"Only When I'm Sleeping"

Virginia Summerville - Only When I'm Sleeping Do you have a chronic illness and feel your body falling apart and no one can fix it and sometimes the only time you feel good is when you are asleep. Then this song is for you. 💔 For late night sadness, frustration about being chronically ill and in pain, and massive tears. 🎶 You can also find my music on these platforms: 🩷 Amazon ►https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B08D7XSQ5G/virginia-summerville 🧡 Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/virginia_summerville 🔹Copyright Notice: I hold the rights to this composition and all associated content, and any unauthorized reproduction, re-uploading, or use without my permission is strictly prohibited. This content is protected under copyright law, and copyright claims will be filed against any unapproved usage. Graphics are also created by Virginia Summerville and any unauthorized reproduction, re-uploading, or use is strictly prohibited. Lyrics; Morning comes in like a warning light Pulls me from the only place that feels alright Sheets still warm, but the ache creeps in Before I even let the daylight in Feet hit the floor and the fire starts Little sparks running through my heart Every breath feels too loud, too deep I count the hours ‘til I’m back asleep ‘Cause in the dark I’m finally weightless No sharp edges, no resistance Only when I’m sleeping Does my body let me be No noise underneath my skin No war inside of me In my dreams I’m steady I can move, I can breathe If peace is just pretending Don’t wake me from that dream Smile on my face, but it’s paper-thin Holding back what’s happening Every chair, every step I take Feels like more than I can take People say, “It’ll be okay” But they don’t feel this every day I’m so tired of being brave Just to make it through the day But in the night I’m not a fighter I’m just quiet, I’m just lighter Only when I’m sleeping Does the hurting disappear No gravity inside my bones No whispering fear In my dreams I’m steady I’m not counting every beat If rest is just a moment Let me have that peace I don’t want forever I just want relief Just a little mercy For the waking me If tomorrow’s coming Let it come in slow Give me one more hour Before I have to go Only when I’m sleeping Do I finally feel whole But I’m still here breathing Even in the cold Maybe there’s a morning That won’t hurt this deep Until that day finds me I’ll borrow peace from sleep I’ll borrow peace from sleep by Virginia Summerville 2026 #chronicIllness #chronic pain, #invisibleillness #music #singersongwriter