Sleeping With Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida current… Read Full Bio ↴Sleeping With Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway and We Are Defiance. The band is currently signed to Sumerian Records and has released seven full-length albums, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, Let's Cheers To This, Feel, Madness, Gossip, How It Feels to Be Lost and Complete Collapse. The first album debuted at number 7 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums. Their second album was released on May 10, 2011. Their third album, Feel was released on June 4, 2013. Their fourth album, Madness was released on March 13, 2015. Gossip was released on September 22, 2017, How It Feels to Be Lost on September 9, 2019 and lastly, Complete Collapse was released on October 14, 2022.

Band members:
* Kellin Quinn - lead vocals, piano, (since 2009)
* Justin Hills - bass guitar, backing vocals (since 2009)
* Nick Martin - rhythm guitar (since 2013)
* Matty Best - drums (since 2019)

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Sleeping with Sirens Lyrics

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Just open up like a page in a book.
These words that I'm writing wont be misunderstood
If I'm dishonest bring me back to my knees.
Show me why I'm even able to speak.
I'll testify please help me to see.
Don't close your eyes, keep your eyes on me.
Open up, open up now make me strong.
There's blood on my hands, but the killers not my enemy.

It's all for the sake of love, It's all for you.

[Chorus]
When all we know is falling I'll save something for you you who are all alone.
When everything is beautiful, when everything's OK.
Even if it's not OK I'll say It's all for you.

These hands hold up nothing but scars underneath
From swimming these oceans and learning to breathe
So often I tell them so often they listen to me
So make me strong
There's blood on my hands
But the killers not my enemy
It's all for the sake of love
It's all for you

[Chorus]

I can feel it in my fingertips
I can taste it in the air
I know some how there is something
There is something new
I see it so clearly
I can feel your hands on my fingertips
I'm seeing oh so clear
I know it's for you
I see so clear

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song are about baring your soul to someone and being completely honest about your feelings. The singer is asking the listener to open up to him like a book so that he can understand them better and not misunderstand what they are trying to tell him. He is also asking to be held accountable for his actions, and if he is being dishonest, he wants to be brought back to reality and understand why he needs to be truthful.

The chorus talks about being there for someone no matter what, even when everything is falling apart or when everything seems perfect but isn't really. The singer promises to save something for the listener who is alone and to always be there for them. He mentions that his hands are scarred from swimming in the ocean and learning to breathe, which could be a metaphor for going through difficult times and coming out stronger.

Line by Line Meaning

Just open up like a page in a book.
Be open and transparent, like a book.

These words that I'm writing wont be misunderstood
I mean what I say and say what I mean.

If I'm dishonest bring me back to my knees.
If I'm being dishonest, I need help to get back on track.

Show me why I'm even able to speak.
Teach me the truth and help me speak with purpose.

I'll testify please help me to see.
I need guidance to see the truth and speak honestly.

Don't close your eyes, keep your eyes on me.
Stay focused on me, don't look away.

Open up, open up now make me strong.
Help me to be strong by being open and honest with me.

There's blood on my hands, but the killers not my enemy.
I may have made mistakes, but love is not to blame.

It's all for the sake of love, It's all for you.
All of my actions are motivated by my love for you.

When all we know is falling I'll save something for you you who are all alone.
In tough times, I'll be there for you, even if no one else is.

When everything is beautiful, when everything's OK.
Even when things are good, I'll still be there for you.

Even if it's not OK I'll say It's all for you.
I'll always be there for you and support you, no matter what.

These hands hold up nothing but scars underneath
I've been through tough times and carry emotional scars with me.

From swimming these oceans and learning to breathe
I've been through a lot and had to learn how to survive and thrive.

So often I tell them so often they listen to me
I often speak to others and they trust and listen to me.

So make me strong
Help me to be strong and persevere.

I can feel it in my fingertips
I have a strong sense that something important is happening.

I can taste it in the air
I can sense that something is changing.

I know some how there is something
I have faith that something good is happening.

There is something new
There is something different happening.

I see it so clearly
I have a strong intuition about what's happening.

I can feel your hands on my fingertips
I feel close to you and connected to you.

I'm seeing oh so clear
I have a clear understanding of what's happening.

I know it's for you
I know that these changes are happening because of you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brandon McMaster, Jack Fowler, Jesse Lawson, Justin Hills, Kellin Bostwick, William Barham

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ryancole5735

I'm Rollin thru all the old:
SWS
Of mice & men
DGD ( with Jonny)
Of Machines
Woe is Me
Memphis may fire

35 yrs old now, but still NOTHING comes close to making me feel as pumped as this stuff!! My 2 yr old LOVES it, this dude head bangs w me

@thedecepticonhunter

5y↑93

Be Yourself
Can't be no one else
Another Day
Gotta give'em hell
It's burning straight through the dark

This Rebel Heart!!!!
This Rebel Heart!!!!
This Rebel Heart!!!!

Can't break what I've been building up this far
Yeah, you'll never tear me apart

@EnragedLuffy

1y↑8

Lyrics:

Just open up like a page in a book
These words that I'm writing won't be misunderstood
If I'm dishonest bring me back to my knees
Show me why I'm even able to speak
I'll testify please help me to see
Don't close your eyes, keep your eyes on me
Open up, open up now so make me strong
There's blood on my hands
And the killers not my enemy
It's all for the sake of love
It's all for you

When all we know is falling I'll save something for you
You who are all alone
(All alone)
When everything is beautiful, when everything's okay
Even if it's not okay I'll say it's all for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you and only you (only you)

These hands hold up nothing but scars underneath (scars underneath)
From swimming these oceans and learning to breathe (learning to breathe)
So often I tell them so often they listen to me
So make me strong
There's blood on my hands
And the killers not my enemy
It's all for the sake of love
It's all for you

When all we know is falling I'll save something for you
You who are all alone
(All alone)
When everything is beautiful, when everything's okay
Even if it's not okay I'll say it's all for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you and only you

I can tell it in my fingertips oh
I can feel
And I can taste it in the air
And I'm hoping there's someway I can follow
I know somehow there's something new
I see it so clearly
I can feel your hands on my fingertips
I'm seeing oh so clear
I know it's for you
I see it so clear
(It's all for you)

When all we know is falling I'll save something for you
You who are all alone
(All alone)
When everything is beautiful, when everything's okay
Even if it's not okay I'll say it's all for you
For you, for you

All comments from YouTube:

@jovannajade

10y↑825

I think 'With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear' was their strongest album, but don't get me wrong, I enjoy both their new and old music.

@staciebarrow9161

9y↑9

agreed

@TheSlow_WRX

5y↑30

Their new stuff isn't my thing but this album got me through highschool

@sleepingatthechemicalroman1172

5y↑2

Their coming back baby :)

@aprioris.knowledge2765

5y↑2

@sleeping atthechemicalromance no their not they still sound totally diffrenet

@rawrxd7391

5y↑4

Cortez Johnson what do you expext? It's been almost 10 years! Of course their gonna sound diffrent lol, eccept it, this is the new sws, just as good though

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@madeleinep.828

5y↑93

There’s no point in saying you miss “the old Sleeping With Sirens.” Their old music will always be available.

@tickleme6670

43w↑1

theyre talking about the way they make music stupid

@Seppuku500

1y↑27

Still hands down one of the best post-hardcore albums of all time

@GotThemCheeseBurgerz

10y↑405

Sleeping with sirens was tight back then and still is now.

@loansharks47

10y↑26

No they still is not tight. They be loose now dawg.

@therealpatrickmcmullin5568

10y↑12

ChrispyXVI F. are not*
are*
dog*

@GotThemCheeseBurgerz

10y↑11

lol ^ right I was going to correct his grammar too I didn't want to cause problems though.

@loansharks47

10y↑5

jarret banks I was making fun of you.

@loansharks47

10y↑2

TheRealPatrickMcMullin You must have a brain hemorrhage.
1) You are correcting my grammar, and not his.
2) You don't realize that I'm making fun of him.
Good job.

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@marianastrenchlvr101

12y↑39

Kellin has a voice like no other. And bands and their music save lives, it's hard to forget someone who does that for you.

@meganwarner792

10y↑468

I've been listening to this band for literally just 3 days and I'm so addicted it unnatural

@madisonmartinez6795

10y↑1

***** that was a good one! 😂👌👏

@JaclynJenson

10y↑5

It's okay because they are the best band. You're not alone in this.

@JlK027

9y↑6

Same.. I'm usually listening to dubstep, house, electro, shit like that.. I got sent this song by my mate.. I've had it on repeat for 2days now and aint bored of it yet like wtf xD Love this song

@losceam

9y↑1

Megan Warner You're not alone mate. I discovered SWS 3 days ago and I am still replaying this song.

@chickenparade4474

9y↑9

Megan Warner The amount of SWS ive been listening to the past few weeks is getting to the point of being unhealthy

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@audrinaweekes3498

2y↑97

I'm 33 now and this brings me back to my scene days, having intense nostalgia ❤

@tomoko7584

2y↑3

scene was never a phase! its who we r :3

@ryancole5735

@dies

@tomoko :3

@hollyroha265

9y↑396

Honesty one of my favorite Sws songs. Hands down.

@jackgrayphilpott2854

8y↑5

I agree but mine all time favourites r Rodger rabbit n kick me

@kingofsalvacion4127

8y↑7

+Jackgray Philpott left side of everywhere, let's cheers to this 💪

@TheLovegoesdown

6y↑2

After going back to this band. I would say this is prob the best song. they ever released. Those were the good ole days.

@_._---.

Honestly*

@adachiselas3675

Holly Thomas same. The opening is def my favorite.

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@baileyannabella

10y↑34

I loved them so much... their music saved me (not in a suicide sense, just opened the door for me). They were so good. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I wish they were this band again, the one that made With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear.

@memepapi308

6y↑12

I remember back in the "emo" days i would sit outside at night on the swing and really feel this song, 3 years later today its still great. Good memories and great times to remember. Keep them coming

@BB0Y0

28w

I know it's 5 years but that sounds really chill

@mrtbird539

12y↑6

His voice is like a sirens.. so addicting to hear <3

@thedecepticonhunter

5y↑93

@friendforfriend1

10y↑15

omfg kellin has the voice of an angel! and the drumming and guitar are perfection! if only i had an ounce of any of their talent! <3 one of my favorite bands

@friscolopter

10y↑17

This track and "If you can't hang", in my opinion, have some of the finest lead guitar

@xchainliinks

12y↑1

Their songs get me through everything. When I'm having a bad day I can always count on musicians like Gabe, Jesse, Jack, Kellin and Justin to get me through it. I love their music, now and forever :D

@EnragedLuffy

1y↑8

@GMOripscrew

11y↑7

:( The lead singer shouldn't be the only thing people see. The whole band is amazing

@carnagecarnage657

3y↑24

I love how much red this songs feel. Like a passionate energy all over the place

@jaydenr.6041

3y↑31

Damn no newer comments? I can never forget this masterpiece ✨✨

@dreadjourny

3y↑4

it will live on

@jonalvarado4385

2y↑1

Same tbh

@angelitonavarro2747

49w

yeah no newer comments that's sad

@raeleemartinez5719

9y↑3

My most favorite song by Sleeping With Sirens ❤️

@BamzItzMikki

11y↑3

I agree. I love 1D! I know all their lyrics. I love SWS, Of Mice and Men, Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Seether, and many more. Just because you like one genre more than another doesn't make those songs any worse. You, my friend, are now one of my favorite people.

@noddle045

3y↑23

"just open up" is 100% the best part of the song.

@jco5254

3y↑3

Liking your own comment is lame

@friscolopter

11y

the thing i mostly love of this band is the musicianship, there's so much emotion in their songs you could feel it

@spishyofficial

3y↑7

Despite their whole current discography, this is still my favorite 🤘🏻

@ghosttowntomato

3y↑3

this album is by far their best. Unfortunately for us fans, the last two or three have been far below their past sound and standards

@spishyofficial

3y↑2

@ghosttowntomato I'm super pumped on the 'Bloody Knuckles' track though

@jamiesplawn3900

1y↑6

This is so sick. I think you guys need to let Blake Christian have this for his entrance on dynamite.

@ImTheAnimal

12y

This is one of those songs that you can listen to OVER AND OVER, and it never gets annoying. I swear. <3

@redvelvetcupcake723

11y

I can just listen to this over and over again it's literally the definition of perfect

@santiagocarrillo4386

Volví a encontrar la canción en youtube y me Di cuenta que la extrañe mucho

@taylormylittleponylifeandm807

5y↑2

One of my favorite Sleeping With Sirens songs😍😘💜💖

@bornsinner5944

8y↑127

I remember I used to love this band when I was a little scene kid😂

@Talya2812

8y↑8

me too 😂

@eviizzzle6896

7y↑1

Same 😭

@sammclendon7764

6y↑4

Sammeee except i was a lil emo child

@redthebeard1119

6y↑2

Born Sinner was?

@calvin.aditya

Born Sinner same XD

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@summ3revans

8y↑8

This is probably my favorite album by them

@blueskyzzzable

12y↑1

Words can't describe this band........... So amazing.

@XJuanXCarlos

Años que no escucha esta cancion , Nostalgia , Recuerdos!

@musicismylife1784

11y↑1

We all have those days where nothing goes right and in the end you just want to set fire to the world. But then we get on youtube and listen to SWS and for a little while all our worries go away while we get lost in the lyrics. thank you Kellin, Jack, Justin, Jesse, and Gabe.

@Golemontheslayer

11y↑1

i just saw them lastnight the entire band is amazing but Kellin has the voice of an angel

@andrewzicler3348

22w↑1

12 years , and always PERFECT. Metalcore , crabcore ... the best <3

@mustdie3920

8y↑24

I forgot about this song and now I'm in love with it again

@sisterdaniel6507

8y↑3

ur name and propic inspire me to blow up a building

@sarajananan2764

hey phandom and the name inspired me to be anally sodomized by shrek

@Katielandancertv

11y

Kellin is so inspirational and he is such an amazing singer...he makes my mood a lot better..they always have super meaningful lyrics and I can relate to them..

@CauseItsClaisse

11y

This has got to be one of my favourite songs by them! Hoping they'll play it at the concert, I LOVE YOU GUYS :')

@baileylastname6375

11y

I just went through the lyrics, before I had just enjoyed the vocals. Some of the most powerful words I've really ever heard. Absolutely amazing.

@Mer1cobaingrungy

11y↑1

This song is just perfect, and what a great lyrics !!

@ridaxkx786

11y

this will forever be my favorite sleeping with sirens album

@fry1231256

12y↑3

The guitars rhythm is amazing at 0:37!!!!

@sammysam682

11y

The guitars and bass are killer! Love the tone of his bass... Drums are sweet, too! I also really enjoy the range his voice puts into the melody. Add in relatable lyrics and you got one, all around, amazing song! Thanks Sleeping With Sirens!

@zimzalabop8585

6y↑19

i love this one; its so underrated tho

@AliceRamosYee

10y↑4

LOVE THIS SONG!!<3 First song, first band! Ahhhh! Those drums<3 ^-^ So many memories<33

@sophiasanne

12y

Sleeping With Sirens needs to start making their music like this again, I miss this sooo much. I love their new stuff, but this is what I got into.

@danielardila3023

8y↑9

one of the best songs of this band

@krystalxevette

9y↑21

Still one of my favorites

@MattWeismiller1994

11y

It's only because of the tenor scale, he slightly touches upon, which allows you to hit that F# . It's the best type of male singing in my opinion. Micheal Kiske from Helloween and Geoff Tate from Queensryche; have some of the best tenor singing I have ever heard.

@enchantedpropaganda

I swear, this album is fucking timeless. Every. single. song is genius and I really really hope they bring back this sound. (LCTT is a close second)

@iliketoeatcereal

I haven't heard this song in about two years. It's crazy how many memories can get stirred up from a song.

@friscolopter

11y↑1

this song is probably my all time favorite off this record and really fun to play on my bass

@jakeilano6821

34w↑1

I first heard a part of this song in a comparison video of WWE theme songs along with Johnny Gargano's old theme song 'Rebel Heart'. And when I listened to the full song I instantly lived it. Now it's one of my favorite songs.

@o0ashlu0o43

10y↑58

with ears to see and eyes to hear is there best album ever!
love these people

@jesus_fetus6925

***** haha the best in the world

@angelnario7176

***** is their*

@firdauszainudin7118

can’t decide between post hardcore SWSvor pop punk SWS.

@ericmcneelyluv12

12y↑1

they have just genuinely good music, everything is just like ohmygosh AMAZING<3333 can't wait to see them at warped tour! :3

@whatsupchickentender1399

6y↑1

even though i'm not into this type of music any more, this song is still really good and gets stuck in my head quite frequently.

@beatlesbabe12

10y↑2

First song I ever heard by SWS & still my favorite to this day(:

@BadDogProductions101

11y

There shouldn't be a limit to what kind of music you like. I like heavy metal, scream, rock, but I like really old music like the beatles, the eagles, Gordon lightfoot and stuff like that. There's no reason that there's anything wrong with that.

@vanhwi

1y↑1

one of my favs <3 sad i missed them this tour but at least they're so consistent, i have no worries about them quitting anytime soon so there's always next time!

@Sarah-li7vv

9y↑32

Has anyone noticed how the bass lines on this album top all of the other albums? Like seriously, what ever happened to letting Justin be heard more clearly like on this album? I mean yeah they have some stuff on the other albums that have decent bass lines, but this album tops.

@jco5254

3y↑1

Producers

@pp99073

11y

Best sleeping the sirens song imo, absolutely amazing!

@Lyssalovesyou98

11y

Sleeping With Sirens is just so right. They are about the only thing keeping me sane.

@ivannasandoval8123

32w↑1

Tantos recuerdos ❤

@FabulousKilljoy

I honestly like this album much better than anything else they’ve ever done…

@aliariffo6896

11y

really there is no reason to judge. as long as they are they listening to this awesome type of music too it is one less person to show/ introduce/ to make them love this band and this type of music.

@weirddude582

8y↑6

ain't heard this in years. still love it

@musicspeaksxo1998

11y↑1

i love their music, looks are just a plus

@xoxobriexoxo123

12y

Kellin sings like an angel && screams like a demon.... just another reason why this band is AMAZING.<3

@baebiejean

3y↑2

Used to slap in middle school, still slaps now. See mom?! It's not just a phase!

@Malikpaynestylesbaby

10y

These songs seriously make feel 1028272728 times better ❤️

@alyssabaca3117

10y

I really love this album it's my favorite but I love all of them! I love this song❤️❤️

@brittanya.3631

6y↑3

THIS USE TO BE MY FAVORITE SWS SONG EVER 😩 EMO PHASE LEFT BUT THIS SONG BRINGS BACK NOSTALGIA 😩.

@Massacreintheshadows

11y

Personally my favorite album <3 This song is great C: I remember listening to this before all the hype I'm glad SWS are well known now

@av9142

10y

This song never gets old

@Buddhababy341

i love when bands make songs that their fans can relate to

@Liv-wz6lb

11y

One of my favorite Sleeping With Sirens songs. Actually..........they're all my favorite!

@friscolopter

11y

my cousin and I loved SWS for a long time and finally we both got to see them for the first time at warped tour pomona, they were way more amazing than what i expected! They killed it! :)

@DrBachur

5y↑83

I'll be damned if this song doesn't make me want to attack my former best friend with a crutch.

@melchardcaranto4675

5y↑9

LMAO

@Themousiehouse

11y

I wish they'd make more like this, not just acoustic D:

@JonfernandoAlfaro

11y

The guitars for Sleeping With Sirens are always BADASS!!!

@EM-du4tw

11y

These were some of the good times man .... I still and always will love sleeping with sirens though.

@atsemi7837

6y↑1

The first band I've ever listened to that I liked every song from them :")

@KikiLeo

11y

All of their songs are awesome

@gabrielaescobar1814

2y↑27

This has to be Johnny Gargano's next theme song!! If he decides to go to AEW or another wrestling company!!! It's just best for Johnny and SWS am I right? Also I ♥this song!!! 🙂🤟

@zro1454

2y↑4

the exact reason I've been listening to this non-stop for the past few days, lol

@gabrielaescobar1814

2y↑1

@ë Myself and my sister have been listening to this nonstop for the same reason!! 😂 I think we can relate.

@jacemacfie1475

2y↑1

Blake Christian already uses it

@lailajuan1684

3y↑1

I'm so grateful I got to see them before this pandemic ✨🙌🏼

@BiiancaaSunshiinee

11y↑1

favorite song by them ♥

@lissadelbo1009

11y

Very amazing band- in my opinion I love this amazing band!! <3 this is all I listen to.

@alyssamunoz8087

11y

Love this song, this is the first song I ever heard by them

@samb9847

10y

Kellin's voice is just perfection.

@toxicfl0w970

8y↑71

Best Chorus of Sleeping With Sirens history

@alexrodri1444

8y↑1

I Knoww Riiiight!!! cx

@thatrllybuttersmyeggroll5128

8y↑8

eeeehhhhhh no, not really...I'd say The song With ears to see and eyes to hear

@jayburriswayne5403

7y↑3

ToXicFl0w 411's chorus was fucking neat and a banger type of shit! That could be the best SwS chorus to date.

@firdauszainudin7118

I prefer A Trophy Father's Trophy Son.

@BitchChill

@that rlly butters my egg roll Which version?

@rustypasta

12y↑1

Okay guys, so my Dre.Beats headphones sadly broke because I forgot to take them off when I took a shower, but I improvised and fixed together some homemade headphones out of some paper cups and a string, and my'o'my! HIS VOICE SOUNDS WONDERFUL!

@kaylugh00

12y

You know music is my escape from reality especially when i listen to Sleeping With Sirens .. I mean i can be having a horrible day and once i start listening to them i feel 10x better :) and in a way it improves reality but, all i wanna do is listen to music :)(:

@almajito

8y↑1

I am very proud of my baby girl for showing me this song! MAS! <3

@jackiefalcon7932

11y

Obviously there is nothing wrong with finding Sleeping with Sirens attractive, and lets face it, we all think they are fine af. Haha. But for all the fangirls out there, that's not why you should be in love with them. It's for the lyrics. The lyrics that speak to people so well, it gives them chills. The lyrics that help everyone out there who is going through all this bs. The lyrics that save lives out there, lives like mine. That's why. Not because of Kellin's hair or eyes but for SWS' lyrics.

@DirtMufflerButt

"Even if it's not okay I'll say it's all for you." Call me corny but years and years later songs like this still have a power over me. Wish the scene hadn't become so diluted with crap now.

@Rourymhf

46w↑5

I love this song

@evilseed880

12y

amazing song! Best Sleeping With Sirens song.

@xNikitaValconix

11y↑1

God I am obsessed with this song. I have been listening to it for like half an hour and when I took of my headphone I realized how loud I was singing .. :S. Ahhh well.. "FOR YOU!"