nostraightanswer - sleepless (feat. daina)

[@nostraightanswer]

purchase "specters" here: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/specters available in digital AND limited physical edition. (also available digitally wherever you can think of.) ========= music, lyrics: nostraightanswer vocal: daina, nostraightanswer art, video: rice (twitter.com/rice_deity ) instrumental: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/specters-instrumental-file additional thanks to backers of the interface collection on kickstarter, and my supporters on patreon. the interface collection: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nostraightanswer/interface-a-vocaloid-album-collection nostraightanswer on patreon: www.patreon.com/nostraightanswer ========= ah, sleeplessness. yes, if this one isn't easy to figure out, this song is about insomnia. actually, it's something i struggle with regularly in some capacity. even right now, as i'm typing this out, i'm really hoping i can fall asleep soon, lmao. i don't know if i necessarily "fear" insomnia; i know prolonged sleep deprivation is really, really, REALLY bad for you, but i usually hit a tipping point. i sleep at weird times and maybe in weird places, sure, but i do get sleep. it's definitely not like some cases of insomnia where sleep never really sets in... that said, i have been saying "i just want to fucking sleep" a lot recently. and i mean a lot. the most interesting thing about this song, besides the fact that it's one of my favorites on the album despite its simplicity, is the fact that i made it the last track on the album, immediately after "don't watch me die". i took advantage of some set-up in "don't watch me die" to tell a deeper story: as "don't watch me die" transitions to "sleepless" while you're listening through specters, pay attention to how the vinyl crackle ends, and then sleepless begins. if you can't piece it together: that's when i wake up in a cold sweat, and i don't want to go back to sleep. sleepless. ========= Previous Work: lies in their blood (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGKcgKRnpsyEiZI ) Next Work: #specters #nostraightanswer #VOCALOID

[@jackdurlik6325]

Dear Lupin, I'm happy to say that I absolutely loved this album! "specters". specters. You mean your fears. The whole album is about your fears. When I listened through it, I understood every single song. You know, the lyrics you wrote are simple at first, but when you get the meaning, it actually gets pretty clever and even a bit subtle in some way. My favorite songs are bokeh, wishing well, empty, the dots, voicemail, lies in their blood, and sleepless (sleepless actually has those insomnia vibes, given the tone of the song and the black colored art in the video). And I admit I'm gonna get back to Vocaloid again, you convinced me. And I adore your vocals! This is your best album yet, bro! I'm so excited for what comes next.

[@stardustdaydreamer1581]

Insomniacs unite! But in all seriousness, Lupin, this is a song I’ve been looking forward to for a while because I relate to it, a lot. Pretty much every night, I’m “dreaming about dreaming,” because I struggle to fall asleep at night (for a lot of reasons). “Waiting for the moment I can finally say I’m glad to wake up,” hits hard because I’ve been really struggling with depression lately, and it’s so hard to get out of bed in the morning because even if I get decent sleep, I’m exhausted and fatigued. “I’m dancing with my silhouette at midnight,” reminds me of my tendency to pace back and forth listening to music late at night. “Connected but exhausted,” hits me hard too because I’ve been so tired all the time - in class, when I’m doing something fun, when I’m having dinner with my parents, all the time. Thank you so much for releasing this album Lupin. You’ve really grown as a musician (seriously, just comparing this album to SYNTECH, there’s obvious growth), and I hope you continue doing what you’re doing. I’ll be there to buy your albums and support you all the way!

[@takaokatoshiya]

It's mellow and gorgeous, stylish and cool, effective, attractive, comfortable and splendid song!!!!!!! Very elegant and excellent!!!!

[@sophieshruga6725]

WOW ALOT OF PREMIERS TODAY HUH? IM GONNA BE THERE FOR ALL OF THEM

[@sophieshruga6725]

I'm really pumped now

[@zahedchowdhury0]

Lyrics taken from bandcamp: always been too in my head thought i always could pretend, i'm keeping time while feeling slower than the rest, yet i'll toss and turn while i'm ahead, cuz i've been dreaming about dreaming i've been keeping my eyes shut waiting for the moment i can finally say i'm glad to wake up i'm sleepless, sleepless, sleepless with you sleepless with you, oh i'm sleepless, sleepless, sleepless with you but what can i do? oh i'm sleepless, sleepless with you i'm sleepless, sleepless with you i'm dancing with my silhouette at midnight waiting for the sunrise waltzing in the moonlight connected but exhausted when i'm talking With my friends online i've been dreaming about dreaming and i'm making each wink last thinking i've been blinking too fast i'm sleepless, sleepless, sleepless with you sleepless with you, oh i'm sleepless, sleepless, sleepless with you but what can i do? oh i'm sleepless, sleepless with you i'm sleepless, sleepless with you even if i count my sheep counting one, two, three on repeat, i'll be wide awake even when my body heat drops a few degrees will it be enough to finally make me fall asleep and soundly? fall in deep where i'll be better in the morning certainly but i'm i'm sleepless, sleepless, sleepless with you sleepless with you, oh i'm sleepless, sleepless, sleepless with you but what can i do? oh i'm sleepless, sleepless with you i'm sleepless, sleepless with you i'm sleepless, sleepless with you i'm sleepless, sleepless with you

[@chloe24603]

I just noticed how many premiers there are omg-

[@nikulyne8807]

Passed out in the train car and missed my stop *Time to go around again*

[@goodbyejeffery]

(Proceeds to notice sign that says "Mr. Bones Wild Ride".)

[@nikulyne8807]

@@goodbyejeffery what

[@YourFailsafe]

Coming from meltberry after listening cover to see the original version, this is as beautiful as the cover :)

[@sailquaza7069]

god ive been listening to this over and over since it came out because its just so good and relatable, the depressed insomniac vibes are just too relatable, i really love this song so much

[@fluorolime]

bro your songs are literally endless perfection i cannot!! the tuning! the production!! the mixing!!! the lyrics!!!! you should be so proud of your discography

[@piero7tnx]

Every single song in this album is fantastic. A lot of them I could connect with personally. Thank you.

[@kiro9291]

this one sounds so weighted and intimate because of your backing vocals, it's a lovely touch

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

You know I've been thinking about this but if lupin ever does a cover version of this I would wish for him to do a duet with mothica on this song

[@chloe24603]

Final premiere, loved it. I love all the songs in this album so much! You did a really great job putting emotion into these albums! The tuning on all the vocaloids is great and I just love the songs in general. All your hard work really pays off and I am so glad I was here to listen in! Great job Lupin keep it up

[@bluforrestleaf]

Such a beautiful song. I never was much into your songs they didn’t cling. But I think Specters definitely changes my perception and I absolutely love the album. All the songs give such different vibes its an absolute shocker

[@JeronisLeror]

Same. Exhaustion and fatigue are no joke when dealing with insomnia. There's a reason why D&D makes not sleeping cause penalties. Lack of sleep, whether due to insomnia or other conditions, severely inhibits some cognitive functions, some emotional functions and weakens the immune system. Combining all of that specifically with insomnia and you get a struggle that is borderline on unbearable. Part of the reason why I'm binging your Channel right now is because I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep at all tonight no matter how hard I tried.

[@EllieArietis]

Listening to this when I can't sleep because severe insomnia these days combined with my depression and the only moments I finally sleep is to have nightmares haha (I'm going crazy) "*i've been dreaming about dreaming*" literally i've cried saying "i just want to fucking sleep" too

[@somniatoraiko6347]

This whole album has been phenomenal, I'm so excited it's finally out. It's difficult to pick a favorite song, they're all so different and beautiful. I think my favorites might be this song and don't watch me die, and I love that detail you added to their transition it's so cool. Hope you're staying safe despite it all, I'll been listening to these songs for a while

[@wellroundedeve2003]

the combination of your voice with dainas reminds me a lot of oh wonder, and i love that sound so much! this may be my fav song on the album

[@nostraightanswer]

Oh Wonder directly inspired the vocaloid / me duets on the album, though “sleepless” came closest to replicating the feeling I really wanted to achieve. Glad someone noticed! :>

[@HilliBilliBob]

What a fucking vibe holy shit

[@thinglet2478]

Diana looks like she's struggling to fall asleep. Must be the lack of ears again.

[@flankumi128]

Wow this was awesome. Truly. Good job man I wish I could make music like you.

[@sulfurrysalt7411]

Dam all these good song at once? I'm dreaming I am?

[@antrozzKvK]

This background will never get bored.

[@xDeydeyxtartelette]

I looove the melody in the one. Might be my favourite. I used to get panick attacks at night that prevented me to sleep. Tho they're gone now, these days I just sleep too much. It's kind of an escape cause I "dream of dreaming" in the sense that I yet have found my purpose in life and it's really been bothering me in the last couple of months.

[@casualvandal7208]

this is honestly so amazing and i dont know why it doesnt have more exposure

[@Flying_desk_set]

I hope u get to rest without the insomnia soon. I don't have insomnia, but i genuinely hope you recover. Best wishes to ya, Lupin!

[@Ayami0643]

I'll play this song tonight, hoping it'll help me fall asleep well.😢

[@BlackWhiteCheck]

This is so chill, I love it so much

[@Bokimu]

My new lullaby

[@ecesuterzimyworld]

I will sleep listening to this now

[@LucarnAnderson]

yuss so many good songs out today

[@makotonaegi3652]

vp of dex literally skngs with dex's counterpart Daina, wowie

[@jasminebelladonna5390]

This is so mellow, I love it.

[@Asorra_Tatsumi]

All of these are beautiful and hit home, be it just a little or a whole lot. I am so glad I pre-ordered this~❤

[@valenciaalacoque3344]

Oh, this one is good

[@RosencrantzDead]

this is so beautiful ;w;

[@stale-cupcakes]

Shout out to me hearing the backing vocals and going "that sounds like DEX, weird he's not listed..." only to remember that it's just,, the real voice of DEX hahaha

[@nostraightanswer]

It's me! Not-Vocaloid Dex

[@iguanaman03]

This reminds me of Oh Wonder

[@ANOVP]

The sleepless parts speak to my soul. 😂😅

[@wolfie_xplr881]

*groovin*

[@ceve]

Hello. Sorry for bothering you but I just noticed KZbin doesn't notify creators when community captions are submitted so I just wanted to drop by and say I submitted Spanish subs for this song. Just saying in case you didn't see it.

[@nostraightanswer]

Got it!

[@runatiz_]

This is just Dex and Daina but they're from separated dimension