There are at least two artists/bands with this name.

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.

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Wintersleep Lyrics

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And even if the words don't sound right,
I will love you till the day my heart dies,
Till the day my heart dies.

And even if this ain't the right light,
You're prettier than anything,
You're prettier than anything that I'd
Prettier than anything that I'd write.

There's something in the way our lips touch,
There's something in the way we're stuck together

And they don't build love like that no more.

You said you'd like it when the thunderstorms came,

Said you'd like if the thunderstorm just
Pulled you piece by piece away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wintersleep's song "Listen" seem to speak to a deep and profound love that transcends language barriers and physical appearances. The opening lines "And even if the words don't sound right / I will love you till the day my heart dies," suggest that the singer will love their partner no matter what is said or how it may be interpreted. This is a powerful statement that emphasizes the depth of their emotions and their desire to be with their loved one regardless of any imperfections.

The following lines, "And even if this ain't the right light / You're prettier than anything / You're prettier than anything that I'd / Prettier than anything that I'd write," further emphasizes the singer's unconditional love. The fact that the beloved is "prettier" than anything the singer could write suggests that their beauty transcends mere physical appearance and extends to their very being.

The imagery in the chorus, "There's something in the way our lips touch / There's something in the way we're stuck together / And they don't build love like that no more," conjures up a sense of deep connection and intimacy. The notion that "they don't build love like that no more" suggests that there is something rare and special about their relationship that is not often seen in today's culture.

In the final lines of the song, "You said you'd like it when the thunderstorms came / Said you'd like if the thunderstorm just / Pulled you piece by piece away," there is a sense of surrender and vulnerability. The idea of being pulled away "piece by piece" suggests that the beloved is willing to give themselves completely to the relationship, even in the face of potential danger or discomfort.

Overall, the lyrics to "Listen" speak to a powerful and profound love that transcends language, appearance, and even physical safety. It is a beautiful testament to the strength of relationships and the depth of emotions that underpin them.

Line by Line Meaning

And even if the words don't sound right,
Even if I can't express my love in the perfect way, I will still love you.

I will love you till the day my heart dies,
My love for you is eternal and will last until the end of my days.

Till the day my heart dies.
My love for you is so strong that it will never fade or die.

And even if this ain't the right light,
Even if the situation isn't perfect, I find you to be more beautiful than anything else.

You're prettier than anything,
There is nothing in the world more beautiful than you.

You're prettier than anything that I'd
My attempts to convey your beauty through words would fall short.

Prettier than anything that I'd write.
Even my best words cannot capture the beauty that you possess.

There's something in the way our lips touch,
There is a magical quality to the way that we kiss and express our love for each other.

There's something in the way we're stuck together
Our love is so strong that we are entwined and connected in an unbreakable bond.

And they don't build love like that no more.
Modern relationships lack the deep love and connection that we share.

You said you'd like it when the thunderstorms came,
You expressed your love for the excitement and passion that comes with a thunderstorm.

Said you'd like if the thunderstorm just
You find the raw and unbridled energy of a thunderstorm to be invigorating and exciting.

Pulled you piece by piece away.
You would be willing to be swept away by the passion and intensity of a thunderstorm, just as you are swept away by our love for each other.

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