Sleeper 1972
Manchester Orchestra * Track #7 On I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child
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- #1Wolves at Night
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- #2Now That You’re Home
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- #3The Neighborhood Is Bleeding
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- #4I Can Feel Your Pain
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- #5Where Have You Been?
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- #6I Can Barely Breathe
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- #7Sleeper 1972
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- #8Golden Ticket
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- #9Alice and Interiors
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- #10Don’t Let Them See You Cry
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- #11Colly Strings
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Sleeper 1972 by Manchester Orchestra
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Performed by
Manchester OrchestraWrited by
Andy HullAbout
This song first appeared on the album I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child. In addition, a live version was released on their 2008 EP, Let My Pride Be What’s Left Behind.
This sing was written about a vision experienced by the band’s vocalist, Andy Hull.
Sleeper 1972 Lyrics
When my dad died
The worms ate out both his eyes
His soul flew right up in the sky
I cried myself to sleep
My mother lies
Alone on her back at night
Adding up hours till her demise
She counts herself to sleep
When my sister finds
My body closed up like the blinds
I tell her I promise, it's fine
But she cries herself to sleep
The men in black ties
Arrive at the house in surprise
To find a little girl by your side
In the wood box where you're sleeping
I still see you
Inside of this god-awful house
You move awfully quiet now
And I still feel you everywhere
You told me
This has always been worth living
But what's really worth
Living anymore?
Sleeper 1972 Q&A
Who wrote Sleeper 1972's ?
Sleeper 1972 was written by Andy Hull.
Who produced Sleeper 1972's ?
Sleeper 1972 was produced by Manchester Orchestra & Dan Hannon.
When did Manchester Orchestra release Sleeper 1972?
Manchester Orchestra released Sleeper 1972 on Sat Oct 14 2006.