Each record has represented a stylistic shift for the band with the Modern Baseball adjacent beginnings of "Welcome", to the more genre varied and less punk influenced "At The Moonbase".
They have released four singles, including “Strange Weather“, “Float Away”, “Summer Windows” & ”Engine” on the lead up the release of their newest album “Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling” on September 22nd 2023.
Sleepwalking
Slaughter Beach Dog Lyrics
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I′ve gotta finish up this thing
He's taking all the turns too fast
He′s driving down a one-way street
But the wrong way, I think
Everybody here's insane
Remember on my parent's lawn?
Remember in the woods in West Virginia?
I think he′s still in Echo Park
I think he′s in the living room
He's nervous, and the coffee′s cold
Everybody's still asleep at the hotel
My God, he says it′s like a TV show
He says it's like a real bad dream
He says he never truly learned how to network
Oh, you know, we′ll call off the show
We'll play it like we're real big stars
But I don′t know, man
Can′t a guy just drink in peace?
Angeles riddles me this
"¿Por qué completar sus clases?"
The kid's a dick
He′s counting the cash in public
She's calling now
She′s freaking out
She's trying really hard this time, but
The picture makes it look like we′re in love
And everybody thinks it's great
But I don't think it′s all that good
I don′t think you care so much
I don't think you miss me when you say so
Wake up!
You′re looking like you're fast asleep
You′re walking like you're sleepwalking
You′re talking like you're sleep-talking
The lyrics of Slaughter Beach Dog's song "Sleepwalking" depict a narrative of someone caught in a chaotic and disorienting situation. The singer is being driven by someone who is reckless and possibly under the influence, as they take turns too fast and drive down the wrong way on a one-way street. The singer reflects on past memories, mentioning being on their parents' lawn and in the woods of West Virginia, perhaps reminiscing about simpler and more peaceful times.
The song continues with the suggestion that the person driving is still in Echo Park and in the living room, implying that they are physically present but mentally distant. They express feeling nervous and observing that everyone else is still asleep at the hotel, emphasizing a disconnect from reality. The person driving describes their experience as being like a TV show or a real bad dream, where they never learned how to network, possibly suggesting a feeling of isolation or struggle in navigating personal relationships.
Throughout the song, there is a contrast between the chaotic external environment and the internal emotional state of the singer. While others may perceive the situation as exciting or glamorous, the singer doesn't share the same sentiment. They're questioning the need to put on a show and wondering if they can simply find peace in a moment of solitude and relaxation, highlighting a desire for a reprieve from the chaos around them.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of self-reflection and doubts about others' sincerity. The singer questions whether the person they're addressing truly cares or if their expressions of missing them are genuine. The chorus further emphasizes the disconnect between appearance and reality, as they urge the addressed party to wake up from their figurative sleepwalking, both in their physical demeanor and in their communication.
Overall, "Sleepwalking" captures a sense of being caught up in a hectic and disorienting situation, while the singer longs for a moment of peace and authenticity amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to get that drink?
Are you interested in going out for a drink?
I′ve gotta finish up this thing
I have to complete my current task
He's taking all the turns too fast
He is driving recklessly and making abrupt turns
He′s driving down a one-way street
He is going in the wrong direction on a street with only one lane
But the wrong way, I think
I believe he is going the opposite direction
Everybody here's insane
Everyone in this place seems to be crazy
Remember on my parent's lawn?
Do you recall the time we spent on my parent's lawn?
Remember in the woods in West Virginia?
Do you remember the moments we shared in the woods of West Virginia?
I think he′s still in Echo Park
I believe he is currently located in Echo Park
I think he′s in the living room
I believe he is currently present in the living room
He's nervous, and the coffee′s cold
He is anxious, and the coffee he had is now cold
Everybody's still asleep at the hotel
Everyone else is still sleeping at the hotel
My God, he says it′s like a TV show
He exclaims that the situation feels like a television show
He says it's like a real bad dream
He describes it as a truly terrible nightmare
He says he never truly learned how to network
He admits that he never really acquired the skill of networking
Oh, you know, we′ll call off the show
Oh, you know, we will cancel the event/performance
We'll play it like we're real big stars
We will act as if we are famous celebrities
But I don′t know, man
But I am unsure, my friend
Can′t a guy just drink in peace?
Is it not possible for a man to enjoy a drink without any disturbances?
Angeles riddles me this
Los Angeles confuses me with its mysteries
"¿Por qué completar sus clases?"
"Why complete your classes?"
The kid's a dick
The kid is obnoxious
He′s counting the cash in public
He is openly counting money
She's calling now
She is currently making a phone call
She′s freaking out
She is panicking or experiencing extreme anxiety
She's trying really hard this time, but
She is putting in a lot of effort this time, however
The picture makes it look like we′re in love
The photograph creates the illusion that we are deeply in love
And everybody thinks it's great
And everyone believes it is fantastic
But I don't think it′s all that good
But I don't believe it is as wonderful as people perceive
I don't think you care so much
I don't believe you truly care
I don't think you miss me when you say so
I don't believe you feel a sense of longing when you express it
Wake up!
Become aware and attentive!
You′re looking like you're fast asleep
You appear as if you are deeply asleep
You′re walking like you're sleepwalking
You are moving as though you are in a state of sleepwalking
You′re talking like you're sleep-talking
You are speaking in a manner similar to sleep-talking
Writer(s): Jacob Starnes Ewald
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Saul Sosa
Who else loves it when he says WAKE UP
coap
oh wow this one rocks and rolls
sejcai
it’s criminal how most people don’t know about this album so i put signs around my friends minecraft realm saying to stream it 🤑
Gina Torres
Love you guys
Harry Isaac
1:42 is goodness
Gierom guy_does_nothing_productive
The whole song is
kevin garnett impersonator
i dont think shes coming back bros
Benjamin Wood
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rip
Addison M
WAKE UP