The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. With his guitar riffs and synthesizers lingering in the background like a lowland mist and PJ Harvey's Robert Ellis and Ian Olliver on rhythm—the two fortuitously reuniting 23 years after the release of Dry, and in Scott's 23rd year of living—she crafted a "space cowboy" record. "That's as simply as I can say it," says Scott, who cites inspirations as diverse as Funkadelic and Nirvana, Ray Bradbury and Joan Didion.
"I wanted something that very clearly stemmed from my Southern conservative roots but that sounded futuristic and space-y at the same time." It seems like an odd thing to look for in the picturesque seaside green, rolling hills in the south of England, but Scott had never been there before, and as a stranger in a strange land she found what she was looking for: a lost childhood. Sprinter was recorded in a room that had formerly been used as a children's nursery, which combined with the alien landscape fuels the self-searching that roils TORRES' music.
Following her self-titled debut in 2013, TORRES pushes herself to even noisier extremes on Sprinter, a punishing self-examination of epic spiritual and musical proportions.
Are You Sleepwalking?
TORRES Lyrics
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Let's get to the bottom of this
Is it you who's driving
Or is there someone else behind the wheel?
Some things have gone missing
I promise we'll find them again
Did one of us do this?
I promise your mind is intact
I know that it's hard keeping track
If you're seeing things, I'm seeing them too
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
Baby, you might be sleepwalking
The thought of it's pretty surreal
Where could that machine be hiding?
Checked the freezer, no deal
I promise your mind is intact
I know that it's hard keeping track
If you're seeing things, I'm seeing them too
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
For all we know it evaporated
Remember when we found that marble in your food?
Sometimes things are just weird
Doesn't mean screws are loose
I promise your mind is intact
I know that it's hard keeping track
If you're seeing things, I'm seeing them too
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
In "Are You Sleepwalking?" by Torres, the lyrics depict a situation where the singer is addressing their partner, who seems to be experiencing a confusing and disorienting state of mind. The opening lines, "Baby, are you sleepwalking? Let's get to the bottom of this," suggest that the partner's behavior is unusual and that the singer wants to uncover the truth behind it. The question of who is in control is raised, as the lyrics ask, "Is it you who's driving, or is there someone else behind the wheel?"
The lyrics continue by mentioning that some things have gone missing, including the partner's computer. This loss leads to speculation about whether either of them is responsible for these occurrences. However, the singer reassures the partner, "I promise your mind is intact, I know that it's hard keeping track." It is evident that they understand the frustration and confusion the partner is experiencing. The repetition of "If you're seeing things, I'm seeing them too" emphasizes the singer's commitment to supporting and understanding their partner.
As the song progresses, the lyrics further suggest that the partner might be sleepwalking, which is depicted as both surreal and perplexing. The search for the missing computer becomes absurd as the lyrics mention checking the freezer with no success. The lyrics also hint at the idea that strange occurrences can happen without necessarily attributing them to mental instability, as they say, "Sometimes things are just weird, doesn't mean screws are loose." The final repetition of "I'm gonna chase the answers with you" reinforces the singer's commitment to helping the partner navigate their puzzling experiences and find resolution together.
Overall, "Are You Sleepwalking?" explores themes of confusion, support, and understanding in the face of an altered state of mind. It highlights the importance of empathy and companionship when dealing with personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, are you sleepwalking?
Are you going through life without being fully aware or conscious of your actions and choices?
Let's get to the bottom of this
Let's uncover the underlying truth or cause of the situation.
Is it you who's driving
Are you in control of your own life and decisions?
Or is there someone else behind the wheel?
Or are there external influences or forces guiding your actions?
Some things have gone missing
Some important things or aspects have been lost or disappeared.
I promise we'll find them again
I assure you that we will recover and rediscover those lost things.
Did one of us do this?
Did either of us cause or contribute to this situation?
Your computer's disappeared
Your computer is no longer present or cannot be found.
I promise your mind is intact
I assure you that your mental faculties and abilities are sound.
I know that it's hard keeping track
I understand that it's difficult to stay aware and remember everything.
If you're seeing things, I'm seeing them too
If you're experiencing unusual or strange phenomena, I am also experiencing them.
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I am determined to find the explanations and solutions alongside you.
Baby, you might be sleepwalking
It's possible that you are navigating through life without true awareness or consciousness.
The thought of it's pretty surreal
The idea or concept of it is quite unreal or bizarre.
Where could that machine be hiding?
Where could that device or computer be concealed or located?
Checked the freezer, no deal
I looked in the freezer but couldn't find it.
For all we know it evaporated
As far as our knowledge goes, it might have disappeared without a trace.
Remember when we found that marble in your food?
Recall the time we discovered a marble or something unexpected in your food.
Sometimes things are just weird
Sometimes events or situations can be strange and unexplainable.
Doesn't mean screws are loose
However, that doesn't imply that something is mentally wrong or not functioning properly.
I'm gonna chase the answers with you
I am determined to search for the explanations and solutions together with you.
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: Mackenzie Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Flanigan a-go-go
Brilliant.
This is a revolutionary sound.
Paul McComas
Oh hell yeah, especially the disco-techno-punk choruses -- I wanna LIVE in them!
ChrisWhitt661
Loving that guitar sound
Saddest Chord
I didn't like the first few seconds of the first song I heard, but then it grew on me and the other two were great, too. All three were completely different.
Authentic Candor
Holy fuck this is awesome
Brian Premo
I'm getting Marcy Playground vibes
김주영
I think the meaning of the song is saying to the person who's sleeping. :)
Is that part that we sleep while listening to this song..
Chris Stout
Decent enough song, but seeing the band I kind of hate it.
george scherer
cute.
Dylan Perry
Yeah, nah...