Collins' music is mostly electric guitar-driven pop, and his songwriting and vocal delivery range from the acerbicly satirical to the soulfully tender, although he is better known for the former. He built his own studio in 1994 and produced his own third solo album, Gorgeous George. He has also worked as producer with other artists, including The Proclaimers, The Cribs, and Little Barrie. Collins also produced and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom West Heath Yard.
Collins lives with his long term partner, Grace Maxwell, who also manages his career. The couple, who live in London, have one son.
In a BBC 6 Music radio interview on 18 February 2005 Collins had said he felt unwell, but ascribed the nausea and vertigo to food poisoning. Two days later he was admitted to intensive care in London's Royal Free Hospital after apparently suffering a major cerebral haemorrhage. On 25 February he underwent an operation, reportedly after suffering a second haemorrhage. The procedure was successful, and Collins began a lengthy programme of neurological rehabilitation.
Sept 2007 saw the release of Home Again, the first album since his illness. Recorded before Collinsβ hospitalisation but only mixed and produced after his recovery, Edwyn worked on the album during his recovery. He was heard to sing a few bars on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, sharing strumming and chord duties with Grace. 'Crap' he said afterwards; some listeners begged to differ.
Losing Sleep
Edwyn Collins Lyrics
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Everything I own is right in front of me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
I'm holding on, I'm insecure
About my life, about my work
But now I know the things I hold
I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
Everything I own is right in front of me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
I must believe, I must retrieve
The things I know, the things I trust
The things I treasure, the things I need
Are the things I miss about my life
I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
Everything I own is right in front of me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
In "Losing Sleep" by Edwyn Collins, the singer is grappling with feelings of anxiety and insecurity about his life and work. He feels like he is losing sleep and dignity, and that everything he owns is right in front of him, as if to signify that he has no control over the situation. He is holding on, but his grasp on his life is tenuous and he is unsure of his own abilities. The haunting refrain of "I'm losing sleep" reinforces the idea that the singer cannot get rest, and the repetition of the line "and it's getting me down" underscores the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of stress and anxiety.
The singer recognizes that the things he holds onto the most are the things he misses most about his life. Perhaps he has been chasing material success at the expense of his own happiness, or he is feeling pressure to conform to societal expectations. Whatever the case may be, he realizes that he needs to believe in himself and retrieve the things he knows and trusts in order to regain a sense of purpose and meaning. The song is a poignant reflection on the struggles of modern life and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
I'm sleepless and embarrassed
Everything I own is right in front of me
I have everything I own around me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless
I'm holding on, I'm insecure
I'm trying to hold on but I'm feeling insecure
About my life, about my work
I'm uncertain about my life and work
But now I know the things I hold
But now I understand that what I own is important
Are the things I miss about my life
And I realize I miss the things I own
I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
I'm sleepless and embarrassed
Everything I own is right in front of me
I have everything I own around me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless
I must believe, I must retrieve
I need to have faith and get back what I lost
The things I know, the things I trust
I need to focus on what I know and trust
The things I treasure, the things I need
I need to value and focus on what's important to me
Are the things I miss about my life
And I realize I miss the things I own
I'm losing sleep, I'm losing dignity
I'm sleepless and embarrassed
Everything I own is right in front of me
I have everything I own around me
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless
And it's getting me down, I'm losing sleep
It's making me sad and sleepless
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EDWYN STEPHEN COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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