Sleep Paralysis

by Scott Barkan

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I wake up screaming sometimes,
Caught between a bad dream and a scene I can't describe,
Can't blink, can't think,
You used to take my hand,
No words, no voice, this bed is just like quicksand.

I got sleep paralysis,
I won't ever wake up from this,
See you standing at the foot of my bed,
Can't move my arms, can't move my legs
I got sleep paralysis,
I won't ever wake up from this,
Eyes are open but I'm still asleep and my heart is beating so fast.

I wake up crying sometimes,
Reaching out to your side, turn on the light,
Don't know why, wish I did,
Cause this was my idea,
Come back to bed, come back to bed,
you can't leave me here.

I got sleep paralysis,
I won't ever wake up from this,
See you standing at the foot of my bed,
Can't move my arms, can't move my legs
I got sleep paralysis,
I won't ever wake up from this,
Eyes are open but I'm still asleep and my heart is beating so fast.

And there's nothing about this that makes sense,
Open my mouth to shout this but I can't,
Will I ever wake from this dream?
Will I ever wake up from this?

And there's nothing about this that makes sense,
Open my mouth to shout this but I can't,
Will I ever wake from this?

I got sleep paralysis,
I won't ever wake up from this,
See you standing at the foot of my bed,
Can't move my arms, can't move my legs
I got sleep paralysis,
I won't ever wake up from this,
Eyes are open but I'm still asleep and my heart is beating so fast.

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released January 17, 2023
Written, performed and produced by Scott Barkan.

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Scott Barkan Los Angeles, California

Scott Barkan is a guitarist and songwriter based in Los Angeles.

Scott's signature shimmering guitar tones and skronky, avant improvisations can be found throughout his work as an in-demand sideman, in addition to his own projects as a band leader and solo artist. ... more

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