1) A vaporwave … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists/bands with this name.
1) A vaporwave musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Actually Winter Sleep, but Last.fm autocorrects it to Wintersleep.
2) Wintersleep are a Canadian indie rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. What started out as a side-project, eventually turned into one of the most popular live shows in Atlantic Canada. Wintersleep came together in 2001 and is composed of Loel Campbell (drums), Paul Murphy (guitar/vocals), Tim D'Eon (guitar/keyboards), Mike Bigelow (keyboards '05-'06/bass guitar), Jon Samuel (keyboards/backing vocals/guitar) and former member Jud Haynes (bass guitar).
Wintersleep are a part of Dependent Music, a music label/collective that began in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in 1994.
Albums to date (2023) include:
Wintersleep 2003
Untitled 2005
Welcome to the Night Sky Oct 2007
New Inheritors 2010
Hello Hum 2012
The Great Detachment 2016
In the Land Of 2019
Their music style is rooted in indie rock and has ambient and occasional shoegaze elements. Performances have been described as "entirely honest" and "deeply moving" with "captivating ambiance". While playing live, the band attempts to make the listener as much a part of the music as the band themselves by encouraging everyone to sing along.
They were nominated for two Juno Awards of 2008 and took home one of them: Alternative Album of the Year, and New Group of the Year (which they won).
For additional information and photographs check out Wintersleep's official website, www.Wintersleep.com.
Amerika
Wintersleep Lyrics
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Think of the time we have
The moment's truer, now
It won't last
I don't wanna wave goodbye
Shout out a thousand times
I'll love you 'til the moment dies
What am I gonna do?
I can't survive on my Amerika
If the worst is true
Is it just a waste of time?
What am I trying to find?
Are you alive, oh my Amerika?
Perennial with the Earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
Perennial with the Earth
My freedom, I don't wanna die
Swimming in an unmade cloud
Drinking in a formal gown
You tell me that you love to dance
But you don't know how
It doesn't mean that we can't try
Fix me in your twilight eyes
So we can make a moment last
What am I gonna do?
I can't survive on my Amerika
If the worst is true
Is it just a waste of time?
What am I trying to find?
Are you alive, oh my Amerika?
Perennial with the Earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
Perennial with the Earth
My freedom, I don't wanna die
Perennial with the Earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
Perennial with the Earth
My freedom, I don't wanna die
The song "Amerika" by Wintersleep is a haunting piece that speaks of a bittersweet love story, set against the backdrop of an uncertain future. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer implores their lover not to be sad and to cherish the time they have together. The opening line, "Lover, don't be sad," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer acknowledges that their time together is fleeting and temporary.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer wonders what they will do if the worst comes to pass and they are left alone in a world that no longer makes sense. They ask the rhetorical question, "What am I gonna do? I can't survive on my Amerika," highlighting the sense of isolation and uncertainty that many people are feeling in the modern world. The repeated phrase, "Perennial with the Earth and freedom, love, and law, and life," emphasizes the importance of these fundamental values and the need to hold onto them even as the world changes around us.
Overall, the lyrics to "Amerika" are both mournful and hopeful, as the singer grapples with the difficulties of love and the challenges of living in an ever-changing world. The plaintive melody and simple guitar chords add to the hauntingly beautiful feel of the song, making it a favorite among fans of indie rock.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover, don't be sad
Don't be upset, my love
Think of the time we have
Be grateful for the time we have together
The moment's truer, now
The present moment is more real than any other
It won't last
This moment will not last forever
I don't wanna wave goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye
Shout out a thousand times
I want to express my love for you many, many times
I'll love you 'til the moment dies
I will love you until this moment ends
What am I gonna do?
What should I do?
I can't survive on my Amerika
I cannot live on my own in America
If the worst is true
If the worst possible outcome is true
Is it just a waste of time?
Is this all just a waste of time?
What am I trying to find?
What am I searching for?
Are you alive, oh my Amerika?
Are you still vibrant, my America?
Perennial with the Earth
Eternal and connected to the earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
And always embodying freedom, love, and the rule of law in life
My freedom, I don't wanna die
I value my freedom and do not want to lose it
Swimming in an unmade cloud
Lost in a confused state of mind
Drinking in a formal gown
Partaking in something formal or serious while dressed up
You tell me that you love to dance
You say you enjoy dancing
But you don't know how
But you don't know how to dance
It doesn't mean that we can't try
That doesn't mean we shouldn't attempt it
Fix me in your twilight eyes
Hold me in your gaze just as the sun sets
So we can make a moment last
So we can make this moment last forever
Perennial with the Earth
Eternal and connected to the earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
And always embodying freedom, love, and the rule of law in life
My freedom, I don't wanna die
I value my freedom and do not want to lose it
Perennial with the Earth
Eternal and connected to the earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
And always embodying freedom, love, and the rule of law in life
My freedom, I don't wanna die
I value my freedom and do not want to lose it
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Rev1205
Lover, don't be sad
Think of the time we had
The moment's truer, now
It won't last
I don't wanna wave goodbye
Shout out a thousand times
I love you 'till the moment dies
What am I gonna do?
I can't survive on my Amerika
If the worst is true
Is it just a waste of time?
What am I trying to find?
Are you alive, oh my Amerika?
Perennial with the Earth
And freedom, love, and law, and life
Perennial with the Earth
My freedom, I don't wanna die
Swimming in an unmade cloud
Drinking in a formal gown
You tell me that you love to dance
But you don't know how
It doesn't mean that we can't try
Fix me in your twilight eyes
So we can make a moment last
@Mikenoronha
The Canadians are killing it lately. Great song!
@brittp.g7967
+Monty Burns EEEEEEH halifax represent
@fortdraw4488
+Brittany efe more like Yarmouth/Pictou County represent
@brittp.g7967
+Eric Polley more like Nova Scotia and it doesn't matter which part... At least it's not California
@fortdraw4488
+Brittany efe Well yeah, Nova Scotia isn't just Halifax though 👍
@brittp.g7967
+Eric Polley I'm not even from Halifax. It's just the most recognizable city since it's the capital. 👍🏻
@Viennery
How are these guys not internationally famous and played on every radio station yet?
@maoama
They have a lot of great tunes, prior to this hit.
@themoley91
That time a Canadian band wrote the theme song for the US.
@jeffimber7152
the Guess Who -- american woman :)