Song A Day #294: Who Needs Sleep

when the sky turns black
and monsters attack
and you can't get that minotaur
off of your back
it's just a matter of time
before you come running cryin
begging for some quaaludes
and a bottle of wine

when you hear the angels sing
and see the gifts they bring
they can read your mind
but you're not thinking a thing
your eyes go cross
smelling pine cones and frost
they hand you a book
with a title that's embossed

hey now
give me a shiver
don't you think it's time to be
crossing the river
this life
is trial and money
on the other side
find milk and honey

when the ground beneath you quakes
with every step you take
and you feel like the snowman
out of oryx and crake
and cardboard and toothpicks
and briars and trail mix
are the highlights of your day
tell me who needs sleep
can't find a partner to dance
or to hold your hands
no show tunes or tangos
in the hazy expanse
when it's finally your turn
to collect what you've earned
finding the spot
will be your only concern

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[koolkat104]

I really enjoyed that. Great job!

[biguy617]

you should make cds of your songs and sell them online.

[brentgv]

The cymbals are incredible. Fantastic song and mood.

[Rockyface]

nice song

[RFPresents]

Jonathan, I love this one, I can relate, unfortunately!

[42fba]

That was excellent, I don't remember how many really good ones you said you make in percentages, but count that one.

[umbroog]

Reminded me of some newish Dylan, namely Time Out Of Mind and such

[art101tv]

Sleep, like affordable healthcare, is an option I can no longer afford. Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere.

[TheSingingNerd]

I really love the "hey now, give me a shiver" break down part!

[Subfightr]

that was really cool man, cool sound, cool lyrics. Great work Jon :)

As always, you are an amazing talent. Arent you all blown away by his ability to not only write words and the music for say, the guitar but also for the drums and keyboard, base, even his own backup, then he manages to edit and make a video like this!

AMAZING!