Jason Dampman on Lead Guitar,
Kris Guitas on Lead Vocals,
Rich Pastuszek on Drums.
Jason Walters on Guitar,
They are a band that does not stray much from the Hard Rock sound, no rap, no techno, Just heavy hitting lyrics and Bass Lines.
Dead Leaves is from Central Pennsylvania, USA. They were sponsored by Jagermeister. They only have two albums, the Dead Leaves E.P. and Your Kind is Labeled.
The band had is last show before breaking up in Shamokin, PA, USA July 4th, 2004.
They had a Reunion at Toddstock, in Pottsville, PA in 2006, where they announced that they would make a comeback, and continue touring in central, PA.
Late 2007 a new E.P. was dropped of at WPAM Phoenix 1450. And Since on the Phoenix Nest on Saturdays new Songs are being played.
The band has since been performing many shows around the Central PA area.
Bloodshot
Dead Leaves Lyrics
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Silhouettes are out of focus
Rest your bloodshot eyes on a shadow of your pride
My bedroom's a sanctuary for roaches and self-healing
Unknown attic sounds causing panic
I'm asleep for now
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
Our reverence was surfaced
Praise the hymn of background music
Whilst in unison
Rhythmic swells of consciousness
Our fire is slowly dying
All our dreams are reoccurring
Keep this silent pause
In the morning they are gone
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
We will vanish in the darkness
Subtle hints of souls extinguished
We embody smoldered carbon
Burning out and long forgotten
We will vanish in the darkness
Subtle hints of souls extinguished
We embody smoldered carbon
Burning out and long forgotten
The song “Bloodshot” by Dead Leaves opens with the imagery of candlelight smoking and silhouettes being out of focus. These lines paint a picture of a dark and gloomy atmosphere that's empty and unclear. Alluding to a sense of confusion and turmoil. The lyrics “Rest your bloodshot eyes on a shadow of your pride” suggest a deep emotional pain and a desire to hide or push away the source of that pain. The bedroom, “a sanctuary for roaches and self-healing” is a symbol of depression, loneliness and a deep desire for hope and comfort.
The chorus "We woke up, Felt older, We've got stones on our shoulders, Depressing, We are begging for sleep" reflects the despair that comes with facing another day filled with the same struggles, making the person feel as if they've aged overnight. The last lines of the song "We will vanish in the darkness, Subtle hints of souls extinguished, We embody smoldered carbon, Burning out and long forgotten" echo feelings of inevitableness, decay, and a fear of being forgotten.
Overall, the song “Bloodshot” is a reflection of a life that is stuck in a cycle of hopelessness, despair and wistfulness. It's a call for help, for light and for the slumber that can bring relief, all portrayed in the band's emotive lyrics and dynamic musicality.
Line by Line Meaning
The candlelight was smokin'
The flame of the candle was flickering and producing smoke
Silhouettes are out of focus
The figures seen in the candlelight were blurry
Rest your bloodshot eyes on a shadow of your pride
Relax and gaze at a faint image of yourself that embodies your self-esteem
My bedroom's a sanctuary for roaches and self-healing
My room is a haven for both insects and my own personal recovery
Unknown attic sounds causing panic
Frightening noises originating from the attic are inducing fear
I'm asleep for now
I am presently unconscious and resting
We woke up
We became conscious
Felt older
We felt more mature, perhaps due to personal experiences
We've got stones on our shoulders
We carry heavy burdens that weigh us down emotionally
Depressing
The current situation or mood is disheartening
We are begging for sleep
We yearn for a calm and peaceful state of mind
Our reverence was surfaced
Our admiration or respect was exposed
Praise the hymn of background music
Acknowledge and honor the tune playing in the background
Whilst in unison
Together, in harmony
Rhythmic swells of consciousness
The ebb and flow of heightened awareness or perception
Our fire is slowly dying
Our passion or motivation is gradually decreasing
All our dreams are reoccurring
Our aspirations repeatedly appear in our minds
Keep this silent pause
Maintain this moment of quiet reflection
In the morning they are gone
By morning, our dreams and hopes have vanished
We will vanish in the darkness
We will disappear into obscurity or anonymity
Subtle hints of souls extinguished
Subtle clues that our essence or spirit is fading away
We embody smoldered carbon
We represent burned-out carbon, a symbol of something that once had energy but is now depleted
Burning out and long forgotten
Becoming exhausted and ultimately forgotten over time
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The candlelight was smokin'
Silhouettes are out of focus
Rest your bloodshot eyes on a shadow of your pride
My bedroom's a sanctuary for roaches and self-healing
Unknown attic sounds causing panic
I'm asleep for now
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
Our reverence was surfaced
Praise the hymn of background music
Whilst in unison
Rhythmic swells of consciousness
Our fire is slowly dying
All our dreams are reoccurring
Keep this silent pause
In the morning they are gone
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
We woke up
Felt older
We've got stones on our shoulders
Depressing
We are begging for sleep
We will vanish in the darkness
Subtle hints of souls extinguished
We embody smoldered carbon
Burning out and long forgotten
We will vanish in the darkness
Subtle hints of souls extinguished
We embody smoldered carbon
Burning out and long forgotten
Joe Kerr
Awesome song. Also glad it's not a music video, otherwise loading it would take forever over my dial-up wifi.
Robert Braun
Please go on tour again