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".
Official site: https://tornclean.com/
Demons
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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You're gonna hear about it
You'll be taken down brick by brick by brick
Burn the orphanage
You're gonna pay for it
They will purify block by block by block
Demons
You've got a vision
You're on a mission
Demons
Live on
And when I die, hang me high
They're gonna bury you
They're gonna finish
They're gonna stand em up six by six by six
You pull the hood back
I wanna know
Which way will the heavenly go
Take it down, take it down, take it down
Take it down, take it down, take it down
Take it down, take it down, take it down
Take it down, take it down, take it down
Demons
Come on
You've got a vision
You're on a mission
Demons
Live on
And when I die, hang me high
Demons
Come on
You've got a vision
You're on a mission
Demons
Live on
And when I die, hang me high
And you will answer to no one else but me
And you will answer to no one else but me
And you will answer to no one else but me
And you will answer to no one else but me
The lyrics to Sleigh Bells's song "Demons" seem to be about power, domination, and revenge. The singer is warning someone who has some level of influence or has made some kind of power play (perhaps they've "drunk the wise blood"), that they will ultimately pay for their actions. They will be taken down ("brick by brick by brick"), and the people they have hurt or oppressed (perhaps the orphanage that's been burned) will seek justice and "purify" everything that has been tainted by this person's actions, one block at a time.
The chorus of the song seems to be instructing the listener to embrace the idea of having demons (perhaps their own internal struggles or traumas), to hold onto their vision and stay committed to their goals, even in the face of adversity or criticism. The repeated phrase "And when I die, hang me high" could be interpreted a few different ways - perhaps it's a call to be remembered after death, or a warning that even in the afterlife, justice will be served.
Line by Line Meaning
You drink the wise blood
If you keep indulging in the things that people around you would consider wise, like alcohol or drugs or anything detrimental, you'll soon face the consequences.
You're gonna hear about it
The consequences of your actions won't leave you alone; they will follow and haunt you for a long time.
You'll be taken down brick by brick by brick
The consequences coming your way will be severe and will dismantle you gradually, piece by piece.
Burn the orphanage
If you do something outrageous or terrible like setting an orphanage on fire, you're going to suffer the same pain and trauma that those orphans felt.
You're gonna pay for it
You will have to face the consequences of your actions and pay a heavy price for what you have done.
They will purify block by block by block
Those who have been affected by your actions will take their time to heal and will purge themselves of the negative emotions they feel towards you gradually and bit by bit.
Demons
Negative emotions like shame, guilt, or sadness will haunt and follow you throughout your life.
Come on
You have to keep moving forward and face your consequences with bravery.
You've got a vision
You have a goal or ambition that you want to achieve, irrespective of the negative emotions surrounding you.
You're on a mission
You're determined to achieve your goal and will face anything that comes your way head-on.
Live on
Don't let the negative emotions pull you down; keep moving forward, and live your life with determination and passion.
And when I die, hang me high
I want people to remember me as a person who was brave, determined, and who didn't let the negative emotions overpower me.
They're gonna bury you
The people who were affected by your actions are going to put you in your place by shaming or ostracizing you.
They're gonna finish
People won't stop until they are satisfied with the consequences that you face.
They're gonna stand em up six by six by six
People will form a queue and make sure that everyone lives with the dishonor or shame you have caused them.
You pull the hood back
You're hiding behind something, and people are curious to know what that something is.
I wanna know
People want to know what's behind the mask or what's making you act a certain way.
Which way will the heavenly go
When you're facing the consequences of your actions, people want to know if you will seek redemption or let your negative emotions consume you.
Take it down, take it down, take it down
Face your consequences without any complaint, resistance or grudge.
And you will answer to no one else but me
You will have to answer to and face the full brunt of the consequences you have caused.
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: DEREK MILLER, SYDNEY ALEXIS KRAUSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rickrocks007
They played this live this week in Brooklyn and I can report they haven't lost one bit of energy. In fact, maybe the current version is even better live. Alexis and her rock climbing buddies are in peak condition. Unbelievable live. Unforgettable.
@FolkyStolky
Thanks for the update. I'll have to see them live after all these years now
@rickrocks007
@@FolkyStolky Do it, but Alexis is 8 months pregnant. You may have a wait.
@jthmonk3y603
I was not expecting so many Jessica Jones comments (even though I heard this song through the show) but I'm glad too see them, that show is absolutely amazing!
@Titanium77
+JTHmonk3y Same!
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@Titanium77
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I really want to be your friend!