Their debut single, "Ghost", was released on March 4, 2013, on the National Anthem and Neon Gold labels followed by the single "Gold" on May 21, 2013. "Gold" peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and No. 45 on the Rock Airplay chart. "Gold" is also featured in the video game, MLB 14: The Show.
Their debut album You Haunt Me was released on September 16, 2014.
2am
Sir Sly Lyrics
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This will all be over any minute now
You're fine, you're good
I'd shrug you off, but I'd believe you if I could
I'm just panicking, I feel it in my heart now
I'm freaking myself out, I'm keeping my head down
I'm just panicking, I'm losing my own sight now
(Down, down, do-down)
(Down, down, down, down, down, down)
It's 2 a.m. and I'm surrounded, but I feel alone
It's 2 a.m., I need to go outside, have a smoke
It's 2 a.m. and I'm surrounded, but I feel alone
It's 2 a.m., I need to go outside, have a smoke
Breathe in, breathe out
I'm fine now
Pass out, wake up
Your words are kind, but they're just not enough
I'm just panicking, I feel it in my heart now
I'm freaking myself out, I'm keeping my head down
I'm just panicking, I'm losing my own sight now
I'm freaking the fuck out, I'm keeping my head down
I'm just panicking, I feel it in my heart now
I'm freaking the fuck out, I'm keeping my head down
I'm panicking, I feel it in my heart now
I feel it in my heart now, I feel it in my heart now
(Down, down, do-down)
(Down, down, down, down, down, down)
It's 2 a.m. and I'm surrounded, but I feel alone
It's 2 a.m., I need to go outside, have a smoke
The lyrics of Sir Sly's "2am" convey a sense of anxiety and panic that are likely caused by the feelings of being alone and overwhelmed. The opening lines, "Hold on, calm down, this will all be over any minute now" seem to be an attempt at reassuring the self, but the following lines, "You're fine, you're good, I'd shrug you off, but I'd believe you if I could" suggest a bit of self-doubt and uncertainty.
The chorus "It's 2 a.m. and I'm surrounded, but I feel alone, It's 2 a.m., I need to go outside, have a smoke" seems to highlight the theme of isolation in the song, with the singer feeling surrounded by people or circumstances but still feeling completely alone, leading them to seek comfort in an external source (smoking) as a way of coping with their anxiety.
The second verse "Breathe in, breathe out, I'm fine now, Pass out, wake up, Your words are kind, but they're just not enough" suggests that the singer might be attempting some form of self-soothing by practicing deep breathing exercises, but ultimately isn't finding enough support from others to help alleviate their anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on, calm down
Take a deep breath and try to relax
This will all be over any minute now
Whatever is causing the anxiety will soon pass
You're fine, you're good
You're okay and there's nothing to worry about
I'd shrug you off, but I'd believe you if I could
I want to dismiss your worries, but I understand how you're feeling
It's 2 a.m. and I'm surrounded, but I feel alone
Despite being in a crowd, I still feel isolated
It's 2 a.m., I need to go outside, have a smoke
I need a few moments alone to clear my head
Your words are kind, but they're just not enough
I appreciate your support, but it's not enough to ease my anxiety
I'm just panicking, I feel it in my heart now
I'm overwhelmed by fear and it's affecting me physically
I'm freaking myself out, I'm keeping my head down
I'm spiraling into my own thoughts and avoiding outside stimuli
I'm losing my own sight now
My anxiety is clouding my judgment and making it difficult to think clearly
I'm freaking the fuck out, I'm keeping my head down
I'm in a state of panic and can't function normally
I feel it in my heart now, I feel it in my heart now
My anxiety is deeply affecting me and can't be ignored
Writer(s): Landon Jacob Maslyn, Jason Alexander Suwito, Hayden John Coplen
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.