Jake created the name "Sidewalks and Skeletons" as a metaphor for the things that remain after death. "The earth you walked, and your bones: They are all that are left behind".
Recently featured in the Devolver Digital video game RUINER - S&S has worked with & played shows with bands such as Crystal Castles, HEALTH, brothel, and many others. Even being credited as producer for the Crystal Castles track "Their Kindness Is Charade".
S&S has played shows all across Europe including Russia, Poland, Germany, Lithuania, UK, Hungary, Greece, and many others.
Sidewalks and Skeletons' new album "EXORCISM" dropped worldwide on 2/2/22. Some singles from this album include "Eternal Rest", "Shadow" and "Cybercrimes"
Sidewalks and Skeletons top song "Goth" currently has over 70 million streams on Spotify and continues to grow.
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Memory
Sidewalks and Skeletons Lyrics
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So unstable then you were born
So unstable then you were born
So unstable then you were born
Just leave a light on in the window
(I'll be there, there, I'll be there)
Just leave a light on in the window
How has the song in your heart found a tune?
How is the sound strong enough to carry you?
Over the undertow
Keeping the volume low
I stay with my memories
And it's a minefield of memory
I'm going to stay with my memories
I'm in a minefield of memory
Oh it's a minefield of memory
I've been living in a hole
Everybody has to know
All the ways I didn't deal with everything right
Help me dig another hole
Everybody has to know
All the ways I didn't deal with everything right
Bury the body in the garden
(It's still there)
(It's still there)
Bury the body in the garden
(It's still there)
(It's still there)
How do the days in a row make a week?
I'm leaving a song in your heart as we speak
Keeping the volume low
No matter where I go
I stay with my memories
And it's a minefield of memory
(It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I'm going to stay (right here)
With my memories
(I know this place)
Even though it's a minefield of memory
(It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I got to stay (right here)
With my memories
(I know this place)
Oh it's a minefield of memory
(It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I'm going to stay (right here)
With my memories
(I know this place)
Even though it's a minefield of memory
(It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I want to wait (right here)
With my memories
(I love this place)
And it's a minefield of memory
(It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I'm going to wait (right here)
With my memories
(I love this place)
Even though it's a minefield of memory
(It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I'm going to stay (right here)
With my memories
(I love this place)
Even though it's a minefield of memory
Oh it's a minefield of memory
Oh it's a minefield of memory
The song "Memory" by Sidewalks and Skeletons seems to be about staying true to one's memories and dealing with trauma. The repeating lyrics of "So unstable then you were born" suggest that the singer may be addressing someone who struggles with mental health issues or perhaps even themselves. The line "just leave a light on in the window, I'll be there" could be interpreted as a message of support and reassurance for someone going through a difficult time.
As the song progresses, the singer emphasizes the importance of memories, even if they are painful. The lines "I stay with my memories and it's a minefield of memory" and "even though it's a mind-fuck" suggest that the singer is aware of the difficulty that comes with revisiting traumatic memories, but they are willing to face it anyway. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm going to stay with my memories" several times, driving home the message that the singer is committed to holding onto their past, even if it's challenging.
The bridge of the song speaks to the passage of time, asking "how do the days in a row make a week?" and "I'm leaving a song in your heart as we speak." Here, the singer seems to be acknowledging the fleeting nature of life and the importance of leaving a legacy. The song ultimately ends with the repeated phrase "I'm going to stay with my memories" and the declaration that memories can be a "minefield" of sorts, but the singer is still willing to confront them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
So unstable then you were born
Your existence has always been unstable from the very beginning
Just leave a light on in the window (I'll be there, there, I'll be there)
If you leave a light on, I'll be there for you
How has the song in your heart found a tune?
How did you find the courage to express your emotions?
How is the sound strong enough to carry you?
How can your emotions hold you up during tough times?
Over the undertow
Overcoming the difficult situations
Keeping the volume low
Trying to stay positive and not let negative emotions overtake you
I stay with my memories
I'm holding onto my past memories
And it's a minefield of memory
My past is filled with emotional landmines
I've been living in a hole
I've been hiding from my mistakes
All the ways I didn't deal with everything right
Regretting the mistakes I've made and how I handled them
Bury the body in the garden (It's still there)
Trying to forget the past, but the memories are still there
How do the days in a row make a week?
Wondering how time flies and how stress can accumulate over time
Keeping the volume low, no matter where I go
Trying to stay positive and not let negative emotions overtake you, no matter where you are
Even though it's a minefield of memory (It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
Even though my past memories are filled with emotional landmines, I'm going to stay strong and persevere
I want to wait (right here) with my memories (I love this place) and it's a minefield of memory (It's a minefield, it's a mind-fuck)
I want to stay strong and embrace my past memories no matter how difficult they are
Oh, it's a minefield of memory
My past memories are very difficult and emotional, filled with highs and lows
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Written by: Emily Haines
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