They h… Read Full Bio ↴Dead Swans were a hardcore punk band from Brighton, England.
They have released two EPs, Southern Blue, in 2008, and It's Starting, in 2009. Their split with Architects was also released in 2008. In 2009, they released their first full length, Sleepwalkers. Release in 2012 "Anxiety and Everything Else". They split up the 30th of March 2013 after playing their last show in London.
When You Sleep
Dead Swans Lyrics
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Oh, I don't know what I feel
Once in a while and you make me laugh.
And I'll sleep tomorrow
And it won't be long
Once in a while, then you take me down.
When you walk away.
When you say "I do",
Oh, but I don't believe in you,
I can't forget it.
When you sleep tomorrow
And it won't be long
Once in a while, when you make me smile.
When I look at you,
Oh, I don't know what I feel
Once in a while and you make me laugh.
And I'll sleep tomorrow
And it won't be long
Once in a while, then you take me down.
When you walk away.
In Dead Swans's song "When You Sleep," the lyrics convey mixed emotions and feelings towards a particular person. The singer is unsure of what they feel towards this person when they look at them. However, the person can make them laugh once in a while. The lyrics suggest that the person is not completely trustworthy as they say "I do," but the singer cannot believe in them. Despite this, the person still has an effect on the singer, as they can make them smile once in a while.
The lyrics also mention sleeping tomorrow, implying that time moves quickly and the singer knows it won't be long until they have to face the reality of their emotions towards this person. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the person has the power to bring the singer down when they take them down. When the person walks away, it leaves the singer with a sense of uncertainty and emptiness.
Overall, "When You Sleep" is a song about complicated emotions and mixed feelings towards a particular person. While they may have moments of laughter and joy, there is a sense of distrust and uncertainty that lingers underneath.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look at you,
I am unsure of my emotions upon seeing you.
Oh, I don't know what I feel
I don't have a clear understanding of my emotions towards you.
Once in a while and you make me laugh.
Occasionally you are able to make me feel happy and laugh.
And I'll sleep tomorrow
I will go to sleep soon.
And it won't be long
I will not be sleeping for very long.
Once in a while, then you take me down.
Occasionally you are able to bring me down or make me feel sad.
When you walk away.
When you leave my presence.
When you say "I do",
When you make a commitment or promise to me.
Oh, but I don't believe in you,
However, I do not have faith in your ability to keep your promise.
I can't forget it.
I am unable to forget about your broken promise.
When you sleep tomorrow
When you go to sleep.
And it won't be long
You will not be sleeping for a long time.
Once in a while, when you make me smile.
Occasionally you are able to make me happy and smile.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A V.
I've been looking for this type of cover forever! I love it!
Pravalav
Why not upload the good song on this ep?? FIX ME
Fanuel
90% of this comment section never listened to shoegaze Lol!
Sláva Smrti
every thing bout this cover is ok except stupid harsh vocals are gay in background.
fallingman
👎
MissDevil1992
awful
dj Kplus
jesus christ this is terrible