Asleep in the Deep
Mastodon Lyrics
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The demons, they all went away
Be careful, they're only asleep for a while
Pretending there's nothing to say
Throw salt in all the corners here
Make sure you watch him leave
Build up the walls around this house
And dig out the rot in the floor
Block out the entrance with brick and stone
And mortar that's made from coal
Crawl into this hole I've made
Transform these feelings of fear
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
An ocean of sorrow surrounds this home
I hope that we make it to shore
As time chips away at the fortress walls
It seems that we weathered the storm
The sun begins to show itself
Revealing victory
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
The lyrics of Mastodon's song "Asleep in the Deep" are somewhat cryptic, but they seem to be about a person struggling with their inner demons and trying to find a way to block out negative thoughts and emotions. The song starts with the singer acknowledging a friend who has managed to dispel the demons, warning them that they are only temporarily gone. The lyrics then pivot to instructions on how to create a protective barrier, including throwing salt in the corners and walling off the house. The imagery is dark and ominous, suggesting that the demons are not easily defeated and that the struggle is ongoing.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be consumed with thoughts of a woman whose voice they cannot forget. The repetition of the line "I'm on fire" suggests a sense of burning desire or perhaps overwhelming frustration. The images of loose lips and deaf ears suggest that communication has broken down in some way, adding to the sense of isolation and struggle. Despite this, the song ends on a note of hope, with the sun breaking through and victory seeming within reach. Overall, the lyrics seem to be wrestling with themes of pain, loss, and perseverance, all wrapped up in a musical package that is alternately searing and hypnotic.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment you walked in the room, my friend
As soon as you arrived, all the negative emotions disappeared
The demons, they all went away
The bad thoughts and feelings disappeared
Be careful, they're only asleep for a while
Be cautious, because the negative emotions might come back
Pretending there's nothing to say
Acting like there isn't anything wrong
Throw salt in all the corners here
Sprinkle salt around the room to get rid of bad energy
Make sure you watch him leave
Ensure that the negative person leaves
Build up the walls around this house
Create emotional barriers to protect oneself
And dig out the rot in the floor
Remove the damaged parts of the foundation
Block out the entrance with brick and stone
Seal off the way for negativity to enter
And mortar that's made from coal
Use strong, durable materials to create barriers
Crawl into this hole I've made
Find safety in this hidden space
Transform these feelings of fear
Change the negative emotions to positive ones
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
I'm consumed by emotions and memories
And I can't get you out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Words were heard, but not taken to heart
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
Actions were seen, but not acknowledged
An ocean of sorrow surrounds this home
Overwhelming sadness is present in this place
I hope that we make it to shore
I hope we can overcome the sadness and find happiness
As time chips away at the fortress walls
Time breaks down the emotional defenses
It seems that we weathered the storm
It appears that we survived the difficult times
The sun begins to show itself
Happiness is starting to take over
Revealing victory
Showing the triumph over sadness
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
I'm overwhelmed with emotions and memories
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm unable to stop thinking about you
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
I'm consumed by emotions and memories
And I can't get you out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
I'm overwhelmed with emotions and memories
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm unable to stop thinking about you
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
I'm consumed by emotions and memories
And I can't get you out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRANN TIMOTHY DAILOR, TROY JAYSON SANDERS, WILLIAM BREEN KELLIHER, WILLIAM BRENT HINDS
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LYRICS
The moment you walked in the room, my friend
The demons, they all went away
Be careful, they're only asleep for a while
Pretending there's nothing to say
Throw salt in all the corners here
Make sure you watch him leave
Build up the walls around this house
And dig out the rot in the floor
Block out the entrance with brick and stone
And mortar that's made from coal
Crawl into this hole I've made
Transform these feelings of fear
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
An ocean of sorrow surrounds this home
I hope that we make it to shore
As time chips away at the fortress walls
It seems that we weathered the storm
The sun begins to show itself
Revealing victory
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
EmmanuilA
The moment you walked in the room my friend
The demons, they all went away
Be careful they're only asleep for a while
Pretending there's nothing to say
Throw salt in all the corners here
Make sure you watch him leave
Build up the walls around this house
And dig out the rot in the floor
Block out the entrance with brick and stone
And mortar that's made from coal
Crawl into this hole I've made
Transform these feelings of fear
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
An ocean of sorrow surrounds this home
I hope that we make it to shore
As time chips away at the fortress walls
Its seems that we weathered the storm
The sun begins to show itself
Revealing victory
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire
Say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
Sometimes Lapse
The moment you walked in the room my friend
The demons they all went away
Be careful, they're only asleep for a while
Pretending there's nothing to say
Throw salt in all the corners here
Make sure you watch him leave
Build up the walls around this house
And dig out the rot in the floor
Block out the entrance with brick and stone
And mortar that's made from coal
Crawl into this hole I've made
Transform these feelings of fear
I'm on fire
(Say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
An ocean of sorrow surrounds this home
I hope that we make it to shore
As time chips away at the fortress walls
It seems that we weathered the storm
The sun begins to show itself
Revealing victory
I'm on fire say you'll remember her voice
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
I'm on fire
(Say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind (repeat)
Shawn Vandyke
The moment you walked in the room, my friend
The demons, they all went away
Be careful, they're only asleep for a while
Pretending there's nothing to say
Throw salt in all the corners here
Make sure you watch him leave
Build up the walls around this house
And dig out the rot in the floor
Block out the entrance with brick and stone
And mortar that's made from coal
Crawl into this hole I've made
Transform these feelings of fear
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
An ocean of sorrow surrounds this home
I hope that we make it to shore
As time chips away at the fortress walls
It seems that we weathered the storm
The sun begins to show itself
Revealing victory
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Loose lips have fallen on deaf ears
Loose lips have fallen on blind eyes
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
I'm on fire (say you'll remember her voice)
And I can't get you out of my mind
Rydell
This sounds like a fever dream. Unreal harmonies and chords.
Mastodon is so unique and different it's incredible.
One of the best bands of this century so far.
Gideon Max Merling
this also looks like a fever dream
Ignacio S
thought something similar listening to more than i could chew
Rydell
@Jin Sakai Not when you take the right medicine.
Jin Sakai
Dude I wish fever dreams were more like this. They fking suck
Evan Davidson
I love this one....it has that dreamy feel..bill kelliher's riffs on this one totally carry the tune...and it just carries you away.....the video captured that pretty well in a weird muppet way..and brent's solo is great and organic as fuck as always
Orion Sickels
This song is a perfect allegory for getting over depression or overcoming drug addiction, years later it’s still helping me, love you Mastodon!
Artyom Loukashov
The whole album theme seems to be mental health and related. "Once More 'Round the Sun is loosely based on the life and times of each person in the band during the past year." and moore.
Mike F
I view this video as a song about a call to the cat for help by those Under-dwellars that were being bullied and terrorized by an evil entity and they needed the Cats help to full fill a destiny and is their savior to release them from that oppression.
Rafael Gaia
Never thought of it that way. I must agree now that I see from your perspective.