Sleeping With Ghosts
Placebo
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The sea's evaporating Though it comes as no surprise These clouds we're seeing They're explosions in the sky It seems it's written But we can't read between the line Hush It's okay Dry your eye Dry your eye Soul mate dry your eye Dry your eye Soul mate dry your eye Cause soul mates never die This one world vision Turns us in to compromise What good's religion When it's each other we despise Damn the government Damn the killing Damn the lies Hush It's okay Dry your eyes Dry your eyes Soul mate dry your eyes Dry your eyes Soul mate dry your eyes Cause soul mates never die Soul mates never die, never die Soul mates never die, never die Soulmates never die [Repeats]
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Written by: WILLIAM LLOYD, BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
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10 facts about this song
Album"Sleeping With Ghosts" is the title track from Placebo's fourth studio album, which was released in March 2003.
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GenreThe song, like much of Placebo's work, is classified as Alternative Rock, which is known for its heavy reliance on distorted guitars, introspective lyrics, and unconventional song structures.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song "Sleeping With Ghosts" wasn't released as a single, the album reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sleeping With Ghosts" is uniquely animated and depicts various celestial and supernatural beings.
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Song Meaning"Sleeping With Ghosts" is about past relationships — both the singer’s and other people’s. The 'ghosts' represent the lingering memories of past lovers that remain in our minds.
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Album SalesBy the end of 2003, the album "Sleeping With Ghosts" had sold 1.4 million copies worldwide.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being released as a single, "Sleeping With Ghosts" has been praised by critics for its atmospheric sound and compelling lyrics.
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Asian TourTo promote the album, Placebo embarked on an Asian tour, including countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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Song CompositionMuted guitar riffs and evocative synths characterize "Sleeping With Ghosts," resulting in a hauntingly melodic sound which pairs perfectly with the lyrics' poignant subject matter.
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Platinum StatusIn 2015, the album which features 'Sleeping with Ghosts' was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales over 300,000 units in the UK.
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