With the release of 'Things Can Always Change' Sleep Parade have evolved into a heavyweight contender on the Australian prog-rock scene. A Flawless, world-class album".
Nick Snelling Beat
Melbourne three-piece Sleep Parade's debut album Things Can Always Change was released in April 2008 through Shock Records.
The bands plans include spending the rest of this year and through till the end of summer touring the album and playing to crowds Australia wide. Having so far spent this winter on the road nation-wide with bands such as Porcupine Tree (UK), Cog, Bushido, Mere Theory & Hinge.
Things Can Always Change has impressed fans and critics alike with its sonic beauty as well and complex arrangements,
10/10 Review - 0zProg.com
8/10 Review - Blunt Magazine
Album Of The Week - Beat Magazine
Sleep Parade cite Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Oceansize, The Mars Volta and Opeth as influences.
Tracks like the first radio single 'Carry On' and the forthcoming 2nd single 'Passengers' showcase Sleep Parade's ability to write an intelligent high-energy rock song, where as tracks such as 'Everyday' and the epic conclusion to the album, 'Weeping Walls' display the band's desire to work outside the 3 minute boundary.
In 2009 the band announced the departure of bassist James Livesy. He was replaced by Matt Delaney, and the band also added Red Black (also a member of A State of Flux) on second guitar and keyboards. Black is no longer considered a permanent member of the band but still occasionally performs at Sleep Parade's live shows. The band released the digital EP "Mr Identify" in late 2010, featuring studio recordings of three tracks that the band had been regularly playing live that year.
In 2013, the band released their long-awaited second album, "Inside/Out". In 2014, the band announced their break-up. Leigh Davies is now a member of The Occupants, a new band formed by ex-Cog members Flynn and Luke Gower.
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Everyday
Sleep Parade Lyrics
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Escape reality
You were forced to hide
To hold some sanity
This mental prison cell of insecurity
Your pain lives within me
Sucking you in
It's hanging over you
I feel your pain
Everyday
They're surrounding you
Sucking you in
It's hanging over you
Forever changing, rearranging
Taking for granted life and love
It's only when you lose it all
You begin to feel
I feel your pain
Everyday
Your delusions are our reality
Your confusion is breaking us
Breaking us up
(There's a possibility
That you are the problem
You are) x3
You are
an insightful lyrics interpretter, and in this song, Sleep Parade explores the theme of mental illness, specifically the delusions that someone suffering from a mental illness experiences. The song begins by addressing an individual's delusional nature, and how they use it as a way to escape reality. It's implied that this delusion is a coping mechanism that the individual uses to maintain some semblance of sanity. However, it is also implied that this delusion is something that is forced upon them, possibly by external factors that they can't control.
The chorus then talks about the overwhelming pressure that this delusion is causing, and how the individual is slowly being engulfed by it. The artist then expresses empathy and says they feel the pain the individual is going through daily. The bridge then reveals that the delusion is everyone's reality, and their confusion is breaking them apart. There is a possibility that the individual is the problem, and they need help.
Overall, the song highlights how mental illness can isolate an individual, making them feel alone and misunderstood, and how it affects everyone around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're delusional
You have a distorted perception of reality.
Escape reality
You want to leave your painful reality behind.
You were forced to hide
You had to conceal your true self to protect your sanity.
To hold some sanity
To maintain your mental stability.
This mental prison cell of insecurity
Your feelings of inadequacy trap you in a mental jail.
Your pain lives within me
I am affected by your suffering.
They're surrounding you
Negative influences are encircling you.
Sucking you in
These influences are drawing you closer to them.
It's hanging over you
The weight of these influences is overwhelming you.
Forever changing, rearranging
Life is constantly in flux and evolving.
Taking for granted life and love
We often overlook the importance of our relationships and experiences.
It's only when you lose it all
We only realize the value of what we have once it's gone.
You begin to feel
We start to comprehend our loss and experience emotional pain.
Your delusions are our reality
Your distorted view of the world affects those around you.
Your confusion is breaking us
Your lack of clarity is creating problems for others.
Breaking us up
Your impact is causing division and separation.
(There's a possibility
It's a potentiality worth considering.
That you are the problem
You might be the source of the difficulties.
You are) x3
It's a direct statement that the person is causing issues for others.
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trevor Mincks
These bands have definitely refueled my inspiration for music. Unique sound has been hard to come by lately for me. I've stopped listening to main stream bands you hear on the radio and have been searching for originality. The Butterfly Effect, Dead Letter Circus and Sleep Parade are now my favorite bands to listen to. Thank you Australia!
Abe Foster
Whenever i'm wanting to discover a new band, i always turn to the Australian Prog-rock scene, first. First Karnivool, then Dead Letter Circus, now Sleep Parade, it's been a 100% success ratio, so far.
Ryan B
@gibbonclaw Karnivool is by far my fav of the aussie prog bands. I live in Minnesota, USA and have seen them live twice. Effing rocked the house both times. They are even getting some radio time here, but not enough. Like Telemageddon said, check out DLC, Birds of Tokyo, Breaking Orbit, and Porcupine Tree to name a few.
Mitchell Castell
One of the all time great songs by an aussie artist. Love it.
leahbobea616
At first I was pissed that the intro was so long, but then the song actually started and it was well worth it. Wow. Awesome song.
Atssut
One of my favourite songs ever :) i'm always coming back to it
Toolerific A
Great song!!!
Azallia Iesha
love it! x
youaintnorapper
The song's title is fitting. I've known this song for months now, and I listen to at least 1 time each and EVERY DAY!!! So wanna play it with my band! The drum's awesome!
gibbonclaw
@TheReservoirTip Yeah this album is fantastic... If you like the sound of this, maybe check out The Pineapple Thief, they're another great band, and they both have a very similar style of writing. Personally, Aussi rock doesn't get better than The Vool in my eyes. They make a perfect hybrid between the more melodic sounding progressive rock and the gritty driving riff bassed bands, and stay away from psycodelia which i seem to have grown out of after listening to too much early Porcupine Tree!