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 Fearless
Sleep for Sleepers Lyrics
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More so asleep for 21.
Like a child fighting fears…
Who watched his nerves come undone.
Like the vultures ache for air.
Even bones beneath the skin.
I thirst for who you are. You are.
To see your fearless sea for all that it is.
Oh god, what have I done?
To crawl and feel your mercy course through my veins.
Set a path for who’s weak and ashamed.
Love me for who I am.
And who I’ve been.
Are there any fearless men who search for answers in the dark?
Who climb far beyond their thoughts?
With hopes to finish what they start?
Like the vultures ache for air.
Even skin between their teeth.
I’m starved to say at the least. The least.
To see your fearless sea for all that it is.
Rediscover the bones that I’ve hid.
Oh god, what have I done?
To crawl and feel your mercy course through my veins.
Set a path for who’s weak and ashamed.
Love me for who I am.
And who I’ve been. Been. Yeah!
Ooh. Ooh. Ooh.Ooh.
Cut these wrists; tie my hands, my hands!
If I could, I’d shed my skin.
Oh god! Do you love me for who I am?
The lyrics of Sleep for Sleepers’ “The Fearless” revolve around the idea of rediscovering oneself, facing one’s fears, insecurities and vulnerabilities, and ultimately finding redemption through acceptance and love. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the inevitability of ageing and the overwhelming feeling of anxiety that comes with it. The line “I’ll be awake for 80 years. More so asleep for 21” is a poignant reminder of the frailty of human life, and how we often spend most of it in a state of sleep, both literally and metaphorically.
The imagery of a “child fighting fears” creates a sense of vulnerability and innocence, as the singer compares his own fears to that of a child’s. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer is not just fighting his own inner demons, but is also searching for a sense of purpose and direction. The lines “Are there any fearless men who search for answers in the dark? Who climb far beyond their thoughts? With hopes to finish what they start?” highlight the singer’s desire to find meaning in his life and overcome his fears.
Throughout the song, the singer asks for God’s love and mercy, suggesting a deeper spiritual search for redemption. The chorus, “To see your fearless sea for all that it is. Rediscover the bones that I’ve hid” is an invitation to face one’s fears and vulnerabilities, and to embrace one’s true self, regardless of its imperfections. The final lines “Love me for who I am. And who I’ve been” represent the singer’s acceptance of himself, warts and all, and a plea for others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ll be awake for 80 years.
I will live for 80 years and be conscious during the majority of it.
More so asleep for 21.
In contrast, I will spend much more time (21 years) sleeping and in a state of unconsciousness.
Like a child fighting fears…
My relationship with sleep is similar to a child battling fears in the night.
Who watched his nerves come undone.
During my sleep, I feel vulnerable and exposed, as if my nerves are unraveling.
Like the vultures ache for air. Even bones beneath the skin.
Just as vultures desperately need air to breathe, I too have an intense longing - for the essence of a person beyond their exterior.
I thirst for who you are. You are.
I crave an understanding of your very being and essence.
To see your fearless sea for all that it is.
I want to fully experience the vast depths of your courageous spirit.
Rediscover the bones that I’ve hid.
I need to rekindle the parts of myself I've hidden away.
Oh god, what have I done?
I am filled with regret for something I have done.
To crawl and feel your mercy course through my veins.
I will humbly ask for forgiveness and feel your compassion in every fiber of my being.
Set a path for who’s weak and ashamed.
Help me find a way forward for those who lack strength and feel shame.
Love me for who I am.
Accept me as I am, despite my flaws and shortcomings.
And who I’ve been.
Also, acknowledge and appreciate the person I have been in the past.
Are there any fearless men who search for answers in the dark?
I wonder if there are brave individuals who seek truth despite the uncertainty and darkness that surrounds it.
Who climb far beyond their thoughts?
Are there those who reach beyond their own minds and limitations?
With hopes to finish what they start?
Do they have the determination to see things through to completion?
Like the vultures ache for air. Even skin between their teeth.
Just as vultures will go to great lengths for air, I too am desperately searching for something, even if it means enduring difficulty and pain.
I’m starved to say at least. The least.
I'm deprived and in need of something, even if it's just the bare minimum.
Cut these wrists; tie my hands, my hands!
I'm filled with self-loathing and want to cause harm to myself.
If I could, I’d shed my skin.
If only I could change who I am on a fundamental level, I would.
Oh god! Do you love me for who I am?
Despite all of my flaws and self-hatred, do you still love me as I am?
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.