The sound of Sleep For Sleepers (previously known as The Red Coterie) is be… Read Full Bio ↴The sound of Sleep For Sleepers (previously known as The Red Coterie) is best described as a hybrid of the grace and poise of Copeland with the energy and charisma of Number One Gun. This three piece from Whittier, CA is a refreshing new face in the industry, and with their debut release, “The Clearing”, Sleep For Sleepers is poised to make a big impression in 2009. They have shared the stage with bands such as Quietdrive, The White Tie Affair, Last Tuesday, Future of Forestry, The Fold, We Shot the Moon, and The Summer Set. The band has been described as “poetic and challenging”, a fitting description of their ability to both grab listeners and keep them listening. Sleep For Sleepers is building a strong foundation of ever growing fans all across the country with “The Clearing” backed by an expanding tour history and highly engaging live show.

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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The Distance
Sleep for Sleepers Lyrics

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For you are the sight of my eyes.
For you breathe between every line. (Is this love?)
The love it takes to give your heart away.
What defines my heart is what’s best for you.
Where tired eyes are willing to prove.
That I’ll be here forever.
At your bedside.
Never leave my sight.

If there’s distance, there’s persistence too…
When our love is opening their eyes for the first time.
They’ll have your eyes like you’ve had mine. Whoa-oh.
If my words can’t define the lights that compete with the voice of my eyes when you’re gone.
Then I’m far away!!!
At your bedside.
Never leave my sight.
If there’s distance, there’s persistence too…

I will stay until the sun, until the sun arrives.
Even then I’ll be by your side.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sleep for Sleepers' "The Distance" describe a deep, enduring love in the face of separation. The opening lines, "For you are the sight of my eyes / For you breathe between every line" suggest that the person to whom the song is addressed is the focus of the singer's entire world, and that they are constantly thinking about them, even when they are not together. The question, "Is this love?" is a rhetorical one, as the lyrics that follow affirm that the unnamed feeling is indeed love - "The love it takes to give your heart away."

The next lines, "What defines my heart is what's best for you / Where tired eyes are willing to prove / That I'll be here forever" demonstrate a selflessness on the part of the singer, who is willing to put the other person's needs before their own. The repetition of "At your bedside / Never leave my sight" reinforces the idea that the singer is dedicated to being with their loved one through thick and thin, in sickness and in health.

The chorus, "If there's distance, there's persistence too" speaks to the fact that love can endure even when the two parties are physically separated. The lines "When our love is opening their eyes for the first time / They'll have your eyes like you've had mine" suggest that the couple's love will continue on through the generations, as their children will inherit their traits and potentially carry on their legacy. The final lines, "If my words can't define the lights that compete with the voice of my eyes when you're gone / Then I'm far away!!!" convey the idea that physical distance means little in the face of true love.

Line by Line Meaning

For you are the sight of my eyes.
You are the center of my world, the one thing that I am constantly seeing and focusing on.

For you breathe between every line. (Is this love?)
Your impact is felt in every aspect of my life and is inseparable from my identity. I wonder if this is what love truly feels like.

The love it takes to give your heart away.
Love is not just about receiving affection, but also about making sacrifices and doing what is best for the other person.

What defines my heart is what’s best for you.
My heart is shaped by the desire to do what is best for you and to make you happy.

Where tired eyes are willing to prove.
Even when exhausted, I am willing to demonstrate my love and commitment to you.

That I’ll be here forever.
I am committed to being here for you for as long as you need me, without any conditions or limitations.

At your bedside.
I will always be by your side, especially in moments of vulnerability or need.

Never leave my sight.
I cannot bear the thought of being separated from you, even for a moment.

If there’s distance, there’s persistence too…
Even if we are physically separated, my love and commitment to you will remain strong and unwavering.

When our love is opening their eyes for the first time.
When our children are born and see the world for the first time, they will inherit our love and carry it forward.

They’ll have your eyes like you’ve had mine. Whoa-oh.
Our children will inherit your unique perspective and vision, just as I have been shaped by your influence.

If my words can’t define the lights that compete with the voice of my eyes when you’re gone.
Sometimes words cannot convey the depth of my emotions or the pain of separation when you are not with me.

Then I’m far away!!!
In those moments, I feel as though I am distant from you, even if we are physically together.

I will stay until the sun, until the sun arrives.
I will remain with you through the darkest of times and stay by your side until a new beginning arises.

Even then I’ll be by your side.
My love and devotion to you will not falter, even after the most trying times.

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