With a drastic change from the hardcore scene, the Sleeping is now considered to be post-hardcore/Rock/Alternative, and has played with bands such as Fightstar, Halifax, Silverstein, Bayside, Stretch Armstrong, Spitalfield and Haste the Day.
On August 6, 2008 the band announced that after 6 months of auditioning for a new pianist/guitarist to replace Cameron Keym, they had recruited Paul Cadena (Guitar) and Christopher Evans (Keyboards/Synths), the newest members of The Sleeping.
The band proceeded to tour across the East Coast and Midwest US with Envy On The Coast and Secret Lives of the Freemasons.
On February 17, 2009, new album What It Takes was released.
Better Than Anything Else
The Sleeping Lyrics
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This wasn't the end, with you we carry on.
Well I never had a chance, never had a chance, to tell you.
To tell you your friendship was better than anything else.
Why?
The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing.
Why doesn't this make sense at all?
I hope you're listening.
The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing all of.
The ones that we're losing, all of.
Now I sit alone, now I sit alone, in pain.
Wishing you were here. you had so much going on.
Well I never had a chance, never had the chance, to tell you.
Your friendship was better than anything else.
Why?
The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing.
Why doesn't this make sense at all?
Oh I hope you're listening.
Why?
The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing all of.
The ones that we're losing, all of.
The one
Does this make sense to you?
Something better now, something better now awaits.
This wasn't the end, with you we carry on.
Well I never had a chance, never had a chance, to tell you.
To tell you your friendship was better than anything else.
Why?
The lyrics to The Sleeping's "Better Than Anything Else" explores the themes of loss, regret, and the importance of friendships. The opening lines "Something better now, something better now awaits. This wasn't the end, with you we carry on," suggest that the person the lyrics are directed at has already passed away, and that the singer is now reflecting on their memories and the impact they had on their life. The lines "Well I never had a chance, never had a chance, to tell you. To tell you your friendship was better than anything else," convey the singer's regret for never having the chance to fully express their appreciation and love for the person they lost.
The lines "The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing. Why doesn't this make sense at all? I hope you're listening," highlight the sense of confusion and despair that often accompanies loss, as well as the longing to connect and communicate with the person who has passed. "Now I sit alone, now I sit alone, in pain. Wishing you were here. you had so much going on," further emphasizes the singer's feelings of loneliness and loss, while acknowledging that the person who has gone had their own life and struggles.
Overall, "Better Than Anything Else" is a reflection on the value of human connection, the pain of loss, and the importance of expressing appreciation while we still can.
Line by Line Meaning
Something better now, something better now awaits.
We can expect something better in the future.
This wasn't the end, with you we carry on.
Even though it seems like the end, we can keep going with our friend's memory
Well I never had a chance, never had a chance, to tell you.
Unfortunately, I couldn't express my feelings to you while you were still alive.
To tell you your friendship was better than anything else.
I wanted to let you know that your friendship was invaluable to me.
Why?
Asking for a reason or explanation for the situation.
The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing.
The important people in our lives are the ones we are losing.
Why doesn't this make sense at all?
The situation seems senseless or difficult to understand.
Oh I hope you're listening.
I hope you are able to hear my words and understand how I feel.
The ones that we needed, the ones that we're losing all of.
We are losing all of the important people we needed in our life.
The ones that we're losing, all of.
We are losing everyone who was valuable to us.
Now I sit alone, now I sit alone, in pain.
I am now alone and hurting without you.
Wishing you were here. you had so much going on.
I wish you were still alive and could experience everything going on in our lives.
Does this make sense to you?
Asking if the situation is understandable or clear to the listener.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Cameron Keym, Douglas Michael Robinson, Joseph Philip Zizzo, Salvatore Mignano
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