Counting Sheep

Safia

About Counting Sheep

"Counting Sheep" is a song by Australian electronic music group Safia, released as a single on 13 March 2015. The song is unsettling ode to insomnia complete with string section. As SAFIA member Ben Woolner puts it, “If [previous single] ‘Paranoia, Ghosts & Other Sounds' could be embodied as a person, then ‘Counting Sheep' would be its evil sibling.”


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I never make a sound
Fingers crossed I shut my mouth 
Thoughts they're creeping through my teeth
Drip, drop, the night is loud
Silence seems to drown me out
Box my thoughts and give me some relief

I wanna let you down
Make you toss and turn around
Won't you give me what I need
I wanna let you down
And I'm always lost and never found
Won't you give me what I need

Tick, tock, make me creep
Never ending counting sheep, never get no sleep
Tick, tock, make me creep
Never ending counting sheep, never get no sleep

Don't drop the curtains down
Darkness is the whole surround
My mind is lurking at my feet (At my feet)
Criss, Cross, the night is sour
Pupils fixed on every hour
Sunrise is the only thing that's sweet

I wanna let you down
Make you toss and turn around
Won't you give me what I need (What I need)
I wanna let you down
And I'm always lost and never found
Won't you give me what I need

Tick, tock, make me creep
Never ending counting sheep, never get no sleep
Tick, tock, make me creep
Never ending counting sheep, never get no sleep

Tick, tock, make me creep
Never ending counting sheep, never get no sleep
Tick, tock, make me creep
Never ending counting sheep, never get no sleep

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Safia

Safia is an Australian electronica, indie pop band formed in Canberra. They have released two studio albums. more »

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Written by: Ben Woolner-Kirkham, Micheal Bell, Harry Sayers

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Counting Sheep" by Safia is often classified in the genre of Indie Electronic, drawing influences from pop, electronic music, and indie rock.
Release Information
The single was released on March 13, 2015. It served as the lead single of the band's debut album "Internal," which was released in 2016.
Music Video
The music video of "Counting Sheep" has a dark and eerie feel to it, featuring small children in sheepish masks and symbolic elements related to insomnia.
Chart Performance
Not long after its release, "Counting Sheep" began to climb the Australian singles charts. It achieved a peak position of number 50, demonstrating its popularity in the Australian music scene.
Inspiration
The song theme was inspired by the old adage of counting sheep to fall asleep, but with a darker twist. It deals with concepts of anxiety and fears, transforming the traditionally peaceful concept of counting sheep into something much more sinister.
Production Information
Both the production and the lyrics of "Counting Sheep" are credited to the members of SAFIA themselves, affirming their talents as self-producing musicians.
Live Performances
The band's live performances of the song have been praised for their energy and engagement, particularly Ben Woolner's powerful and emotive lead vocals.
Reflective of Music Style
"Counting Sheep" is reflective of Safia's unique music style, characterized by the fusion of electronica and indie pop melodies, and introspective, emotive lyrics.
Positive Reviews
The track has received positive reviews from music critics, with many highlighting its daring sonic exploration, haunting lyrics, and engaging melodies.
Wide Coverage
The song has been featured in various music platforms worldwide, an indication of its wide acceptance beyond Australia.
Song Duration
"Counting Sheep" runs for 3 minutes and 50 seconds, a standard duration for a pop song.
Songwriting Process
The band members have mentioned that the song was written and produced in various locations including their home studio, illustrating their versatility as musicians and producers.

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