FAWM: "Sleeplessness"

Sleeplessness

6 days ago by @gordon

Skirmish: Sleepless (@robinleaf)

Sleeplessness

gordon

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Liner Notes

Nice prompt, but unfortunately my voice is shot for today, as I've just been singing with my Blues band for the past 3 hours. Anyway, forgive the vocals on this, I really don't think I could get them any better tonight and it has been a long day.

Lyrics

Sleeplessness is a state of mind Sometimes you can’t find it No matter how you try and try The illusion of rest just passes you by

Watching the clock tick the seconds away Ever closer to the coming day Hearing sounds outside in the street The roar of a drunk and the night is complete

Many people offer advice For when the monster gets out of hand Don’t fall that fool’s paradise Tomorrow will come sooner than planned

Sleeplessness is in the mind An example of the ties that bind Try not to force it, try to relax Perhaps a pill if insomnia attacks

Comments

@briggs 6d

Lovely song and so relatable. My favorite verse is the 2nd, starting “watching the clock”. Great stuff here!

@musicsongwriter 6d

Very beautiful song. A wonderful take on the prompt. I love the hopeful feel in your song. Personally, I try to avoid a pill. I think music works much better, I hope :)

@robinleaf 6d

This is wonderful. Your speed never ceases to amaze me! I think your voice sounds good and I enjoyed my listen very much. And it IS a monster. Love that last couplet!