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.
Loud & Clear
The Sleeping Lyrics
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A chilling wind from the living room
"Oh how can this be?
I thought I buried them in electricity"
And then the radio turned on without a trace
A haunting memory upon the man's face
As he said, "They're coming back, they're coming back"
Back, back, back, back through the radio
Now who is listening tonight?
(Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Man's last words, man's last words are perfect.
When nothing is said at all
Scared speechless
The man's head in his hands, his shaky hands,
But let truth be known he wasn't always afraid
Oh no, no, that coward used to talk, talk, talk, talk,
Sync his lips to the sound of empty promises
"Oh, they're coming back, they're coming back"
Cold haunting memories
Back, back, back, back through the radio
Now who is listening tonight?
(Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Man's last words, man's last words are perfect
When nothing is said at all
Back, back, back
Back, back, back
Back, back, back
"They can't, they can't, they can't be back," he said
A chilling wind from the living room
"Oh how can this be?
I thought I buried them in electricity"
Oh that coward used to talk, talk, talk, sync his lips
Now there is no way he's going to live through this
"They have come back, they have come back!"
Back, back, back, back through the radio
Now who is listening tonight?
(Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Man's last words, man's last words are perfect
When nothing is said at all
The have come back
Now who's listening?
The Sleeping's song "Loud and Clear" is a haunting tale of a man who believed he had buried his past demons in electricity, only for them to come back to haunt him through the radio. The opening line of the song, "they can't be back," conveys the man's disbelief at the return of these traumatic memories. The chilling wind from the living room sets the ambiance for the song and contributes to the eerie feeling that the lyrics evoke.
The line "man's last words are perfect when nothing is said at all" suggests that the man is left speechless and paralyzed with fear as he comes face to face with his past. The repetition of the phrase "back, back, back, back," coupled with the haunting melody, emphasizes the idea that the man cannot escape his past and that it will always come back to haunt him.
Overall, "Loud and Clear" is a powerful song that explores the impact of past traumas on one's present and the inability to escape these demons. The use of vivid imagery, repetition, and emotive language makes this song a hauntingly beautiful piece of music that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
"They can't be back," he said
The man is in disbelief that the ones he thought were gone for good have returned
A chilling wind from the living room
The atmosphere is ominous and tense
"Oh how can this be?
I thought I buried them in electricity"
The man believed he had taken care of the problem with electrical means, but it did not work as he had hoped
And then the radio turned on without a trace
A haunting memory upon the man's face
As he said, "They're coming back, they're coming back"
The sudden activation of the radio brings back the terrifying memories of the past, prompting the man to declare the return of the menace
Back, back, back, back through the radio
Now who is listening tonight?
(Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Man's last words, man's last words are perfect.
When nothing is said at all
The previous events have left the man traumatized and vulnerable, and he questions whether anyone else hears his desperate cries for help
The man's head in his hands, his shaky hands,
But let truth be known he wasn't always afraid
Oh no, no, that coward used to talk, talk, talk, talk,
Sync his lips to the sound of empty promises
"Oh, they're coming back, they're coming back"
The man is now paralyzed with fear, but he used to be just like the ones who made empty promises, only to be once again faced with the same danger
Back, back, back, back through the radio
Now who is listening tonight?
(Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Man's last words, man's last words are perfect
When nothing is said at all
The repetition of this stanza further emphasizes the man's desperate cries that seem to go unheard and lead to his ultimate downfall
"They can't, they can't, they can't be back," he said
A chilling wind from the living room
"Oh how can this be?
I thought I buried them in electricity"
Oh that coward used to talk, talk, talk, sync his lips
Now there is no way he's going to live through this
"They have come back, they have come back!"
The man's disbelief turns to despair as he realizes that his attempts to vanquish the danger were in vain, and now he is left to face the consequences
The have come back
Now who's listening?
The song ends with a haunting question, leaving the listener to speculate on the fate of the man and whether anyone was there to hear his cries for help
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Cameron Keym, Douglas Michael Robinson, Joseph Philip Zizzo, Salvatore Mignano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Flatrocker512
Little did we know, it was a golden age for music.
@memegazer
accept for the smell
@tyriq_mcgee8280
You mean rock music
@Clepboyette
Little did we know sir
@jessedcruz7173
M
Ugh
@Mico_Mico777
You have NO IDEA how long I've been looking for this song! I'm so happy!!!!! I kept typing "Tonight! Tonight! Tonight!" as a lyric because it was the only one my brain held onto.
@tomcotter4299
Weird to think about how many great songs probably only exist as sound bites in people’s memories now.
@user-cw1wl7qd2s
Very nice very nice
@marshkipgaming1754
only 100k views, this is a treasure of the past waiting to be found
@Vilizio
Lol at 2:59 when he had to bring his kick back. Any drummer who's played a slick surface knows this struggle