Having spent the past year putting the final touches on the new album and filming the debut music video for the single "Dirty Foot", the band is excited to finally share their heavy yet melodic sound with fans old and new. The single will premiere on November 2nd, 2018 followed by the release of their debut album scheduled for January 2019. Also, keep an eye out for their live show as they have recruited other notable artists from within their circle including Saliva vocalist, Bobby Amaru, on drums and Adam Latiff (ex-Puddle of Mudd) on guitars.
Drown
SLEEPKILLERS Lyrics
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I don't wanna be
Crawling on the ground like you
Lost in my head
Drown in what you said
Some things can never be undone
You′re so empty
Hey
You can't be what you're not
Pretending that you′re God
Do you hear me screaming
Take, take every word you say
Lie and shoot them right at me
Can you hear me scream?
I don′t wanna hide
I don't wanna be
Crawling on the ground like you
Lost in my head
Drown in what you said
Some things can never be undone
You′re so empty
I feel nothing
Hey
You can't be what you′re not
Pretending that you're God
Do you hear me screaming
Take, take every word you say
Lie and shoot them right at me
Can you hear me scream?
You can′t be what you're not
Pretending that you're God
Do you hear me screaming
Take, take every word you say
Lie and shoot them right at me
Can you hear me scream?
This silence′s deadly like you
These broken pictures are proof
That I tried to rewrite this chapter in my life
This silence′s deadly like you
Oh, like you
The lyrics to SLEEPKILLERS' song "Drown" appear to be about someone who has been hurt by another person's words and actions. The opening lines, "I don't wanna hide, I don't wanna be crawling on the ground like you, lost in my head, drown in what you said," suggest that the singer is struggling to move past something hurtful that has been said to them. The use of the word "drown" implies that the person's words have had a significant impact on the singer's emotional well-being.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines, "You can't be what you're not, pretending that you're God, do you hear me screaming, take every word you say, lie and shoot them right at me, can you hear me scream?" The singer seems to be calling out the other person for pretending to be something they are not, and for the hurtful lies they have told. The lines "can you hear me scream?" suggest that the singer is trying to make their voice heard and to express their pain.
The bridge of the song includes the lines "this silence is deadly like you, these broken pictures are proof, that I tried to rewrite this chapter in my life." This suggests that the singer has been hurt so deeply by this other person that the silence following their words is just as damaging. The broken pictures imply that the singer had hoped to make a change in their life, but that this other person's actions have made that impossible.
Overall, these lyrics seem to be about someone who has been deeply hurt by another person's words and actions, and who is struggling to move on from that pain. The use of repetition in the chorus and the bridge adds to the emotional impact of the lyrics, while the imagery of drowning and broken pictures help to convey the singer's feelings of hurt and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna hide
I refuse to conceal my true self
I don't wanna be
I reject the notion of being someone other than myself
Crawling on the ground like you
I refuse to degrade myself as others do
Lost in my head
I am consumed by my own thoughts and emotions
Drown in what you said
Your words have overwhelmed me and caused me great distress
Some things can never be undone
Certain actions and words have consequences that cannot be reversed
You're so empty
You lack depth or substance
I feel nothing
Your words and actions have left me numb
Hey
Listen to me
You can't be what you're not
It's impossible to be someone you're not
Pretending that you're God
Acting as though you have control over everything
Do you hear me screaming
Am I not being heard?
Take, take every word you say
Your words hold weight and have an impact
Lie and shoot them right at me
You use lies to attack and hurt me
Can you hear me scream?
I am calling out for help
This silence's deadly like you
The silence between us is as deadly as your actions
These broken pictures are proof
The shattered memories serve as evidence of the damage done
That I tried to rewrite this chapter in my life
I attempted to change the narrative and move on from the past
Oh, like you
Similar to the way you've rewritten your own story
Writer(s): Damien Starkey, Robert Rivers
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rockboy360
This would've been a smash hit in 2003.
@TylerGibsonMusic
I’m loving this album! 🤘The choruses hit hard!
@tronlorne9328
The new debut album is such an awesome throwback to early to mid 00s hard rock sound. Also the melodic moments showcased are top
Notch especially on the end of this track.
@firlanedrummer87
Joey Bingham 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@pivotmartuX
This is sounding amazing!
@marywatson7667
Oh. My. God. It was incredible. Heartbreaking. Unforgettable. I really fell in love with song and video. This story... it's amazing. I just have no words. You are one of my favourite band now, thank you, you are incredible.
@mauaybar
Excellent video!! a big huge from Argentina!!! (and nice album tooo)
@centsmith6121
super love it !!!! make more songs please!
@marcello1878
Loving the ending ❤️ So far you guys are the best alternative metal band that I heard
@CmgDeadman
Looking forward to more. Keep it coming !