Sleeping Bag
Dead To Fall Lyrics
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Faded out and coasting in the slow lane
Pushing the limits of death
No idea when the end will come
I think if I were you
I would have driven a million miles an hour
Until my engine explodes
You've failed everyone, ready to give up
I guess we really don't know
What it feels like pulling all the weight
Pissing all over you, abusing you, bending your will to fit our schedule.
Making every trip a journey into hell.
I'm sorry, but this time you're not coming back
OH NO!!
Every day, every day is the same, So tired
Every day, every day is the same, (I'm) so tired
SLEEPING BAG!
You have seen where we have been
You know our every secrets
(You see) we just can't let you live
That's just the way its gotta be
At least die with some dignity.
Every day, every day, it's the same, you're moving way too slow.
Inch by inch crawling up the mountain.
Every day, every day, its the same, so tired.
So give it all you got, give it fucking hell
The lyrics to Dead To Fall's song Sleeping Bag are dark and heavy, reflecting on the struggles of life and the inner turmoil that individuals face. The opening lines, "OH NO! I can't do this anymore. Faded out and coasting in the slow lane. Pushing the limits of death. No idea when the end will come" indicate the singer's feelings of hopelessness and despair. The use of "faded out" and "coasting" creates a sense of apathy and resignation.
The following lines, "I think if I were you I would have driven a million miles an hour. Until my engine explodes" suggest that the singer wishes they could live life at full speed and end it in a burst of excitement rather than slowly fading away. The chorus, "Every day, every day is the same, So tired" reinforces the sense of ennui and tiredness that pervades the song. The use of "Sleeping Bag" as a recurring phrase is intriguing and may allude to the idea of death as a way of being enveloped in a final sleep.
The second verse, "Our lives flushed together, ready to burn up. You've failed everyone, ready to give up. I guess we really don't know what it feels like pulling all the weight" speaks to the idea of shared failure and the inability to carry the weight of life. The lines "Pissing all over you, abusing you, bending your will to fit our schedule. Making every trip a journey into hell" evoke feelings of resentment and anger towards a world that seems stacked against individuals. The final lines, "I'm sorry, but this time you're not coming back. OH NO!!" reinforce the sense of finality and loss that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
OH NO! I can't do this anymore.
Expressing frustration and exhaustion with a situation or task.
Faded out and coasting in the slow lane
Moving slowly and with no real direction, lacking vitality or energy.
Pushing the limits of death
Taking extreme risks with one's life, disregarding safety or caution.
No idea when the end will come
Uncertainty about when a difficult or trying situation will come to an end.
I think if I were you
Imagining oneself in someone else's position or situation.
I would have driven a million miles an hour
Desiring to live life at an exhilarating pace, taking risks and living dangerously.
Until my engine explodes
Continuing to push life to the limit until it ultimately leads to destruction or failure.
Our lives flushed together, ready to burn up
Two lives intertwined and headed for disaster or ruin.
You've failed everyone, ready to give up
Feeling like a failure and on the verge of giving up or quitting.
I guess we really don't know
Acknowledging a lack of understanding or knowledge about a situation or circumstance.
What it feels like pulling all the weight
Bearing the burden of responsibility or the majority of the work in a situation.
Pissing all over you, abusing you, bending your will to fit our schedule.
Controlling and manipulating others, treating them poorly and disregarding their feelings or needs.
Making every trip a journey into hell.
Turning every experience or situation into a negative or unpleasant one.
I'm sorry, but this time you're not coming back
Acknowledging that a situation has reached a point of no return, and there will be consequences for actions taken.
Every day, every day is the same, So tired
Feeling a sense of monotony or boredom with life, exhausted and lacking motivation.
SLEEPING BAG!
A release or escape from the struggles of daily life, seeking refuge in sleep or isolation.
You have seen where we have been
Having been witness to another's struggles or experiences.
You know our every secrets
Having intimate knowledge of someone's private thoughts, feelings, or actions.
(You see) we just can't let you live
Refusing to allow another person to live or exist due to some perceived threat or personal agenda.
That's just the way its gotta be
Accepting a situation as it is, without question or remorse.
At least die with some dignity.
Offering a small token of respect or honor to someone who is about to be killed or harmed.
Every day, every day, it's the same, you're moving way too slow.
Impatience with the pace of life, feeling like it is moving too slowly or not at all.
Inch by inch crawling up the mountain.
Slow and steady progress towards a goal or objective, even when it feels difficult or arduous.
Every day, every day, its the same, so tired.
A sense of fatigue or exhaustion with the routine of daily life.
So give it all you got, give it fucking hell
Giving everything one has to fight for something or achieve a goal, even when it seems impossible or challenging.
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.