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Insomnia

from 2014 Songaweek by HB Radke

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Two souls trying to get some sleep.

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three a m i'm wide awake
can't fall asleep- I've got the shakes
that cup of coffee was a big mistake
and now my heart is racing

my phone starts buzzing
and i'm perplexed
its awfully late to receive a text
but its from you you're feeling vexed
i ask you whats the matter
you feel you've been thrown around
after hitting heavy seas
don't let it get you down
just repeat after me.

As i lay me down to sleep
there's a promise I must keep
not to look before I leap
and live life in the moment
be thankful for the daily bread
that keeps my family nicely fed
don't let fear inside your head
you only get one life so own it.

you feel your life's been turned upside down
inside out and spun around
like a ship thats run aground
during stormy weather

its not as bad as it appears
those clouds are products of your fears
just let them go and skies will clear
just try and remember

relax for heavens sake
when you’re in your bed
don’t dwell on your mistakes
try saying this instead

As i lay me down to sleep
there's a promise you must keep
not to look before you leap
and live life in the moment
be thankful for the daily bread
that keeps your family nicely fed
don't let fear inside your head
you only get one life so own it.

you must clear your mind when you're trying to sleep
it that doesn't just try counting sheep

forgive the folks who have done you wrong
and just remember that all along
compassion is what makes us strong
theres no such thing as perfect

before too long you’ll recognize
all their silly schemes
thats when you’ll realize
you can’t be hurt in dreams

As i lay me down to sleep
there's a promise you must keep
not to look before you leap
and live life in the moment
be thankful for the daily bread
that keeps your family nicely fed
don't let fear inside your head
you only get one life so own it.

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from 2014 Songaweek, track released May 9, 2014
Written, performed, and produced by HB Radke

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HB Radke Seattle, Washington

HB Radke has music in his blood. The son of Harry James Orchestra frontman Fred Radke and vocalist Gina Funes, HB started on the trumpet at the age of 8. He started his own big band just a few years after that. His career as a vocalist began in his teens.

For 2011 he has resolved to write and record at least one original song per week. As of September 2011, he is 4 weeks ahead of schedule. ... more

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