Heaps Of Sheeps

by Robert Wyatt

From the album: Shleep

Track 1 of 11 on Shleep (1997).

Duration: 4:56

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Lyrics for Heaps Of Sheeps

I realized my fists were clenched I stretched my fingers to relax Still not sleeping I tried counting sheep One by one Leapt across the fence constructed for them Right to left Across the fence I had constructed Having jumped They refused further direction Each sheep, where it landed Refusing to exit, remained Creating a vast writhing heap Growing fast on the left Try as I might I could not stop them entering Once again Try as they might Not one could leave the stage I realized my fists were clenched I stretched my fingers Each sheep where it landed Refusing to exit, remained Creating a vast writhing heap Growing quickly at one side Try as they might Not one could leave the stage Try as I might I could not stop them entering Once again No longer daring to close my eyes I'm still not sleeping Dark sheeps (darks sheeps) Resumption Resumption I realized my goose was cooked I wondered sheep-shaped on the shore

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  3. Maryan
  4. Was A Friend
  5. Free Will And Testament
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  8. Out Of Season
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  10. Blues In Bob Minor
  11. The Whole Point Of No Return