How Do You Sleep
Jesse McCartney · Departure [2008]
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you how do you sleep
I found a letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you how do you sleep how do you sleep
Tried my best at moving on have yet to find a girl like you
See things now I didn't before now I'm wishing I had more time with you
How do you stay awake knowing all I do is think of you
All the things we thought about that never will happen again
If I could just see you
If I had my way I'll come and getcha girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Around my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you how do you sleep
I found a letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you how do you sleep
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you how do you sleep
I found a letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
damn those sweet memories
How do you how do you sleep how do you sleep
Baby all that I hear from my friends again
And again and again (compliments 'bout you)
They say we saw your girl at the game
And damn we gotta say a big mistake by you
Not only does your body bang but I miss the conversation too
Tell me that you gettin' no sleep, can't think
Can't eat until I come see you
If I had my way I'll come and getcha girl
In your favorite car with the missing top
Around my way where we used to park
And did all those things to steal your heart
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you how do you sleep
I found a letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you how do you sleep how do you sleep
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you how do you sleep
I found a letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you how do you sleep
It's been about a year now
Ain't seen or heard from you
I been missing you crazy
How do you how do you sleep
I found a letter you wrote me
It still smells just like you
Damn those sweet memories
How do you how do you sleep
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
How Do You Sleep
Released in 2008 on the album Departure, How Do You Sleep marks a significant evolution in Jesse McCartney's musical identity. Moving beyond the pop-centric sound that defined his earlier work, McCartney embraced a darker, more introspective tone during this era. The track stands as a testament to his willingness to explore mature themes and complex emotional landscapes within his discography. Departure showcased a shift toward a more sophisticated R&B and pop-rock fusion, distinguishing this period from his previous chart-topping singles. The song reflects the artist's growth as a songwriter, capturing a moment of transition in his career where he began to experiment with deeper sonic textures and lyrical depth. This recording remains a key song in understanding McCartney's development as a versatile performer capable of navigating different genres while maintaining his signature vocal style.