The song juxtaposes the protective nature of a mother with a predatory warning. It uses nature imagery—a "starling" and a "doe"—to represent vulnerability, while the repeated line "Do not sleep / She waits for you to sleep" suggests a constant, lurking threat. 🎤 The Gemma Caldwell Cover
The track is "stripped-back" and "eerie," featuring only a gently plucked acoustic guitar and delicate vocals. Anti-Lullaby (HANNA) (Cover)
One of the most notable covers is by , released as a single in June 2021. 🎵 Origins and Theme The song juxtaposes the protective nature of a
"Anti-Lullaby" is a haunting, acoustic track originally written and performed by (lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs). It serves as the recurring character theme for the Amazon Prime series Hanna , reflecting the show's dark, survivalist tone. One of the most notable covers is by
Karen O wrote the song specifically for the TV drama at the request of creator David Farr.