Inspired by his affinity for Beat Down and 90s New York metallic hardcore. Ben Levi (Cutthroat) had played with drummer Alfred Santa Cruz, Bassist Miguel Vasquez and Guitarist Marty Cole(Hoods/Arcline) in several other projects through out the last decade so they were no strangers to getting creative together. After playing their first show to a packed house the boys never looked back . An Ambitious release produced by Nick Jett of Terror, and Mastered by Matt Hyde, (lionheart, hatebreed, deftones) Scandalous Jointz fuses together the visual aesthetic and presentation of more thought provoking heavy acts with the sonic ferocity and energy of hardcore. In 2018 Matriarchs parted ways with vocalist Richard Barthel. After teaming up with Jeremy Valentyne and Brandon Wolfe to produce their new release, adding veteran Carlos Pagan to the line up on guitar, David Rubenhold on bass, and meeting new Vocalist K Enagonio during the Pandemic, the band found the new fire it needed. In K the band finds its truest voice. Over the quarantine they wrote their 2nd full length Year of The Rat. 2022 Saw the band touring the United States and Europe as well as adding 2nd guitarist Joe Kenney (See Through You/First Blood) and self releasing an EP "The Shape Of Cunts To Come" adding Melodic and Industrial Elements to their music. The Band is set to take their proper place on the throne of modern metalcore.
Sleep
Matriarchs Lyrics
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It drives me insane
It keeps me awake
To the point where it gets in my way
You don’t want me to stay
Don’t want me to stay
I told them I was happy so the pills they came and took them away
What else can I say
What can I do
What’s happening to me
Now here I am dying day by day
I told them I was happy so the pills they came and took them away
And now I’m struggling day by day
What else can I say
What else can I say
I feel your breath on the back of my neck (
The darkness grows closer day by day (day by day)
The shivers down my spine begin to drive me insane
They have come to take me away
I’ll just take it day by day (day by day)
I’ll just take it day by day (day by day)
Out of the dark comes straight from your nightmares
Hands wrapping around your necklace
The trauma inside that
You’re fighting to hide
Is freaking you out and now you’re calling it out
So you fight back against the dark
figure from your nightmares
You can’t see
You want it to leave
It will live inside your nightmares
There’s a mess inside my brain
It drives me insane
It keeps me awake
To the point where it gets in my way
You don’t want me to stay
Don’t want me to stay
I told them I was happy so the pills they came and took them away
And now I’m struggling day by day
What else can I say
I feel your breath on the back of my neck (
The darkness grows closer day by day (day by day)
The shivers down my spine begin to drive me insane
They have come to take me away
I’ll just take it day by day (day by day)
I’ll just take it day by day (day by day)
I’ve been talked down to my whole life
I’m done with that shit
This could be my only chance to tell you the thoughts on my mind
So I have to say
Go fuck your self
I said go fuck yourself
Miss me when I’m gone
Hand me a loaded gun
Let’s play Russian roulette
In front of everyone
Miss me when I’m gone
Hand me a loaded gun
Let’s play Russian roulette
In front of everyone
The lyrics of Matriarchs's song "Sleep" delve into themes of inner turmoil, struggle with mental health, and the feeling of being trapped in one's own mind. The opening lines, "There’s a mess inside my brain / It drives me insane / It keeps me awake," capture the overwhelming chaos and restlessness that the singer experiences. They feel as though this mess inside their brain is hindering their ability to function and be present in their daily life, leading to a desire to escape or find solace.
The lyrics also touch upon the frustration of not being understood or believed when expressing one's inner state. The line, "I told them I was happy so the pills they came and took them away," suggests that the singer may have tried to mask their true emotions and put on a facade of happiness, only to have their medication taken away. This intensifies their struggle day by day, as they question what else they can say or do to convey their true feelings and seek help.
The later part of the song introduces a darker, nightmarish imagery, where the darkness and fear seem to consume the singer. They feel the breath on the back of their neck, representing a looming threat or presence that drives them closer towards madness. The repeated line, "I’ll just take it day by day," showcases the resilience and determination to endure, despite the overwhelming challenges they face.
Overall, "Sleep" explores the internal battles one may face with their mental health, the frustration of feeling unheard, and the resilience to keep going despite it all.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s a mess inside my brain
My mind is filled with chaos and confusion
It drives me insane
It makes me lose my sanity
It keeps me awake
It prevents me from getting sleep
To the point where it gets in my way
It becomes an obstacle in my life
You don’t want me to stay
You don't desire my presence
Don’t want me to stay
You don't want me around
I told them I was happy so the pills they came and took them away
I deceived them into thinking I was content, resulting in them taking away my medication
And now I’m struggling day by day
Now I face difficulties with each passing day
What else can I say
I have no other words to express my situation
What can I do
I'm at a loss for actions to take
What’s happening to me
I question the events unfolding in my life
Now here I am dying day by day
Now I am slowly deteriorating with each passing day
I feel your breath on the back of my neck (
I am aware of your presence, it feels intimate and threatening
The darkness grows closer day by day (day by day)
The sense of gloom and despair intensifies with each passing day
The shivers down my spine begin to drive me insane
The fear and anxiety I experience start to overwhelm me
They have come to take me away
They have arrived to abduct and imprison me
I’ll just take it day by day (day by day)
I will handle the situation one day at a time, despite the difficulties
Out of the dark comes straight from your nightmares
An ominous presence emerges from the depths of your worst fears
Hands wrapping around your necklace
Hands tightening around your neck, symbolizing danger and threat
The trauma inside that
The deep emotional pain and suffering concealed within
You’re fighting to hide
You're struggling to keep it from surfacing
Is freaking you out and now you’re calling it out
It's causing you extreme distress, and now you're acknowledging its presence
So you fight back against the dark
You resist and battle against the darkness within
figure from your nightmares
The terrifying figure that haunts your dreams
You can’t see
You are unable to perceive a solution or escape
You want it to leave
You desire for it to depart and no longer torment you
It will live inside your nightmares
It will continue to exist and haunt your dreams
I’ve been talked down to my whole life
Throughout my entire existence, I have been belittled and demeaned
I’m done with that shit
I am finished with tolerating such mistreatment
This could be my only chance to tell you the thoughts on my mind
This may be my sole opportunity to express my inner thoughts to you
So I have to say
Thus, I must speak up
Go fuck your self
I have strong contempt for you
I said go fuck yourself
I reiterated my disdain for you
Miss me when I’m gone
Realize my absence and yearn for my presence when I am no longer here
Hand me a loaded gun
Pass me a weapon that is ready to be fired
Let’s play Russian roulette
Let us engage in a dangerous game of chance with potentially fatal consequences
In front of everyone
In the presence and view of all
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ben Levi
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Sofie
This is my favourite song of all time!! Fr. I listen to this so much 😱!
7767069
Awesome!!!!