Discover the story of the song > “How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep” – Bombay Bicycle Club

The protagonist is asking someone if it's okay to wake them up and if it's too late. They mention a story where their eyes shut and ask the person to bag them up. In the bridge, they repeat the request to be bagged up and in the final verse, they mention seeing their partner hang back with their eyes down and feeling like their efforts were wasted. Overall, the song seems to be about feeling tired or overwhelmed and asking for help or comfort from someone who may not be responsive.