Insomnia (Craig David song)

"Insomnia" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written by David and Jim Beanz and recorded for the former's compilation album, Greatest Hits (2008). Released as the album's lead single, it became a top ten hit in Belgium and Bulgaria.

"Insomnia"
Single by Craig David
from the album Greatest Hits
Released	17 November 2008
Length	3:25
Label	Warner Bros. Sire
Songwriters	Craig David Jim Beanz[1]
Producer	Jim Beanz
Craig David singles chronology
"Where's Your Love" (2008) "Insomnia" (2008) "One More Lie (Standing in the Shadows)" (2010)
Music video
"Insomnia" on YouTube

Composition

The song is performed in the key of D♯ minor^{[citation needed]} with a tempo of 125 beats per minute.^[2]

Music video

A music video for "Insomnia" was directed by Sarah Chatfield.^[3]

Cover versions

In October 2008, Craig David asked South Korean singer Wheesung to sing a Korean version of his song "Insomnia". Wheesung's version was released in February 2009.^[4]

Track listing

Digital single^[5]

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Insomnia" (Album Version)	Craig David Jim Beanz	3:25
2.	"Insomnia" (Donae'o Remix)	David Beanz Donae'o[a]	5:48
3.	"Insomnia" (Haji and Emmanuel Remix)	David Beanz Haji and Emmanuel[a]	6:40
4.	"Insomnia" (Donaeo Vocal Dub)	David Beanz Donae'o[a]	5:47
5.	"Insomnia" (Haji and Emmanuel Remix Dub)	David Beanz Haji and Emmanuel[a]	6:13

Notes

• ^{^[a]} signifies an additional producer

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Insomnia" Chart (2008–09) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[6] 89 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 4 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8] 4 Bulgaria (BAMP)[9] 8 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[10] 5 Denmark (Tracklisten)[11] 21 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[12] 18 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[13] 11 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 81 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[15] 7 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 84 UK Singles (OCC)[17] 43

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Insomnia" Chart (2008) Position CIS (Tophit)[18] 153 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[19] 143 Chart (2009) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[20] 50 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[21] 32 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[22] 68 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[23] 100