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Artist/Band: The Fall
Lyrics for Song: Sleep Debt Snatches
Lyrics for Album: 45 84 89 : B Sides [2011]



Out of the airs of time's fitful sleep

Snap right up, and out of the bed

Pick up your legs, shake your head,

Take an easy breath.

Think how great God's golden assurance is

In set-backs and great success

Got bad dreams through sleep debt

Hold the grip, make a mark on your head,



Your body and legs take a rightful rest

While you're left to Hell's dispatches

Grip the mind, kids, close the hatches

Here are some sleep debt snatches....


Sleep Debt Snatches

The Fall's 'Sleep Debt Snatches' captures the band's signature post-punk intensity, characterized by jagged rhythms and Marc E. Smith's distinctive, often cryptic vocal delivery. Released on the 2011 compilation 45 84 89: B Sides, the track exemplifies the group's prolific output and their tendency to explore darker, more experimental themes on non-album singles. The song reflects the band's enduring ability to blend punk energy with art-rock complexity, maintaining a restless atmosphere that defined much of their later career. As part of their extensive catalogue, it stands as a testament to their consistent evolution and refusal to conform to conventional pop structures. The recording showcases the tight interplay between the rhythm section and Smith's idiosyncratic phrasing, offering listeners a concise yet potent snapshot of The Fall's unique sonic landscape during this period.


Album Lyrics: 45 84 89 : B Sides [2011]


The Fall
"45 84 89 : B Sides [2011]"


1. Oh! Brother
2. C.R.E.E.P.
3. Pat-Trip Dispenser
4. Draygo's Guilt
5. No Bulbs
6. Vixen
7. Hot Aftershave Bop
8. Entitled
9. Sleep Debt Snatches
10. Mark'll Sink Us
11. Australians In Europe
12. Guest Informant
13. Tuff Life Boogie
14. Twister