Sleep Don't Weep, love it or hate it?

borneoman · 11-07-2007, 09:00 PM

Been talking with some people about this song, and I get the feeling it's a love/hate thing for a lot of people.

I totally love it, it's the perfect album ending IMO. Love the music, in the beginning I thought it was too similar to Cold Water, but don't see it anymore. And I think the lyrics are really sweet...

so who loves it/likes it/dislikes it/hates it??

Rai · 11-07-2007, 09:08 PM

Its Cold Water light for me and CW isn't my favourite Damien song by far. Sleep fails to grab my attention, i don't hate it, I just can't feel anything, which i sometimes worse.

Emelie · 11-07-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rai

Its Cold Water light for me and CW isn't my favourite Damien song by far. Sleep fails to grab my attention, i don't hate it, I just can't feel anything, which i sometimes worse.

I completely agree with you! Although, I might be a bit more partial to Cold Water than you seem to be! But, no.. Not my favourite of songs!

clazkel · 11-07-2007, 09:49 PM

It used to be one the songs i would skip, but recently i've been listening to it and the words are really moving and capturing, i love it!

dboyd · 11-07-2007, 09:50 PM

love it. not sure about the 13 minutes or w/e of well.. nothing.. but the actual song.. yes... i've editied it so i have just the song :P <3 it

mariaoran · 11-07-2007, 11:12 PM

haha Marti this thread makes me giggle!

It has beautiful lyrics but it doesn't do anything for me! ... kinda boring i think!! :S:S sooo i agree with Rai...

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Originally Posted by Rai

Sleep fails to grab my attention, i don't hate it, I just can't feel anything, which i sometimes worse.

I can't see it similar to Cold Water tho... me *hearts* cold water!!!

Wheels · 11-07-2007, 11:14 PM

I think with most Damien songs you have to be in the emotion that he's singing about to really appreciate them. So unless you've had a really terrible day 'Sleep don't weep' won't make sense. But when you've had a day like that it can be really healing.

verenita · 11-07-2007, 11:21 PM

i just... love this song!...
i agree with you, wheels... it´s so healing!

breadfan35 · 11-08-2007, 01:26 AM

Love it.

Rovena · 11-08-2007, 01:32 AM

I dont love it or hate it. It's just boring. The music is quite dull and the lyrics are not very good either. It's probably my least favorite song from 9, and I already dont love most of it.

LaurenM · 11-08-2007, 01:33 AM

i only listen to it if for some reason I find myself crying at night and just want to sleep....

SisterMidnight · 11-08-2007, 01:34 AM

lol

A2_Blue · 11-08-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheels

I think with most Damien songs you have to be in the emotion that he's singing about to really appreciate them. So unless you've had a really terrible day 'Sleep don't weep' won't make sense. But when you've had a day like that it can be really healing.

I Agree. Most of Damien's melancholy (sp?) music was with me during some tough relationship drama I've been through. now it kind of serves more as nostalgic music.

In all, Sleeps is a great track during a horrible time, and a horrible track during great time.

Calum · 11-08-2007, 05:14 PM

I love both Sleep Don't Weep and the Tibetan singing bowl. In fact, i have to listen to the whole 20 something minutes of it. It's just one of those things that just clicks, and Wheels is right in what he said, but only at times i think; some songs can always do something for you.
But yes, i find it absolutely beautiful and moving, all the time.

Paper Bag · 11-08-2007, 06:15 PM

Love it, such great emotions

Topspin047 · 11-08-2007, 08:16 PM

it grew on me, not gonna lie.

its great to fall asleep to. <3

elephantintheroom · 11-08-2007, 08:28 PM

Hmm have always loved it. Wouldn't say though as others have that it was really depressing, I think it's more uplifting than depressing, esp compared to some of his. Okay, not uplifting like I'm jubilant afterwards, but has an odd hope to it. I think it builds more than Cold Water.

I hated that Grey's Anatomy ruined it. But anyway.

cille · 11-08-2007, 08:29 PM

I like it. Don't love it. Certainly don't hate it. I love the last bit Lisa sings about her day being tough. I wish he'd done more with the tibetan bell other than just let it ring and ring, he could chant or something, build up something interestingly spacey.

julia · 11-08-2007, 10:32 PM

I absolutely love it. I loved it the first time I heard it. I have to say though , found it very hard to listen to after Lisa left the band. But It's back in rotation now...

Waves to Melissa.. Cheers..

SisterMidnight · 11-09-2007, 04:51 AM

hello lovely one, it's good to see you! *waves back* cheers julia

i saw someone post on damien's myspace once that they played sleep don't weep at their baby daughter's funeral. that must have been heartbreaking..

i think it's a beautiful song, it's soothing and a perfect lullaby, you just have to slow down a little bit to appreciate it. the tempo is almost painfully slow at times, but that gives it an even more intense anesthetic effect. so okay it's not an upper, but it's a sweet painkiller..

and i love the tibetan singing bowl, i actually go into lotus position as soon as it starts and meditate (unless i'm driving, of course)

cille · 11-09-2007, 06:48 AM

^haha, I always see things on my inner film when people tell me something, and that last image of you meditating while driving because the tibetan singing bowl is on the car stereo tickled my funny bone

The part of the song being played at a baby funeral - heartbreaking! But very suitable, I think! Gives me chills to think about it

carvinC980t_kid · 11-09-2007, 08:27 AM

i love that song!!!!!!

i have noticed that with most my friends it is either a love or hate song.... i however, love it!! perfect!!

Ships_Were_Sailin · 11-09-2007, 01:14 PM

yep im defiantly in the love wagon.

at first i wasnt really that impressed with it, but after many listens ive found it to be such a beautiful song, with such an amazing dreamy atmosphere.

also, the part where lisa comes in with damien to sing "sleep, dont weep" for the first time is probably my favourite 4 seconds of damien rice ever, its just perfect!

the song also reminds me of Florida, which is my favorite place in the world, so that helps

Vyru · 11-09-2007, 04:25 PM

I suppose it's the Marmite of the 9 album... Love or hate it?

I personally love marmite... And this song... And the tibetan singing bowl is a love of mine. <3

Calum · 11-09-2007, 06:59 PM

Interestingly, i hate marmite with a passion.

heffaface · 11-09-2007, 07:38 PM

love it. its the perfect endin to 9

Vyru · 11-09-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

Interestingly, i hate marmite with a passion.

Heretic. You will be strapped to a marmite soldier and dipped into the great yolk of insolence for that.

Calum · 11-09-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vyru

Heretic. You will be strapped to a marmite soldier and dipped into the great yolk of insolence for that.

That's scarily reminiscent of something a jehovah's witness told me in London when i said i wasn't interested in his leaflet! Of course, there was no marmite soldier mentioned and the yolk of insolence was described as fire............

SisterMidnight · 11-09-2007, 10:13 PM

^ lol

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Originally Posted by cille

^haha, I always see things on my inner film when people tell me something, and that last image of you meditating while driving because the tibetan singing bowl is on the car stereo tickled my funny bone

well, it probably wouldn't be a good idea unless i was driving with my 3rd eye

try meditating to the end of the song, cilly, it's very calming.. though you're right, some buddhist chanting from damo at the end would have been cool as well..

Mark Hogan · 11-09-2007, 10:16 PM

It moves my soul.

11-07-2007, 09:00 PM	#1
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	Sleep Don't Weep, love it or hate it? Been talking with some people about this song, and I get the feeling it's a love/hate thing for a lot of people. I totally love it, it's the perfect album ending IMO. Love the music, in the beginning I thought it was too similar to Cold Water, but don't see it anymore. And I think the lyrics are really sweet... so who loves it/likes it/dislikes it/hates it?? __________________ I made you laugh, I made you cry, I made you open up your eyes, didn't I?

11-07-2007, 09:08 PM	#2
Rai Eskimontologist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Robo-Hungarian Empire Posts: 2,345	Its Cold Water light for me and CW isn't my favourite Damien song by far. Sleep fails to grab my attention, i don't hate it, I just can't feel anything, which i sometimes worse. __________________ "There's, another example. See, here I'm now sitting by myself, uh, er, talking to myself. That's, that's chaos." "If you find you've got a dragon charging at you at thirty miles per hour snapping its teeth you can always drive it defensively through the covers"

11-07-2007, 09:49 PM	#4
clazkel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 100	It used to be one the songs i would skip, but recently i've been listening to it and the words are really moving and capturing, i love it! __________________ even goddesses watch when she moves Wolverhampton-29th March 07, Oxford-21st June 07 Birmingham-2nd Oct 07, Nottingham-5th Oct 07 Cardiff-12th Oct 07

11-07-2007, 09:50 PM	#5
dboyd Penguins and Whales Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,274	love it. not sure about the 13 minutes or w/e of well.. nothing.. but the actual song.. yes... i've editied it so i have just the song :P <3 it __________________ "Cause I'm always hanging on, And I'm always closing doors. And I'm always saying no, No, when I really really want it all" - Bottom Shelf "When there's nothing to give Well how can we ask for more" - Delicate

11-07-2007, 11:14 PM	#7
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	I think with most Damien songs you have to be in the emotion that he's singing about to really appreciate them. So unless you've had a really terrible day 'Sleep don't weep' won't make sense. But when you've had a day like that it can be really healing. __________________

11-07-2007, 11:21 PM	#8
verenita ... trusty and true ... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 6,387	i just... love this song!... i agree with you, wheels... it´s so healing! __________________ ["Read me your favourite line": "No podía sucederme nada peor –pensaba aquel amigo–: tengo el alma delicada."]

11-08-2007, 01:26 AM	#9
breadfan35 Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 109	Love it.

11-08-2007, 01:32 AM	#10
Rovena what will you say? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,643	I dont love it or hate it. It's just boring. The music is quite dull and the lyrics are not very good either. It's probably my least favorite song from 9, and I already dont love most of it. __________________ It’s all wrong It’s all right

11-08-2007, 01:33 AM	#11
LaurenM Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 709	i only listen to it if for some reason I find myself crying at night and just want to sleep....

11-08-2007, 01:34 AM	#12
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	lol

11-08-2007, 05:14 PM	#14
Calum Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 442	I love both Sleep Don't Weep and the Tibetan singing bowl. In fact, i have to listen to the whole 20 something minutes of it. It's just one of those things that just clicks, and Wheels is right in what he said, but only at times i think; some songs can always do something for you. But yes, i find it absolutely beautiful and moving, all the time. __________________ http://calumpratt.bandcamp.com

11-08-2007, 06:15 PM	#15
Paper Bag Eskimo Baby Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 19	Love it, such great emotions

11-08-2007, 08:16 PM	#16
Topspin047 tennis pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 505	it grew on me, not gonna lie. its great to fall asleep to. <3 __________________ Volcanoes melt me down.

11-08-2007, 08:28 PM	#17
elephantintheroom Eskimo Friend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 36	Hmm have always loved it. Wouldn't say though as others have that it was really depressing, I think it's more uplifting than depressing, esp compared to some of his. Okay, not uplifting like I'm jubilant afterwards, but has an odd hope to it. I think it builds more than Cold Water. I hated that Grey's Anatomy ruined it. But anyway. __________________ i love your depression and i love your double chin i love most everything you bring to this offering

11-08-2007, 08:29 PM	#18
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	I like it. Don't love it. Certainly don't hate it. I love the last bit Lisa sings about her day being tough. I wish he'd done more with the tibetan bell other than just let it ring and ring, he could chant or something, build up something interestingly spacey. __________________ Yeah

11-08-2007, 10:32 PM	#19
julia Eskimo Yogi.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland Girl! Posts: 1,078	I absolutely love it. I loved it the first time I heard it. I have to say though , found it very hard to listen to after Lisa left the band. But It's back in rotation now... Waves to Melissa.. Cheers.. __________________ "There's something magical about music and the simple fact that it's a vibration of air. It's sort of magical if you vibrate the air in a certain way, people are pleased by it." Damien Rice

11-09-2007, 04:51 AM	#20
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	hello lovely one, it's good to see you! waves back cheers julia i saw someone post on damien's myspace once that they played sleep don't weep at their baby daughter's funeral. that must have been heartbreaking.. i think it's a beautiful song, it's soothing and a perfect lullaby, you just have to slow down a little bit to appreciate it. the tempo is almost painfully slow at times, but that gives it an even more intense anesthetic effect. so okay it's not an upper, but it's a sweet painkiller.. and i love the tibetan singing bowl, i actually go into lotus position as soon as it starts and meditate (unless i'm driving, of course)

11-09-2007, 06:48 AM	#21
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	^haha, I always see things on my inner film when people tell me something, and that last image of you meditating while driving because the tibetan singing bowl is on the car stereo tickled my funny bone The part of the song being played at a baby funeral - heartbreaking! But very suitable, I think! Gives me chills to think about it __________________ Yeah

11-09-2007, 08:27 AM	#22
carvinC980t_kid Eskimo Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: noblesville indiana, aka people with too much money producing ignorant children Posts: 2,662	i love that song!!!!!! i have noticed that with most my friends it is either a love or hate song.... i however, love it!! perfect!! __________________ "And live for the moment, Lord knows I'm gon' die And when I get to hell, Lord knows I'm gon' fry" young jeezy - i luv it

11-09-2007, 01:14 PM	#23
Ships_Were_Sailin Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK - The part that has no music scene what so ever Posts: 1,094	yep im defiantly in the love wagon. at first i wasnt really that impressed with it, but after many listens ive found it to be such a beautiful song, with such an amazing dreamy atmosphere. also, the part where lisa comes in with damien to sing "sleep, dont weep" for the first time is probably my favourite 4 seconds of damien rice ever, its just perfect! the song also reminds me of Florida, which is my favorite place in the world, so that helps __________________ *Its been years since ive heard from my transistor radio* Yet i keep going to where it seems i'm meant to go

11-09-2007, 04:25 PM	#24
Vyru Guardian of common sense Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jolly Ol' England. Posts: 74	I suppose it's the Marmite of the 9 album... Love or hate it? I personally love marmite... And this song... And the tibetan singing bowl is a love of mine. <3 __________________ ~* In the book of life, there aren't any answers in the back *~

11-09-2007, 06:59 PM	#25
Calum Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 442	Interestingly, i hate marmite with a passion. __________________ http://calumpratt.bandcamp.com

11-09-2007, 07:38 PM	#26
heffaface Eskimo Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: monaghan Posts: 123	love it. its the perfect endin to 9

11-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#30
Mark Hogan Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	It moves my soul.