Sleeper 1972
Producers
Sleeper 1972 Lyrics
When my dad died
The worms ate out both his eyes
His soul flew right up in the sky
I cried myself to sleep
My mother lies
Alone on her back at night
Adding up hours till her demise
She counts herself to sleep
When my sister finds
My body closed up like the blinds
I tell her I promise, it's fine
But she cries herself to sleep
The men in black ties
Arrive at the house in surprise
To find a little girl by your side
In the wood box where you're sleeping
I still see you
Inside of this god-awful house
You move awfully quiet now
And I still feel you everywhere
You told me
This has always been worth living
But what's really worth
Living anymore?
The worms ate out both his eyes
His soul flew right up in the sky
I cried myself to sleep
My mother lies
Alone on her back at night
Adding up hours till her demise
She counts herself to sleep
When my sister finds
My body closed up like the blinds
I tell her I promise, it's fine
But she cries herself to sleep
The men in black ties
Arrive at the house in surprise
To find a little girl by your side
In the wood box where you're sleeping
I still see you
Inside of this god-awful house
You move awfully quiet now
And I still feel you everywhere
You told me
This has always been worth living
But what's really worth
Living anymore?
About
Genius Annotation
This song first appeared on the album I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child. In addition, a live version was released on their 2008 EP, Let My Pride Be What’s Left Behind.
This sing was written about a vision experienced by the band’s vocalist, Andy Hull.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 7.Sleeper 1972
- 11.Colly Strings
Credits
Producers
Writer
Mastering Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Recording Engineer
Recorded At
Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Vintage Song Studio, Alpharetta, GA
Release Date
October 14, 2006
Tags
Comments