A Great Big Pile of Leaves formed when Farewell to Arms, a band that Weiland and Soucy were in, split up. The duo then moved from Connecticut to Brooklyn, New York and released their first two EPs. Tucker Yaro then joined the band as the bassist and they began playing live shows. Along with their music, the band are known for their unique name. In an interview with AMP, Tyler Soucy, the band's drummer, said that Weiland and himself "would always go to this brewery in [his] hometown after writing and recording. We’d sit there for hours talking about names, Google searching to see what had been taken, and it probably took us about a month to settle on the name A Great Big Pile of Leaves. It was actually one of Pete’s first suggestions and it seemed to be the name that we kept circling back to, and one day it just stuck. I think it’s pretty memorable and I’d like to think it stands out from the sea of band names out there today." He also described the name as being "a throwback to being a kid and having fun".
Slumber Party
A Great Big Pile Of Leaves Lyrics
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Let's have a slumber party
Hey, won't you join me?
Let's have a slumber party and go midnight swimming
Midnight swimming
It's more fun with a friend
The first time that I jumped off that
Couldn't see what we were jumping in
You don't need your bathing suit
What you're wearing underneath will do
Hey, wont you join me?
Let's have a slumber party
Hey, won't you join me?
Let's have a slumber party and go midnight swimming
Midnight swimming
It's more fun with a friend
The first time that I jumped off that
Couldn't see what we were jumping in
Midnight swimming
It's more fun with a friend
When you hear that train coming
You'll conquer your fear pretty quick
Cannonball, front flip, belly flop,
Everyone is laughing!
Midnight swimming
It's more fun with a friend
The first time that I jumped off that
Couldn't see what we were jumping in
Midnight swimming
It's more fun with a friend
When you hear that train coming
You'll conquer your fear pretty quick
You don't need your bathing suit
What you're wearing underneath will do
The song Slumber Party by A Great Big Pile of Leaves is about gathering friends together and having a great time without needing much to make it memorable. The lyrics suggest a feeling of belongingness and spontaneity among friends, without much pressure or pretension. The singer invites their friends to join them in a slumber party and then suggests going for a midnight swim. They note how more fun it is to have a friend or a group with whom to share the experience. In fact, the first time the singer jumps off into the darkness, they cannot quite see what they are jumping into. However, the presence of friends helps to overcome any fear.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of being comfortable with oneself and with one's friends. The suggestion that one does not need a bathing suit while midnight swimming implies a sense of trust and an acceptance of oneself and others. The experience is more about having fun with friends and making memories rather than impressing others or conforming to norms. Thus, whether it is a cannonball, a front flip, or a belly flop that one does, the singer reminds us that everyone, including themselves, is laughing, and the memories will be shared fondly.
Overall, Slumber Party is a song about finding joy in togetherness and celebrating the fun in spontaneity with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, won't you join me?
Invitation for someone to participate in a slumber party.
Let's have a slumber party
Suggesting an indoor social gathering with friends.
and go midnight swimming
Proposing to go swimming in the middle of the night.
Midnight swimming
Swimming in the dark of night.
It's more fun with a friend
Implying that having someone there makes it more enjoyable.
The first time that I jumped off that
Refers to a moment of bravery or excitement.
Couldn't see what we were jumping in
Jumping into the unknown or something that can't be seen.
You don't need your bathing suit
Suggesting that it's okay to be spontaneous and not worry about being fully prepared.
What you're wearing underneath will do
Indicating that the outfit doesn't matter as long as one is comfortable and ready to swim.
When you hear that train coming
In the presence of danger, where quick thinking is necessary.
You'll conquer your fear pretty quick
Assuming that fear can be overcome with courage and support.
Cannonball, front flip, belly flop,
Different techniques of jumping into a pool.
Everyone is laughing!
Reflecting a fun and joyful moment shared with friends.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bhrisphoria428
Such a fun, irresistible, carefree song that's catchy in a good way. If you can make it through this song without dancing or at least tapping your foot, there's something wrong with you.
@shichibukaitetsuo5938
first time hearing these guys, gonna be seeing them with into it.over it. next week, ps. these guys remind me of minus the bear which is cool
@bradleystill4679
I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought this!
@shichibukaitetsuo5938
they are really cool guys btw very humble
@darklyXlit
How does this have 15,000 views and only 6 comments?
@papahusky1263
Not Tylor Because it's good music.
@boome56
2:14👌
@TrevorSchipsi
rules
@leflop4808
Minus the Bear-esque
@Gary_
1000th view