Don't Sleep in the Subway
Petula Clark
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You wander around on your own little cloud When you don't see the why or the wherefore You walk out on me when we both disagree 'Cause to reason is not what you care for I've heard it all a million times before Take off your coat, my love, and close the door Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' Don't stand in the pouring rain Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' The night is long Forget your foolish pride Nothing's wrong Now you're beside me again You try to be smart, then you take it to heart 'Cause it hurts when your ego is deflated Ooh, you don't realize that it's all compromise And the problems are so overrated Goodbye means nothing when it's all for show So why pretend you've somewhere else to go Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' Don't stand in the pouring rain Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' The night is long Forget your foolish pride Nothing's wrong Now you're beside me again Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' Don't stand in the pouring rain Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' The night is long Forget your foolish pride Nothing's wrong Now you're beside me again Oh Don't sleep in the subway, darlin' Don't stand in the pouring rain Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
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Written by: JACKIE TRENT, TONY HATCH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song CompositionFact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was written by Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch, two significantly influential British songwriters.
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ArtistryFact: Although the song was popularized by Petula Clark, Trent and Hatch penned the tune and worked as a dynamic duo in the realm of popular music during the 1960s.
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Song ThemeFact: The song tells the story of a woman who implores her boyfriend not to leave her after an argument, using the metaphor of not sleeping in the subway, similar to advising him not to do anything reckless or thoughtless out of anger.
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Chart PerformanceFact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was a success for Petula Clark. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1967.
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AlbumFact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was originally featured on Petula Clark's album "These Are My Songs", released in 1967.
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Musical StyleFact: The song is an example of the female-led, upbeat Britpop that was popular during the 1960s.
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PerformancesFact: Petula Clark included "Don't Sleep in the Subway" in her setlist for most of her concert tours, keeping the song alive for her many fans.
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Cover VersionsFact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" has been covered by several artists including Frank Sinatra and Matt Monro.
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