(1) Ab… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three (3) artists under the name Aberdeen.
(1) Aberdeen were an American rock band. Their musical style is similar to twee pop. The band formed in 1993 and by 1994 was signed to the seminal British label Sarah Records; they were one of only three American bands signed to Sarah (the other two being East River Pipe and The Springfields). They've also released recordings through Sunday Records and the Tremolo Arm Users Club. After Sarah folded in 1995, so did the band. They reformed in 2001, signed to Tremolo, and released a full-length album, two singles, and a maxi-CD (see discography below).
Possibly the band's biggest exposure came when one of their songs, "Sink or Float," was featured on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The song was also included on the UK edition of the series's second soundtrack album, Radio Sunnydale.
Aberdeen broke up again in 2005 as their members drifted to other projects. Lead singer Beth Arzy-Dean has also been a member of Trembling Blue Stars since 2000.
(2) Aberdeen are a grunge/alternative rock band from Dallas, Texas, comprised of Jake Linder and Matt Boiling.
(3) Aberdeen are a jazz/indie rock brass band based in Brooklyn, New York.
In My Sleep
Aberdeen Lyrics
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Do you still feel the same, do you still feel the same?
Sometimes you'd speak to me so slowly, that I can just hear only, all that I want to hear, youve made it all seem so clear.
If I should just come over would we remain the same? Will it be as forever or are we just insane? Is this just insane?
The opening lines of "Staying Home with my TV, if you were only here with me" immediately establishes a sense of loneliness and longing. The singer is seemingly trapped in their own headspace and is using the distraction of television to cope with their solitude. However, despite the distraction, they can’t help but wish for the presence of their romantic interest.
The second line "the mornings come and pass by, I see your face remembering why" is an indication that they're haunted by the memories of their beloved. In their mind they constantly see the individual they pine for and in those moments, they apparently remember why they fell in love in the first place. The repetition of "do you still feel the same" highlights the uncertain possibility of rekindling their romance.
"Sometimes you'd speak to me so slowly, that I can just hear only, all that I want to hear, you’ve made it all seem so clear" describes a memory of a conversation that apparently made everything feel possible again. The lines go on to express both hope and pessimism, with lines like "If I should just come over would we remain the same?" demonstrating that the singer is uncertain what might happen if they were to finally act on their longing.
"The day you smiled at me so slowly, I knew that I just might be, in trouble more than ever." This line signifies a lack of control over their emotions, as the singer recognizes that they're being drawn closer and closer to their love interest. Overall, the song deals with the theme of longing and the mixed emotions that arise when two people who’ve separated have the possibility of getting back together.
Line by Line Meaning
Staying Home with my TV, if you were only here with me, the mornings come and pass by, I see your face remembering why.
I spend my days alone in front of the TV wishing you were here with me. Each morning reminds me how much I miss you as I see your face in my memories.
Do you still feel the same, do you still feel the same?
I wonder if you still have the same feelings for me as before. Do you still love me like you used to?
Sometimes you'd speak to me so slowly, that I can just hear only, all that I want to hear, youve made it all seem so clear.
Your slow, soothing voice makes me feel safe and loved. You have a way of saying just what I need to hear and making everything seem clear.
If I should just come over would we remain the same? Will it be as forever or are we just insane? Is this just insane?
If I were to come to you, would things still be the same between us? Can we make this love last forever or are we crazy for even trying? Is our love just insane?
The day you smiled at me so slowly, I knew that I just might be, in trouble more than ever.
The day you smiled at me so gently, I knew I was in deep trouble. Your smile makes me weak and vulnerable, and I'm more in love with you than ever before.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cockatoo Magnet
Sweet tune.
Chuck Morton
love