In the nineties, Vienna became famous for its electronic music scene and Bernhard Fleischmann found its unique place in it. A laptop, sound loops, rhythm patterns. A gig at the legendary picknick@rhiz festival. Indulging melodies, but never sugary, surrounded by tricky rhythm structures. Songs, not just tracks, arranged on an impressing record – “pop loops for breakfast” found the love story between Bernhard Fleischmann and the young label Morr Music in autumn 1998. The “Sidonie EP” followed in 1999. Bernhard Fleischmann became a busy live artist, touring through Austria, Germany, Europe, the USA and nearly the rest of the world. The album “Choir of Empty Beds” was released on Fuzzy Box (2000). Besides, tracks for compilations on Morr Music (“Putting the Morr back into Morrissey“) and other labels – Christof Kurzmann’s Vienna based label Charizma, for instance. Bernhard Fleischmann’s “Nico”-7inch was the opener for the Morr Music-series “a number of small things” (2001).
Later came “Welcome Tourist” (autumn 2001) featuring Christof Kurzmann.
Together with Herbert Weixelbaum Bernhard Fleischmann formed Duo 505, delicate pulsing electronica. Their album “late” was released in autumn 2005 on Morr Music.
Together with Christof Kurzmann, Burkhard Stangl, Martin Siewert and Werner Dafeldecker – those who already have played one song together on “Welcome Tourist” – he founded The Year of, a country-esque chamber orchestra with slide guitars, clarinets, interferences, echo chambers. Songs in cinemascope, electro-acoustic experiences. Their debut “Slow Days” was released in spring 2006 also on Morr Music.
And there is „The Humbucking Coil“ Bernhard Fleischmann’s third solo record released in February 2006 – euphoric pop in slow motion, rustling rhythm patterns, songs that linger and indulge. Vibraphone, piano, electric guitars in a still electronic working process. Pop songs of course.
Bernhard Fleischmann is also the composer for different film scores: Bady Mincks “Am Anfang war der Blick“ (shown in Cannes 2003); Jörg Kalts “Crash Test Dummies” (shown at the berlinale 2005); and Marc Bauders and Dörte Frankes “Jeder schweigt von etwas anderem” (shown at the Berlinale 2006).
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Sleep
B. Fleischmann Lyrics
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I’m waking you heathens
Unleashing my demons
Oh Wait, wait
Been baking my lyrics
They coming out smoother
My tongue is so sharper
Ok, Aye
I can do what I do everyday
What he say
I do not mess around
Kid around
Don’t even play
If you hating then hate
From a distant away
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
Well, well
I ain’t stopping
The bodies are dropping
Im mopping you niggas
Like get a new hobbie
People said rapping
Just isn’t for me
I said, ok
I’m really a beast
I’m ready to feast
Not taking no Ls
Ring on the bell
Like it’s rocky
I’m Winning
But y’all think I’m cocky
Shorty just blocked me
But I gave her the John D
On God
That’s on Ye
Now she can’t leave
Me
Gotta go
Like Vamos
So Adios
To all you hoes
Don’t sleep
Don’t sleep
Im not fucking with the beat
I done turned up the heat
Don’t sleep
Don’t sleep
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
He don’t mess around
Mess around, Mess around
The lyrics of B. Fleischmann's song "Sleep" depict a sense of confidence and determination in the face of criticism and doubters. The opening lines "You tripping for sleeping, I'm waking you heathens" suggest that the singer is challenging those who underestimate them and is ready to prove their worth. The mention of "unleashing my demons" may imply that the singer is tapping into their inner strength and creativity, possibly referring to their lyrical abilities.
The lyrics continue with phrases like "Been baking my lyrics, they coming out smoother, my tongue is so sharper." These lines convey a sense of refinement and improvement in the singer's craft, indicating that they have been honing their skills and are now more confident in their abilities. The repetition of the phrase "He don't mess around, mess around, mess around" further emphasizes their determination and insistence on not being taken lightly.
The second paragraph introduces a more confrontational tone, as the singer asserts their dominance in the rap game. Lines like "I'm mopping you niggas, like get a new hobbie" reveal a sense of superiority and the singer's disregard for their competition. They also address the skepticism they faced from people who didn't believe rapping was their calling, asserting their belief in their own talent and ambition.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's romantic relationships, mentioning a blocked conversation but also alluding to a past intimate encounter. The phrase "But I gave her the John D, on God, that's on Ye" suggests that the singer impressed their partner and made a lasting impression. The line "Now she can't leave me, gotta go like Vamos, so Adios to all you hoes" implies a dismissive attitude towards relationships and a sense of moving on to new opportunities.
Overall, "Sleep" conveys a sense of self-assuredness, the willingness to prove oneself, and a dismissal of negativity and doubters.
Line by Line Meaning
You tripping for sleeping
You're making a mistake by underestimating the importance of sleep
I’m waking you heathens
I'm trying to awaken and enlighten you, who are oblivious to the truth
Unleashing my demons
Releasing my inner struggles and personal demons
Oh Wait, wait
Hold on, there's something else to consider
Been baking my lyrics
I've been crafting and refining my words with great care
They coming out smoother
They're flowing more effortlessly and with a polished quality
My tongue is so sharper
My delivery is precise and biting
Ok, Aye
Alright, listen up
Get out my way or a slap to the face
If you obstruct me, I won't hesitate to physically confront you
I can do what I do everyday
I possess the ability to consistently perform at a high level
What he say
What is he claiming or asserting?
I do not mess around
I'm serious and focused, not wasting time
Kid around
Engage in playful or silly behavior
Don’t even play
Don't act in a deceptive or insincere manner
If you hating then hate
If you genuinely dislike me, then embrace your feelings
From a distant away
Keep your negative vibes far away from me
Well, well
Well, here's something to consider
I ain’t stopping
I refuse to be halted or deterred
The bodies are dropping
My competitors are falling and losing to me
Im mopping you niggas
I'm effortlessly defeating and surpassing all of you
Like get a new hobbie
Find something new to occupy your time, because you're not on my level
People said rapping
Others have claimed that I'm not cut out for rapping
Just isn’t for me
But I strongly disagree, as it's my calling and passion
I said, ok
I acknowledged their opinions but remain steadfast in my belief
I’m really a beast
I have extraordinary talent and skill
I’m ready to feast
I'm prepared to achieve great success and take advantage of opportunities
Not taking no Ls
I refuse to accept any losses or failures
Ring on the bell
I'm signaling the start of a new round or challenge
Like it’s rocky
Similar to the determination and resilience of Rocky Balboa
I’m Winning
I'm currently victorious and ahead in this competition
But y’all think I’m cocky
You perceive me as overly confident and arrogant
Shorty just blocked me
A woman I was involved with has decided to cut off communication with me
But I gave her the John D
However, I provided her with an exceptional experience
On God
I swear upon a higher power or truth
That’s on Ye
I'm completely sincere and genuine about this
Now she can’t leave
She's unable to resist or abandon me
Gotta go
I have to leave or move on
Like Vamos
Similar to saying 'let's go' or 'let's leave'
So Adios
Goodbye
To all you hoes
Addressing derogatory and disrespectful individuals
Don’t sleep
Do not underestimate or ignore me
Im not fucking with the beat
I'm not collaborating or engaging with the music you're providing
I done turned up the heat
I have increased the intensity and passion in my work
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Deron Culbreth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nicholas Lu
I can’t stop listening to this song !! I love whenever someone places vocals on Mr. Fleischmann’s songs !!
Nicholas Lu
@dzhiurgis I gave it a listen and the song is really interesting, but I prefer sadder songs. If you have any other recommendations I’ll check em out
dzhiurgis
Also try: Wire - Ticking Mouth
Mindaugas Jocius
after listening this song for 20 times or so because of the tune, i found out the lyrics are really clever as well. there is a whole lot to interpret, lots of twists and curves, really metaphorical. electronic music lacks that in most cases. excellent job!
Dune Moon
totally sweet tune & lyrics <3
David Lewy
Love to listen to it...
Steven Fischer
It's like listening to Mr. Rogers trying to sing a love song....
coudu8ed
who is this guy, just heard him today for my first time, falling in love
Patricio Andrés Torres Torres
La música del cosmos..
Jennifer York
A forever fave.