Asleep
The Smiths
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Sing me to sleep Sing me to sleep I'm tired and I I want to go to bed Sing me to sleep Sing me to sleep And then leave me alone Don't try to wake me in the morning 'Cause I will be gone Don't feel bad for me I want you to know Deep in the cell of my heart I will feel so glad to go Sing me to sleep Sing me to sleep I don't want to wake up On my own anymore Sing to me Sing to me I don't want to wake up On my own anymore Don't feel bad for me I want you to know Deep in the cell of my heart I really want to go There is another world There is a better world Well, there must be Well, there must be Well, there must be Well, there must be Well Bye Bye Bye hmm
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Written by: Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album AppearanceThe track "Asleep" was featured on The Smiths' compilation album titled "The World Won't Listen". The album was released in February 1987.
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Release PathwayInterestingly, "Asleep" was first released as the B-side of the single "The Boy With The Thorn in His Side" in September 1986 before featuring on the aforementioned album.
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Song Theme"Asleep" is a profoundly melancholy song, and its lyrics hint at themes of death and suicide, reflecting songwriter Morrissey's recurring preoccupation with these topics.
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Piano-centric CompositionUnlike many of their other songs which showcase Johnny Marr's distinctive jangly guitar sound, "Asleep" is built mainly around a piano, giving it a more somber, stripped-back feel.
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Literary ReferencesThe Smiths, and specifically Morrissey, are known for incorporating literary references into their songs. "Asleep" is believed to be influenced by A.E. Housman's poem "To An Athlete Dying Young".
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Pop Culture PresenceThe song has been used in popular culture, most notably in the film adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" where it's mentioned in the book and is included several times in the movie's narrative.
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Song Length"Asleep" is one of The Smiths' longer songs, clocking in at four minutes and ten seconds.
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Lyrics ElementsThe lyrics do not contain a traditional refrain or chorus, which adds to the song’s overall feeling of introspective melancholy.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough it wasn't released as a single, "Asleep" has been critically well received and is often cited as a fan favorite due to its emotional depth and the raw vulnerability it showcases.
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Restrained VocalsAnother unique aspect of this track is Morrissey's restrained, almost whisper-like vocal performance, which stands in contrast to the more dynamic, flamboyant singing style he often employs in other Smiths' songs.
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