Sleep Through The Static: Remixed (Int'l 6Trk Digital EP) Digital Media: 6: XW 2008-09-22; Sleep Through the Static: 2×CD: 14 + 6: AU 2008; Brushfire Records. In the same way that the media has done this, Jack presents his song. The same kind of fun laid-back sound of the music that he commonly sings reveals very political, poignant lyrics. A New York Times writer said, “The title track of “Sleep Through the Static” is a protest anthem that revels in pointed wordplay. 2nd Song off of Jack Johnson’s Sleep Through The Static. Jack criticises the US government for the wars it has begun. Sleep Through The Static (2008).
Sounds To Fall Asleep To
When you're specially designed for crash testing
Or wearing wool sunglasses in the afternoon
Come on and tell us what you're trying to prove
'Cause it's a battle when you dabble in war
You store it up, unleash it, then you piece it together
Whether the storm drain running rampant just stamp it
And send it to somebody who's pretending to care
Just cash in your blanks for little toy tanks
Learn how to use them, then abuse them and choose them
Over conversations relationships are overrated
I hated everyone said the sun
And so I will cook all your books
You're too good looking and mistooken
You could watch it instead
From the comfort of your burning beds
Or you can sleep through the static
Who needs sleep when we've got love?
Who needs keys when we've got clubs?
Who needs please when we've got guns?
Who needs peace when we've gone above
But beyond where we should have gone?
We went beyond where we should have gone
Stuck between channels my thoughts all quit
I thought about them too much, allowed them to touch
The feelings that rained down on the plains all dried and cracked
Waiting for things that never came
Shock and awful thing to make somebody think
That they have to choose pushing for peace supporting the troops
And either you're weak or you'll use brut force-feed the truth
The truth is we say not as we do
We say anytime, anywhere, just show your teeth and strike the fear
Of god wears camouflage, cries at night and drives a dodge
Pick up the beat and stop hogging the feast
That's no way to treat an enemy
Well mighty mighty appetite
We just eat 'em up and keep on driving
Freedom can be freezing take a picture from the pretty side
Mind your manners wave your banners
What a wonderful world that this angle can see
But who needs to see what we've done?
Who needs please when we've got guns?
Who needs keys when we've got clubs?
Who needs peace when we've gone above
But beyond where we should have gone?
Beyond where we should have gone
We went beyond where we should have gone
Beyond where we should have gone
Lyrics submitted by bobbyg1124
Pre’d earlier this morning, this is a 2 CD re-released special edition of Jack Johnson’s newest album, Sleep Through The Static, which was released in February of this year. It includes 6 new remixes on said second disc. If you do not have the original release, and want this album, you probably want this version. General CommentJust listened to this song closely the other day and was amazed by the wit of Jack's songwriting.The song is definitely about the US invasion/liberation (depending who you talk to) of Iraq. Song starts with accordian 'Trouble travels fast' - You can quickly start a war 'When you're specially designed for crash testing' - When you spend a lot of money on weapons and military.
Sleep Through the Static Lyrics as written by Jack Hody Johnson
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