Their debut single, Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants backed with The Old Dog was released on Bad Sneakers Records on 20th November 2006. Their second single Through Dark Night backed with Please, Sir was released 23rd April as their last single on Bad Sneakers. In February 2007 the band signed to Domino Records. A debut album Limbo, Panto was released in the UK on June 16 2008 with strong critical endorsement. Their second album, Two Dancers, was released on 3 August 2009 to widespread critical acclaim, receiving 9/10 reviews from NME and Drowned in Sound. It was also ranked at #41 on NME's top 100 albums of the decade. Their third album, Smother was released on May 9, 2011.
The four boys of Wild Beasts aren’t concerned with being of the modern or being of the renaissance, being baggy pantsed or being tight pantsed, being in a scene or being in a place. Wild Beasts’ music just is.
On 25 September 2017, the band announced that they were disbanding, playing their final gig on 17 February 2018.
When I'm Sleepy...
Wild Beasts Lyrics
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needing supper,
you're the lips for me to pucker.
When I'm sleepy,
needing supper,
you're the lips.
The opening lines of Wild Beasts' song When I'm Sleepy suggest a certain vulnerability, a need for comfort and care. The imagery of being sleepy and needing supper conveys a sense of fatigue and hunger, both of which can often lead to a feeling of longing for someone to be close to. The phrase "you're the lips for me to pucker" may seem provocative, but it actually serves to communicate a sense of affection and a desire for intimacy. It implies a yearning to be close to someone and feel their presence in a way that is comforting and reassuring.
As the song continues, the repetition of "when I'm sleepy, needing supper, you're the lips" creates a sense of continuity and consistency, almost like a mantra or a lullaby. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed is a source of comfort and security, someone who can be relied upon to provide nourishment and emotional support. The simple and repetitive structure of the song enhances this feeling of security and stability, suggesting that the presence of this person is something that can be counted on even in times of uncertainty or exhaustion.
Overall, the lyrics of When I'm Sleepy convey a feeling of vulnerability and trust. The need for comfort and care is expressed with simplicity and directness, creating a sense of intimacy and closeness between the singer and the person being addressed.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm sleepy,
During times when I'm fatigued and drained,
needing supper,
Craving for an evening meal,
you're the lips for me to pucker.
Your lips are the ones I wish to kiss and embrace for comfort and support.
When I'm sleepy,
During times when I'm fatigued and drained,
needing supper,
Craving for an evening meal,
you're the lips.
Your lips are the perfect portrayal of nourishment and relief.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORGE ABNER DREXLER, JORGE ABNER DREXLER PRADA
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