Sleeping Sickness
City and Colour
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I awoke, only to find my lungs empty And through the night, so it seems I'm not breathing And now my dreams, are nothing like they were meant to be And I'm breaking down, I think I'm breaking down And I'm afraid, to sleep because of what haunts me Such as, living with the uncertainty That'll never find the words to say Which would completely explain, just how I'm breaking down Someone come and, someone come and save my life Maybe I'll sleep when I am dead but now it's like the night is taking sides And all the worries that occupy the back of my mind Could it be, this misery will suffice I've become, a simple souvenir of someone's kill Like the sea, I'm constantly changing from calm to ill Madness fills my heart and soul as if the Great divide could swallow me whole, oh how I'm breaking down Someone come and, someone come and save my life Maybe I'll sleep when I am dead but now it's like the night is taking sides And all the worries that occupy the back of my mind Could it be, this misery will suffice Someone come and, someone come and save my life Someone come and, someone come and save my life Someone come and, someone come and save my life Could it be, this misery will suffice
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Written by: Dallas Green
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Sleeping Sickness" is a song by City and Colour, which is the recording alias for Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green.
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Release InformationThe song was released on March 17, 2008 as the lead single from his second studio album "Bring Me Your Love".
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Guest AppearanceThe song features vocal contributions by Gord Downie, the lead singer of 'The Tragically Hip'.
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Inspiration"Sleeping Sickness" was inspired by Dallas Green's difficulties with constant touring and being away from home which caused him anxiety and a sense of disorientation.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association in 2009.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sleeping Sickness" is a montage of clips from City and Colour's concert performances and behind-the-scenes footage.
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Acclaim"Sleeping Sickness" is one of City and Colour's most popular songs and has been praised for its emotive lyrics and powerful vocal performance.
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Lyrics ContentThe song speaks about insomnia and the feeling of discontentment when you're not at home, underlining the emotional pressures of relentless touring.
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Genre and StyleThe genre of "Sleeping Sickness" is primarily Indie folk, featuring just Dallas Green and his guitar in the original track, along with very powerful and evoking lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song has become a staple in City and Colour's live performances and is often played as a part of the band's encore performances.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several cover versions of "Sleeping Sickness" have been recorded by various artists, further emphasizing the song's enduring popularity.
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