1. A popular British alternative … Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists with this name:
1. A popular British alternative band active from 1993 to 1998
2. An active dubstep/techno producer from Coventry, England
3. An experimental hip-hop musician
4. A garage rock band from Oklahoma formed in 2008.
5. 90s emo / post hardcore band from Staten Island, NY. Later changed their name to Serpico after getting paid off by the English band.
1. Sleeper was a Britpop group which formed in 1993 in Manchester, England. The band consisted of Louise Wener (vocals, guitar), Jon Stewart (guitar), Diid Osman (bass) and Andy Maclure (drums). The band released three albums - Smart, The It Girl and Pleased to Meet You - and split in 1998.
Their breakthrough song, Inbetweener, featured a memorable video with Dale Winton, who was a popular icon among students at the time. Sleeper also recorded a cover version of the Blondie song Atomic, which was used as a track in the film Trainspotting. Their version was quite well-received and the only criticism is that it was too similar to the original.
The It Girl was arguably their finest moment with Lie Detector, Sale of the Century and Statuesque as the defining tracks. It was produced by Stephen Street then famous for his contributions to The Smiths, Morrissey and Blur. It captured the imagination of the Britpop era. Wener admits that they were basically hanging onto the coattails of the bigger bands including the likes of Blur and Oasis.
The original band name for the band was Surrender Dorothy. They took that name from the smoke trail telling Dorothy to surrender in the Wizard of Oz movie.
After the band's split Louise Wener went on to have a successful career as a novelist.
The band was the inspiration for the phrase "Sleeperbloke", referring to the disparity between the glamorous singer Wener and the other frequently ignored members of the band (who tended to be far more anonymous and stood at the back). The term is still used by music press journalists and musicians, to refer to any person of limited standing within a band or an especially drab and unremarkable individual. Sleeper were said to be amused by the term and even produced an ironic "Sleeperbloke" T-shirt which sold well
The real-life Sleeperblokes were:
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan David Stewart, 12 September 1967 in Sheffield) — (guitarist)
Diid Osman (b. Kenadiid Osman, 10 April 1968 in Woking) — (bassist)
Andy McClure (b. 4 July 1970 in Liverpool) — (drummer)
Discography
Albums
Smart - Feb 1995, #5
The It Girl - May 1996, #5
Pleased To Meet You - Oct 1997, #7
Singles
Swallow- Jan 1994
Delicious- May 1994
Inbetweener - Jan 1995, #16 (UK Chart)
Vegas - Apr 1995, #33
What Do I Do Now - Oct 1995, #14
Sale Of The Century - May 1996, #10
Nice Guy Eddie - Jul 1996, #10
Statuesque - Oct 1996, #17
She's A Good Girl - Oct 1997, #28
Romeo Me - Dec 1997, #39
2. Electronic music producer from Coventry specializing in darker styles of dubstep ("Mass Transference EP" Pt 1/2), and techno ("Enter" EP). Minimalist yet detailed razor sharp bass music. Often collaborates with District.
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3. "Sleeper is a auteur of claustrophobic, sample-based hip-hop production. His work, both as an accomplished musician, and as a respected tattoo and visual artist balances a breadth of spirit with worldly, emotional depth. Finding influence and community in the worlds of classic hip-hop and artistic, experimental rock, Sleeper fills his tracks with sound, leaving an MC with just enough room to create or with the luxury of saying more by saying less. His music is lo-fi with purpose: grainy sounds are used to lend atmosphere to larger, modern electronic sound collages, grimy drums sound out familiar hip-hop patterns beneath thick layers of sound. Sleeper is a craftsman in the truest sense of the word."
4. Sleeper is a raucous punk trio from Oklahoma, formed in the latter half of 2008. They have released a single tape to date, on their own Excitable Boy tape label.
5. Sleeper were a 90s emo/post hardcore band from Staten Island, New York. After a few releases as Sleeper, they were forced to change their name because of the existence of the UK group Sleeper, with the same name. They then changed their name to Serpico.
Because Of You
Sleeper Lyrics
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I fall asleep for hours
We're made of glue
Our bodies crushed and tired
I lie and lie
And now a most peculiar
Wave arrives
How it breaks my guard
While we slide apart
I know you're
Taking me nowhere
And now there's
Nothing else to say
I never was a fan
Of the winter
So you'll understand
If I don't stay
We're sick today
Turns out we're only hiding
Got clean away
So nothing clever finds us
We lie and lie
And all this mess we never talk about
Gathers dust and doubt
Somebody take the rubbish out
And on what flavor day
Did you scramble away
Was I lost
Or tired or sleeping
Didn't I look too great
Was it moments too late
When you noticed
Your mistake
Everyday I know you're
Taking me nowhere
And now there's
Nothing else I can say
I never was a fan
Of the winter
So you'll understand
If I don't stay
I never was a fan of the winter time
So you'll forgive me if I don't stay
The lyrics of Sleeper's song "Because of You" describe a relationship that may have been intense and passionate at the beginning but has now turned into a routine. The couple sleeps for hours, but their bodies are "crushed and tired" as they are stuck with each other like glue. The singer knows that the relationship is not going anywhere, but they continue to lie and avoid talking about the problems in their relationship. They are sick, but they try to hide it, and the mess around them is left unattended. The song ends with the singer saying that they never liked the winter time and hence they will not stay.
Throughout the song, the singer is aware that the relationship is going nowhere, but they are unable to break away. They are tired, stuck, and hiding. The peculiar wave that arrives breaks their guard, but they still cannot leave. The mess around them is gathering dust and doubt, but they do nothing about it. The singer is aware of the situation but feels unable to change it. The lyrics are complex and leave a lot of room for interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you
This situation is a result of your actions or presence.
I fall asleep for hours
Your presence makes me feel at ease and comfortable, to the point of being able to sleep for long periods of time.
We're made of glue
We are closely attached to each other and sticking together through thick and thin.
Our bodies crushed and tired
Our physical exhaustion may be a result of our togetherness, but it also reveals a deep level of intimacy and trust.
I lie and lie
I am not entirely honest with myself or with you, and constantly ignore the truth of our situation.
And now a most peculiar
Something strange and unexpected is happening between us right now.
Wave arrives
A sudden and strong emotion overcomes me, breaking down the guard I have put up.
How it breaks my guard
The intensity of what I am feeling causes me to surrender and reveal my true emotions.
Waits for me
This feeling is persistent and waiting for me to acknowledge it.
While we slide apart
Despite our closeness, we are heading in different directions.
I know you're
I am aware that you will never lead us to anywhere of substance or longevity.
Taking me nowhere
Your actions do not align with my desires and aspirations and do not lead to a fulfilling future.
And now there's
As a result of our disconnect, there is nothing left to say or do.
Nothing else to say
We have reached the end of the line with nothing else to discuss or decide upon.
I never was a fan
I have always disliked something in my life that is similar to our current situation.
Of the winter
It may represent a period of time that is cold, harsh, and unwelcoming.
So you'll understand
I hope you can sympathize and empathize with my position.
If I don't stay
Our situation is untenable, and I am opting to leave the situation rather than remain unhappy.
We're sick today
We are both feeling unwell or under the weather on this particular day.
Turns out we're only hiding
We may be masking our real emotions or issues, pretending that everything is okay when it's not.
Got clean away
We escaped the negative emotions or problems we were both facing temporarily.
So nothing clever finds us
We are deliberately withholding the truth about our situation by not discussing it.
All this mess we never talk about
There are many unresolved issues and problems between us that we don't discuss, making them difficult to fix.
Gathers dust and doubt
Our problems are being buried and are accumulating over time, only getting worse.
Somebody take the rubbish out
We need to clean up our issues and solve our problems by confronting them head-on. Ignoring them will only make things worse.
And on what flavor day
I am wondering about the day or time when things started to go wrong between us.
Did you scramble away
You left our relationship in a rush, creating a chaotic aftermath of our once intimate relationship.
Was I lost or tired or sleeping
Reflecting on my lost and weary state of mind at that time, possibly making me blind to our problems.
Didn't I look too great
You might have been turned off by my appearance or behavior during that time, contributing to the dissolution of our relationship.
Was it moments too late
Whatever happened between us may have been irreversible, occurring at a point where fixing it was no longer feasible.
When you noticed your mistake
You came to realize that you might have made a mistake by ending our relationship or causing our issues.
Everyday I know you're
I realize that the relationship or situation is not fulfilling every day that I am with you.
Nothing else I can say
After weighing my options and discussing our issues with you, I have nothing to add to this conversation.
I never was a fan
Again, I was never fond of the winter, representing the cold and harsh reality of our situation.
Of the winter
The cold, harsh truth about our situation, suggesting the situation is not a pleasant one to be in.
So you'll understand
I hope that you can empathize and sympathize with my desire to end this situation and move on with my life.
If I don't stay
I will be forced to end this situation for my own sake and sanity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Louise Wener
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Greg Hansell
For me, this is undoubtedly the best song off the album. The whole album is pretty good with no bad songs.
Spica
one of the greatest song in Brit-pop in 90s
baltymora2
Awesome song
Greg Hansell
I also agree. This is my favourite song off the album. The whole album is pretty good with no bad songs
baltymora2
Rob Dugas 😊
Rob Dugas
I agree. The whole record is probably their best.
Xpistos
my favorite two songs in this band is track 10 and track 11
Greg Hansell
For me, 4 & 9. But your picks are not far behind. It's a pretty solid album overall.