In 2008, Miller was waiting tables at a neighborhood Brazilian restaurant, Miss Favela, where he encountered Alexis and her mother. When he mentioned he was looking for a female vocalist to work with on a musical project, Krauss' mother immediately volunteered her. After steadily gaining popularity throughout 2009, Sleigh Bells signed to M.I.A.'s label N.E.E.T. in Spring 2010.
The duo released the 7-track EP Sleigh Bells. The EP received much attention and all but the last two tracks were re-recorded for their debut album.
Sleigh Bells issued the single "Tell 'Em" as a free download in April 2010. On 11 May 2010, they released their debut full-length album entitled Treats. Amidst blown-out drum beats, fuzzed guitars and synth-pop sensibilities, Krauss balances each song with a voice that is both forceful and elegant. Four other singles supported the album: "Crown on the Ground", "Infinity Guitars", "Rill Rill" and "Riot Rhythm".
Sleigh Bells began recording songs for their second studio album in June 2011. Describing the sound of the new album, Krauss said, "It sounds really huge, so there's going to still be tons of volume".
On 15 December 2011, the band released the single "Born to Lose", followed in January 2012 by "Comeback Kid". The second album, Reign of Terror, was released on 21 February 2012. They made their network television debut on the 18 February 2012 episode of Saturday Night Live, performing the songs "Comeback Kid" and "End of the Line".
Only a few months after the release of Reign of Terror, Sleigh Bells began writing a third studio album for a possible 2013 release. Before the end of 2012, the album was said to feature more writing from Krauss and with a cleaner sound. The album, titled Bitter Rivals, was released on 8 October 2013, through Mom + Pop Music. According to Krauss, several tracks would feature dynamic acoustic riffs and R&B-ish vocals. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Krauss clarified the new style of the album, saying, "I was interested in doing something Beyoncé or Janet Jackson would do, these slow-winding, sparkling melodies."
On 7 December 2015, Sleigh Bells premiered a new song titled "Champions of Unrestricted Beauty", while announcing they were finishing up their fourth studio album. The duo released the single "Rule Number One" on 7 June 2016, followed by "Hyper Dark" on 19 July 2016. On 24 August 2016, Sleigh Bells released their fourth studio album Jessica Rabbit, marking the first release on the duo's own label, Torn Clean, in partnership with Sinderlyn. The mini-album Kid Kruschev followed on 10 November 2017.
Sleigh Bells released their sixth studio album, Texis, on 10 September 2021 through Mom + Pop Music. Music videos were released for album singles "Locust Laced" and "Justine Go Genesis".
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D.O.A.
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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How come nobody knows
How the chorus should go
How the chorus should go
How come nobody knows
Do you know how it feels
When the rain hits the roof
It’s not wet anymore
Put the one by the two
Cut the rest into lines
But there’s blood on the door
And you’re feeling just fine
But you ran out of time
Wipe the blood from your nose
How come nobody knows
How the chorus should go
Remember who you are
The lyrics of Sleigh Bells's song D.O.A. paint a cryptic picture of a violent scene. The opening line, "Wipe the blood from your nose," introduces the theme of violence and bloodshed. The next stanza, "How come nobody knows, how the chorus should go," highlights the confusion and uncertainty of the situation. The chorus is usually a recognizable and predictable part of a song, but in this context, it seems to be lost or forgotten. The repetition of the line "how the chorus should go" underscores the destabilizing effect of violence and chaos.
The next stanza is a strange juxtaposition of rain hitting a roof and the roof of one's mouth no longer being wet. The image of rain hitting the roof is often peaceful, but the addition of the roof of one's mouth being dry suggests a sense of danger or unease. The following lines "put the one by the two, cut the rest into lines," are somewhat nonsensical, but they create a vivid mental picture of an intense or frenzied situation. The last stanza brings us back to the opening lines, with the call to "wipe the blood from your nose." The final line "remember who you are" brings a sense of grounding to the chaos, as if trying to regain a sense of identity or self amidst the violence.
Overall, the lyrics of D.O.A. are open-ended and invite interpretation. It is unclear who or what is causing the violence, but the image of "blood on the door" suggests that it is not an isolated incident. The chorus that "nobody knows" could symbolize a sense of confusion or disorientation in the face of such trauma, and the final call to "remember who you are" could represent a struggle to maintain one's sense of self while navigating such turbulent waters.
Line by Line Meaning
Wipe the blood from your nose
Clean yourself up, you're wounded
How come nobody knows
Why is everyone clueless
How the chorus should go
What the melody should be
How the chorus should go
What the melody should be
How come nobody knows
Why is everyone clueless
Do you know how it feels
Have you experienced the sensation
When the rain hits the roof
The sound of precipitation on the ceiling
But the roof of your mouth
Your palate
It’s not wet anymore
It's dry
Put the one by the two
Arrange them in order
Cut the rest into lines
Divide the remaining group into separate sections
But there’s blood on the door
Evidence of violence on the entrance
And you’re feeling just fine
You're not affected emotionally
But you ran out of time
You didn't have enough of it
Wipe the blood from your nose
Clean yourself up, you're wounded
How come nobody knows
Why is everyone clueless
How the chorus should go
What the melody should be
Remember who you are
Recall your identity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEREK MILLER, SYDNEY ALEXIS KRAUSS
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