Lullaby (Shawn Mullins song)


"Lullaby" is a song by American rock singer Shawn Mullins, from the album Soul's Core. It was released in 1998. The song has become Mullins' most successful song to date, reaching number one on the US Billboard Adult Top 40, number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and number nine on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also had success abroad, reaching number nine on the UK Singles Chart, number five in Australia, and number two in Canada.
The song has appeared on thirty-two different releases including the original album, Soul's Core, greatest hits albums, 1990s compilations and acoustic compilations. It was also sung by Dave Allen in the 2011 film Bad Teacher.

Content

The song is said to be about "a girl who is feeling depressed, crying out for a life away from her upbringing, a life full of Hollywood days and movie star-filled nights."

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Australia 42
Canada Top Singles 38
Canada Adult Contemporary 80
US Billboard Hot 10046
US Adult Top 40 7

Certifications