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"CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK / 人魚" is Namie Amuro's 30th solo single under the avex trax label. It was released on CD and CD&DVD May 17, 2006, six months after her last single "White Light / Violet Sauce". Although she has had Japanese song titles prior to signing with avex trax, "人魚" or "Ningyo" which means mermaid is her first with the label.

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Overview

During the release of Queen of Hip-Pop (2005) to "White Light / Violet Sauce" (2005), Namie predominantly worked with producer/songwriter, Nao'ymt. This single reunites her with producers T.Kura and Michico who crafted many of her early R&B hits in 2003. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK," produced by the pair has been described as a funky summer dance tune. The other a-side, "Ningyo," is a cover of Japanese artist, NOKKO, who made the song a massive hit in 1994.

For the production of the music video for "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK", Namie has teamed up with American choreographer, Shawnette Heard. Shawnette Heard has danced and choreographed routines for many of the world's biggest musical artist including Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Mya, and many more. A video for "Ningyo" will also be shot, but no details have been announced. Unlike "GIRL TALK / the SPEED STAR" (2004), it will include both of the music videos on the CD+DVD edition of the single.

On May 17, 2006 along with the release of the single her complete solo catalog was released to iTunes Japan. Immediately afterwards, "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK" and "Ningyo" ranked #4 and #6 respectively.

Commercial endorsements

"CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK" will be used in commercials for ringtone service sites, Mu-Mo and Iromelo Mix DX. "Ningyo" will also be used in commercials for Mu-Mo.

Music Video

Amuro and her dancers strike a pose in a promotional clip for "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK"
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Amuro and her dancers strike a pose in a promotional clip for "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK"

The promotional video for "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK" debuted on music channel, VMC on May 1, 2006. Directed by longtime collaborator, Masashi Muto, the video focuses entirely on a dance routine choreographed by Shawnette Heard. It is also reminiscent of Justin Timberlake's Rock Your Body (2003) as a majority of it is filmed in a dark room entirely adorned in lights. The video was named VMC's "Video of the Month" for May and will be played in heavy rotation on the channel.

Amuro holds the moon in her palms in a promotional clip for "Ningyo"
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Amuro holds the moon in her palms in a promotional clip for "Ningyo"
A promotional video for "Ningyo" was also filmed and was premiered on music video outlet M-ON on May 9, 2006. Based on the story of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the video begins with a shot of a full moon that morphs into window. The window opens to show Amuro sitting on a rock before a mural. It transitions to a scene of her on a bridge grasping the moon from the sky. For the final scene, Amuro is again sitting in a dense bamboo forest before the window closes. The video ends with her becoming part of the mural in the opening scene. The video is unlike any of Amuro's previous videos as it portrays her in a distinctly Japanese manner.

Track listing

CD only format

  1. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK" (T.Kura, Michico) – 3:46
  2. "Ningyo" (NOKKO, Kyohei Tsutsumi) – 3:35
  3. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK (Remix)" – 3:16
  4. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK (Instrumental)" (T.Kura, Michico) – 3:46
  5. "Ningyo (Instrumental)" (Kyohei Tsutsumi) – 3:35

CD and DVD

CD portion

  1. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK" (T.Kura, Michico) – 3:46
  2. "Ningyo" (NOKKO, Kyohei Tsutsumi) – 3:35
  3. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK (Remix)" – 3:16
  4. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK (Instrumental)" (T.Kura, Michico) – 3:46
  5. "Ningyo (Instrumental)" (Kyohei Tsutsumi) – 3:35

DVD portion

  1. "CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK"
  2. "Ningyo"

Personnel

Production

TV performances

Charts

Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
Release Chart Peak Position First Week Sales Sales Total Chart Run
May 17, 2006 Oricon Daily Singles Chart #2
May 17, 2006 Oricon Weekly Singles Chart #2 43,548 76,494 6 weeks (Still charting)

Trivia

External links

Namie Amuro
Albums
DANCE TRACKS VOL.1 | SWEET 19 BLUES | Concentration 20 | 181920 | GENIUS 2000 | break the rules | LOVE ENHANCED ♥ single collection | STYLE | Queen of Hip-Pop
Singles
Body Feels EXIT | Chase the Chance | Don't wanna cry | You're my sunshine | SWEET 19 BLUES | a walk in the park | CAN YOU CELEBRATE? | How to Be a Girl | Dreaming I was dreaming | CAN YOU CELEBRATE? (Maxi Single) | I HAVE NEVER SEEN | RESPECT the POWER OF LOVE | toi et moi | SOMETHING 'BOUT THE KISS | LOVE 2000 | NEVER END | PLEASE SMILE AGAIN | think of me / no more tears | Say the word | lovin' it | I WILL | Wishing on the Same Star | shine more | Put 'Em Up | SO CRAZY / Come | ALARM | ALL FOR YOU | GIRL TALK / the SPEED STAR | WANT ME, WANT ME | White Light / Violet Sauce | CAN'T SLEEP, CAN'T EAT, I'M SICK / 人魚
Other related articles
SUPER MONKEY'S | MAX | SUITE CHIC

 

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