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Risk

Insomnia

Risk
1999

Duration: 4:16

Track number: 1

Writers

Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine

Music by: Dave Mustaine

Theme

A track about the torment of chronic **insomnia**, where the narrator is haunted by past mistakes and guilt, preventing them from finding peace. The lack of sleep leads to confusion and heightened internal voices.

Lyrics
I'm running in quicksand Something's haunting me The guilty past I've buried My mind won't let me sleep I'll do anything for peace, I keep waking up A solemn oath I make Cross my heart please let me sleep I keep waking up How much more do I take My head is talking to me I don't know what it needs But the loudest voice Is the one I heed **Insomnia**, my swollen bloodshot eyes **Insomnia**, awake till morning light **Insomnia**, stirring deep inside **Insomnia**, somebody turn out the lights I, I, I can't sleep I, I, I **insomnia** I'm twisting and turning, I keep waking up The madness I must tame My candle is burning, I keep waking up Both ends again today The whole house is creaking I know they're out there The things kept from sight I beg to the shadows I can't sleep **Insomnia**, footsteps on the walk **Insomnia**, I hear someone knock **Insomnia**, I wish it was a dream **Insomnia**, can you hear me scream I can't sleep **Insomnia**, my swollen bloodshot eyes **Insomnia**, awake till morning light **Insomnia**, stirring deep inside **Insomnia**, somebody turn out the lights (I keep waking up) **insomnia**, **insomnia**, **insomnia** **Insomnia** I, I, I **Insomnia** I can't sleep, I can't sleep **Insomnia** I, **insomnia** I can't sleep,I can't sleep,I can't sleep
Musicians
Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Vocals and rhythm guitar

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