1. Sleep Talk are… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups called "Sleep Talk".
1. Sleep Talk are a currently active five Piece Melodic Hardcore band from Adelaide, South Australia.
2. Sleep Talk are a group formed through a mutual love of hip hop and a dislike of it's current state. They have spent many long nights in the studio developing a fresh funky fusion of hip hop and just about anything else. They attempt to create a unique mix of genres, yet still maintain the rhythm and energy of Hip Hop.
Teeth
Sleep Talk Lyrics
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For I am hopeless at these things
Words spitting nonsense among nonsense
A hopeless poets cry
I was stuck here for days
Wading through a never ending haze
Are my words worth hearing?
So bite my lip and pull me closer in
Steal the words right from my mouth
Cigarette stained teeth, spit tainted words
Help me rearrange these words to paint pictures in your brain
That will make you feel the same as me
What the fuck is there to write about?
What the fuck is there to write about?
Love is all I write about
I remember the night
I never knew I could feel love
Cigarette stained teeth
Never looked so good
I try and push it out but it all feels the same
Is it my hands or head to blame?
I held your hands, our bodies warm from liquor
Move an inch closer, the least bit bitter
I try and push it out but it all feels the same
I try and push it out but it all feels the same
I try and push it out but it all feels the same
I try and push it out but it all feels the same
Love is all I write about
I remember that night dancing to The Smiths, I've never felt a love like this
I remember that night dancing to The Smiths, I've never felt a love like this (Never leave, stay here with me in serenity)
I remember that night dancing to The Smiths, I've never felt, I've never (Never leave, stay here with me in serenity)
“Teeth” by Sleep Talk is a song that delves deep into the struggles of being a writer. The song starts off with the singer acknowledging their struggles with writing, mentioning how they cannot articulate their thoughts properly. The lyrics suggest the singer is stuck in a writer’s block and feels like their words are of no worth. The line "Words spitting nonsense among nonsense, A hopeless poets cry" highlights the helplessness of the singer, who believes they are just a poet who is incapable of expressing themselves.
The singer asks someone to take their hand and write for them, implying that they are seeking inspiration from someone they trust. The lines "Bite my lip and pull me closer in, Steal the words right from my mouth, Cigarette stained teeth, spit tainted words" reflect the singer’s desperation to find something to write about. The image of “cigarette-stained teeth” evokes a feeling of addiction and dependency, emphasizing the intensity of the situation.
In the last part of the song, the singer reminisces about a night when they felt real love. The lines "I remember that night dancing to The Smiths, I've never felt a love like this, Never leave, stay here with me in serenity," speak to the singer's desire to hold onto the memory of that night and keep the love they felt alive. Overall, “Teeth” by Sleep Talk is a poignant representation of the struggles of being a writer, who sometimes finds it difficult to articulate their thoughts into words.
Line by Line Meaning
So take my hand and write for me
I am not good with words, so guide me through this writing process.
For I am hopeless at these things
I lack skills and experience in writing.
Words spitting nonsense among nonsense
I find it hard to form meaningful sentences or thoughts.
A hopeless poets cry
As a writer, I feel helpless and hopeless with my words.
I was stuck here for days
Writing can be a tedious process that can be time-consuming and unproductive.
Wading through a never ending haze
My mind is clouded with many thoughts that need clarification.
Are my words worth hearing?
I question the worth of my words and whether anyone would want to listen to them.
Is any of this endearing?
I wonder if my writing shows any appealing qualities.
So bite my lip and pull me closer in
I yearn for someone to help me with my writing by guiding me closely.
Steal the words right from my mouth
Take my words and make them better by polishing or refining them.
Cigarette stained teeth, spit tainted words
My words are not pure or perfect just like my teeth that are stained from my smoking habit.
Help me rearrange these words to paint pictures in your brain
I ask for one's assistance in restructuring my sentences to better illustrate my ideas.
That will make you feel the same as me
I desire to communicate my emotions through my words to make others feel the same as I do.
What the fuck is there to write about?
I struggle with finding a topic to write about and question the value of writing about unoriginal topics.
Love is all I write about
The only topic that I am passionate about and write about is love.
I remember the night I never knew I could feel love
I recall a night that changed my perspective on love when I discovered a new level of emotions.
Cigarette stained teeth never looked so good
Even my flaws, like my cigarette stained teeth, can look alluring in the right situation.
I try and push it out but it all feels the same
I attempt to write, but I feel stuck in conveying the same emotions repeatedly.
Is it my hands or head to blame?
I question whether writer's block is due to a lack of creativity on my part, or lack of skill in writing.
I held your hands, our bodies warm from liquor
I reminisce a moment of intimacy with someone special.
Move an inch closer, the least bit bitter
I crave to be close to someone and desire to remove any possible bitterness in our relationship.
I remember that night dancing to The Smiths, I've never felt a love like this
I look back at a moment in time where I felt intense emotions of love while dancing to music by The Smiths.
Never leave, stay here with me in serenity
I long for someone's constant presence and to remain in a state of peace with them.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.