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.
Deadbeast
The Sleeping Lyrics
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can't you see that i've grown a bit cold?
pulling tricks like illusionists
tucked my existence in the black of your soul
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
i'm not waiting
so it's time i finally cut the cord
if this breaks your heart then i'll feel better
if these words could stop your breath forever
soon you'll have no one
that's why this will break your heart and i'll feel better
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
when it falls apart...
old man are you listening?
do you think i'll be taking you in?
when you're fragile and brittle bone
do you think i'll be taking you in?
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
i'm not waiting
so it's time i finally cut the cord
if this breaks your heart then i'll feel better
if these words could stop your breath forever
soon you'll have no one
that's why this will break your heart and i'll feel better
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
when it falls apart...
who will be there?
who will be there?
when it falls apart...
who will be there?
who will be there?
if this breaks your heart then i'll feel better
if these words could stop your breath forever
soon you'll have no one
that's why this will break your heart and i'll feel better
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
The lyrics of The Sleeping's song Deadbeast describe a bitter and vengeful relationship between the singer and an old man. The old man has hurt the singer in some unspecified way, and the singer has grown cold as a result. The old man is compared to an illusionist, someone who has pulled tricks to hide the singer away in the darkness of their soul. The singer warns that this behavior will catch up to the old man in the end, and ultimately decides to cut ties with them.
The chorus expresses the singer's satisfaction at the thought of the old man being left alone, with no one left to turn to. The singer feels justified in causing this pain because of the hurt that the old man has caused them in the past. The second verse continues the singer's bitter tone by asking if the old man expects to be taken in by them when he is old and fragile. Again, the singer reminds the old man that his past actions will catch up to him in the end.
The song seems to be exploring themes of bitterness, anger, and revenge in the context of a toxic relationship. The singer is not holding back their feelings and wants to hurt the old man in the same way that they were hurt. The repetition of the line "this is gonna catch up to you in the end" creates a sense of inevitability and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
old man where have you been?
Asking someone who was absent where they have been.
can't you see that i've grown a bit cold?
Noticing that someone is not being as kind or caring as they used to be.
pulling tricks like illusionists
Deceiving someone with magic-like tricks and illusions.
tucked my existence in the black of your soul
Feeling like one's presence has been hidden away and forgotten by someone else.
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
Warning that someone's actions will have consequences.
i'm not waiting
Refusing to wait any longer for someone else's actions or decisions.
so it's time i finally cut the cord
Deciding to end a relationship or situation that is no longer healthy.
if this breaks your heart then i'll feel better
Feeling a sense of satisfaction from hurting someone else.
if these words could stop your breath forever
Expressing a desire for someone to suffer the worst fate possible.
soon you'll have no one
Predicting that someone's actions will lead to them being alone.
that's why this will break your heart and i'll feel better
Explaining that the satisfaction of hurting someone else outweighs any guilt or remorse.
when it falls apart...
Anticipating a situation breaking down or falling apart.
old man are you listening?
Asking someone if they are paying attention.
do you think i'll be taking you in?
Questioning if someone expects to be taken care of in the future.
when you're fragile and brittle bone
Describing someone's potential future state of being weak and vulnerable.
this is gonna catch up to you in the end
Repeating the warning that consequences will come from one's actions.
who will be there?
Wondering who will provide support or comfort in difficult times.
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.