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.
Bedhead
Sleeper Lyrics
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Got a one track mind don't I
Got to go got to go but I'm easily lead
Got to go got to go but I'm easily
God I'm lost inside you again
Got an old desire for you
Got to go got to go but I'm easily lead
I'd like to stay and get more bedhead
Higher, higher, higher ooh ah ooh o wow
Yes, yes I think so
Yes, yes I think so
Think I'll try to call you again
Make a nice surprise don't you
Got to go got to go but I'm easily lead
Got to go got to go but I'm easily
Made a note to leave you alone
I'm too drunk to read aren't I
Got to go got to go but I'm easily lead
I'd like to stay and get more bedhead
Higher, higher, higher ooh ah ooh o wow
Higher, higher, higher ooh ah ooh o wow
Yes, yes I think so
Yes, yes I think so
Got to go now, know I must see you soon
We'll get bedhead and stay awake 'till high noon
Yes, yes I think so
Yes, yes I think so
Yes, yes ooh I think so
Yes, yes ooh I think so
The lyrics of Sleeper's song Bedhead describe the ambivalence and confusion of a person who is trying to figure out their feelings for someone they desire. The singer has an "open mind just for show" and a "one track mind," suggesting that they may be putting up a facade of being open-minded, but their thoughts consistently revolve around this one person. Despite this, they feel "easily led" and uncertain about their own desires, experiencing a sense of being "lost" inside the other person.
The lyrics are somewhat contradictory, as the singer seems to express both a desire to leave the person alone ("made a note to leave you alone") and a desire to stay with them and embrace the intimacy ("I'd like to stay and get more bedhead"). They describe themselves as being drunk and not able to read, perhaps hinting at a lack of control over their own actions and emotions. The chorus repeats the phrase "higher, higher, higher," possibly indicating a desire to elevate their emotional connection to the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of Bedhead capture the feeling of being caught between conflicting desires and struggling to figure out what one truly wants. The singer's thoughts seem to be constantly consumed by this person, yet they also feel uncertain and anxious about taking things further.
Line by Line Meaning
Got an open mind just for show
I pretend to be open-minded but in reality, I'm not willing to change my beliefs.
Got a one track mind don't I
I am very focused and determined, often to the point of becoming obsessed with something.
Got to go got to go but I'm easily lead
I have a strong urge to leave or move on, but I'm easily swayed by the influence of others.
God I'm lost inside you again
I feel consumed by my affection for you and unable to think clearly or independently.
Got an old desire for you
I still feel a strong attraction to you, even though we may have parted ways or been apart for a long time.
I'd like to stay and get more bedhead
I want to spend more time in bed with you, experiencing the intimacy and comfort of being close together.
Higher, higher, higher ooh ah ooh o wow
I am feeling euphoric and overwhelmed by intense emotion, possibly related to a physical sensation or drug use.
Yes, yes I think so
I agree with what has just been said, and I'm expressing my affirmation in a casual or uncertain way.
Think I'll try to call you again
I am contemplating reaching out to you, perhaps to rekindle a connection or continue a conversation we previously had.
Make a nice surprise don't you
I want to do something unexpected or thoughtful to surprise and please you.
Made a note to leave you alone
I have decided to give you space and not interfere in your life, at least for the time being.
I'm too drunk to read aren't I
I am intoxicated and struggling to focus or make sense of things, possibly because of alcohol or drugs.
Got to go now, know I must see you soon
I have to leave but I am strongly compelled to see you again, and soon.
We'll get bedhead and stay awake 'till high noon
We will spend time in bed together, possibly engaging in sexual activity, and staying there until midday.
Yes, yes ooh I think so
I am enthusiastically agreeing with something that has just been suggested or proposed, indicating a desire to go along with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WENER
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