Sleeper
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Faithful wounds
Obey the noise
In function
Of the fright
A daylight reminder
Awaking the sleeper
In bodies of water
A shadow pleaser
Painting a picture
Servants of
The phantom wall
Fixed on
Veiled voids
Just a daylight reminder




Awaking the sleeper
As birds become feathers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sleeper" by usr/friendly are complex and open to interpretation, but they seem to explore themes of fear and awakening. The phrase "faithful wounds" suggests that even painful or difficult experiences can serve a purpose or lead to growth. "Obey the noise" could be interpreted as a call to pay attention to the chaos and confusion of the world around us. The following lines may refer to the way fear can paralyze us and keep us from fully living: "In function / Of the fright / A daylight reminder / Awaking the sleeper". This suggests that fear may be a necessary, if uncomfortable, awakening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Faithful wounds
The painful experiences we have in life can teach us important lessons and shape us into better people.


Obey the noise
Sometimes we get so caught up in the distractions of the world that we forget to listen to our own inner voice.


In function
We all have a purpose or role to play in the grand scheme of things.


Of the fright
We are often motivated by fear, whether it be fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown.


A daylight reminder
A wake-up call or moment of realization that reminds us of our true priorities and values.


Awaking the sleeper
Breaking out of complacency or apathy and becoming more fully alive and engaged in life.


In bodies of water
Metaphorically representing the depths of our emotions and subconscious mind.


A shadow pleaser
Doing things to please others or fit in with society's expectations, rather than following our own hearts and passions.


Painting a picture
Creating a vision for our lives, based on our deepest desires and aspirations.


Servants of
Being beholden to or controlled by external forces, rather than acting from a place of personal agency and freedom.


The phantom wall
The psychological barriers we put up that hold us back from reaching our full potential.


Fixed on
Being singularly focused or obsessed with achieving a particular goal or outcome.


Veiled voids
The unknown or mysterious aspects of life that we may fear or avoid exploring.


Just a daylight reminder
A gentle nudge or reminder to stay focused on our goals and what truly matters in life.


Awaking the sleeper
Continuing to break out of complacency or apathy and becoming more fully alive and engaged in life.


As birds become feathers
Our experiences and growth shape us into who we are, just as feathers form the beautiful wings of a bird.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRADLEY CLEVINGER, COLLIN PATRICK MCCARTHY, KARLEE REISS, STEVEN OWEN DELAIR

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Comments from YouTube:

Zach Solcher

Hello usr/friendly (Oketo),

Just want to say I'm a big fan of your sound and I'm looking forward to hearing your new album! Y'all have something truly special going on and I'm glad to see you releasing more music after so long. <3 Cheers from Texas!

Parham Gharavaisi

Vocals are so haunting, such a beautiful voice!

Bonko Art

This song is absolutely beautiful

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