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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Run The Heart
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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Oh, oh
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Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
I wanna wanna hang a name on you
I wanna wanna hang a name on you
I wanna know what's good for you
You wanna wanna hang a name on me
You wanna wanna hang a name on me
You wanna know what's good for me
You wanna know what's good for me
You don't know, you don't really wanna know
You don't know, you don't really wanna know
You take a heart, I can take out two
You take a heart, I can take out you
You don't know, you don't really wanna know
You don't know, you don't really wanna know
You take a heart, I can take out two
You take a heart, I can take out you
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The chorus of Sleigh Bells's song Run The Heart is a back-and-forth conversation between two individuals. The first lines of the chorus express a desire to hang a name on the other person, possibly a reference to wanting to own or possess them. The repeated phrase "I wanna know what's good for you" shows a potential controlling nature. The second half of the chorus flips the conversation to the other person who reciprocates the desire to attach a name to the singer and find out what's good for them. However, the following lines "You don't know, you don't really wanna know" suggest that the singer doesn't necessarily want anyone to know them too well. The repeated line "You take a heart, I can take out two" implies a sense of aggression or possessiveness.
Overall, the lyrics of Run The Heart appear to be about power dynamics and control in relationships. The back-and-forth conversation in the chorus highlights how both individuals may be seeking to dominate each other, and the aggressiveness in the repeated lines suggests that this struggle may not end well for either party. The use of repetition of certain phrases and the short lines with no clear narrative structure also gives the song a sense of chaos or confusion, further emphasizing the unstable nature of the relationship being depicted.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
Expression of excitement and anticipation.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Distracted vocalizations suggesting a sense of chaos or confusion.
I wanna wanna hang a name on you
I want to label you and put you in a box.
I wanna know what's good for you
I want to control you and decide what's best for you.
You wanna wanna hang a name on me
You want to label and put me in a box.
You wanna know what's good for me
You want to control me and decide what's best for me.
You don't know, you don't really wanna know
You claim to not want to know, but in reality, you do.
You take a heart, I can take out two
If you mess with me or hurt someone I care about, I have the power to retaliate even harder.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Distracted vocalizations suggesting a sense of chaos or confusion.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Distracted vocalizations suggesting a sense of chaos or confusion.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Distracted vocalizations suggesting a sense of chaos or confusion.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Distracted vocalizations suggesting a sense of chaos or confusion.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Edward Miller, Sydney Alexis Krauss, William Aubrey Hubbard
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