The Daysleepers self-released their first two EPs on their Rain Delay Music imprint.
The Daysleepers Debut EP "Hide Your Eyes" (December 2005) won the band many fans around the world (selling out the first pressing), and praise from shoegaze legends such as Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins), Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead of Slowdive. It also hit No. 1 for several weeks on Tonevendor's (Renowned Shoegaze Distributor) top 20 record sales list. The EP is now out of print.
In October 2006 The Daysleepers released their 2nd EP/Mini Album "The Soft Attack". This EP shows a heavier side of the band's sound, with ethereal guitars spinning way into outerspace, and vocal melodies that hauntingly soar to new heights.
After signing to Clairecords, the band issued their first full length album, "Drowned in a Sea of Sound" in May 2008. The album builds on their earlier music while retaining their trademark vocals, drums, and density of sound.
Big Sleep
The Daysleepers Lyrics
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Disappeared in the atmosphere
So she's always searching
For an exit to disappear
Hey Christine
You are the moment
You are the ambience
So you could dream
Hey Christine
You chose a road
You burned out slow
Now silence fills this room
And flowers pass before they bloom
Did the sun set in your heart
And if so, just let it go
I would help you creature
Only wanted to reach her
The opening lines of "Big Sleep" by The Daysleepers explore the concept of lost love as the persona expresses bewilderment, questioning where the love went. It appears that the love dissipated into the atmosphere, creating a vacuum or emptiness that the character is struggling to understand. In response to this, the other character called Christine is continually looking for an escape route from the disappointments and disillusionments of life. The persona sees Christine as a moment in time and an ambiance that triggers the freedom to dream and leave the troubles of the world behind.
The next lines of the song describe how Christine chose to take a path that slowly burnt out, leading to complete silence in the room, signifying the end. The flowers that passed before they bloomed symbolize the unfinished business and unrequited possibilities that were not realized in that relationships. In the latter part of the song, the persona empathizes with Christine, sees that something caused an internal struggle that clouded her judgment and made her withdraw from reality. Thus, the persona reassures Christine that they could help her, but are only interested in reaching her because they care.
Line by Line Meaning
Who knows where the love goes?
The singer wonders where love disappears to.
Disappeared in the atmosphere
Love vanished without a trace.
So she's always searching
A person is constantly seeking love.
For an exit to disappear
They seek a way out to vanish, possibly as a result of losing love.
Hey Christine
The artist addresses someone named Christine.
You are the moment
Christine is a significant, fleeting experience.
You are the ambience
Christine sets the tone for an atmosphere.
You cut the ropes free
Christine broke free from something that was holding her down.
So you could dream
Christine is free to pursue her dreams.
Hey Christine
The artist addresses someone named Christine again.
You chose a road
Christine made a life-altering decision.
You burned out slow
Christine's spirit gradually diminished as a result of her decision.
Now silence fills this room
The singer's surroundings are quiet and lonely.
And flowers pass before they bloom
Opportunities are fleeting and are often gone before they become something great.
Did the sun set in your heart
The singer wonders if Christine's heart is broken.
And if so, just let it go
The artist urges Christine to move on from a broken heart.
I would help you creature
The artist is willing to assist Christine.
Only wanted to reach her
The singer only wants to connect with Christine emotionally.
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.