Tossing and Turning, like most of the other songs on Arlie’s debut EP “wait”, is a song about fame and what it costs. It’s a narrative surrounding what someone’s true intentions of fame may be, and how you can lose your own morals trying to rise to fame. It’s a vivid exploration of uncertainty and a...
[Verse 1]
It isn’t hard
You start google searching how to be a star
Won’t be long before they all know who ya are
Who ya are
Then hurry up
You know they’re only gonna love ya while you’re young
If you don’t make it by the time you’re 21
You’re done
[Pre-Chorus]
Somehow looking up at these celebrities
Made you wanna be one of them
Now you’re too far in
Besides, you already told your friends
[Chorus]
You made up your mind
If you had the bit between your teeth then why
Are you getting circles underneath your eyes?
Is it the dream that keeps you up at night?
Tossing and turning
You color into black and white
[Verse 2]
Watch out
It’s looking like there’s not enough to go around
Now you’re moving up by pushing people down
Push 'em down
Don’t you know it’s a safety hazard
Bending over backwards
Your big break could break you
Your spotlight could make you blind
[Chorus]
If you had the bit between your teeth then why
Are you getting circles underneath your eyes?
Is it the dream that keeps you up at night?
Tossing and turning
You color into black and white
[Bridge]
You made up your mind
If you had the bit between your teeth then why
Are you getting circles underneath your eyes?
[Chorus]
If you had the bit between your teeth then why
Are you getting circles underneath your eyes?
Is it the dream that keeps you up at night?
Tossing and turning
You color into black and white
tossing and turning was written by Nathaniel Banks.
tossing and turning was produced by Andrew Sarlo & Nathaniel Banks.
Arlie released tossing and turning on Wed Sep 19 2018.