Sleep
Melissa Etheridge
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After your laughter like thunder After your skin like coffee and cream After it takes our bodies into the night After we've come to the extreme I want to lay down on your shoulder Just inside your arm I want to listen to your heart beat And your breathing on and on I want to lay down on your shoulder Surrender to your peace And go to sleep And when we've gone a million miles Made true our dreams with sweat and bone After we've built it up with our bare hands Made strong a place we can call home And when the light in my eye is fading When running water becomes too deep Finally angels turn my fire to dust And when my soul's no longer mine to keep I want to lay down on your shoulder Just inside your arm I want to listen to your heartbeat And your breathing on and on I want to lay down on your shoulder Surrender to the peace And just go to sleep
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Written by: MELISSA ETHERIDGE
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sleep" is a song by the acclaimed American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
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AlbumThe song originates from Etheridge's sixth studio album "Breakdown," which was released by Island Records in 1999.
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ThemeIn "Sleep", Etheridge explores themes of loss, longing, and despair, giving the song a deeply emotional and personal tone.
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SongwritingLike most of her music, "Sleep" was both written and composed by Melissa Etheridge herself, showcasing her songwriting abilities.
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Genre"Sleep" is classified under the rock genre. However, it incorporates acoustic elements that give it a uniqueness within Etheridge's discography.
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AwardsEtheridge's album "Breakdown," which includes the song "Sleep," got nominated for 'Best Rock Album' at the Grammy Awards in 2000.
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ReceptionEthridge's emotional transparency in "Sleep" was praised by critics, showcasing her deliberate decision to expose herself through her music.
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Live Performances"Sleep" quickly became a fan favorite and was regularly performed during Ethridge's live concerts.
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Opening Song"Sleep" is the opening song on the "Breakdown" album, setting the tone for the rest of the tracks.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Sleep" further emphasizes the song's emotional themes, with Etheridge delivering a heartfelt performance.
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Personal ConnectionWhile Etheridge has not explicitly stated the song was written about her experience, many fans believe "Sleep" deals with her rocky relationship with Julie Cypher, who she was separated from around the time of the album release.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Sleep" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart, the album "Breakdown" reached #12 on the Billboard 200, showing how well-received the album and its tracks were.
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PopularityDespite not being as commercially successful as some of Etheridge's other songs, "Sleep" maintains its popularity among her core fan base.
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