Sleep Deprived

"**Sleep Deprived**" is the third single by Swedish pop star LÉON from her sophomore EP, *For You* (2017). It was released on 27 January 2017.

## Background & composition

"Sleep Deprived" was written by LÉON, former producing partner Agrin Rahmani, and Nicklas Bengt Waldemar Lif, known by his alias Shylde. This marked the first time there had been additional writing credits on LÉON's projects other than herself or Rahmani. LÉON has stated that "Sleep Deprived" was written sometime in 2015 before its official release.

In an interview with Celeb Mix, LÉON said about the song: "It’s kind of about when you’ve had a thing with someone. I think a lot of people have gone through a certain situation in a relationship. You don’t necessarily have to have been together or in a serious relationship but it’s kind of when things just go really sour and things end on bad terms. Then you see the person when you’re out. His story is different to your story about why it ended, so then you can kind of play the blame game."

LÉON also told Vanderbilt Hustler: "It’s basically about still having someone on your mind, but you’re not sure if you even want the person."

Though the song never got an official music video, LÉON explained she initially had a concept where she would play a "psychopath," but wasn't sure if she wanted to play that type of role in a video.

## Release

A few days before release, LÉON teased the song by revealing the official cover art, title, and release date.

"Sleep Deprived" was officially released on streaming services on 27 January 2017.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

Sometimes I think of us, before it all got bad

It left me long ago, the kind of love we had

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Left me dry, running on empty vows

But you seemed fine when we met last night

Heard what you were saying, saying, saying

Wasn't your fault

**[Chorus]**

The way that it burns, glass under my nails

An itch, I can't scratch when I hear your name

My baby got me sleep deprived

So what you saying, what you saying now?

When it was we, I played like a child

But now that it's gone I'm fucked up inside

My baby got me sleep deprived

So what you saying, what you saying now?

**[Verse 2]**

Don't wanna hold a grudge, still it is hard sometimes

So if you settle down, I'm gonna burn your house

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Left me dry, running on empty vows

But you seemed fine and I just don't know how

Heard what you were saying, saying, saying

Wasn't your fault

**[Chorus]**

The way that it burns, glass under my nails

An itch, I can't scratch when I hear your name

My baby got me sleep deprived

So what you saying, what you saying now?

When it was we, I played like a child

But now that it's gone I'm fucked up inside

My baby got me sleep deprived

So what you saying, what you saying now?

**[Bridge]**

I wanna taste your lips, without the bittersweet

He's here now, I can't sleep

So what you saying, what you saying?

**[Chorus]**

The way that it burns, glass under my nails

An itch, I can't scratch when I hear your name

My baby got me sleep deprived

So what you saying, what you saying now?

When it was we, I played like a child

But now that it's gone I'm fucked up inside

My baby got me sleep deprived

So what you saying, what you saying now?

## Videos

### Official videos

LÉON - Sleep Deprived (Audio)Official audio
### Live Performances

Main article: Live Performances
Léon - Sleep Deprived - Live @ JBTVJBTV (Feb. 8, 2017)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 “LÉON - Sleep Deprived (Audio).” *YouTube*, uploaded by LÉON, 25 Jan. 2017, youtu.be/-JTyRa16TFY.
2. ↑ LÉON. “Sleep Deprived.” *Spotify*, 3 Mar. 2017, open.spotify.com/track/5XGAstxRPRDPXxdFhUIgzQ?si=ac5c7063a8fb4520.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fombelle, Corinne. “Q&A with Swedish Singer LÉON.” *Vanderbilt Hustler*, 13 Feb. 2017, vanderbilthustler.com/2017/02/13/qa-with-swedish-singer-leon.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Willis, Mark. “Exclusive Interview: LÉON Chats about ‘Sleep Deprived’ and Her US Tour.” *CelebMix*, 17 Feb. 2017, celebmix.com/exclusive-interview-leon.