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/
Road to Hell
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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A hundred circle with a burnin
They took a love away
We wanted it this way
We wanted it this way
Face down in the dirt, in your mini skirt
Back oh I got your back
I don't want you to see me this way
I don't want you to see me this way
I don't want you to see me this way
But I wait and die, but I wait and die
Took a breath, took a breath
I'm never gonna lie to you,
But I'm gonna have to tell the truth
Uhh you lost me
Down in the ground if you feel so
Took a breath, took a breath
I'm never gonna lie to you,
But I'm gonna have to tell the truth
Uhh you lost me
Uhh you lost me
has in eternal verse
Close in do you favorite fans
All your favorite fans
You love the only ones
Telling me the son
I'm never have any fun
You walk around way down
I don't want you to see me this way
I don't want you to see me this way
I don't want you to see me this way
But I wait and die, but I wait and die
Took a breath, took a breath
I'm never gonna lie to you,
But I'm gonna have to tell the truth
Uhh you lost me
Down in the ground if you feel so
Took a breath, took a breath
I'm never gonna lie to you,
But I'm gonna have to tell the truth
Uhh you lost me
The lyrics of Sleigh Bells’s song “Road to Hell” are cryptic and open to interpretation, much like many of the band's other songs. The song opens with the lines “A hundred circle with a burnin // They took a love away,” which could suggest a group of people gathered in a circle around a bonfire, perhaps performing a ritualistic act. The next line “We wanted it this way” could imply that the participants knew the risks involved and chose to go through with it regardless of the consequences. The chorus repeats the lines “I don't want you to see me this way // But I wait and die,” hinting at a sense of shame and an underlying feeling of inevitability.
The verse “Close in do your favorite fans // All your favorite fans” could potentially refer to a musician or celebrity who has a close relationship with their fan base. It’s unclear who the “son” referred to in the line “Telling me the son // I'm never have any fun” is, though it could be interpreted as a powerful figure of some kind. The final lines of the chorus, “Down in the ground if you feel so // I'm never gonna lie to you, // But I'm gonna have to tell the truth // Uhh you lost me,” continue to reinforce the feeling of being trapped or resigned to a fate that might be beyond one's control.
Overall, the lyrics of “Road to Hell” are repetitive and sparse, creating a dense atmosphere and sense of impending doom. The song is one of Sleigh Bells’ more enigmatic tracks, inviting the listener to draw their own conclusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Uhh you lost me
Feeling confused and disconnected from someone or something.
A hundred circle with a burnin
A chaotic situation filled with tension and heat.
They took a love away
Feeling heartbroken after losing a cherished love or bond.
We wanted it this way
Accepting that the situation is the way it is by choice.
Face down in the dirt, in your mini skirt
Feeling powerless and vulnerable, stripped of dignity and pride.
Touch the ground
Feeling grounded and connected to reality.
Back oh I got your back
Offering support and loyalty to someone in need.
I don't want you to see me this way
Feeling ashamed and unwilling to reveal a vulnerable side to someone.
But I wait and die, but I wait and die
Enduring a seemingly endless and painful situation without hope of escape.
Took a breath, took a breath
Pausing to reflect on the situation at hand.
I'm never gonna lie to you, But I'm gonna have to tell the truth
Being honest and straightforward, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable.
Down in the ground if you feel so
Feeling trapped and buried in a hopeless situation.
Close in do you favorite fans
Feeling isolated and surrounded only by those who blindly support or idolize you.
All your favorite fans
Being surrounded by only those who are loyal and supportive, but not necessarily honest or helpful.
You love the only ones
Being fixated on a particular group or person to the exclusion of all others.
Telling me the son
Unknown, unclear meaning or context.
I'm never have any fun
Feeling drained and unhappy, unable to enjoy oneself.
You walk around way down
Carrying a heavy burden or sadness that weighs one down.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEREK MILLER, SYDNEY ALEXIS KRAUSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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