ('I need some sleep'), struggles with insomnia and inner restlessness ('It can't go on like this. Tried counting sheep, But there's one I always miss').
He feels understood and misses the connection to other people ('And none of you gets my movie. Not even one of you knows who I am'). He longs for simplicity and stability amidst chaotic and fast-paced life ('Cause I don't need celebrity dinners and a fancy villa, Just a dark room and a woman forever').
The song also deals with doubts and self-questioning, whether the feelings are real or just lyrics ('Is all of this real or a lie? Are they just lyrics or actual feelings?'). It's about the struggle and efforts he makes to achieve his goals ('Brother, no problem, I'll walk through the desert even without water!').
He also struggles with expressing his feelings and intentions ('So many paths, can't decide. I have a good intention, but can't prove it. I love you, but can't show it. Just write a song about it').
The artist also tells about his difficult past ('Too many bad days, can't forget them. I try, but don't know how. Trying to love, but can only hurt. Hey, what an irony'), and about his youth shaped by drugs and war ('At night in the block and in the headphones, the beat plays. I'm only 16, but there's war in my head. My eyes are red from weed. I can't go home, I'm afraid Mom will see me like this').
The song ends with a message of hope and determination to keep going despite the difficulties and obstacles ('Three o'clock at night, I can't sleep anyway. They said, 'This junkie won't make it anyway. He can wait forever for his success.' But we fought, even though we had little').