The band released The Mountain Dogs and I Am the Rain both in 2011. Those were collected on Noah and the Paper Moon in 2012. The debut studio album Into the Diamond Sun was released in 2012 by Heavenly Recordings.
The band's second album, Not Real, was released on 13 April 2015 and their third, Big Wows, followed on 19 April 2019.
The band's influences include the Knife, Kraftwerk, Talking Heads, Moondog, Sia, Daft Punk and Can.
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Shut Eye
Stealing Sheep Lyrics
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Better for your head
Better heads need shut eye
You should've got a better bed
Better for your head
Better heads need shut eye
You should've got out of the red
Deader than the red dead sea
Promise it to me
Promise me the sea
You should've got a better bed
Better for your head
Better heads need shut eye
You should've got out of the red
In the red you're better off dead
Deader than the red dead sea
Promise it to me
Promise me the sea
People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums
They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes
Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas
See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen
You should've got a better bed
Better for your head
Better heads need shut eye
You should've got out of the red
In the red you're better off dead
Deader than the red dead sea
Promise it to me
Promise me the sea
Sad hello's and mad high lows
Now i know not nobody knows
Sad hello's and mad high lows
Now i know not nobody knows
Where do we go?
Oh where do we go?
People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums
They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes
Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas
See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen
People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums
They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes
Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas
See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen
The song "Shut Eye" by Stealing Sheep is a lyrically complex and layered piece of music. The overarching theme of the song appears to revolve around the importance of rest and sleep for the human body and mind. The opening lyrics "You should've got a better bed, better for your head" seem to suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has not been getting proper sleep due to their poor sleeping conditions. The repetition of the phrase "Better heads need shut eye" highlights the idea that without proper rest, one's cognitive abilities can be severely compromised.
The idea of being "in the red" in the subsequent verse seems to refer to financial difficulties, with the lyrics suggesting that being in debt and struggling financially can have serious negative effects on mental health. The imagery in the line "Deader than the red dead sea" is particularly striking, with the comparison between a debt-ridden life and a lifeless sea emphasizing the bleakness of the situation. The repeated refrain of "Promise me the sea" is a plea for escape from the drudgery of everyday life, with the sea symbolizing a place of freedom and peace.
The song's chorus is particularly powerful, with the lyrics emphasizing that rest and sleep are essential for a healthy and fulfilled life. The second verse further emphasizes the idea of escape, with the repeated phrase "Where do we go? Oh where do we go?" highlighting the sense of disorientation and confusion that many people feel in their lives. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the importance of self-care, rest, and taking time to recover from the stresses of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
You should've got a better bed
You should have invested in a more comfortable bed to sleep on
Better for your head
A comfortable bed will help you sleep better and take care of your mental health
Better heads need shut eye
Getting enough sleep is crucial for better brain function
You should've got out of the red
You should have gotten out of debt or financial trouble
In the red you're better off dead
Being in debt can cause so much financial burden and anxiety that it might seem better to be dead
Deader than the red dead sea
The phrase 'red dead sea' refers to an extremely salty body of water with low oxygen levels where nothing can survive. Describing someone as 'deader than the red dead sea' is a way of emphasizing how hopeless their situation is
Promise it to me
This is a request to be given something or to have a promise fulfilled
Promise me the sea
This is a request to be given something impossible or unattainable
People all the people with big bellies banging bigger drums
This is a metaphor for people who are loud and dominant and have a lot of influence
They beat down on you they beat the pulse into your shoes
This describes how dominant people can exert so much pressure and force on others that they can physically wear you down
Shoes that are made for walking you to lands and other seas
This line refers to the idea that we can use our shoes to take us to new places and experiences in life
See those seas of see those seas that you've seen on the big screen
This line refers to the idea that we can have big dreams and aspirations just like we see depicted on the big screen
Sad hello's and mad high lows
This line refers to the highs and lows of life, and how they can be both happy and sad times
Now i know not nobody knows
This line is a way of emphasizing that nobody really knows everything about life and what it will throw their way
Where do we go?
This is a question about the direction that one's life will take
Oh where do we go?
This is a repetitive question that emphasizes how uncertain and directionless life can sometimes feel
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@SamR1995
10 years since this was uploaded, insane!
Just a reminder to everyone to go support Stealing Sheep. They are a terrific band so if you are in the UK then please try to see them live when possible, and for people from around the world, follow them on social media, check out their website and just show them love.
Here is their website: https://stealingsheep.net
Twitter: @stealingsheep
Instagram: @stealingsheep
Facebook: Stealing Sheep
YouTube: Stealing Sheep
Stream and purchase their music on Spotify and Apple.
This band deserves more recognition for their talent so please support them!
@alloy718
Tip for people trying to sing this:
1. Watch this until you have the rythem down
2. Speed it up 1.5 and try to sing it
3. Slow it back to normal (if it helps you can slow it down more)
4. Sing with normal speed and it will sound slow so it would be easier
5. If you think you got it down, put your device down and only look if you are having trouble memorizing it
6. Try it without looking at the lyrics at all!
Hope this helped someone!
Remember: This takes practice! It took me around 30 to 45 minutes!
P.S. if you came here from a tv show or something, tell me what you watched that led you here!
@Kenny-555
This is the kinda western song that stands for
"Run"
@hannord224
Kenny, I thought you died!
@tophatoctopus1997
This is a pirate song and i will NOT BE SWAYED!
@harrowingseer
@@tophatoctopus1997 Western!
@tophatoctopus1997
@@harrowingseer the song speaks of the sea, pirates are like the wild west but in the water
@harrowingseer
@@tophatoctopus1997 Now that you put it that way. It seems more Pirate like.
@rylquef9757
Honestly, if someone can make a cover for this, I'd be impressed, because the amount of toungue twisters is amazing.
@aliyarubinstein6587
I can sing this song. I have it memorized, don't need lyrics on screen ;)
@ThymeWerewolfAJ
@@aliyarubinstein6587 I would sub to you just to see it uwu
@farleapthequeen346
@Jackson Dakota same