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.
Orca
Wintersleep Lyrics
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I'll be a vulture
I'll be an animal
A carnivore
I'll be a monster
Clenching my jagged jaws
Over the capture
I'll be a killer whale when I grow up
I'll be a tidal wave when I grow up
Crashing on harbours
I'll be a tempermental element
A raging water
I'll be a perfect storm swallowing over
I'll ba a killer whale when I grow up
I'll be a monster
I'll be a hurricane when I grow up
An ugly thunder
I'll be a forest fire about to flood
Over an empire
I'll be an avalanche chewing its rupture
I'll be a killer whale when I grow up
I'll be a monster
I'll be a killer whale
when I grow up is a powerful and vivid declaration of the singer’s aspirations to become a force to be reckoned with. The imagery of various natural disasters and aggressive animals drives home the message of their desire to be a dominant and intimidating presence. The repetition of the phrase “I’ll be a killer whale” throughout the song not only emphasizes their determination but also highlights the sheer awe-inspiring nature of this creature - the apex predator of the ocean.
Each stanza takes a different natural phenomenon or animal and imbues it with a ferocity and destructive power that the singer wishes to emulate. The use of these metaphors suggests that the singer feels a sense of powerlessness or insignificance in their current situation and longs for the ability to cause a seismic shift in their world. The lines “Over the capture” and “Over an empire” hint at this desire to overthrow the established order - whether it be a personal obstacle they face or a greater societal structure.
Overall, the striking imagery and unapologetic ambition of “Orca” speak to the universal human desire to be seen and heard - to make an impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be a killer whale when I grow up
When I grow up, I aspire to be powerful and feared like a killer whale, a carnivorous animal known for its prowess and strength.
I'll be a vulture
Like a vulture, I will patiently wait for the opportunity to strike, scavenging upon those that have fallen.
I'll be an animal
I will embrace my primal instincts, unbound by societal expectations, and free to roam as a wild animal.
A carnivore
I will prioritize my own sustenance and survival over others, much like a carnivore that preys on weaker prey.
I'll be a monster
I will be a force to be reckoned with, striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to challenge me.
Clenching my jagged jaws over the capture
Once I seize the opportunity, I will not let go, holding tight as my prey struggles and fights for survival.
I'll be a tidal wave when I grow up
As a force of nature, I will be as powerful and destructive as a tidal wave, crashing relentlessly onto whatever stands in my way.
Crashing on harbours
I will disrupt and destroy even what is deemed as a safe haven, exerting my power and causing chaos everywhere I go.
I'll be a tempermental element
Much like the uncontrollable nature of the elements, I will allow my emotions and impulses to guide my actions.
A raging water
Like a raging water, I will be a force that cannot be contained, breaking down everything in my path with relentless ferocity.
I'll be a perfect storm swallowing over
I will be a culmination of power, causing destruction that is fierce and all-consuming, like a perfect storm.
I'll be a hurricane when I grow up
I will be as unpredictable and powerful as a hurricane, stirring up chaos and fear wherever I go.
An ugly thunder
I will bring forth a ruckus of noise and chaos, reminding others of my presence and power.
I'll be a forest fire about to flood
Simultaneously consuming and destroying, I will be like a forest fire that engulfs everything in its path before flooding the scorched earth.
Over an empire
I will not only be destructive, but I will also aim to usurp those in power, taking over empires as I see fit.
I'll be an avalanche chewing its rupture
As an unstoppable force of nature, I will chew through and break down any obstacle in my path, much like an avalanche wreaks havoc on everything below it.
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