Sleeping With the Light On
Busted
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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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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.
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Track ReleaseThe song was originally released as the fourth single from the band's debut self-titled album "Busted" in August 2003.
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Chart PerformanceUpon 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.
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Successful BandBy 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.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the theme of loneliness and longing for a significant other, with the simplistic but powerful lyrics conveying a deep emotional complexity.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson, along with their writing partners John McLaughlin, Graham Stack and Julian Gallagher.
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Light ShowWhen performed at concerts, the song is typically accompanied by a dramatic light show, accentuating its emotional rawness and somber tune.
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Break Up and ReunionBusted 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.
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Acoustic VersionsThere are several acoustic versions of "Sleeping with the Light On" available, which further reveals the song's emotional depth.
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Cover PerformancesThe song has been covered by several artists worldwide, proof of its universal appeal and touching sentimentality.
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