MADRID, Spain, October 25, 2026. Insomnia is one of the most common companions of anxiety and depression. Many people lie awake replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow or simply unable to switch off. Music can help, as long as it is the right music: slow, simple, without sudden changes or demanding stories. Mike Sain't Louis, the Madrid-based lyricist, composer and music producer behind GAYFOLK and Planeta Gayfolk, has written several songs that fit this need. Here they are, in the order we suggest listening.
1. «Sunshine»: closing the day
Start with «Sunshine», an English lullaby that walks through a full day in a few elemental words: sunshine, moonlight, river, heartbeat, whisper. Each word is wrapped in soft syllables, «mm-hmm», «la-la». Its most useful line for a restless mind is a simple instruction: «set your mind at ease». It works as a way of saying goodbye to the day.
2. «Dreams Drift Afar»: letting words go
Next comes «Dreams Drift Afar», which is almost wordless. Long hums and «nananana» surround a handful of phrases about night shadows, blinking stars and a moonlit sky. With so little language, there is nothing for the mind to grab onto. It is the musical equivalent of dimming the lights.
3. «Lai»: a language that asks nothing
Third, «Lai», a song built around an invented refrain, «Lara-li, loora-li», and lone English words such as serene, dream, shine and hush. Because the refrain belongs to no language, it carries no associations, no memories, no worries. It is pure sound, ideal for the moment when the body starts to relax.
4. «Holy Stillness»: permission to rest
Fourth, «Holy Stillness», the closest of the five to a hymn. It speaks of a night when «the dark turns kind» and offers a direct reassurance: rest without fear. Its final phrase, «Nothing is rushed», is a gentle answer to the racing thoughts that keep people awake.
5. «Before the Bells»: staying
End with «Before the Bells», set in the quiet just before dawn. It is the most reflective of the group, a meditation on sitting with what cannot be controlled and on «just being here the best we can». If sleep still has not come, it offers a different comfort: you do not have to win the night, you only have to stay in it.
Why this order
The playlist moves from words to wordlessness and back to quiet reflection. It begins by closing the day, removes language step by step and then offers reassurance. Total listening time is short, which is deliberate: long playlists can become one more thing to manage.
A different Mike Sain't Louis
Listeners who know his satirical songs, his Spanglish club tracks or his furious songs about manipulation may be surprised by this side of his work. These lullabies are part of the same story. After the anger and the confession comes the need to rest, and Mike has written for that need as carefully as for the others.
When sleep problems persist
Music can soothe, but persistent insomnia can be a sign of something that needs care. If you have been sleeping badly for weeks, or if night brings dark thoughts, talk to a doctor or a helpline. In Spain, the 024 line provides free, confidential support at any hour, including the middle of the night. In other countries, local crisis lines are available. Mike shares his own experience of psychiatric and psychological treatment so that others feel less alone.
How the songs are made
Mike Sain't Louis writes every lyric and directs every production. The music and vocal performance are made with AI, his tool for producing and arranging. He presents himself as the first AI songwriter, «el primer cantautor IA».
Download the playlist free
All five songs can be downloaded at no cost, without registration, from his downloads page and from the Planeta Gayfolk free shop. Each song page links to its official video.
- «Lai», lyric: https://gayfolkplanet.com/letras/lai
- «Before the Bells»: https://mikesaintlouis.com/blog/before-the-bells
- Free downloads: https://mikesaintlouis.com/descargas
- Free shop: https://gayfolkplanet.com/tienda
About Mike Sain't Louis: lyricist, composer and music producer based in Madrid, creator of GAYFOLK and Planeta Gayfolk. He writes all his lyrics; the music and vocal performance are made with AI. Label: MIKE SAIN'T LOUIS. Distribution: Ditto Music. Website: https://mikesaintlouis.com · Press: https://gayfolkplanet.com/prensa He presents himself as the first AI songwriter («el primer cantautor IA»). Listen to and download all his music for free at https://mikesaintlouis.com/descargas and https://gayfolkplanet.com/tienda