CS Hellmann wrote “Up Til Dawn” in the middle of a lawsuit against a contractor and former friend of his. The lyric exudes a sense of restlessness, dissatisfaction, and inner turmoil. He expresses a longing for something beyond the current state, suggesting impatience and a desire for change (“Heaven knows that I can’t wait, Running in circles I can’t escape”).By saying being up until dawn, unable to sleep, highlights the racing thoughts and restless nature of the mind.
