Team Sleep performed a number of live shows on the United States' west coast in late 2001 and early 2002 with Todd Wilkinson, Dan Elkan (Pocket For Corduroy), Sonny Mayugba (Phallucy), Zach Hill (Hella), Rick Verrett (Tinfed) and DJ Crook handling instrumentation.
“We were never going to make a record, or start a band,” adds Wilkinson, “I was just sitting at home, playing guitar, and I started recording some stuff. It was never about trying to play shows, record in a studio, or anything of that sort. It was just bumming around. I had never been in a band, and I never wanted to be—we were just friends.”
It was rumored that Mike Patton (Fantômas, Faith No More) and Melissa Auf Der Maur (ex-Hole, ex-Smashing Pumpkins) would be involved in recording sessions. While Mike Patton did indeed contribute vocals to the track "Kool-Aid Party", this song did not make it to the album. Due to contractual obligations, any material Team Sleep releases will be through Maverick Records. Now that the album is released, it is known that only Rob Crow of San Diego based band Pinback and Mary Timony of the band Wild Flag (ex-Helium, ex-Autoclave) lend their vocals to the project along with Chino.
The only early Team Sleep recording to have been officially released was "The Passportal," an instrumental featured on the The Matrix Reloaded soundtrack. A version of "The Passportal" with lyrics and vocals by Chino Moreno has circulated on the internet under the title "Apollonia."
A full album's worth of material was finished between 2002-2003, but Moreno was reportedly angered after Team Sleep songs were circulated on the internet, mostly by the Deftones own official message board. This, coupled with the release and supporting tour for Deftones' fourth album, kept Team Sleep's recordings from being released. In 2002 there was also a Team Sleep world premiere on POWER 106 FM in Los Angeles: "Mercedes" was played once. The new album has done away with almost all of the previous tracks, only carrying over four of the originals, three of those heavily revamped.
Team Sleep's record was originally scheduled for a November, 2004 release, but Maverick Records were reportedly so impressed by the album they postponed the release until mid-2005 to allow for promotion. Chino supposedly commented that "(I) didn't know whether to be happy that they were impressed, or pissed that they didn't expect much (from Team Sleep) in the first place."
A DJ named 'C-Minus' opening at a Deftones concert at the House of Blues in West Hollywood in October, 2004 premiered the newest version of the Team Sleep song 'Cambodia' to the crowd. This song was later changed to 'Ever.' The official Team Sleep website surfaced and included an audio/video clip of the song 'Death By Plane.'
Rumors began to circulate in January 2005 that Team Sleep had broken up due to a falling out between Chino Moreno and DJ Crook. Many fans were distraught at the fact that the long-awaited project might never surface, but the rumors were later proved false.
May 10 was finally pinned down as the date that Team Sleep's self-titled debut album would be released. "The best part about it is having completion of something you've been working on, and having it done right," Moreno said in a statement. "It's fun, working with different people, everybody works differently. When I have time off from music, I want to make other music. That's what I do, that's what's fun, that's what makes me happy." ...(mtv.com)
Team Sleep has been described as "moody" and "beat-driven." More so than the Deftones, many themes and lyrics on the album are fantastical and imaginative in nature; drawing from such literary sources as Poe and historical events like the Jonestown Massacre. The completed album is less electronic in sound and much more 'alt' or 'indie' rock than when the project began.
'Ever' is considered to be the first single from Team Sleep. Notably absent from the completed album are 'Mercedes,' 'Apollonia,' 'Iceache,' 'Death by Plane,' 'Solid Gold,' 'Acoustic One,' and 'Kool-Aid Party'. However, a newer version of 'Kool-Aid Party' was released on the 'Ever (Foreign Flag)' single.
Live From the Stage
Team Sleep Lyrics
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I'm sure
I'm not gonna wait
For you anymore
"Live from the Stage" is a song performed by Team Sleep, an American experimental alternative rock band. The lyrics are an expression of the singer's dissatisfaction with waiting for someone. The opening line, "Live from the stage," sets the scene as the singer seems to be addressing the person directly, implying they are in the same location. The phrase "live from the stage" also suggests a performance, reinforcing the idea that the singer is addressing an audience. The following lines state "I'm sure, I'm not gonna wait for you anymore," which can be interpreted as the singer declaring their independence from the person they are addressing. The use of the word "sure" emphasizes the determination and confidence in the singer's decision.
Overall, the song seems to be about asserting autonomy and setting boundaries. The singer is done waiting, tired of relying on someone else, and is ready to move on. The final lines add to this interpretation as the singer sings, "I'm gonna take everything, / that you never gave me before." These lines suggest a desire to reclaim power and take control of their own life. The song ends on this note, leaving the listener with a sense of empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Live from the stage
Announcing that the following message is being delivered directly from the current performance venue
I'm sure
Asserting a high level of confidence in the forthcoming statement or action
I'm not gonna wait
Declaring an unwillingness to delay or postpone any longer
For you anymore
Directly addressing a specific individual or group who has previously caused delay or hesitation and stating that their actions will no longer be tolerated
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, ABRAN CUNNINGHAM, CHI CHENG, CHINO MORENO, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, STEPHEN CARPENTER
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josh vick
Chorus]
Live from the stage
I'm sure
I'm not gonna wait for you anymore
[Verse 2]
I live in new wave
It's alright
I'm walking away from you tonight
[Chorus]
Live from the stage
I'm sure
I'm not gonna look at you anymore, the same way
Fábio Rebelo
[Verse 1]
I live in turn
It's alright
I'm not gonna wait for you tonight
[Chorus]
Live from the stage
I'm sure
I'm not gonna wait for you anymore
[Verse 2]
I live in new wave
It's alright
I'm walking away from you tonight
[Chorus]
Live from the stage
I'm sure
I'm not gonna look at you anymore, the same way
Caitlin
Chino’s voice gives me chills. I wish they would make new music
Nemoris Inferioris
New Deftones album is awesome!
Victor
Ohms
Cory Peltier
I waited years for Ohms to come out and was very satisfied, but now it's come to the point where I want more Team Sleep as well 😭
PinkRoselle
Same.
Marty Pryor
Well Deftones' album they're working on now is supposed to be super chill, like Rosemary or Sextape vibes
Johnny Mnemonic
Man I wish Team Sleep would release more stuff asap. So damn amazing.
Brandon Anderson
That would be so awesome!
Kris Franks
No matter what Chino does, it tears my soul from my chest. I’m in awe.
andy1908
ok