I Can't Sleep!

by Chris Lam Sam

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

$2 NZD or more

about

It's Christmas Eve, Santa is on his way, and poor Little Monster can't sleep!

What follows is one of the silliest, funniest heavy metal Christmas songs ever recorded for kids!

Written and produced by the master of musical mayhem for minors, Chris Lam Sam, the whole family can bank on a few giggles as Little Monster fails to sleep through his excitement ... and some epic guitar solos!

'I Can't Sleep!' is the second single on Chris' upcoming EP - Silly Funny Christmas Songs For Kids!.

lyrics

LYRICS - I Can’t Sleep!

Grown-Up 1: Little Monster, you need to stay in bed because it’s Christmas Eve!

Little Monster: Aww but I don’t want to go to bed!

Grown-Up 2: Little Monster, you need to go to sleep otherwise Santa won’t be able to visit!

Little Monster: But I’m not even sleepy!

Grown-Up 2: Lie down and we’ll close the door so you can have some sweet dreams. Good night.

RAAAAAA!

CHORUS
I can’t sleep!  
On Christmas Eve!
I can’t sleep! 
On Christmas Eve!

VERSE 1
I’ve been sent to bed
And I’m not even that tired
Don’t my grown-ups know 
That I’m feeling kinda wired?

Maybe it’s because
I’ve had too many sweets?
But can you really blame me
When Christmas is a time for treats?

CHORUS

VERSE 2
I have got
Butterflies in my tummy
Cos I left a cookie for Santa  
And I hope he thinks it’s yummy

My grown ups said,
“Stay in bed till seven.”
But we all know
I’ll be up at 5:11! Hahaha!

I can’t sleep
No!
On Christmas Eve
No!

BRIDGE
Maybe I should just stay awake all night?
Then I wouldn’t need to sleep, alright!
Anybody want a pillow fight?
Or maybe I could light some dynamite!
Wait! Someone’s on the roof
Someone’s on the roof
It sounds like boot and a reindeer hoof
Better go to sleep
Better go to sleep
Better not make the tiniest peep
Better go to sleep
Better go to sleep

No, no wait, that’s too loud.
That’s too loud.
No! Everyone shush!
Shush!
(I can’t sleep!)
Be quiet!
(I can’t sleep!)
I am trying to sleep!
(I can’t sleep!)
You will scare Santa away!
Do you want that?
Do you want to scare Santa away?
Shush!
(I can’t sleep!)
That does it! I am telling on you!
Everyone is going to get in trouble and you will all get a lump of coal for Christmas!
(I can’t sleep!)
Be quiet!

credits

released November 30, 2022
Chris Lam Sam - Music & Lyrics / Vocals
Nathan King - Grown-Up 1 / Chorus Vocals
Jackie Clarke - Grown-Up 2 / Chorus Vocals
Nick Tipping - Bass
Kristian Bennett - Guitar / Guitar Solo 1
Bjorn Bennett - Guitar Solo 2
Zeb Lam Sam - Chorus Vocals
Ziah Lam Sam - Chorus Vocals
Nick Tipping - Chorus Vocals
Nick Granville - Chorus Vocals
Sarah Pearce - Chorus Vocals
Frank Pearce - Chorus Vocals
Rose Pearce - Chorus Vocals
Angie Collier - Chorus Vocals
Dr. Jeremy Mayall - Music / Mix & Mastering
Anna Lee @ Mukpuddy Animation Studio - Single Cover Art

Funded by NZ On Air

license

about

Chris Lam Sam New Zealand

Chris Lam Sam is one of NZ's most recognisable children's entertainers!

He has performed with children's musical supergroup The Funky Monkeys since 2003, and is an internationally published picture book author with London's TATE Museums.

Winner of APRA NZ's Best Children's Music Video 2008 and the Storylines Notable Book Award 2018. ... more

contact / help

Contact Chris Lam Sam

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Chris Lam Sam, you may also like:

Tolting
by Darto

This Seattle duo explore the more darkly psychedelic side of indie rock on this retrospective album, covering songs recorded from 2009-2019. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 20, 2022
go to album
Songs for the Young, Old and In Between
by Mr. Elephant

Hooky songs that will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike, smash-cutting the irreverence of The Moldy Peaches with wild psychedelia. Bandcamp New & Notable May 30, 2020
go to album
Season One
by The Vegetable Plot

This children’s record isn’t just for kids. Smoky soul grooves and bizarro pop chestnuts make for an entertaining listen. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 21, 2018
go to album
SHAGARA
by Hello World Choir

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jan 16, 2018
go to album
Está Bien
by Dois

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jun 13, 2017
go to album
Archive 2009-2015
by brrd

featured on Bandcamp Radio Nov 29, 2016
go to album
Towers / Anointing
by brrd

featured on Bandcamp Radio Oct 18, 2016
go to album