In 1999, they have recorded their debut album "Not Here, Not Now", sound landscapes from an inverse universe washed against the walls of their studio. Find out what kind of sound walls you can build without synthesizers. Total effects, all guitar, a concentric stream of desire and melancholy. Layer for layer the dome is growing from freely flowing emotions, in the dispute of the musicians. guitar vs. guitar. His voice against hers.
"Outerbeats" is the title of the second album (2001) - and it's really characteristic for the music. while the first album had this touch of their idols Slowdive, Malory are now defining their own cosmos, their own time. The songs of the new album "The Third Face" (2005) open a door to a spheric world. The slowness of the moment becomes a journey through the time, a long way through the orbit. It floats atmospherically around you with angelic vocals and experimental sound scapes using guitars as sound tools. These songs deserve only to be played at high volumes so that the sound swallows your room and your mind.
During 2006, their first album, "Not Here, Not Now", was reissued by Clairecords, including two bonus tracks and a different artwork.
after the release of the album "pearl diver" the band stopped making releases
sleeper
Malory Lyrics
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is reflecting in myself
between us
there lies a kind of sad seclusion
the shining of the moon
floods the streets
and endless lines of houses
when did I start to devote myself
entirely to the sleep?
and when I dream of a different world
there is no reason left for fear
there's nothing that depresses me
no grief no sentimentality
nothing but deep deep sleep
finally at home
I am wrapped up in a deeper darkness
and I'm unable
to think about solutions
the sleep comes over me
like the flood overflows the beach
the moment I wake up
let me feel forsaken
when did I start to devote myself
entirely to the sleep?
and when I dream of a different world
there is no reason left for fear
there's nothing that depresses me
no grief no sentimentality
nothing but deep deep sleep
Malory's "Sleeper" is a solemn and introspective piece about the singer's deep emotional isolation and exhaustion. The lyric "the gloom of my tired soul is reflecting in myself" captures the essence of Malory's tormented state of mind. The song speaks to the experience of being alone within one's own emotions, with the sadness and sense of seclusion that comes with it. The singer's exhaustion is represented in the repeated question, "when did I start to devote myself entirely to sleep?" as she reflects on her own coping mechanisms and how they've failed her.
The imagery of the moon flooding the streets and the echo of footsteps contribute to a feeling of emptiness and loneliness. The singer is looking for an escape, a different world where she can no longer feel fear and sadness. In her dream world, there is nothing to bring her down or hold her back. The singer is searching for a place of deep sleep, where she can feel at peace and finally escape from her troubles.
The final verse of the song brings the emotions full circle, as the singer returns home to be wrapped up in an even deeper darkness. The concepts of sleep and darkness merge in this verse, as the sleep comes over her like a flood overflows the beach. The singer is unable to think of solutions to her problems and is left feeling forsaken when she wakes up. The repetition of the original question, "when did I start to devote myself entirely to sleep?" only serves to highlight the despair and hopelessness the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
the gloom of my tired soul
I'm feeling very sad and defeated inside
is reflecting in myself
My inner turmoil is showing through in my behavior
between us
There's a distance between myself and someone else
there lies a kind of sad seclusion
We are both isolated and cannot connect
the shining of the moon
The moonlight is very bright
floods the streets
The streets are illuminated by the moon
and endless lines of houses
There are many houses along the street
I can hear the echo of my footsteps
I am very aware of the sound of my own footsteps
when did I start to devote myself
At what point did I become so dedicated to
entirely to the sleep?
sleeping all the time?
and when I dream of a different world
And even when I have dreams of a better place
there is no reason left for fear
I am not scared or worried anymore
there's nothing that depresses me
I am not sad about anything anymore
no grief no sentimentality
Nothing that makes me feel emotional
nothing but deep deep sleep
All that is left is a very deep sleep
finally at home
Now that I am home
I am wrapped up in a deeper darkness
I am feeling even more isolated and alone
and I'm unable
I cannot
to think about solutions
Think of ways to solve my problems
the sleep comes over me
I am overtaken by sleep
like the flood overflows the beach
Just like the water overflows on the shore
the moment I wake up
As soon as I wake up
let me feel forsaken
I feel abandoned or alone
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hannahcraven916
the gloom of my tired soul
is reflecting in myself
between us
there lies a kind of sad seclusion
the shining of the moon
floods the streets
and endless lines of houses
I can hear the echo of my footsteps
when did I start to devote myself
entirely to the sleep?
and when I dream of a different world
there is no reason left for fear
there's nothing that depresses me
no grief no sentimentality
nothing but deep deep sleep
finally at home
I am wrapped up in a deeper darkness
and I'm unable
to think about solutions
the sleep comes over me
like the flood overflows the beach
the moment I wake up
let me feel forsaken
when did I start to devote myself
entirely to the sleep?
and when I dream of a different world
there is no reason left for fear
there's nothing that depresses me
no grief no sentimentality
nothing but deep deep sleep
@allysonellis184
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The gloom of my tired soul
Is reflecting in myself
Between us
There lies a kind of sad seclusion
The shining of the moon
Floods the streets
And endless lines of houses
I can hear the echo of my footsteps
When did I start to devote myself
Entirely to the sleep?
And when I dream of a different world
There is no reason left for fear
There's nothing that depresses me
No grief no sentimentality
Nothing but deep deep sleep
@okaberintaro3936
It is the Best shoegaze song i have ever heard. This is not classical generic shoegaze which slowdive and my bloody valentine created. It doesn't sound overloaded, you can hear every instrument very clearly and at the same time that dreamy shoegaze aspect is still here. Very unique
@dollsize2578
This is the best song that represents the word “sleeper” that I have ever experienced
@hannahcraven916
the gloom of my tired soul
is reflecting in myself
between us
there lies a kind of sad seclusion
the shining of the moon
floods the streets
and endless lines of houses
I can hear the echo of my footsteps
when did I start to devote myself
entirely to the sleep?
and when I dream of a different world
there is no reason left for fear
there's nothing that depresses me
no grief no sentimentality
nothing but deep deep sleep
finally at home
I am wrapped up in a deeper darkness
and I'm unable
to think about solutions
the sleep comes over me
like the flood overflows the beach
the moment I wake up
let me feel forsaken
when did I start to devote myself
entirely to the sleep?
and when I dream of a different world
there is no reason left for fear
there's nothing that depresses me
no grief no sentimentality
nothing but deep deep sleep
@chuckdorado9737
I can't believe I just found out about this band! Shame on me! AMAZING SONG!
@BlinkerPesi
I did the live sound for malory two times, and yes, they have their own special sound - not only because the have a "stereoanlage" (which means, they don't use "normal" guitar amps"), but also because Dani makes sounds with her guitar, thast other guys wouldn't get out of a synthesizer... ;o)
@thecuregianfyk70
I LOVE this BAND 🖤
TOP #shoegaze !!!
@chainrelease
Einer der besten Shoegazer-Songs. die ich je gehört habe! Höre ich seit Jahren immer wieder- Bitte kommt nach Frankfurt!!!
@matthiasausfrankfurt
Ja, das waren noch Zeiten. Mit malory im Bett (jetzt Ponyhof) seufz
@nathanhammond667
Perhaps, simply, the best song EVER made.
@paradeal
Amazing, reviving what Slowdive left behind...Forgotten.