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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Keep Your Voices
Sleep for Sleepers Lyrics
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Eyes so bright and air so cold
All for this hidden glory
With a story to unfold
And if you could feel this weather
All the seasons underneath
Keeping voices altogether
Taking roads we've never seen
And this town will cease to exist
But I will sleep a part of it tonight
We've got to get this right
And where the sea meets the sky
I'll meet you there with opened eyes
To tell your love tonight
There's a world over there
By the ships without a care
Setting sails against the wind
And welcoming the waters in
And they say, "Oh! Oh! We're going down!"
But no one hears a sound
And "Oh! Oh! We're going down again!"
And this town will cease to exist
But I will sleep a part of it tonight
(Get It! Get it!)
We've got to get this right
And where the sea meets the sky
I'll meet you there with opened eyes
To tell your love tonight
Children keep your voices down
We will follow sound
Keep your voices down
We will follow sound
And this town will cease to exist
But I will sleep a part of it tonight
(Get it! Get it!)
We've got to get this right
In "Keep Your Voices," Sleep for Sleepers explores themes like hidden glory, journeying, and storytelling. The opening lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person's journey. The lyrics tell a story of someone moving through the seasons, encountering unfamiliar terrain, and holding onto their voice amidst it all. The weather is described as "bright" and "cold," which could represent a sense of hope juxtaposed with obstacles.
As the song progresses, the singer's voice becomes more urgent. They seem to be warning their listeners about something, telling them to keep their voices down and follow the sound. The urgency can be seen in the repetition of "we've got to get this right" and "get it!"
The refrain "And this town will cease to exist, but I will sleep a part of it tonight" is a poignant reminder that everything is temporary. Towns will disappear, people will move on, but memories will remain. It suggests that even in the midst of change, there is something to hold onto.
One interesting interpretation of the song is that it could be about someone embarking on an unknown journey or leaving a place they've known for a long time. The song suggests that there will be challenges along the way, but ultimately the journey is about self-discovery and growth.
Other potential interpretations could be about loss, transformation or even a coming of age tale. The beauty of lyrics is their ability to inspire many different interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
If years could tell our stories
If the passage of time could recount our experiences
Eyes so bright and air so cold
Our vision is clear, but we are in a frigid environment
All for this hidden glory
Everything we are doing is for a secret, personal achievement
With a story to unfold
We have a narrative that needs to be revealed over time
And if you could feel this weather
If you could sense our current emotional state
All the seasons underneath
You would see that our emotions are layered and complex
Keeping voices altogether
We need to remain unified in our collective goals
Taking roads we've never seen
We are venturing into uncharted territory to achieve our objectives
And this town will cease to exist
The place we call home will eventually disappear
But I will sleep a part of it tonight
But I will always be connected to this place, even when I am asleep
We've got to get this right
We need to succeed in our endeavors
And where the sea meets the sky
At the horizon where the ocean and sky converge
I'll meet you there with opened eyes
I will be fully aware and present when I reunite with you
To tell your love tonight
To express my feelings of affection towards you this evening
There's a world over there
There is a distant, foreign land
By the ships without a care
Where boats sit idle and free of worry
Setting sails against the wind
Embarking on a challenging journey, defying the odds
And welcoming the waters in
Embracing the sea and all of its unknowns
And they say, "Oh! Oh! We're going down!"
People sometimes fear failure and losing everything
But no one hears a sound
Despite these concerns, no one notices or cares
And "Oh! Oh! We're going down again!"
Yet these setbacks are common and expected
Children keep your voices down
Let's not cause a commotion, kids
We will follow sound
We'll rely on our instincts and intuition to guide us
And where the sea meets the sky
At the horizon where the ocean and sky converge
I'll meet you there with opened eyes
I will be fully aware and present when I reunite with you
To tell your love tonight
To express my feelings of affection towards you this evening
And this town will cease to exist
The place we call home will eventually disappear
But I will sleep a part of it tonight
But I will always be connected to this place, even when I am asleep
We've got to get this right
We need to succeed in our endeavors
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.