1. A popular British alternative … Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists with this name:
1. A popular British alternative band active from 1993 to 1998
2. An active dubstep/techno producer from Coventry, England
3. An experimental hip-hop musician
4. A garage rock band from Oklahoma formed in 2008.
5. 90s emo / post hardcore band from Staten Island, NY. Later changed their name to Serpico after getting paid off by the English band.
1. Sleeper was a Britpop group which formed in 1993 in Manchester, England. The band consisted of Louise Wener (vocals, guitar), Jon Stewart (guitar), Diid Osman (bass) and Andy Maclure (drums). The band released three albums - Smart, The It Girl and Pleased to Meet You - and split in 1998.
Their breakthrough song, Inbetweener, featured a memorable video with Dale Winton, who was a popular icon among students at the time. Sleeper also recorded a cover version of the Blondie song Atomic, which was used as a track in the film Trainspotting. Their version was quite well-received and the only criticism is that it was too similar to the original.
The It Girl was arguably their finest moment with Lie Detector, Sale of the Century and Statuesque as the defining tracks. It was produced by Stephen Street then famous for his contributions to The Smiths, Morrissey and Blur. It captured the imagination of the Britpop era. Wener admits that they were basically hanging onto the coattails of the bigger bands including the likes of Blur and Oasis.
The original band name for the band was Surrender Dorothy. They took that name from the smoke trail telling Dorothy to surrender in the Wizard of Oz movie.
After the band's split Louise Wener went on to have a successful career as a novelist.
The band was the inspiration for the phrase "Sleeperbloke", referring to the disparity between the glamorous singer Wener and the other frequently ignored members of the band (who tended to be far more anonymous and stood at the back). The term is still used by music press journalists and musicians, to refer to any person of limited standing within a band or an especially drab and unremarkable individual. Sleeper were said to be amused by the term and even produced an ironic "Sleeperbloke" T-shirt which sold well
The real-life Sleeperblokes were:
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan David Stewart, 12 September 1967 in Sheffield) — (guitarist)
Diid Osman (b. Kenadiid Osman, 10 April 1968 in Woking) — (bassist)
Andy McClure (b. 4 July 1970 in Liverpool) — (drummer)
Discography
Albums
Smart - Feb 1995, #5
The It Girl - May 1996, #5
Pleased To Meet You - Oct 1997, #7
Singles
Swallow- Jan 1994
Delicious- May 1994
Inbetweener - Jan 1995, #16 (UK Chart)
Vegas - Apr 1995, #33
What Do I Do Now - Oct 1995, #14
Sale Of The Century - May 1996, #10
Nice Guy Eddie - Jul 1996, #10
Statuesque - Oct 1996, #17
She's A Good Girl - Oct 1997, #28
Romeo Me - Dec 1997, #39
2. Electronic music producer from Coventry specializing in darker styles of dubstep ("Mass Transference EP" Pt 1/2), and techno ("Enter" EP). Minimalist yet detailed razor sharp bass music. Often collaborates with District.
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3. "Sleeper is a auteur of claustrophobic, sample-based hip-hop production. His work, both as an accomplished musician, and as a respected tattoo and visual artist balances a breadth of spirit with worldly, emotional depth. Finding influence and community in the worlds of classic hip-hop and artistic, experimental rock, Sleeper fills his tracks with sound, leaving an MC with just enough room to create or with the luxury of saying more by saying less. His music is lo-fi with purpose: grainy sounds are used to lend atmosphere to larger, modern electronic sound collages, grimy drums sound out familiar hip-hop patterns beneath thick layers of sound. Sleeper is a craftsman in the truest sense of the word."
4. Sleeper is a raucous punk trio from Oklahoma, formed in the latter half of 2008. They have released a single tape to date, on their own Excitable Boy tape label.
5. Sleeper were a 90s emo/post hardcore band from Staten Island, New York. After a few releases as Sleeper, they were forced to change their name because of the existence of the UK group Sleeper, with the same name. They then changed their name to Serpico.
Atomic
Sleeper Lyrics
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Tonight make it right
Uh huh make me tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Oh uh huh make it magnificent
Tonight
Right
Oh your hair is beautiful
Oh tonight
Atomic
Tonight make it magnificent
Tonight
Make me tonight
Your hair is beautiful
Oh tonight
Atomic
Atomic
Oh
The lyrics of Sleeper's song Atomic are open to interpretation, as they could be interpreted in various ways. However, one possible interpretation is that the singer is expressing her desire to have a spectacular night or experience. She implores her partner to make her night enjoyable and memorable, illustrating this with the repetition of "Uh huh make me tonight / Tonight make it right." She describes her partner's hair as beautiful, an indication of her emotional attachment and pleasure, and declares that what they have is 'atomic', as she revels in the height of the emotional and physical experiences shared with her partner.
Furthermore, the repetition of the phrase "make it magnificent" emphasizes the singer's need for a memorable experience, implying that she seeks more than just an ordinary experience. The song's mood is set by its upbeat pop-rock sound, which complements the lyrics' general outburst of positive emotions.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Atomic seem to depict the singer's desire for a thrilling night, and the song’s general mood is light-hearted and passionate.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh huh make me tonight
I want you to take action and make me feel alive tonight
Tonight make it right
Do everything perfectly tonight to ensure a memorable time
Oh uh huh make it magnificent
Bring forth something big or impressive that will blow my mind
Tonight
This very evening we have together
Right
Get it right and fulfill my expectations
Oh your hair is beautiful
I am attracted to you and find your physical appearance appealing
Atomic
The intensity of the experience we're sharing is comparable to a nuclear explosion
Tonight make it magnificent
I want you to create an unforgettable, amazing experience for us tonight
Make me tonight
Give me a night that I will never forget
Your hair is beautiful
I am still appreciating your attractiveness
Oh tonight
This particular evening that we will share
Atomic
Expressing the magnitude and explosive feeling of the experience
Atomic
Reiterating the incredible nature of the experience we will have
Oh
Expressing a feeling of awe or excitement about the upcoming events
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Deborah Harry, James Destri
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