Comprising vocalist Georgia Nott and her elder multi-instrumentalist brother, Caleb Nott, the pair grew up surrounded by music, having played together since they were children. They were in the Peasants, a band that won a competition for intermediate (junior high) and high school musical acts in 2011. After the Peasants broke up, the siblings formed Broods and connected with producer Joel Little, who had served as a judge during the contest. In October 2013, months after Little gained recognition for his work with another Auckland native, Lorde, Broods uploaded "Bridges" to their SoundCloud page and subsequently signed major-label contracts for various territories. The following January, "Bridges" was released commercially and reached the Top Ten in New Zealand.
A self-titled six-track EP co-written by the Notts and Little, and produced by Little, was issued at the end of the month. Released in the U.S. the following month Broods debuted at number 164 on the Billboard 200. Their debut album, Evergreen, arrived in September 2014, topped the New Zealand chart, and reached number 45 in the U.S.
In April 2016, the duo and Little returned with "Free," the first single from their sophomore album. Their second New Zealand chart-topper, Conscious, arrived in the summer of 2016 and featured the Lorde-penned "Heartlines" and a collaboration with Tove Lo. After dominating the 2016 New Zealand Music Awards, they joined international tours with Two Door Cinema Club and Tove Lo. Before the arrival of album three, Broods joined Flight Facilities for "Stranded," and Whethan on "Be Like You."
In 2018, they issued the singles "Peach" and "Everything Goes (Wow)." Both tracks were featured on their third LP, Don't Feed the Pop Monster, which arrived in February 1, 2019. The duo promoted the effort with an international tour that began in London.
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Sleep Baby Sleep
Broods Lyrics
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What are you waiting for?
The morning's on its way
You know it's only just a dream
Oh sleep baby sleep
I lie next to you
The beauty of this mess is that it brings me close to you
With a gentle touch and a foolish love
You could be the one to carry all my troubles away
With the words you say, all I need to hear so
Sleep baby sleep
What are you waiting for?
The morning's on its way
You know it's only just a dream
Oh sleep baby sleep
I lie next to you
The beauty of this mess is that it brings me close to you
Ignorance is torture but your love is right
Tip to tip a gentleman of the night
Feed my fascination a way our skin likes silk
And I'm still filled with wonder you could fool me easily so
Sleep baby sleep
What are you waiting for?
The morning's on its way
You know it's only just a dream
Oh sleep baby sleep
I lie next to you
The beauty of this mess is that it brings me close to you
So lay here and press up next to me
'Cause we'll be alright, we'll be alright
But when we leave I know it's hard
'Cause it's all we know but we'll be alright, we'll be alright, right
Sleep baby sleep
What are you waiting for?
The morning's on its way
You know it's only just a dream
Oh sleep baby sleep
I lie next to you
The beauty of this mess is that it brings me close to you
The lyrics of "Sleep Baby Sleep" by Broods convey a sense of comfort and solace in the midst of chaos. The song addresses the idea of a world that's falling apart, yet despite the uncertainty that surrounds us, we can still find peace and security as long as we have one another. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sleep baby sleep, what are you waiting for? The morning's on its way, you know it's only just a dream" which suggests that the chaos will fade away as time passes.
The verses highlight the power of love as a source of strength and calmness. The idea of one person being there for another, lifting each other's burdens, and providing a safe haven is quite prominent in the lyrics. For instance, the lines "I could be the one to give you all that I am, with a gentle touch and a foolish love, you could be the one to carry all my troubles away, with the words you say, all I need to hear so" indicate how much comfort two people can lend each other at their times of need.
The closing lines of the song, "So lay here and press up next to me, 'Cause we'll be alright, we'll be alright, But when we leave I know it's hard, 'Cause it's all we know but we'll be alright, we'll be alright, right," suggest that even though life may not always be easy, we can get through it together as long as we hold on to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep baby sleep
The singer is telling the listener to go to sleep.
What are you waiting for?
The singer is questioning why the listener hasn't fallen asleep yet.
The morning's on its way
The singer is reassuring the listener that morning will come soon.
You know it's only just a dream
The artist is reminding the listener that their current situation is not reality.
Oh sleep baby sleep
The artist is repeating their instruction to the listener to go to sleep.
I lie next to you
The singer is expressing their physical proximity to the listener.
The beauty of this mess is that it brings me close to you
The singer is finding a positive aspect to their current situation of being in a 'mess,' because it allows them to be close to the listener.
I could be the one to give you all that I am
The artist is expressing their willingness to give their all to the listener.
With a gentle touch and a foolish love
The artist is suggesting that they will love the listener unconditionally and with a naïve fervor.
You could be the one to carry all my troubles away
The artist is proposing that the listener can provide them with a source of comfort and release from their struggles.
With the words you say, all I need to hear so
The singer is expressing that the words of the listener can have a positive impact on them.
Ignorance is torture but your love is right
The artist is contrasting the pain of being uninformed with the positive feeling of being loved by the listener.
Tip to tip a gentleman of the night
This line is unclear - it could be referring to the physical closeness of the singer and listener, or a reference to a shared experience they have had.
Feed my fascination a way our skin likes silk
The singer is expressing their attraction to the listener and the pleasurable sensation of physical contact.
And I'm still filled with wonder you could fool me easily so
The singer is admitting their vulnerability to being manipulated by the listener, but still feeling wonder and fascination with them.
So lay here and press up next to me
The artist is inviting the listener to cuddle with them.
'Cause we'll be alright, we'll be alright
The artist is reassuring the listener that everything will be okay.
But when we leave I know it's hard
The singer is acknowledging that there will be difficulties when they part ways.
'Cause it's all we know but we'll be alright, we'll be alright, right
The singer is once again reassuring the listener that they will be okay, despite the challenges they will face.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joel Little, Georgia Nott, Caleb Allan Joseph Nott
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Mike
Can I pls get the true meaning behind the song
@victoriaalmond8570
I love this type of music....wish it got more recognition!
@krishtrinity
disliking good music make some guys look more manly...idiots don't realize it just makes them look the opposite
@lindafulmer9562
yes!... yes indeed
@terminatortscc1
KrishKrusher agreed.
@Luna-up3vx
+Victoria Almond it very mind calming it so yeah I agree!!!!!
@livinthisb1h404
+Victoria Almond Yeah. And her voice is so insanely gorgeous.
@isabelramos4023
There are no words to describe how much I love this song. Someone please upload a 10 hour loop so I can listen to constantly.
@iLadymiss06
You can also just loop it directly (right click on the video) :)
@mirandapaul6928
so true