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.
The Big Breakdown
The Sleeping Lyrics
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Gives reason to believe an evil spirit rests in that innocent girl
And the markings on her chest could tell a tale
Love all the lives she′s infected
With her head in distraught
Then broken down somewhere in Georgia
With the thought of calling this innocent girl, to let her know she's missed
I realized, who's been with me all this time
Judging by these written words
Gives reason to believe an evil spirit rests in that innocent girl
And the lying in her eyes could show a sign
That underneath human skin is slowly boiling when
Broken down somewhere in Georgia
With the thought of calling this innocent girl, to let her know she's missed
Well with 6 days, 6 hours, 6 minutes left until she′s gone
I realized, who′s been with me all this time
With the devil
Burning up, dressed in red
Who else could this be but the devil herself
Burning up, dressed in red
Who else could this be but the devil herself
Counting down, counting down
Counting, down, counting down, counting down
666!
Broken down somewhere in Georgia
With the thought of calling this innocent girl, to let her know she's missed
Well with 6 days, 6 hours, 6 minutes left until she′s gone
I realized, who's been with me all this time
Burning up, dressed in red
Who else could this be but the devil herself
Burning up, dressed in red
Who else could this be but the devil herself
"The Big Breakdown" by The Sleeping is a haunting exploration of the idea that innocent appearances can be deceiving. The song's lyrics suggest that there could be an evil spirit inhabiting a seemingly innocent girl whose actions have wreaked havoc on the lives of many. The mention of markings on her chest is a possible allusion to demonic possession or other supernatural occurrences. The singer of the song is experiencing a breakdown, possibly due to this girl's influence on his life, and he contemplates calling her before it's too late. However, he ultimately realizes that the devil himself has been with him all along.
The repetition of "broken down somewhere in Georgia" suggests a crumbling sense of stability and a loss of direction in the singer's life. The line "love all the lives she's infected" captures the idea that the girl's actions have far-reaching and damaging consequences. The reference to "6 days, 6 hours, 6 minutes left until she's gone" is a chilling reminder of the devil's influence and suggests the inevitability of darkness taking over. The repeated refrain of "burning up, dressed in red / who else could this be but the devil herself" highlights the sinister undertones of the song and suggests that the singer is, in a sense, fighting against his own demons.
Overall, "The Big Breakdown" is a thought-provoking exploration of the idea of evil lurking beneath the surface of seemingly innocent appearances. The lyrics are open to interpretation and could be interpreted in a number of ways, but they create a sense of dread and unease that lingers long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Judging by these written words
Upon examining the written accounts, it appears that something sinister is residing in the innocent girl.
Gives reason to believe an evil spirit rests in that innocent girl
The evidence suggests that the girl is possessed by an evil entity.
And the markings on her chest could tell a tale
There may be a story behind the scars or tattoos on her chest.
Love all the lives she's infected
Her actions have negatively impacted many people's lives.
With her head in distraught
She is emotionally distressed.
Then broken down somewhere in Georgia
After experiencing a breakdown, the singer finds themselves in Georgia.
With the thought of calling this innocent girl, to let her know she's missed
The singer considers reaching out to the girl they mentioned earlier to express their longing for her presence.
Well with 6 days, 6 hours, 6 minutes left until she's gone
There is a limited amount of time before the girl departs or meets a tragic fate.
I realized, who's been with me all this time
The artist gains sudden clarity regarding someone they have been overlooking.
And the lying in her eyes could show a sign
The girl may be hiding her true feelings behind dishonesty.
That underneath human skin is slowly boiling when
There is a seething anger or conflict beneath the girl's exterior.
With the devil
The artist is now in the presence of Satan or a demonic presence.
Burning up, dressed in red
The devil is portrayed as being on fire and wearing red clothing.
Who else could this be but the devil herself
There can be no other explanation for the presence of an evil spirit.
Counting down, counting down
The passage of time is being measured as the clock ticks down to the girl's departure.
666!
The number of Satan, 666, is invoked to underscore the demonic presence.
Burning up, dressed in red
The devil is again represented as being on fire and wearing red clothing.
Who else could this be but the devil herself
The evil spirit can only be the devil, as there is no other explanation.
Writer(s): Keym Cameron, Mignano Salvatore, Robinson Douglas Michael, Zizzo Joseph Philip
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.