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.
Running Faster
The Sleeping Lyrics
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frantically shaking in disgrace
we're all viciously fighting in every state
but now i'm leaving
we're all begging for a different way
violently shaking from our mistakes
still nobody's fighting to make a change
time's almost up
i know
we're all running faster
running faster
we've been begging for a better place
frantically shaking in disgrace
we're all viciously fighting in every state
but now i'm leaving
we're all begging for a different way
violently shaking from our mistakes
still nobody's fighting to make a change
so now i'm leaving
falling back
falling back without a hold
ashamed to say we're falling back
falling back without a hold
time's almost up
i know
begging
shaking
fighting
leaving
The Sleeping's song "Running Faster" is a powerful anthem that conveys a sense of frustration with the current state of society. The lyrics describe a world where people are begging for a better place, shaking in disgrace, and fighting viciously in every state. However, despite all the chaos and turmoil, nobody seems to be making any real efforts to effect change. In the end, the singer decides to take matters into their own hands and leave, recognizing that time is running out.
The use of repetition in the lyrics is particularly effective in driving home the song's message. The lines "we've been begging for a better place" and "we're all begging for a different way" are repeated in each verse, emphasizing the desperation and futility of the situation. The lines "falling back without a hold" and "time's almost up" also serve to heighten the sense of urgency and impending doom.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to action for individuals to take responsibility for creating the change they want to see in the world. It's a reminder that we can't just sit back and wait for someone else to fix our problems.
Line by Line Meaning
we've been begging for a better place
We have been desperately asking for a better situation or environment.
frantically shaking in disgrace
Feeling intense fear or anxiety because of our faltering or shameful actions.
we're all viciously fighting in every state
We are all viciously engaged in conflicts, whether it be politically or socially, in every possible area or region.
but now i'm leaving
However, I am choosing to exit or depart from this situation.
we're all begging for a different way
All of us are pleading or imploring for a different approach or perspective.
violently shaking from our mistakes
Shaking or trembling with extreme force or intensity because of our errors or wrongdoings.
still nobody's fighting to make a change
Even so, no one is taking action to create a difference or improvement.
so now i'm leaving
Thus, I have decided to depart or withdraw from this situation.
falling back
Retreating or regressing from our goals or pursuits.
falling back without a hold
Retreating or regressing without any means to stop or prevent it from happening.
ashamed to say we're falling back
Feeling embarrassed or guilty to admit that we are retreating or regressing.
time's almost up
The time to act or make a change is quickly approaching its end.
we're all running faster
We are all running with greater speed or urgency towards our goals or pursuits.
running faster
Moving quicker or with more intensity towards our objectives.
begging
Pleading or imploring for something desperately or earnestly.
shaking
Trembling or quivering with force or intensity because of fear or anxiety.
fighting
Engaged in conflicts or battles to achieve a particular objective or goal.
leaving
Departing or withdrawing from a situation, either physically or mentally.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.