1996 - 2004 / 2009 - Present

Small Brown Bike is a band from Marsha… Read Full Bio ↴1996 - 2004 / 2009 - Present

Small Brown Bike is a band from Marshall, Michigan that existed between 1996 and 2004 and reunited in 2009. The trademark of this four-piece is "double vocals" backed by melodies. Their sound is often identified as being similar to other post-hardcore bands such as Avail and Hot Water Music. The band name is derived from their working experience as bike mechanics.

Their last show was in 2004 at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago, after already agreeing to split up. Former members Mike Reed and Dan Jaquint later created the band LaSalle, with Reed's wife playing bass guitar.

Jeff, Mike and Ben started a new band with Nathan Ellis from The Casket Lottery called Able Baker Fox.

In 2009 the band got back together again and played a couple of reunion shows and released a 7inch with new songs. A new full length record "Fell & Found" was released in spring 2011 via No Idea Records.

Bandmembers:
Ben Reed
Mike Reed
Dan Jaquint
Travis Dopp

Discography:
1997 - No Place Like You EP
1998 - ...And Don't Forget Me EP
1999 - Our Own Wars
2001 - Dead Reckoning
2001 - Small Brown Bike / Cursive Split
2002 - Small Brown Bike / The Casket Lottery Split
2003 - The River Bed
2003 - Nail Yourself To The Ground EP
2009 - Composite 7inch
2011 - Fell & Found

Sleeping Weather
Small Brown Bike Lyrics

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I fall asleep to the breeze from your open window.
And your computer screen lit the room just right.
The last thing from your mouth sheds light.
(Goodnight) You are the one who calls my arms.
Wave from home and sound alarms.
The want is angled from afar.
And I don't want to leave, especially with this breeze.
(But my ambition teases me) This truth be known.

I shout it in this song.
My song to say forget where I've gone wrong.
Times changed. I've changed.
Now I feel like my life has changed.
I lie awake to this long night.
To separate me from my mind until the morning light just shines.
Your words sound right.

Cast these images to find.
(I can't sleep another night)

Overall Meaning

The song "Sleeping Weather" by Small Brown Bike seemingly depicts a scene where the singer is falling asleep while lying next to somebody with whom they share an intimate relationship. The first stanza reflects the sensory experience of their surroundings, where they are drifting off to the gentle breeze that passes through the open window while the room is dimly lit by the computer screen. The second stanza highlights a sense of longing and expresses a desire to not part from the company of the person they are with, but their ambitions lead them elsewhere. It is ironic that the idea of ambition taunts them, which is preventing them from fully enjoying the present moment.

The following stanza includes a line where the singer claims to shout out the truth in this song, where the truth seems to be a message of forgiveness for the wrongs in the past. The next line, "Times changed. I've changed," verifies that the past is indeed behind them, and they have moved on. With each passing night, the singer lies awake, looking for a way to distance themselves from their thoughts, and the only comfort they find is in the words spoken by the person lying next to them. The line, "cast these images to find," suggests that the singer is attempting to restructure their thoughts and redirect their focus on positive ideas.

Line by Line Meaning

I fall asleep to the breeze from your open window.
I am comforted by your presence, and the cool air from your window helps me relax and fall asleep.

And your computer screen lit the room just right.
The glow from your computer screen creates a comforting ambiance in the room.

The last thing from your mouth sheds light.
Your final words before we say goodnight leave me with clarity and understanding.

(Goodnight) You are the one who calls my arms.
I feel safe and secure in your embrace, and it is you who brings me that comfort.

Wave from home and sound alarms.
Even though we are physically apart, I still feel connected to you and your presence.

The want is angled from afar.
Despite being separated by distance, my desire for you remains strong and persistent.

And I don't want to leave, especially with this breeze.
I am reluctant to leave your side, especially with the calming breeze providing additional comfort.

(But my ambition teases me) This truth be known.
Although I am hesitant to leave, I am still driven by my ambitions and goals.

I shout it in this song.
I express my feelings and emotions through this song.

My song to say forget where I've gone wrong.
Through my music, I am able to let go of my past mistakes and regrets.

Times changed. I've changed.
I have grown and evolved over time, and things are different now.

Now I feel like my life has changed.
I am experiencing a significant shift or transformation in my life.

I lie awake to this long night.
I cannot sleep, and this night seems to drag on endlessly.

To separate me from my mind until the morning light just shines.
I am struggling to quiet my racing thoughts and anxieties until the dawn of a new day.

Your words sound right.
Your words are comforting and reassuring, and they bring me a sense of peace.

Cast these images to find.
I try to distance myself from my own thoughts and find solace in other mental images or reflections.

(I can't sleep another night)
I am plagued by insomnia, and I cannot endure another sleepless night.

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