While She Sleeps are generally recognized by professional reviewers as metallic hardcore. Personally citing hard rock and heavy metal bands such as; Thrice, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Underoath, Refused, Comeback Kid, Gallows and Alexisonfire as musical influences. The band's sound typically features heavily down-tuned guitars, thick bass tones, screaming vocals and fast-paced drumming – occasionally complimented by melodic guitar tones and piano interludes. When questioned about the progression between their debut mini-album and their latest album, guitarist Welsh said that they have not changed their sound drastically. Saying that; "it's super heavy but then it's melodic too," suggesting that they have worked to their strengths while challenging themselves.
Beve
While She Sleeps Lyrics
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I'm grieving for the minds of the missed
But if you won't miss forever
Then all the bodies will burn
Into the hands of a broken heart
We are the black youth try and tear us apart
I don't belong in this
This is the furthest I can get
And after all the pain they inflict
We have no blood but we have a purpose
Can you feel it?
Take, take, take
All you fucking do is
Take, take, take
And the fools at the front
Slide their guns through the gates
You call this a messiah
But we're not broken
You've got problems but you won't solve them
Broken, like the back of the bastard youth
So fuck the law, we wrote the order
We might be the gutter of society
But to ourselves we have a promise to keep
Call us worthless, call us cheap
But we know we can and we will
If we're told no again
We should but we won't
Because we're in it for them
Fuck the law, we wrote the order
Fuck the bridge because we built the borders
I'd rather take my life than believe
I'd rather rot with the answers
Fuck the law, we wrote the order
Fuck the bridge because we built the borders
I'd rather take my life than believe
I'd rather rot with the answers
And you take
And you take
And you take
And you take, you always keep taking
Always keep taking from me
Can you feel it?
Take, take, take
All you fucking do is
Take, take, take
And the fools at the front
Slide their guns through the gates
You call this a messiah
But I call it a murder
Can you feel it?
This is a personal promise the burden upon us
Can you feel it?
This is a personal promise the burden upon us
Fuck the law, we wrote the order
Fuck the bridge because we built the borders
The lyrics for "Beve" by While She Sleeps convey a sense of disillusionment and anger towards societal structures and power dynamics. The opening lines, "When all the bodies will burn, I'm grieving for the minds of the missed," suggest a lament for the loss of individuality and thought in a world where conformity and suppression prevail.
The singer expresses a desire for change, to not be torn apart by the forces that try to separate and control them. The lines "We are the black youth try and tear us apart, I don't belong in this" convey a rejection of the molds society expects them to fit into. There is a recognition of the pain inflicted by those in power, but also a determination to find purpose and meaning despite the hardships faced.
The lyrics further highlight a defiance towards authority and the belief that the system is flawed. The line "You call this a messiah, But we're not broken" challenges the idea that those in power are saviors, suggesting that they are instead responsible for the problems faced. The repeated phrase "Fuck the law, we wrote the order" emphasizes a rejection of established rules and a desire to rewrite the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
When all the bodies will burn
In a future where destruction is inevitable
I'm grieving for the minds of the missed
I mourn the lost potential and lost thoughts
But if you won't miss forever
Unless you are permanently oblivious
Then all the bodies will burn
The destruction will consume everyone
Into the hands of a broken heart
To the grasp of a shattered emotional state
We are the black youth try and tear us apart
As young individuals facing adversity, we won't be defeated easily
I don't belong in this
I don't fit in with this environment
This is the furthest I can get
I have reached the limit of my ability to cope
To try and deal with it
Attempting to handle the situation
And after all the pain they inflict
Despite the suffering they cause
We have no blood but we have a purpose
Although we lack physical strength, we have a meaningful reason to exist
Can you feel it?
Do you sense it strongly?
Take, take, take
You continuously extract
All you fucking do is
Your actions solely consist of
And the fools at the front
The ignorant ones leading the way
Slide their guns through the gates
They effortlessly bring weapons into the scene
You call this a messiah
You refer to this as a divine leader
But we're not broken
Yet, we remain resilient
You've got problems but you won't solve them
You possess issues, yet refuse to find solutions
Broken, like the back of the bastard youth
Fractured, similar to the abandoned younger generation
So fuck the law, we wrote the order
Disregard the legal system since we established our own principles
We might be the gutter of society
We might be considered the lowest level in society
But to ourselves we have a promise to keep
Yet, we hold a personal commitment to fulfill
Call us worthless, call us cheap
Label us as valueless, label us as inexpensive
But we know we can and we will
We are aware of our capabilities and determination
If we're told no again
If we face rejection once more
We should but we won't
We have the ability, but we choose not to
Because we're in it for them
Because our motivation lies in benefiting others
Fuck the law, we wrote the order
Disregard the legal system since we established our own principles
Fuck the bridge because we built the borders
Rejecting the connection built by others and creating our own boundaries
I'd rather take my life than believe
I prefer ending my existence than embracing false beliefs
I'd rather rot with the answers
I prefer decaying with the truth instead
And you take
And you continually extract
And you take, you always keep taking
And you persistently seize, always taking from others
Always keep taking from me
Consistently depleting my resources and energy
Can you feel it?
Do you sense it strongly?
Take, take, take
You continuously extract
All you fucking do is
Your actions solely consist of
And the fools at the front
The ignorant ones leading the way
Slide their guns through the gates
They effortlessly bring weapons into the scene
You call this a messiah
You refer to this as a divine leader
But I call it a murder
But I consider it an act of killing
Can you feel it?
Do you sense it strongly?
This is a personal promise the burden upon us
This is an individual commitment we bear
Can you feel it?
Do you sense it strongly?
This is a personal promise the burden upon us
This is an individual commitment we bear
Fuck the law, we wrote the order
Disregard the legal system since we established our own principles
Fuck the bridge because we built the borders
Rejecting the connection built by others and creating our own boundaries
Writer(s): Lawrence Taylor, Sean Long, Matthew Welsh, Aaran Mackenzie, Adam Savage
Contributed by Landon C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.