While Disco Ensemble's sound has evolved into a highly unique blend of modern punk-rock, you might hear the echoes of Refused and At the Drive-in, as well as The Cure in the background. In the world of dull mainstream-rock and self-repeating emo-bands, Disco Ensemble sounds fresh and inspiring. With strong vocals, bold lyrics and flashy retro-synth lines from leadsman Miikka Koivisto as the icing on the cake, Disco Ensemble is too good to be kept as a secret.
Disco ensemble has published five albums; Viper Ethics (2003), First Aid Kit (2005), Magic Recoveries (2008), The Island Of Disco Ensemble (2010) and Afterlife (2017).
Sleep On The Wheel
Disco Ensemble Lyrics
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and we’re out of this place
Wish us the best of luck
We’ll leave without a trace
There’s a saying:
Dead or alive
I heard them saying:
And then I nearly slept on the wheel
But your love kept me awake
And then I nearly blew all away
But your love kept me sane
Roll the windows down
Get the smoke out of our clothes
The fog has gathered over the road
just like a ghost
And then I nearly slept on the wheel
But your love kept me awake
And then I nearly blew all away
But your love kept me sane
Disco Ensemble's song "Sleep on the Wheel" is a song about leaving a place behind and moving forward with hope and determination. The first verse talks about a desire to leave the current situation and go forward with one more chance, one final attempt at success. The lyrics, "Just one more round and we’re out of this place. Wish us the best of luck. We’ll leave without a trace," indicate that the singer wants to cut ties and start fresh.
The second verse talks about the importance of love in keeping oneself grounded and focused. The saying "Dead or alive" is a common one, but the singer has heard people say it and is affected by it. The song then goes on to describe the feeling of nearly losing hope on the road to success, "And then I nearly slept on the wheel, But your love kept me awake. And then I nearly blew all away, But your love kept me sane." It is clear that the singer's significant other is the driving force behind their determination and strength.
The chorus talks about rolling down the windows, letting their worries out and letting fresh air in. The reference to the fog gathering over the road like a ghost is a metaphor for fear and potential obstacles ahead. The singer relies on their love to keep them sane and motivated.
Overall, "Sleep on the Wheel" by Disco Ensemble is a song about the struggles of moving forward, the importance of love and the power of determination. The lyrics indicate a willingness to leave the past behind and pursue something better, with the support of someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Just one more round
We will have one last drink before leaving this place
and we’re out of this place
We are leaving this place for good
Wish us the best of luck
Hope for us to succeed
We’ll leave without a trace
We will disappear without leaving any evidence
There’s a saying: Dead or alive
There is an old phrase: alive or dead
I heard them saying: Dead or alive
I heard some people say: alive or dead
And then I nearly slept on the wheel
I was so tired while driving, I almost fell asleep
But your love kept me awake
Your love was the motivation that kept me going
And then I nearly blew all away
I almost destroyed everything I worked for
But your love kept me sane
Your love was the reason why I did not lose my sanity
Roll the windows down
Open the car windows
Get the smoke out of our clothes
Remove the smell of smoke from our clothes
The fog has gathered over the road
The fog has accumulated on the road
just like a ghost
similar to a spooky spirit
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.