After a year away from the ever growing music scene, Sleep For Sleepers is back as a solo project for lead vocalist Jamey Price. With a new found energetic release,"Conditions" not only sets out to impress, but is here to grace the industry's presence with a fresh beginning.
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Foreign
Sleep for Sleepers Lyrics
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I like to pretend I’ve got this all figured out.
When we step into the light…
My nerves start to shake, but I feel I’ve wanted to.
Let’s keep this foreign. Let’s keep this safe and sound.
Just like each lie we’ve told within each town.
I’ve heard them whispering of love and grace.
And they’ve always called my name.
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ll get it.
If I would have known I could have come better prepared for this.
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ll get it.
Take me to the left.
I know it hurts to speak with fire beside your voice.
Step into the light.
My legs tend to shake when they are aching to move.
What was it like?
My hands were shaking, hands were shaking.
And I’ll always know where I stand.
We’ve seen the dark, we’ve seen the light.
And I think it’s time we find ourselves within this light.
If I would have known I could have come better prepared for this.
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ll get it.
If I would have known I could have come better prepared for this.
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ll get it.
If I would have known I could have come better prepared for this.
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ll get it.
Just move from left to right (Hands were shaking!)
Just move from left to right (Hands were shaking!)
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ve got it in you.
We’ve all got it in us too!
The lyrics of Sleep for Sleepers' song "Foreign" explore the fear and anxiety that can accompany stepping out of one's comfort zone and into the unknown. The first verse speaks to the desire to have everything figured out and the nervousness that can arise when faced with the uncertainty of a new situation. The chorus emphasizes the desire to keep things "foreign," meaning unfamiliar or unknown. This can serve as a way to avoid dealing with uncomfortable truths, hinted at in the line "just like each lie we've told within each town." The second verse continues to explore these conflicting feelings of fear and desire, with the singer acknowledging the difficulty of speaking out and the physical symptoms of anxiety that can arise. The repetition of the line "if I would have known I could have come better prepared for this" speaks to the feeling of unpreparedness and the sense that one should have done more to be ready for what's to come.
Overall, the lyrics of "Foreign" touch on themes of fear, anxiety, and the desire to avoid discomfort by staying in the familiar. However, the repeated encouragement to "move from left to right" suggests that the way to overcome these fears is to keep moving forward, even if it's into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to the right.
Guide me in the right direction.
I like to pretend I’ve got this all figured out.
I fake my confidence in knowing what to do.
When we step into the light…
When we expose ourselves to scrutiny...
My nerves start to shake, but I feel I’ve wanted to.
I get anxious, but it’s something I’ve desired.
Let’s keep this foreign. Let’s keep this safe and sound.
Let’s maintain this unfamiliarity and safety.
Just like each lie we’ve told within each town.
Just like every deception we’ve spun everywhere.
I’ve heard them whispering of love and grace.
I’ve heard talk of affection and mercy.
And they’ve always called my name.
And they’ve always invited me.
If I would have known I could have come better prepared for this.
If only I had foreknowledge, I could have been readier for this.
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ll get it.
Just follow my directions, trust me you’ll understand.
Take me to the left.
Take me in the opposite direction.
I know it hurts to speak with fire beside your voice.
I know it’s painful to speak with passion in your words.
Step into the light.
Expose yourself to judgement.
My legs tend to shake when they are aching to move.
I feel restless when my legs want to walk.
What was it like?
What was the experience?
My hands were shaking, hands were shaking.
My hands trembled.
And I’ll always know where I stand.
And I’ll never lose track of my position.
We’ve seen the dark, we’ve seen the light.
We’ve experienced both the bad and the good.
And I think it’s time we find ourselves within this light.
And I think we should embrace the positivity.
Just move from left to right (Hands were shaking!)
Just follow my instructions (Despite being nervous).
Just move from left to right, I swear that you’ve got it in you.
Just do what I say, I believe you’re capable of it.
We’ve all got it in us too!
We all have the ability to succeed!
Contributed by Nicholas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LizzyM87
Oh my gosh, I was in this! When they're getting attacked on the beach, I'm the crazy girl in the beige sweater. It was so random, but a blast to shoot. I hadn't heard their music yet and now that I have, I can safely say they're amazing. :D
lorirocks777
LizzyM87 Do you know what the message is of the video?
newpolishman
kocham to! love it!
A T
I didn't even see this music video. This is fantastic!
jtwilson3317
lets post this song on all of our face books about 10 times a day until this band blows up!
Wearehistory
Great video and band !
Aaron Runk
This lead singer looks exactly like one of my best friends lol I'm like "Cody is that you bro!"
sondayknight
Love it.
RyanMaddyProductions
How could you be in the music video and not listen to their music until now? :p
Edward Martin
wayyyy tooo under rated!