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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Statelines
Sleep for Sleepers Lyrics
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And I’ve been starving states.
While you’ve been miles away.
To the tired eyes conversing in the scenes they are rehearsing.
Have I been begging you to stay?
You paint my eyes when they are tired.
By miles as far as the eye can see.
When I don’t know who to believe.
And the states that I’ve starved will insist on chasing me.
It seems I’m begging you to stay.
And I’ve been pacing through these rooms statelines apart from each other. And I have starved the air.
I have starved myself.
Spend the afternoon on the ground.
Brighter eyes for every town.
Each city is like a disease.
You paint my eyes when they are tired.
By miles as far as the eye can see.
When I don’t know who to believe.
When your bones could compare to the places that I’ve seen.
And the states that I’ve starved will insist on chasing me.
It seems I’m begging you to stay.
Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, ohhh.
You paint my eyes when they are tired.
By miles as far as the eye can see.
When I don’t know who to believe.
When your bones could compare to the places that I’ve seen.
And the states that I’ve starved will insist on chasing me.
It seems I’m begging you to stay.
Begging you to stay-ay.
The lyrics of Sleep for Sleepers' song "Statelines" speak of distance and longing for something or someone that seems out of reach. The singer seems to be separating words, stretching them out to try and find meaning in the space between. The image of "starving states" could refer to both geographical locations and emotional states, suggesting that the singer has been searching for something across great distances while simultaneously neglecting other parts of their life. The repetition of the line "You paint my eyes when they are tired" gives the sense that there is someone who brings comfort and clarity to the poet's life, even when they feel lost and overwhelmed.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be torn between two worlds; trying to hold onto someone while feeling like they are constantly chasing after something just out of reach. The use of the phrase "statelines apart from each other" evokes a sense of physical distance, but it could also refer to emotional distance or difference in perspective. The repetition of the line "It seems I'm begging you to stay" highlights the desperation of the singer's longing, emphasizing the sense of urgency and desire to hold onto something or someone.
Overall, the lyrics of "Statelines" express a sense of searching for something that might be elusive, while trying to maintain connection to the things and people that bring meaning to life. The song is a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships and the challenges of staying grounded in a world that is constantly in motion.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been stretching every word miles apart from each other.
I have been overly exaggerating every word and taking them out of context, making them seem farther apart than they are.
And I’ve been starving states.
I have been neglecting certain parts of myself, particularly the ones associated with different states or aspects of my being.
While you’ve been miles away.
You have been emotionally distant from me, physically or metaphorically.
To the tired eyes conversing in the scenes they are rehearsing.
The people around me look exhausted, as if they are constantly running through the motions without any breaks or respite.
Have I been begging you to stay?
I am unsure whether I have been asking you to remain in my life or if I even should.
You paint my eyes when they are tired.
You bring color back into my life, especially when I feel exhausted or drained.
By miles as far as the eye can see.
The distance between us is vast, seemingly never-ending or infinite.
When I don’t know who to believe.
I find myself doubting my own instincts and unable to differentiate between what is true and what is not.
When your bones could compare to the places that I’ve seen.
Your character holds as much depth and complexity as some of the locations or situations I have encountered.
And the states that I’ve starved will insist on chasing me.
The parts of myself that I have neglected will demand my attention and cause me problems in the future.
It seems I’m begging you to stay.
I am in a position where I feel as though I need you to stay, despite my own hesitations.
And I’ve been pacing through these rooms statelines apart from each other. And I have starved the air. I have starved myself.
I have been isolating myself from others and not allowing myself to breathe or take care of my own basic needs.
Spend the afternoon on the ground. Brighter eyes for every town. Each city is like a disease.
I find myself getting lost distracted in different cities or environments, feeling refreshed and renewed each time.
Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, ohhh.
Non-lyrical section of the song with no specific meaning.
Begging you to stay-ay.
Reiteration of the desire to have this person remain in my life, despite any reservations or uncertainties.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.