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.
dearest_mistake
The Sleeping Lyrics
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Looming road
I won't wait for you, I won't wait for you
I hope your sitting, while you read this
Stuck in a world, this is the last you'll see of me.
Dearest Mistake, I can't forgive it, one things for sure:
He's not worth your time and heart.
Down the road
Won't wait for you
Right now, I hate myself. I want you to want him.
As we move on and we look back
We both knew the truth, we were as wrong as wrong could be
Even at our worst, somehow we made it work
Those days are gone, since been cheated by three dull words
Down the road,
Looming road
I won't wait for you
I won't wait for you.
Right now I hate myself.
I don't want you to want him.
Somehow I changed myself
I don't want you to want him
I don't want you, no
I don't want you., I don't.
Right now, I hate myself.
I don't want you to want him, No
I don't want you to want him, but I don't want you.
The lyrics to The Sleeping's "dearest_mistake" are filled with raw emotions of heartbreak, regret, and self-loathing. The song seems to be about a person who has been cheated on by their significant other and is now trying to come to terms with the end of their relationship. The first verse is about the singer moving on and not waiting for their loved one. The following lines illustrate the singer's feelings of sadness and frustration as they try to move on. The chorus talks about the titular "dearest mistake" the singer's ex-partner has made and how it has impacted the heartbroken protagonist. The second verse refers to the relationship's past and how, despite their flaws, they made it work. However, everything is in the past, and the singer has been hurt by three dull words (likely "I love you"). The final group of lines is a plea from the singer to not want their ex-partner back, but they do not seem entirely sure themselves, telling themselves they hate themselves along the way.
Together, the song encapsulates the struggles of heartbreak and how it can leave us feeling vulnerable, angry, and uncertain. We see the singer trying to move forward but finding themselves stuck in the same emotional turmoil. They know their ex is not worth their time, but at the same time, they are struggling to let go of their past relationship. The Sleeping draws from these emotions of trying to come to terms with a difficult breakup to make a compelling and poignant song.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the road,
Looking into the future,
Looming road
An uncertain and foreboding future,
I won't wait for you, I won't wait for you
I won't linger around for you,
I hope your sitting, while you read this
I hope you're comfortable when reading this message,
Stuck in a world, this is the last you'll see of me.
I am trapped in this world, and this is the last time we'll speak,
Dearest Mistake, I can't forgive it, one things for sure:
Beloved error, I cannot forgive it. One thing is certain,
He's not worth your time and heart.
He does not deserve your time and affection,
Right now, I hate myself. I want you to want him.
Currently, I despise myself. I desire for you to desire him instead,
As we move on and we look back
As we move forward through life and reminisce,
We both knew the truth, we were as wrong as wrong could be
We both knew the reality, we were completely mistaken,
Even at our worst, somehow we made it work
Even during our most challenging times, we managed to make it function,
Those days are gone, since been cheated by three dull words
Those days are gone, since they were betrayed by three meaningless words,
Down the road,
Further down the track,
Looming road
Uncertain future ahead,
I won't wait for you
I won't remain for you,
Right now I hate myself.
Currently, I despise myself,
I don't want you to want him.
I don't want you to desire him,
Somehow I changed myself
Somehow, I transformed myself,
I don't want you to want him
I don't want you to desire him,
I don't want you, no
I don't want you at all,
I don't want you., I don't.
I don't want you at all.
Right now, I hate myself.
Currently, I despise myself,
I don't want you to want him, No
I don't want you to want him at all,
I don't want you to want him, but I don't want you.
I don't want you to desire him, but I don't want you either.
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.