Sleep Of No Dreaming

Album: Signify (1996)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This song is about a man who stops believing in Christianity and "grows out of hope" for an afterlife. The song describes an Atheistic viewpoint of a "sleep of no dreaming," meaning there is nothing after death. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Adam - Melbourne, FL
  • "Sleep Of No Dreaming" was written by Porcupine Tree principal Steven Wilson, who has often explored religion in his lyrics. The song is from the group's fourth album, Signify, released in 1996 while they were building a buzz that grew louder when fans discovered the internet and spread the word.

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Steve Morse of Deep Purple

Steve Morse of Deep PurpleSongwriter Interviews

Deep Purple's guitarist since 1994, Steve talks about writing songs with the band and how he puts his own spin on "Smoke On The Water."

Angelo Moore of Fishbone

Angelo Moore of FishboneSongwriter Interviews

Fishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why.

Modern A Cappella with Peder Karlsson of The Real Group

Modern A Cappella with Peder Karlsson of The Real GroupSong Writing

The leader of the Modern A Cappella movement talks about the genre.

Sub Pop Founder Bruce Pavitt On How To Create A Music Scene

Sub Pop Founder Bruce Pavitt On How To Create A Music SceneSong Writing

With $50 and a glue stick, Bruce Pavitt created Sub Pop, a fanzine-turned-label that gave the world Nirvana and grunge. He explains how motivated individuals can shift culture.

Songs Discussed in Movies

Songs Discussed in MoviesSong Writing

Bridesmaids, Reservoir Dogs, Willy Wonka - just a few of the flicks where characters discuss specific songs, sometimes as a prelude to murder.

Christmas Songs

Christmas SongsFact or Fiction

Rudolf, Bob Dylan and the Singing Dogs all show up in this Fact or Fiction for seasonal favorites.