The Smithereens - Behind the Wall of Sleep (1986) HD

[jeffjohnson]

i remember listening to the Smithereens' Behind The Wall Of Sleep while just day dreaming of crushes. Either way, crushes are called crushes cause they'll gladly crush your heart. ☮️🖖🎶

[lauryliepolito]

Rest in Peace Pat DiNizio...

The Smithereens Lyrics
"Behind The Wall Of Sleep"

She had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton back in 1965
She had legs that never ended
I was halfway paralyzed
She was tall and cool and pretty and she dressed as black as coal
If she asked me to I'd murder, I would gladly lose my soul

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

She held a bass guitar and she was playing in a band
And she stood just like Bill Wyman
Now I am her biggest fan
Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend
And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Got your number from a friend of mine who lives in your hometown
Called you up to have a drink
Your roommate said you weren't around
Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend
And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep
Behind the wall of sleep
Behind the wall of sleep
Behind the wall of sleep

[bmiltonb]

Mike Mesaros, The Smithereens' secret weapon.

[pigmeatmartin]

Nice capture pic of the "Shrimp". Lets the kiddies know who she was.

[markweatherly]

Saw the Smithereens in Pensacola, Fl in the 90s and they were still good. Best band to come out of Jersey. and that includes Springsteen, and Bon Jovi!

[The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

they had some great songs, this being one

[jamescrandall]

One of their very best songs! And thank you for putting up the image of Jean... always wondered about WHO the song was referencing!

[oppothumbs]

She had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton back in 1965
She had legs that never ended
I was halfway paralyzed
She was tall and cool and pretty and she dressed as black as coal
If she asked me to I'd murder, I would gladly lose my soul

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

She held a bass guitar and she was playing in a band
And she stood just like Bill Wyman
Now I am her biggest fan
Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend
And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Got your number from a friend of mine who lives in your hometown
Called you up to have a drink
Your roommate said you weren't around
Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend
And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them

Now I lie in bed and think of her
Sometimes I even weep
Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep
Behind the wall of sleep
Behind the wall of sleep
Behind the wall of sleep

[DrivenBeers]

I wonder if this song is about Candy del Mar from The Cramps? 🤔

[vincentdominguez]

14 Shmucks with thumbs down!!! Aghhhh 😩😩😩

Great song, lyrics too criminal mindish & stalker like. Better lyrics “and she was playing in my band” “They found her alone with just a needle & a spoon, only 21 she was gone way too soon “

[alta-iu]

man that's awesome. wish i could write like pat...

[tonytiger]

shame they didnt score any higher than they did.