Koffin Kats were formed in 2003 by lead singer and upright bassist Vic Victor and guitarist/vocalist Tommy Koffin, who had been part of the Motor City punk scene for some time before trying their hands at the doom-struck twang of their punk-rockabilly fusion. The band has had a number of drummers come and go over the years, with Damian Detroit having the longest run (from 2003 to 2005); Katch (aka the "other" Goat); and E-Ball Walls, who played with the Kats for a spell in 2003, and rejoined the lineup in 2007. The trio released their first album, simply titled "Koffin Kats", in 2004, and hit the road in support of the record.
Since then, the Koffin Kats have maintained a busy tour schedule, frequently gigging on the West Coast as well as closer to home, and have released three more long-players, 2005's "Inhumane", 2006's "Straying From the Pack" and 2008's "Drunk in the Daylight". And in October of 2009 Released "Forever for Hire”
In Early 2010 saw the departure of Guitarist Tommy Koffin, and he was replaced by EZ Ian and now they are working on another album that is expected be out in late 2010 on Stomp Records
Sleep
Koffin Kats Lyrics
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yeah your bustin out all those pills
well how many nights has it been
oh you know im waiting still
well sleep isnt far away
well the clock is a laughing face
well realities real surreal
well sleep
oh baby sleep
c'mon sleep
well ill be the haunted memories yeah
sleep
oh baby sleep
c'mon sleep
well ill be the nightmare in your dreams yeah
feel the same cold sweat
oh the monsters are under your bed
but i sit here behind that door
next sleep under your head once more
im the ghost you've always feared
oh the demon whispers in your ear
exhaustions setting in again
welcome to nightmare lane
well sleep
oh baby sleep
c'mon sleep
well ill be the haunted memories yeah
sleep
oh baby sleep
c'mon sleep
well ill be the nightmare in your dreams yeah
well sleep
oh baby sleep
c'mon sleep
well ill be the haunted memories yeah
sleep
oh baby sleep
c'mon sleep
well ill be the nightmare in your dreams
haunted memories
nightmare in your dreams yeah
The Koffin Kats's song "Sleep" is a haunting and evocative song that explores the idea of a person's relationship to their own sleep, as well as the fears and anxieties that come with sleep. The song seems to be addressed to a person who struggles with insomnia and sleeplessness, who has resorted to taking pills to help them fall asleep at night. The singer acknowledges this struggle but also seems to use it to their own advantage, positioning themselves as the "haunted memories" and "nightmares" that the person is likely to experience when they finally do fall asleep.
The lyrics are deeply poetic and full of vivid imagery, describing a person's fear of the monsters under their bed and the demons that whisper in their ear as they drift off to sleep. The verses are punctuated by the repeated chorus of "sleep, baby, sleep," which takes on an almost menacing quality as the song goes on. Throughout the song, there is a sense of both longing and dread, as the singer alternately urges the person to sleep and also warns them of the nightmares that await.
Overall, the song seems to be about the complicated relationship between sleep and the subconscious mind. It acknowledges the power that our dream lives can have over us, and suggests that sometimes our fears and anxieties can manifest themselves in our dreams, creating a cycle of fear and insomnia.
Line by Line Meaning
well you make your bed at night
You prepare yourself for sleep every night
yeah your bustin out all those pills
You take pills to help you sleep
well how many nights has it been
You have been struggling to sleep for several nights now
oh you know im waiting still
I am waiting for you to fall asleep
well sleep isnt far away
You will soon fall asleep
well the clock is a laughing face
The clock mocks you as time ticks by without sleep
well realities real surreal
You are losing your grip on reality due to sleep deprivation
yeah im ready to come out and play
I am eager to torment you as you sleep
well sleep...
I continue to urge you to fall asleep
oh baby sleep...
My taunting tone remains consistent
c'mon sleep...
I am getting impatient for you to finally fall asleep
well ill be the haunted memories yeah
I will haunt your dreams and memories
sleep...
My voice is almost hypnotic as I urge you to sleep
oh baby sleep...
The tone remains eerie and otherworldly
c'mon sleep...
I am becoming more insistent as time passes
well ill be the nightmare in your dreams yeah
I will be the source of your nightmares
feel the same cold sweat
You wake up sweating from the same recurring nightmare
oh the monsters are under your bed
In your dream, you believe that there are monsters lurking beneath your bed
but i sit here behind that door
But in reality, I am waiting just outside your bedroom door
next sleep under your head once more
I will continue to torment you in your dreams
im the ghost you've always feared
I am the manifestation of all your deepest fears
oh the demon whispers in your ear
In your dreams, I take the form of a demonic figure that whispers unsettling thoughts in your ear
exhaustions setting in again
You are becoming increasingly exhausted due to lack of sleep
welcome to nightmare lane
You are trapped in a perpetual nightmare with me as your tormentor
haunted memories
I will leave you with terrifying memories that will haunt you even once you wake up
nightmare in your dreams yeah
I will continue to be the source of your nightmares as long as you continue to struggle with sleep
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.