Sleep Through the Static
Jack Johnson
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Trouble travels fast When you're specially designed for crash testing Or wearing wool sunglasses in the afternoon Come on and tell us what you're trying to prove 'Cause it's a battle when you dabble in war You store it up, unleash it, then you piece it together Whether the storm drain running rampant just stamp it And send it to somebody who's pretending to care Just cash in your blanks for little toy tanks Learn how to use them, then abuse them and choose them Over conversations relationships are overrated I hated everyone said the sun And so I will cook all your books You're too good looking and mistooken You could watch it instead From the comfort of your burning beds Or you can sleep through the static Who needs sleep when we've got love? Who needs keys when we've got clubs? Who needs please when we've got guns? Who needs peace when we've gone above But beyond where we should have gone? We went beyond where we should have gone Stuck between channels my thoughts all quit I thought about them too much, allowed them to touch The feelings that rained down on the plains all dried and cracked Waiting for things that never came Shock and awful thing to make somebody think That they have to choose pushing for peace supporting the troops And either you're weak or you'll use brut force-feed the truth The truth is we say not as we do We say anytime, anywhere, just show your teeth and strike the fear Of god wears camouflage, cries at night and drives a dodge Pick up the beat and stop hogging the feast That's no way to treat an enemy Well mighty mighty appetite We just eat 'em up and keep on driving Freedom can be freezing take a picture from the pretty side Mind your manners wave your banners What a wonderful world that this angle can see But who needs to see what we've done? Who needs please when we've got guns? Who needs keys when we've got clubs? Who needs peace when we've gone above But beyond where we should have gone? Beyond where we should have gone We went beyond where we should have gone Beyond where we should have gone
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Written by: Jack Hody Johnson
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11 facts about this song
Artist's Background"Sleep Through the Static" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, who is known for his work in the folk-rock and soft-rock genres.
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Album Release"Sleep Through the Static" is the title track from Johnson's fourth studio album. The album was released on February 2, 2008, through Brushfire Records and Universal Music.
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InspirationJohnson has stated that this song, like many others on the album, was inspired by his feelings about the Iraq War and his concerns about global issues.
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Song StyleThe song features Jack Johnson's signature acoustic guitar style, with a decidedly more electric edge - reflective of the album as a whole, which marked a departure from Johnson's exclusively acoustic sound in his previous works.
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Recording ProcessThe entire album, including "Sleep Through the Static," was recorded using 100 percent solar energy at Johnson's Mango Tree Studio in Hawaii, expressing the artist's commitment toward environmental concern.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, who noted its deeper, more complex tone and praised Johnson for his environmental consciousness.
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Commercial SuccessThe "Sleep Through the Static" album went on to peak at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating its commercial success. While the song was not released as a single and therefore did not chart, it is still a favorite among Johnson's fanbase.
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Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics of "Sleep Through the Static" have been interpreted by fans as an emotional commentary on global affairs, showcasing a stronger political undertone than found in Johnson's previous work.
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Live PerformancesJohnson has performed "Sleep Through the Static" at numerous concerts and music festivals, often using the song to speak about environmental and social issues.
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Music Genre"Sleep Through the Static," like the majority of Jack Johnson's discography, falls into the genres of folk-rock and soft rock, infused with a laidback, beachside sensibility.
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Awards and AchievementsWhile the song itself didn't win specific awards, the album, "Sleep Through the Static," won the 2008 Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Waterman’s Ball and Benefit Auction for "Breakthrough Artist of the Year."
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