Transpose was recorded in the studio with producer Eric Palmquist (The Mars Volta, Wavves, Trash Talk) and serves as a prelude to the band’s debut full-length slated for 2014. “The writing and recording process is always exciting, because it’s constantly changing and unique to each song. Inspiration comes and goes as it pleases, so a night when a song gets written is a very good night,” says Christo. Comprised of four tracks, Transpose flows effortlessly from start to finish showcasing the band’s stadium ready anthems and undeniably catchy hooks. “Music has the ability to evoke certain feelings in people, a way that not much else can. The pairing of words and sounds can be an extremely powerful tool, when done right. I think the ultimate goal for this band is to make music that causes people to really feel something.”
Aside from writing a record, Bad Suns’ 2013 was a busy one, complete with multiple CMJ showcases as well as sharing the stage with the likes of The 1975 and Vaccines with no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Even in My Dreams I Can't Win
Bad Suns Lyrics
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Under the blanket of the night
This new light fills the sky
I don't recognize the pigment
My bed is spun by web
Cool breeze of night air, a silky nightmare
Fly by, the night, day light, it wakes me
I lend a hand, it breaks, I see their heads shaking
Deja vu, return to blue
Find every way to make a crucial mistake and
Deja vu, return to blue
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
I feel as though I've lost touch
With the person who I once was as a child
Now the smoke helps to show me
My perfect, faded memories
My bed is cherry red
I found your love here, naive and sincere
Fly by (fly by), the night, day light, it wakes me
Erase my memory
I lend a hand, it breaks, I see their heads shaking
Deja vu, return to blue
Find every way to make a crucial mistake and
Deja vu, return to blue
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
Have you ever felt that thing?
It's like a thunder within
Have you ever had that dream
Where you couldn't swim?
The lightning, it strikes
In the darkness of night
I'm out in the middle of the sea
Suddenly I'm awake
But I'm still in that scene
In a storm lost at sea
Oh, my bed is sewn by thread
I found your love here, naive and sincere
Fly by, my life, daylight escapes me
It's just a memory
I lend a hand, it breaks, I see their heads shaking
Deja vu, return to blue
Find every way to make a crucial mistake and
Deja vu, return to blue
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
The song "Even In My Dreams I Can't Win" by Bad Suns is a haunting reflection on the artist's internal struggles and feelings of detachment from their former self. The opening lines suggest a feeling of being lost and displaced, unsure of who they are or where they belong. The image of falling asleep in the arms of July and being covered by the night sky creates a dreamlike, almost surreal atmosphere.
As the song progresses, the artist describes a sense of helplessness and frustration, as though they are unable to break out of a cycle of mistakes and failures. The repeated refrain of "Even in my dreams, I can't win" reinforces this feeling of defeat.
The final lines of the song seem to suggest that the artist is struggling to hold onto the memory of love and innocence from their past, as though it is slipping away from them. The contrast between the cherry red bed and the faded, imperfect memories further emphasizes this feeling of loss.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggle to find meaning and purpose, and the internal conflict that often accompanies personal growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I fall asleep in the arms of July
I go to sleep during the summertime
Under the blanket of the night
It's nighttime and I'm sleeping
This new light fills the sky
The sun is rising and filling the sky with light
I don't recognize the pigment
The color of the sky looks different and unfamiliar to me
My bed is spun by web
My bed feels like a tangled, uncomfortable mess
Cool breeze of night air, a silky nightmare
The breeze feels nice but it's cooling me down too much
Fly by, the night, day light, it wakes me
Time passes quickly and soon it's morning
Erase my memory
I want to forget the unpleasant sensations I'm feeling
I lend a hand, it breaks, I see their heads shaking
I try to help but it doesn't work out and people are disappointed in me
Deja vu, return to blue
I feel like I've experienced this before and I feel down or sad
Find every way to make a crucial mistake and
I keep making important errors in judgment
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
Even when I dream, I don't come out on top or accomplish anything
I feel as though I've lost touch
I don't feel connected to the person I used to be
With the person who I once was as a child
I miss the qualities I had as a child
Now the smoke helps to show me
I'm using this substance to remember memories
My perfect, faded memories
I have fond memories but they are slipping away
I lend a hand, it breaks, I see their heads shaking
I try to help but it doesn't work out and people are disappointed in me
Deja vu, return to blue
I feel like I've experienced this before and I feel down or sad
Have you ever felt that thing?
Do you know what I'm talking about?
It's like a thunder within
It's like an intense feeling inside of you
Have you ever had that dream
Have you ever experienced this in your dreams?
Where you couldn't swim?
Have you ever dreamed that you couldn't swim in water?
The lightning, it strikes
Suddenly something intense happens
In the darkness of night
It's nighttime and hard to see
I'm out in the middle of the sea
I'm stranded in the water
Suddenly I'm awake
I wake up from the dream
But I'm still in that scene
I can still feel the sensations of the dream
In a storm lost at sea
The dream was about being in a difficult situation
Oh, my bed is sewn by thread
My bed is uncomfortably put together
I found your love here, naive and sincere
I fell in love here as a naive and innocent person
Fly by, my life, daylight escapes me
Time passes quickly and I don't feel like I'm making the most of it
It's just a memory
That love is just a memory now
I lend a hand, it breaks, I see their heads shaking
I try to help but it doesn't work out and people are disappointed in me
Deja vu, return to blue
I feel like I've experienced this before and I feel down or sad
Find every way to make a crucial mistake and
I keep making important errors in judgment
Deja vu, return to blue
I feel like I've experienced this before and I feel down or sad
Even in my dreams, I can't win, I can't win
Even when I dream, I don't come out on top or accomplish anything
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Miles Scott Atkins Kottak, Raymond Torrey Libby, Gavin Austin Bennett, Christopher Michael Bowman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michelle
this song is so relatable love it all of it and when this part comes out im like singing out loud lol
Have you ever felt that thing?
It's like a thunder within
Have you ever had that dream
Where you couldn't swim?
The lightning, it strikes
In the darkness of night
I'm out in the middle of the sea
Suddenly I'm awake
But I'm still in that scene
In a storm lost at sea
Brian Wilson
I'm 50 years old and I was standing in EXPRESS store at the mall returning some clothes that my wife bought online and heard this song in the store playing as "store music" I asked the clerk who the group was and he could not tell me, so I remembered the lyric and voila! FOUND IT!! Great music!
GERstarBROT
Stores really play some awesome music sometimes. It's crazy :D
nattyyyyy
I heard a different song off this album in a store and I remembered the lyrics and looked it up as well. Then it said it was by bad suns and I recognized the group.
WillyMcGoo
I’ve never heard of a cooler way to discovered such an awesome band bro
MRCLOWNFACE
You Tha 🐐 50 Years Old !!!!
Kimberly R
Needed this
Mina F
How the heck do you guys pick out a favorite song so easily.
Like damn, i can't even pick one
Cesar Ruiz
What makes you want to move?
Adrienne Cheng
I SWEAR THIS ALBUM WILL SMASH THE CHARTS
OPUSXD
Man, your debut album was already solid, but wow! Amazing musicianship, filled with such creativity. You have such a unique sound that is signature, definitely set apart from all the other bands.