As if I Hadn't Slept
Idlewild · Scottish Fiction: Best of Idlewild 1997-2007 [2007]
So I'm drinking this as if I hadn't slept
Telling stories which tell their stories themselves
You didn't even hear them
Our thoughts are somewhere else
As long as I go somewhere
We'll still be trying to see
As long as I go somewhere
We'll still be trying
As long as I go somewhere
We'll still by lying to me
As long as I go somewhere
If you're so sure that you don't need love
Only this is if I hadn't slept
As laughter smiles back in your direction
But you're protected by the smoke from your cigarette
Then you tried
To hold my hand
Under the table
But it's far too vague
To be meaningful
As long as I go somewhere
We'll still be trying to see
As long as I go somewhere
Every lie has a hold over me
As long as I go somewhere
We'll still by lying to me
As long as I go somewhere
And you held me like I was a shadow
But completely without any mystery
And you compared me to a shadow
Which in itself is some kind of victory
As if I Hadn't Slept
Released on the compilation album Scottish Fiction: Best of Idlewild 1997-2007, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie rock and post-punk energy. Idlewild, fronted by Ian Brown, emerged in the mid-1990s as a defining voice of the British indie scene, characterized by their gritty guitar work and anthemic choruses. The song reflects the group's ability to craft emotionally resonant tracks that balance raw energy with melodic accessibility. As part of their extensive discography, it stands as a testament to their influence during the era when they helped shape the sound of modern alternative rock. The recording captures the band's dynamic interplay, showcasing their commitment to a distinct sonic identity that remains recognizable in their later work.