They describe their sound as positive, yet ferocious alternative hardcore and draw influence from several of their peers not only in the major music industry, but in their hometown of Halifax. The band plans on an early 2013 release for their debut EP entitled “Make Amends Start Again”, which was engineered by Justin Felix (A Sight For Sewn Eyes, For The Hollow, Pharaohs), through iTunes, Bandcamp and in stores or at their live shows.
Members:
Owen Williams - Guitar
Tyler Killam - Guitar/Vocals
Harley Shea - Vocals
James Bentley - Bass/Vocals
Braeden Kaulbach - Drums
Loveless
Sleepshaker Lyrics
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I've got the black and blue to show
My bedroom ceiling knows me inside out
More than you could ever know
And it breaks my heart to tell you that I don't love you
I swear I want to, but I don't
I know I should tell you, but I won't
December's killing me
Just let me make it to the new year,
But the same old hell
Leave me with my loveless self
Always look ahead, but my mind is on the past
This day goes on and on,
It never ends
How did it get this bad
A change that never comes,
Where's the fire in me now
Dissipating,
Ashes scattering around
December's killing me
Just let me make it to the new year,
But the same old hell
And though its hard to see
I was never anything you saw in me
So drown me out
Leave me wih my loveless self
A vicious cycle,
Round and round I go again
Constant regress
Becomes the process
Slow down,
Moving too fast
Getting too close now,
Find some other way out
Slow down, (I dug my shoulders into my floorboards)
Moving too fast (I've got the black and blue to show)
Getting too close now, (My bedroom ceiling knows me inside out)
Find some other way out, (More than you could ever know)
Slow down, (I dug my shoulders into my floorboards)
Moving too fast (I've got the black and blue to show)
Getting too close now, (My bedroom ceiling knows me inside out)
Find some other way out, (More than you could ever know)
Slow down, (I dug my shoulders into my floorboards)
The song "Loveless" by Sleepshaker is a beautifully written and introspective piece on the struggles of trying to maintain a relationship when the love just isn't there. The opening lines present a physical manifestation of the singer's emotional distress, with the imagery of them digging their shoulders into the floorboards, the black and blue being a metaphor for the emotional pain they are experiencing. The repetition of "I don't love you" reveals the internal conflict the singer is dealing with, wanting to love their partner but unable to do so. The third stanza continues the theme of internal struggle, as the singer looks back on the past but is unable to move forward or effect any real change, leading to feelings of hopelessness and despair, with the metaphor of ashes scattering around them.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "December's killing me, just let me make it to the new year" adds to the sense of impending doom and serves as a reminder that time keeps moving forward despite their emotional struggles. The line "I was never anything you saw in me" speaks to the disconnect between the singer and their partner, with the implication being that the partner has an idealized version of who the singer is that doesn't match reality. The suggestion to "drown me out" highlights the desire to avoid confrontation and numb the pain.
The closing stanza uses the metaphor of a vicious cycle to describe the ongoing struggle, with the idea that progress is futile and everything just keeps repeating. The final lines, "Slow down, moving too fast, getting too close now, find some other way out" present a last-ditch attempt to escape the cycle and find a resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
I dug my shoulders into my floorboards
I'm feeling down and out and trying to hide from the world
I've got the black and blue to show
I've been through some tough times and it shows
My bedroom ceiling knows me inside out
My private space is the only place I can truly be myself
More than you could ever know
I have deep secrets and struggles that I keep hidden from others
And it breaks my heart to tell you that I don't love you
I care about you deeply, but I can't force myself to feel romantic love
I swear I want to, but I don't
I wish I could change my feelings, but I can't control them
I know I should tell you, but I won't
I'm afraid of hurting you or damaging our relationship by being honest
December's killing me
The winter season is making me feel worse than usual
Just let me make it to the new year
I'm hoping that the start of a fresh year will bring new hope
But the same old hell
I know that my problems won't magically disappear just because it's a new year
And though its hard to see
I recognize that others may see potential in me, but I don't feel it myself
I was never anything you saw in me
I'm not living up to others' expectations, even if they're positive ones
So drown me out
I want to forget my problems and escape my own thoughts for a while
Leave me with my loveless self
I accept that my romantic life may always be unfulfilling, and I'll have to learn to live with it
A vicious cycle, Round and round I go again
I can't seem to break free from constantly repeating the same negative patterns
Constant regress, Becomes the process
My efforts to improve often revert back to old habits and hold me back
Slow down, Moving too fast
I'm rushing through life and need to take a step back to focus on my own well-being
Getting too close now, Find some other way out
I'm uncomfortable with how close someone is getting to me emotionally and need to find a way to distance myself
Contributed by Isabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.