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.
Threnody
The Daysleepers Lyrics
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Stand tall
Confident
You bend the starlight
With time...
Things change
Colors fade
I miss the colors
I miss the way it feels
Mystical love
Washes over you
My love, it's you
"Threnody" by The Daysleepers is a beautiful track that resonates with many people. The lyrics in this song are simplistic and direct, yet they carry a significant meaning. The opening lines of the song- Rise up, stand tall, confident - are an inspiration to several individuals dealing with self-doubt or low self-esteem. The following lines paint a picture of the power of a human being - you can bend the starlight- is particularly evocative. The lyrics remind the listener of their potential to achieve anything they can imagine.
The next lines of the song- Things change, colors fade - is an honest acknowledgement of the fleeting nature of life. The lyrics convey a sense of acceptance that the transitions in life are inevitable, and one needs to learn how to accept them. The final lines of the song- I miss the colors, I miss the way it feels mystical love washes over you, my love, it's you - express the longing for the sweet moments in life that seamlessly drift away, and the absolute necessity to love and hold on to what one cherishes the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise up
Get up and take action
Stand tall
Be proud of who you are
Confident
Believe in yourself
You bend the starlight
Your presence has an effect on the world around you
With time...
As time goes on
Things change
The world is constantly evolving
Colors fade
The vibrancy of life diminishes
Refract the daylight
The remaining light is transformed
I miss the colors
I long for the vibrancy of life
I miss the way it feels
I miss the happiness and emotion it evokes
Mystical love
A profound love that transcends reality
Washes over you
Completely engulfing, overwhelming, and washing over every part of you
My love, it's you
The subject of the song's profound love is the listener
Writer(s): Jeffrey Leonard Kandefer
Contributed by Lauren D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.