The band gives a cinematic experience when performing live, backing their music up with synchronised visuals created by Dado Ramadani.
Arms and Sleepers released its third album, The Organ Hearts, in May 2011, exclusively on Expect Candy. The album features several collaborations with Ben Shepard of Uzi & Ari.
In April 2012 the group announced that they would be canceling their upcoming tours and be going on an indefinite hiatus. They did play on Dunk Festival in March 2013. In February 2014 the group announced they would have a new album out late spring/early summer.
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SIMONE
Arms and Sleepers Lyrics
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I ain't the kind to name names.
Someone has my heart.
Someone's not there.
Someone likes the jukebox.
Someone talks in tongues.
Someone wears a purple dress.
You know who you are.
I ain't too keen on playing games.
I ain't the kind to name names.
Someone has my heart.
Someone's not there.
Someone likes the jukebox.
Someone talks in tongues.
Someone wears a purple dress.
You make me laugh.
You know who you are.
The lyrics of "Simone" by Arms and Sleepers seem to be about the complexity and confusion of relationships. The singer starts off by saying they are not interested in playing games and avoiding naming names. The next lines suggest that there are multiple people in their life who they have some connection with, but they are not always present or clear in their feelings towards them. The line "someone talks in tongues" could symbolize a language barrier or someone being difficult to understand. The reference to a purple dress might indicate a special memory or impression.
The repeated lines at the end, "someone has my heart," and "you know who you are," suggest that despite the confusion, there is someone who holds a special place in the singer's heart. This person makes them laugh and they seem to have a deep connection. However, it's not clear if the person who has their heart and the person who makes them laugh are the same, or two different individuals. The song offers a hint of mystery and encourages the listener to think about the complexities of their own relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't too keen on playing games.
I don't want to play any sort of games with you or experience any deceptive behaviors.
I ain't the kind to name names.
I am not the type of person who would reveal the identity of someone else.
Someone has my heart.
There is a person who holds a significant place in my emotional life.
Someone's not there.
Although this person has such an influence on my heart, they are not present in my life at the moment.
Someone likes the jukebox.
One of the things this person enjoys is listening to songs on the jukebox.
Someone talks in tongues.
This person could potentially be a polyglot or simply enjoy speaking languages that the singer is unfamiliar with.
Someone wears a purple dress.
This person has a distinctive attribute, wearing a specific piece of clothing that stands out.
You make me laugh.
The listener brings joy to the artist's life, making them glad and even happy through any laughter.
You know who you are.
The listener is intimately aware of who they are and their place in the artist's life.
I ain't too keen on playing games.
Reiterated to emphasize that the artist desires transparency and honesty within their interpersonal relationships.
I ain't the kind to name names.
Further reminder that the singer values their personal relationships and respects the privacy of others.
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.