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
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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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Underground
Sleep Parade Lyrics
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But I cannot bring myself to
I want to see you
But I cannot bring myself to
I want to see you
Want to hear you
But naturally I cannot
Want to see you
Want to hear you
It's best to keep it underground
Underground
They want to see you
But they cannot bring themselves to
They want to see you
But they cannot bring themselves to
It's so worrying, this feeling
Tears my stomach into shreds
To meet it, to forget it
It's best to just leave this underground
Underground
Every turn and step I take
And every thought and choice I make
By oh so much, I owe so much to you
I moved the problem far away
But realise now the problem's here to stay
I miss you
The lyrics to Sleep Parade's "Underground" are about a aching desire to see and hear someone but being unable to do so for some reason, leading the singer to feel torn and anxious. They express their longing multiple times, always adding the caveat that they cannot bring themselves to act on it. Instead, they view it as best to keep their feelings underground, hidden and unacknowledged. The second half of the song reveals that others share these same feelings towards the person in question, adding to the singer's turmoil.
The repetition of the opening lines "I want to see you/ But I cannot bring myself to" underscores the internal conflict and indecisiveness of the singer. They are torn between wanting to give in to their desire and keeping it hidden. The song describes this feeling as worrying and even physically painful, with the emotion tearing at their stomach "into shreds". Despite the pain, the singer decides it's best to keep everything underground, indicating a fear of acting on their feelings or revealing them to others.
The final lines in the song suggest that the person the singer is longing for may not be present in their life anymore. The lyrics "I moved the problem far away/ But realize now the problem's here to stay/ I miss you" indicate that the singer may have tried to distance themselves from the person they yearn for but it has not worked, and their longing remains.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see you
I have a strong desire to see you
But I cannot bring myself to
But for some reason, I am unable to do so
Want to hear you
I have a strong desire to hear your voice
But naturally I cannot
But for some reason outside of my control, I am unable to do so
They want to see you
Others also have a desire to see you
But they cannot bring themselves to
But they are unable to overcome their own barriers to do so
It's so worrying, this feeling
This intense desire is causing me a great deal of anxiety
Tears my stomach into shreds
It feels like this desire is physically hurting me
To meet it, to forget it
I am conflicted between wanting to fulfill this desire and wanting to let it go
It's best to just leave this underground
I have decided it's better to keep this desire hidden or suppressed
Every turn and step I take
Every decision I make impacts this feeling
And every thought and choice I make
My thoughts and actions are intertwined with this desire
By oh so much, I owe so much to you
I feel indebted to you for some reason
I moved the problem far away
I tried to distance myself from this desire
But realise now the problem's here to stay
But I am now coming to terms with the fact that this desire will not go away
I miss you
I am longing for your presence
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
q0w1e2r3t4y5
Ooooooooooo this is so amazing. Like many other Aussie bands like Dead Letter Circus, Mt.Helium, Karnivool...and now this...just wow, man, thanks! =)
intricateXploration
you guys are seriously good, loving this track! please come to Adelaide and play a show with us @red light sound
Irate .PieRate
Dude... this song is amazing. I really like this.
Qliphotic
So many ppl asking where to find this cd. I have the copy I bought from one of their gigs. I guess I should treasure it :)
John Hopkins
Simply brilliant.
Allen Saunders
progressive rock almost always has quality musicianship and vocals then you move on from there
Jon Shea
buying your album on itunes, very cool!
KORDIAN #SWAG
Delicious!!!!!
ButteryGames
O.o, I discovered this band from iTunes.
Andrew Burns
Firstt comment , An awesome band still waiting to be discovered!! (thumbs up)