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.
This Is the Six
While She Sleeps Lyrics
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Between the struggle and the heartache,
There's a bitter taste, the bitter taste of a better place.
We burn, we bleed, we won't give up on our dreams,
This suffering means more to me,
We burn, we bleed, we won't give up on our dreams.
I, I will put my strength in numbers, strength in numbers.
I'm going to tell you straight,
There's a bitter taste, the bitter taste of a better place.
Convincing ourselves we can see through the pain,
But still I find hate, it heals me.
We convinced our loved ones they were never to blame,
For the promise we made.
We can sleep in our own graves,
We're alive in our own way.
For every time I live my life in regret,
I find my pride in having nothing left.
We're all better off respecting those in the cemetery,
If you're one of us, turn your fist to the monarchy.
I will put my strength in numbers, this is the six!
Oh, this is the six!
We'll put our strength in numbers, this is the six!
Oh, this is the six!
I'm holding our for what I believe, for what I believe,
Have we given up or just gave it away? Just gave it away?
I will take forever to love the part of this I hate,
I will get the best of us to better of me.
Convincing ourselves we can see through the pain,
But still I find hate, it heals me.
We convinced our loved ones they were never to blame,
For the promise we made.
We can sleep in our own graves,
We're alive in our own way.
For every time I live my life in regret,
I find my pride in having nothing ...
We can sleep in our own graves,
We're alive in our own way.
For every time I live my life in regret,
I find my pride in having nothing left.
The lyrics of While She Sleeps’ song This Is the Six speak about the struggles that people go through in life in order to achieve their dreams. The bitter taste refers to the struggle and heartache that is encountered on this journey, which ultimately leads to a better place. The song urges individuals to persevere and not give up on their dreams. The line ‘I, I will put my strength in numbers’ emphasizes the importance of unity and support from others in order to overcome challenges.
The song also highlights the negative emotions that can arise from this struggle, such as hate, but it can ultimately serve as a source of strength. The lyrics urge individuals to take responsibility for their actions and not to blame others for their shortcomings. The line ‘We can sleep in our own graves, we’re alive in our own way’ further emphasizes the importance of living life on one’s own terms.
The song is a powerful message to anyone who may be facing challenges in achieving their dreams. It encourages individuals to persevere and not give up, despite the difficulties they may encounter. The song’s passionate delivery, along with its impactful lyrics, have made it a fan favorite and a highlight of While She Sleeps’ discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to tell you straight,
Between the struggle and the heartache,
There's a bitter taste, the bitter taste of a better place.
Life can be tough, but we must endure because the reward on the other side is worth it.
We burn, we bleed, we won't give up on our dreams,
This suffering means more to me,
We burn, we bleed, we won't give up on our dreams.
We will endure the pain and struggle because it is necessary to achieve our dreams and goals.
I, I will put my strength in numbers, strength in numbers.
Together, we are stronger and can accomplish more than we can alone.
Convincing ourselves we can see through the pain,
But still I find hate, it heals me.
We tell ourselves we can handle pain but sometimes we still feel anger to help us cope.
We convinced our loved ones they were never to blame,
For the promise we made.
We take full responsibility for our actions and don't blame others for our mistakes.
We're all better off respecting those in the cemetery,
If you're one of us, turn your fist to the monarchy.
We should honor and respect the dead, and if you are with us, stand up against oppressive rulers.
I'm holding our for what I believe, for what I believe,
Have we given up or just gave it away? Just gave it away?
I will always stand up for my beliefs and question if we have truly lost them or just gave them away easily.
I will take forever to love the part of this I hate,
I will get the best of us to better of me.
I will work on my flaws and use the strength of the group to better myself.
We can sleep in our own graves,
We're alive in our own way.
For every time I live my life in regret,
I find my pride in having nothing left.
We will stay true to ourselves and not let our regrets hold us back, finding pride in our resilience.
Contributed by Ethan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"This Is The Six"
I'm going to tell you straight,
Between the struggle and the heartache,
There's a bitter taste, the bitter taste of a better place.
We burn, we bleed, we won't give up on our dreams,
This suffering means more to me,
We burn, we bleed, we won't give up on our dreams.
I will put my strength in numbers.
I'm going to tell you straight,
Between the struggle and the heartache,
There's a bitter taste, the bitter taste of a better place.
Convincing ourselves we can see through the pain,
But still I find hate, it heals me.
We convinced our loved ones they were never to blame,
For the promise we made.
We can sleep in our own graves,
We're alive in our own way.
For every time I live my life in regret,
I find my pride in having nothing left.
We're all better off respecting those in the cemetery,
If you're one of us, turn your fist to the monarchy.
I will put my strength in numbers, this is the six,
We'll put our strength in numbers, this is the six.
I'm holding our for what I believe,
Have we given up or just gave it away?
I will take forever to love the part of this I hate,
I will get the best of us to better of me.
Convincing ourselves we can see through the pain,
But still I find hate, it heals me.
We convinced our loved ones they were never to blame,
For the promise we made.
We can sleep in our own graves,
We're alive in our own way.
For every time I live my life in regret,
I find my pride in having nothing left.
SquidTheKid
The band's drummer, Adam Savage, said in an interview that seeing as they call themselves "Sleep", it's about the six layers of sleep. The five members of the band, and then the fans are the six.
Ady Dixon
Why did I not watch these at hit the deck! Such an awesome band definitely deserved to win a K! award
Nobody ♡
Used to listen to this as a teenager, still love it, nearly 12 years later
StreetxDSM
This feels like old school metal. I like it.
TheLethalTomato
0:29 - 0:39 is one of the best 10 seconds in metal for me.
That's Not Me
Absolutely, It's hype as fuck.
Z3Rocker77
you mean 0:00 - 4:50
劉鉑源
Exactly
Jason Bentley
It's the last two gallops at 0:38 - beefy as fuck.
Bimo Wahyu
Manttapp