Sleeping With the Light On

Busted

About Sleeping With the Light On

"Sleeping with the Light On" is a song by English Pop Punk band Busted. It was the second song which band members James Bourne and Matt Willis wrote together. It was recorded in 2002 for their debut album Busted, and later released on 11 August 2003 exclusively in the United Kingdom and Ireland as the album's fourth British single. It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. In 2014, McBusted performed this song in an acoustic live session.


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2003
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Along she came, with her picture,
Put it in a frame, so I won't miss her,
Got on a plane, from London; Heathrow,
It seems such a shame, yeah

I feel her
Slipping through my fingers,
Now she's gone, I'm sleeping with the light on,
And sharks swim through my veins now, that she's gone,
I'm sleeping with the light on.

Heard she's engaged, spoke to her best friend,
No ones to blame, here's where it all ends,
And I feel the pain, 'cause I'm without her,
I feel the pain

I feel her
Slipping through my fingers,
Now she's gone, I'm sleeping with the light on,
And sharks swim through my veins now, that she's gone,
I'm sleeping with the light on. 

I see the sight, with a different light,
Words cannot describe the way I'm feeling,
'Cause I've been searching in my head,
For the words I thought she'd said,
For too long

I feel her
Slipping through my fingers,
Now she's gone, I'm sleeping with the light on,
And sharks swim through my veins now, that she's gone,
I'm sleeping with the light on.

I feel her
Slipping through my fingers,
Now she's gone, I'm sleeping with the light on,
And sharks swim through my veins now, that she's gone,
I'm sleeping with the light on.

I feel her
Slipping through my fingers,
Now she's gone, I'm sleeping with the light on,
And sharks went through my veins now, that she's gone,
I'm sleeping with the light on.

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Busted

Busted were an English pop rock band consisting of members James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. Busted split up in January 2005 after Simpson decided to leave to join his own band Fightstar. During their run, they released two studio albums, a compilation and a live album. They have also won two Brit Awards and won the 2004 Record of the Year with their single "Thunderbirds Are Go". The band sold over three million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: MATHEW SARGEANT, JAMES BOURNE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Sleeping with the Light On" is a song by Busted, a British band that was formed in 2000. The band members include Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis, and James Bourne.
Track Release
The song was originally released as the fourth single from the band's debut self-titled album "Busted" in August 2003.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Sleeping with the Light On" peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, further showing the band's popularity in their home country.
Successful Band
By the time "Sleeping with the Light On" was released, Busted were already quite successful. Their previous hits, "What I Go to School For," "Year 3000," and "You Said No," had all reached the UK top 3.
Song Theme
The song deals with the theme of loneliness and longing for a significant other, with the simplistic but powerful lyrics conveying a deep emotional complexity.
Song Composition
The song was written by bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson, along with their writing partners John McLaughlin, Graham Stack and Julian Gallagher.
Light Show
When performed at concerts, the song is typically accompanied by a dramatic light show, accentuating its emotional rawness and somber tune.
Break Up and Reunion
Busted broke up in 2005, just two years after the song's release. However, the song continued to be a fan favorite and was included in the setlist when the band reunited in 2015.
Acoustic Versions
There are several acoustic versions of "Sleeping with the Light On" available, which further reveals the song's emotional depth.
Cover Performances
The song has been covered by several artists worldwide, proof of its universal appeal and touching sentimentality.

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