With a cult following, McCluskey is remembered for a car promotion: her voice is heard on Télépopmusik's song "Breathe" in a Mitsubishi ad.
The former lead singer of Wild Colonials released her debut solo CD, The Things We Do, in 2004. Recorded in only a few days in New York and Sweden, the album showcases McCluskey's extraordinary, raw vocals.
In 2009, McCluskey released her second solo album, You Could Start a Fight in an Empty House, including the track "Handle with Grace" (featuring Télépopmusik).
06 Sleep On It
Angela McCluskey Lyrics
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Scorched the land to find a man
Even lost the will to lie
Plucked out every artery
Left my heart to die
I made my bed
So I can lie on it
Now I'm wondering why
I made this bed?
Camera's hidden in my ceiling fan
Excuse me but where was you, God
That long hot afternoon?
Drag my head across the floor
Now I'm living dead
And I made my bed
So I can sleep on it
So I can weep on it
Now I'm wondering why
I made this bed?
And the cold dew's stinging, there's vultures singing
I caught a vision of my death
But there's one sweet poison I'm immune to
Don't wake me 'cause my dreaming's seeming true
I made my bed
So I can lie on it
So I can cry on it
Now I'm wondering why
I made this bed?
So I can sleep on it
So I can weep on it
Now I'm wondering why
I made this bed?
The song "Sleep On It" by Angela McCluskey is a deep and introspective exploration of regret, loss, and acceptance. The lyrics describe a feeling of hopelessness and desperation, as the singer realizes that nothing can give them the high they once felt. They've searched and struggled in vain, losing the will to lie and even damaging themselves in the process. The metaphor of making their own bed and lying in it represents the consequences of their actions and decisions, even if they're painful or uncomfortable.
The second verse adds a religious undertone to the song, with the singer questioning where God was when they needed help or guidance. The camera hidden in the ceiling fan could symbolize a feeling of surveillance or judgment by a higher power, while the line "drag my head across the floor" suggests a physical and emotional state of defeat. The third verse brings a touch of surrealism and fatalism, with the depiction of vultures singing and a vision of death. The final lines imply a certain detachment from reality or a longing for escape through dreams.
Overall, "Sleep On It" is a poignant and poetic depiction of the human struggle to find meaning and fulfillment, even in the face of adversity and mistakes. It's a reminder that sometimes we have to face the consequences of our actions and accept our own limitations, but also that there's still beauty and wonder in the world that we can appreciate and cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I know that nothing's get me high
I have come to the realization that nothing brings me happiness or fulfillment
Scorched the land to find a man
I have exhausted all my efforts to find love and companionship, leaving nothing but devastation behind
Even lost the will to lie
I have been so broken that even lying to myself has become impossible
Plucked out every artery
I have removed every source of life and vitality from myself
Left my heart to die
I have abandoned any hope for love or healing, leaving my heart to wither away
I made my bed
I am responsible for the current state of my life
So I can lie on it
I must face the uncomfortable truths of my decisions and actions
So I can cry on it
I must confront the pain and sorrow that I have caused myself
Now I'm wondering why
I am questioning the choices that brought me to this point in my life
Camera's hidden in my ceiling fan
I feel as though I am constantly being watched and judged by an unknown entity
Excuse me but where was you, God
I am feeling abandoned and isolated, questioning the existence of a higher power
That long hot afternoon?
Reflecting on a specific moment of intense emotional distress and searching for answers
Drag my head across the floor
I am experiencing such distress that I feel powerless and defeated
Now I'm living dead
I feel as though I am simply existing, with no joy or purpose in life
And the cold dew's stinging, there's vultures singing
I am surrounded by death and decay, with no escape from the suffering
I caught a vision of my death
I have visualized my own demise, confronting the harsh reality of mortality
But there's one sweet poison I'm immune to
I am able to resist the temptation of harmful acts, even in the depths of despair
Don't wake me 'cause my dreaming's seeming true
I am clinging to my dreams and illusions as a source of comfort and escape
So I can sleep on it
I must rest and find peace in the midst of my hardships
So I can weep on it
I must release my emotions and allow myself to grieve
Now I'm wondering why
I continue to question the reasons for my pain and suffering
I made this bed?
I am stuck with the consequences of my choices and actions, and must find a way to move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NATHAN LARSON, ANGELA MCCLUSKEY
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