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.
Sleeps Society
While She Sleeps Lyrics
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This is where it all begins
Resurrection or defeat
This is revival of the living
You'll find me on the other side
With the rest of us who don't belong
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
This is where it all begins
I'm sick, I'm losing patience
'Cause it doesn't exist
So I'm gonna create it
(Welcome)
You'll find me on the other side
With the rest of us that don't belong
In a place where you and I can feel alive
It's the difference of opinion
Drawing lines across the land we live in
You're entitled to a voice so let me hear it
Resilient, it's time to be the change you want to witness
It started as a vision now we live it
The tables will turn, it won't be the first, it won't be the last
We're here to prove that we can speak for the masses
If you give what you take, you take what you give
You wanna rebuild? Create a system where the people exist
All of this energy can't go to waste
If we don't take the chances then we're just the same
As the leaders who lead us away from salvation
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
Take your place, the channel's about to change
If you can't step up, step out of the way
We're broadcasting on a different wave
Horns up if you're ready to break
It feels so different here now
Like spiders under my skin
We're paralyzed but you and I are still alive
I'm not looking for a way out (way out)
Just a deeper meaning to the here and now
The lyrics of While She Sleeps's song "Sleeps Society" suggest an undercurrent of rebellion among those who feel ostracized by society. The song talks about the Sleeps Society, a group of people who do not belong to mainstream society and who want to create a community where they can feel alive. This community is found on the other side, away from the mainstream, in a place where people who feel lost can belong. For Sleeps Society, this is where it all begins, either a resurrection or defeat.
The song is a call to action for those who feel the need to create a new society that doesn't exist. They are called on to be resilient, to be the change they want to witness, to take chances, and to create a system where the people exist. The Sleeps Society sees a difference of opinion and draws a line across the land they live in. It is a call for the people to speak up and be heard because they're entitled to a voice. The Sleeps Society is a place where people can take their place, and the channels are about to change.
Furthermore, the song is a call for unity. It is a call for everyone to come together and create a community of love, understanding, and respect for individual differences. The Sleeps Society encourages everyone to take responsibility and become leaders in their own right. Sleeps Society challenges all of us to rebuild, to energize, and to be part of the change. It represents an uprising against the status quo, a feeling of solidarity among those who seek a deeper meaning to the here and now.
Line by Line Meaning
This is where it all begins
The start of a journey or a movement
Resurrection or defeat
Make or break situation
This is revival of the living
This is an opportunity to bring back to life what's been lost
You'll find me on the other side
I'm part of an outsider group
With the rest of us who don't belong
We're unified in not fitting in
In a place where you and I can feel alive
We've found a community that makes us feel alive
It's the difference of opinion
A source of conflict
Drawing lines across the land we live in
Separating communities based on beliefs
You're entitled to a voice so let me hear it
Everyone has the right to an opinion
Resilient, it's time to be the change you want to witness
We need to take action to make things better
It started as a vision now we live it
A dream has become a reality
The tables will turn, it won't be the first, it won't be the last
Power dynamics will shift
We're here to prove that we can speak for the masses
A call to action for unity
If you give what you take, you take what you give
Collaboration is key to success
You wanna rebuild? Create a system where the people exist
A new way of doing things is needed
All of this energy can't go to waste
Our efforts cannot be in vain
If we don't take the chances then we're just the same
Taking risks is necessary
As the leaders who lead us away from salvation
Those in power are leading us in the wrong direction
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
Welcome to our group
Take your place, the channel's about to change
Be ready for something new
If you can't step up, step out of the way
If you're not willing to help, don't hold us back
We're broadcasting on a different wave
Our message is different than what's currently being broadcasted
Horns up if you're ready to break
Get ready to rebel and push boundaries
It feels so different here now
Things have changed since we first started
Like spiders under my skin
Anxiety or fear running through our veins
We're paralyzed but you and I are still alive
We might be stuck but we're still fighting
I'm not looking for a way out (way out)
Not giving up
Just a deeper meaning to the here and now
We want a deeper understanding of current situations
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aaran Mackenzie, Adam Savage, Lawrence Taylor, Matthew Welsh, Sean Long
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rafal Misiewicz
Lyrics:
Sleeps Society
This is where it all begins
Resurrection or defeat
This is revival of the living
You'll find me on the other side
With the rest of us that don't belong
In a place where you and I can feel alive
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
This is where it all begins
I'm sick, I'm losing patience
Because it doesn't exist
So I'm gonna create it
Welcome
You'll find me on the other side
With the rest of us that don't belong
In a place where you and I can feel alive
It's the difference of opinion
Drawing lines across the land we're livin' in
You're entilted to a voice, so let me hear it
Resilient, it's time to be the change you want to witness
It started as a vision, now we live it
The tables will turn
It won't be the first, it won't be the last
We're here to prove that we can speak for the masses
If you give what you take, you take what you give
You want to rebuild
Create a system where the people exist
All of this energy can't go to waste
If we don't take the chances
Then we're just the same as the leaders
Who lead us away from salvation
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
Take your place, the channel's about to change
If you can't step up, step out of the way
We're broadcasting on a different wave
Horns up if you're ready to break
It feels so different here now, like spiders under my skin
We're paralyzed but you and I are still alive
I'm not looking for a way out
Just a deeper meaning to the here and now
Maggie Trayanova
LYRICS:
This is where it all begins
Resurrection or defeat
This is revival of the living
You'll find me on the other side
With the rest of us that don't belong
In a place where you and I can feel alive
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
This is where it all begins
I'm sick, I'm losing patience
Because it doesn't exist
So I'm gonna create it
Welcome
You'll find me on the other side
With the rest of us that don't belong
In a place where you and I can feel alive
It's the difference of opinion
Drawing lines across the land we're livin' in
You're entilted to a voice, so let me hear it
Resilient, it's time to be the change you want to witness
It started as a vision, now we live it
The tables will turn
It won't be the first, it won't be the last
We're here to prove that we can speak for the masses
If you give what you take, you take what you give
You want to rebuild
Create a system where the people exist
All of this energy can't go to waste
If we don't take the chances
Then we're just the same as the leaders
Who lead us away from salvation
Welcome to the Sleeps Society
Take your place, the channel's about to change
If you can't step up, step out of the way
We're broadcasting on a different wave
Horns up if you're ready to break
It feels so different here now, like spiders under my skin
We're paralyzed but you and I are still alive
I'm not looking for a way out
Just a deeper meaning to the here and now
Reale Torquato
The ending chorus is so sick, it should be in the entire song
CristianKirk
Exactly.
Nathan Heald
Nah, it would make the ending less special
Reale Torquato
Or make the whole song even more special, who knows..
Lightning6475
@Reale Torquato Idk, most metalcore bands fall into the trap of repetitive choruses
C0R3K1D
I think its what makes this song what it is. It's a unique song structure, unique song message (to an extent), and a pretty unique almost nu mutal-metalcore vibe to me
Jens Simoens
This song already deserves most original breakdown of 2021. Can't get enough of it.
Mr Stoner
These guys just keep getting better and better. And better. Love this song, love this band, can't wait to hear what's next from them!
Benny Needham
These guys energy is on another level man, they really throw down when they perform.
BV777
This entire album is unreal. Can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on these lads