… Read Full Bio ↴The Whigs' 3rd album, In The Dark, was released on March 16th 2010.
The Whigs are a trio based out of Athens, GA. In 2005, The Whigs released the independently recorded Give 'Em All A Big Fat Lip. The band signed to indie label ATO Records, home to Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and Ben Kweller, in 2006.
The band's second album, Mission Control, was released on January 22, 2008. It was produced by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith, Guided By Voices) at Sunset Sound and Sound Factory in Los Angeles, CA.
In early 2009 The Whigs embarked on a winter tour with Kings Of Leon, and the run closed out with a show at Madison Square Garden. This followed fall 2008 tours with Kings Of Leon, The Kooks, and Tokyo Police Club, capped off with a new years celebration with Band Of Horses.
In August 2009 the band went out with Kings Of Leon again, this time covering Western Canada and the west coast in the United States. That run ended at the old stomping grounds of the Los Angeles Lakers, The Forum. Late 2009 saw The Whigs on a North American headlining tour with support from Nashville's, The Features.
On March 16th, 2010, their third album, In The Dark, was released on ATO Records. The band hit the road with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in late February 2010, leading up to the release of In The Dark. The band will appear at SXSW 2010 in Austin, TX. On March 31st, 2010, The Whigs will be featured as the musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman where they will play the first single from IN THE DARK, "Kill Me Carolyne."
Sleep Sunshine
The Whigs Lyrics
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They see you in your room
They scared your daughters ponies away
He's walking in that door
Ugly and loud thoughts
He's talking loud
He's talking away
Wake up into the morning
Sunshine over my bed
Birds, birds out in the singing
And now that everyone I know
Is dressing me up in my clothes
And I'd like you to sleep
Sleep, sleep sunshine
There's something in my drink
Amnesia in my thoughts
They're stumbling and they're creeping away
Wake up into the morning
Sunshine over my bed
Birds, birds out in the singing
And now that everyone I know
Is dressing me up in my clothes
And I'd like you to sleep
Sleep, sleep sunshine
And the god, I'm only sleeping
And the fog lies in my bed
And its right here, right now
All the pain for the glory
And now that everyone I know
Is dressing me up in my clothes
And I'd like you to sleep
Sleep, sleep sunshine
The Whigs’ song Sleep Sunshine seems to contain themes of fear, anxiety, confusion and chaos. The opening lyrics evoke a sense of terror with the line “they’re scratching at your door”. The “they” being referred to are unidentified, adding to the unsettling nature of the song. The next few lyrics suggest that the singer is also being watched inside their own bedroom and their daughters’ ponies have been run away – adding further to the idea of fear and intimidation. As the song progresses, the listener is given a glimpse into the mental state of the singer with phrases like “Amnesia in my thoughts” and “stumbling and creeping away”. This adds a sense of confusion as to whether the antagonist is fictional or a manifestation of the singer's mental state.
The chorus of the song provides contrast to the darker themes of the verses with the lyrics “Wake up into the morning, Sunshine over my bed, Birds, birds out in the singing”. This illustrates that the singer is still able to see the beauty in the world even though they may be going through an incredibly troubling time. The final few verses of the song could be interpreted as the singer looking for comfort where they can, hoping that “everyone I know dressing me up in my clothes” will provide a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Overall, the lyrics to Sleep Sunshine seem to offer a glimpse into the troubled psyche of the singer. The contrast between the darker verses and the lighter chorus could be interpreted as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
They're scratching at your door
Someone is trying to get your attention and is causing a disturbance
They see you in your room
The person trying to get your attention is aware of your presence and actions
They scared your daughters ponies away
The person trying to get your attention has caused harm or scared something or someone close to you
He's walking in that door
Someone new has entered the scene
Ugly and loud thoughts
The thoughts or intentions of the new person are unpleasant or disturbing
He's talking loud
The new person is being forceful and assertive
He's talking away
The new person is dominating the conversation or situation
Wake up into the morning
A new day has begun
Sunshine over my bed
The sun is shining on the person's bed, creating a positive mood
Birds, birds out in the singing
Birds are singing outside, creating a joyful atmosphere
And now that everyone I know
The person is reflecting on their relationships with others in their life
Is dressing me up in my clothes
Others are influencing or controlling the person's actions or identity
And I'd like you to sleep
The person wishes for calmness and relaxation
Sleep, sleep sunshine
A repetition of the desire for calmness and relaxation
There's something in my drink
The person suspects that something has been added to their drink
Amnesia in my thoughts
The person is experiencing memory loss or confusion
They're stumbling and they're creeping away
The person believes that someone is trying to harm or take advantage of them and is leaving the situation
And the god, I'm only sleeping
The person is disassociating from reality or trying to escape from a stressful situation
And the fog lies in my bed
The person is feeling lost or confused in their current situation
And its right here, right now
The person is trying to live in the present moment
All the pain for the glory
The person believes that success or achievement requires experiencing hardships or pain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JULIAN DORIO, PARKER GISPERT
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