It didn’t take very long in the video to see how strong the bond is between you and your son. Y’all’s reaction and analysis was amazing, but how y’all communicate and relay off each other made it the best on RU-vid. First timer here but I’m a new subscriber now. Keep up the great content because this band is simply amazing 🤙🏼
The lyrics of “ im a winged insect and you’re a funeral pyre “ is another way to refer to expression “ drawn to like moth to a flame”. Vessel is a master of lyricism and often uses metaphor. Awesome reaction! Keep up with ST it’s worth the dive!
I don’t know if this already in your comments, but within the moth drawn to flame metaphor, vessel feels powerless. “I’m drawn to you because I can’t not be. It’s in my nature.” Like he’d crawl up in the funeral pyre with the goddess “night”
I've always put "Im a waking hell" into "im awaking hell" and the gods are tired of having to deal with Vessel and his pursuit of getting back into eden.
At the end. The switch from "I will travel far beyond the path of reason", to "I HAVE travelled", and the anger and frustration behind it. He gave up everything to be where he wanted, only to realize he put himself in a hell of his own creation. It's a whole story, and masterfully executed.
You seem like an amazing father and mentor to this wonderful young man. I wish my father had ever opened up to me like this in such a masculine and healthy way. Keep being awesome.
This is a living spirit, talking about his death, and striving to go back to his beloved Eden, which is a place of purity and perfection without struggle in pain. You are among the first that I have witnessed dissecting this that has gotten that. It’s about consciousness during one’s death and reminiscing the past that led you to this point, and finally in rage, you scream that you just want your paradise, your Eden.
Them : appreciating the lyrics, the production, the keys and appreciating all the people who write them. Vessel : *writing everything except the drums and being a one-man musical experience*
Supposedly Sleep Token’s first album is the toxic relationship, second album is the sorrow/aftermath, and this album is the recovery. Sounds right to me when you listen. Great video guys. I live the thought process and reaction. 👍🏻
The singer, Vessel, plays the keyboard. He and the drummer write all the music and he plays pretty much all the instruments in the recording except drums. They have other band members for performing live and they are amazing but inside the tracks it's just those two.
It is one of those albums that have had an immense impact on my life. So glad to have found this band. I can always remember that ONE album that had changed me in different seasons and this is one of them
It's worth noting this is the next to last song ("Euclid" finishing the journey) of a three album story Vessel felt the need to tell the world. So if you haven't listened to the previous 20+ songs some of the context is lost. That being said, it's one of my favorites to watch people react to, even if they haven't listened to the previous two albums and the leadup to this on this one. :)
Lyrics with ST are all subjective. Mainly focused on a toxic relationship, but with whom? This song had me in tears the first time I listened to it on a reaction channel that I can't even remember which one now. I gathered something else totally from the lines : " I guess it goes to show, does it not? We've no idea what we've got until we lose it. No amount of love will keep it around, if we don't choose it." I had just a month earlier lost one of my fur babies of 14 years in a sudden and horrible way. A month prior, my youngest fur baby who was blind drown in the pool that he never came close to because he was scared of the water unless I was around. These two incidents happened for no reason within a month of each other and broke me horribly. Bring in that lyric of the song that I was enjoying and I lost my shit. I had to pull over and get it out of my system after about 10-15 minutes. Grown ass man crying in the side of the road over words. Vessel was talking to my soul at that point and Ive been hooked every since. I get chills every time I hear the song now. It's not my favorite anymore as I've progressed to the next painful spot of reliving past shit in my life but it's def top five. It's helped me push on and try to get closure in a lot of things I didn't know I left unfinished. Love these guys. Bloodsport is my achilles now.
23:20 after listening to Sleep Token for a while I get the feeling more and more, that these songs aren’t actually about someone else, but about himself. The person he wants to be or is or is becoming singing to the person that he was and everything that is holding him back from becoming that better person he wants/needs to be. So the whole moth to the flame analogy could be about him constantly being drawn back to the person he was, and the “grow back your sharpest teeth you know my desire” and “bite trough these wires” could be him wanting to cut the links that tie him back to that past self and break free and needs that old angry part of himself to grow it’s teeth and sever that link, that his self sought furry can’t bring back the past, put it can cut a way forward for him to break free
That’s exactly what and how I think of it when I’m hearing it, reminding me of my own past aswell and resonating with my current life of leaving it all behind 🔥
Real facts right there at “we’ve no idea what we got until we lose it” Vessel got a way of writing that everyone can see themselves in. We all struggle, change and learn. Nice video guys, glad you guys are enjoying Sleep Token’s storytelling.
A few have mentioned the interpretation of an insect drawn to the flame of a pyre. I would take it one step further: throughout the 3 album trilogy there is the question of who or what is Vessel writing about. The theory that the subject being referred to as Sleep, is a representation of a lost love who has passed on. If that is the case then a funeral pyre even hits harder as this is the burning of the body of his lost love that he still cannot let go of, and is continually drawn to, and burnt alive in their flame. Note: Vessel is the main songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and keyboard and pianist on the all ST albums. ii is credited with songwriting and drums.
New Sub, here to Worship!! Jump down the rabbit hole 🕳️...Sleep Token is honestly one of the best bands to come out of the UK since Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones. They just signed with RCA and im so excited to see what they come out with next. Google the story and lore behind the band and start feom their earlier tracks. They don't miss. His voice is so emotive and his lyrics are top teir. His metaphors are so unique, much like his voice. I'm here for all the Sleep Token you react to. They're so awesome 😎! ❤ Worship ❤
whatever the connection you make, be it sports, music, work....this kind of relationship with your son is something every father should aspire to. Well done the both of you. Using something on its surface so trivial and using it as a launching point to go deep. I hope to do the same some day
Think I saw a video touch on this once. The idea that the song is a journey. He starts out wanting that feeling of innocence again, then coming to realize it's impossible to attain once it's been lost and finally destroying that idea to be able to move on. I think his lyrics are metaphorical for a reason. They don't just pertain to past loves but all things toxic. Lost love, toxic friendships, addiction, etc. That really allows people to relate no matter what they're dealing with. Master class. You guys have done one of the best breakdowns I've seen. Great video.
Great reaction and analysis of the lyrics!! For your info, all instruments and vocals on this album are performed by Vessel, except for drums and percussion, which are played by II. Stay safe 🤘 ✌️
I can only second the lyricism comments, Sleep Token feels like a reawakening and it makes me look at music differently. Please consider doing Ascensionism as well from the same album, but overall I hope you take a look through the full album trilogy. It’s unmatched.
You should really dive into the 2 previous albums. During the 2nd verse when the rap part starts, I think you guys were talking about it at 13:14 or so, "I spit blood when I wake up, sink porcelain stained, choking up brain matter and make up..." its thought to be a reference back to a few other songs chokehold, missing limbs etc. which are songs that describe the grip this person had on him. The TMBTE album as a whole is thought to be Vessel's way of finally being past the toxic relationship and coming to terms with how everything ended up being. Start with Sundowning then listen to then This Place Will Become Your Tomb THEN come back to Take Me Back To Eden. All the call backs will make sense. Especially in Euclid. Loved seeing your reactions.💜
To answer your question Vessel plays the keyboard and piano. I have seen them live in Australia, they are absolutely fantastic live and Vessel sings brilliantly live. I'm seeing them again in the in the next few weeks with Bring me the Horizon. So glad to be a new subscriber love your content.
For whatever reason, as being a musician myself, I could tell he was definitely playing the piano parts, but i didnt know about the other instruments! Dude is heading to my top 10 musician/songwriters of all time... Thanks for watching
Ngl I forget how something as simple as discussing lyrics can lead to a much deeper conversation. Really enjoyed the video and discussion guys. You got a sub 👍
So happy I found ya'll man fr. Watching you two react and talk really reminds me of my pops and I. God rest his soul man, didn't get too many of these experiences and conversations with him so I envy what you two have man. Much love, sending good ass energy and love your way ❤👊
Thats why I do it bro... I wish I had my dad in this capacity. He was a great father but much older when I was born. So now that I'm in my 40s I wish I could've seen him in his 40s. Bc I don't know what to do ever!
To me, “No one told me not to breathe” is another way of saying “no one warned me there could be danger in paradise.” Which goes for both relationships and general life lessons.
Dang I’m over bringing up old videos…but when he says “we” dive through crystal waters, perfect oceans, but no one told me not to breathe” He intentionally says “we” at first but yet he’s the only one drowning ??? Interesting
I'm at 9:27 i like how you guys came up with the patience and the violence to the pathway higher. The original video has the two pillars of justice in the back behind the figure, which pretty much stands for what you just said 😊😊
I’m currently on my Sleep Token binge. Been here since TMBTE came out. Y’all’s break down is so entertaining. Def subscribing. Can’t wait to see y’all do The Summoning.
super wholesome content man this is so cool watching you guys dissect all these lyrics and piece it together. i learned a thing or two. wish you guys the best!
Loving the discussion! Interpreting the lyrics right or wrong is still what it’s about! Keep in mind vessel will also sing certain parts a specific way to match the lyrics. Hence the ending he’s no longer asking nicely , he’s asking in anger to take him back to when things were peaceful, Eden. Subbed !
I absolutely love how you worded this…”he’s no longer asking nicely”. I wish I was able to articulate my feelings and thoughts like this. If someone were to ask me what I thought how about the screaming part at the end of the song, all I would be able to spew would be “I really, really like that but don’t know why”. 🫡
@@NyckulasLowe I have seen way too many reaction videos to be able to come up with thoughts and interpretations of his music. But I have 100% picked up that vessel will sing or scream a specific way for a specific reason. One example; in the song ‘higher’ he sings ‘you only need the melody, I only need the silence’ but sings ‘silence’ in melody. So simple but so creative.
I kept coming home angry at work and unintentionally being more curt and less understanding at home with my son. Hes my world. When i heard the line "no amount of self sought fury will bring back the glory off innocence" i broke down like a little girl, i was choosing to keep my anger at the cost of my boys innocence.
Man, that's the most interesting conversation I ever saw on this world wide web! Brilliant, english is not my native languange so you helped me alot, on diferent levels, thank you
My interpretation of the hip hop flow section is that he's crashing/withdrawing from coke. Spitting blood, choking up brain matter, two days since the mainframe went down, room is like a freezer. There's been several other coke/drug references throughout their entire discography, so it fits for me.
I dream in phosphorescence could mean dreaming in the light from her beauty bleed through spaces could be the light radiating through the dark thoughts giving him peace see you drifting past the fog could be the fog in his mind from mental problems ir depression and im a winged insect you're a funeral pyre funeral pyre could be him burning and sacrificing her or her memory or to sacrifice her to spare her from his hyper fixated love of her and hes a winged insect still drawn to her "moth to a flame " winged insect funeral pyre idk this is just my adhd interpretation
This song is also beautifully composed. It potrays emotions in each part, including the chorus. Sorrow, grief, acceptance, and ultimately ending in anger(the screaming of "Take me back to Eden). they are so good, this song always hits hard for me. Even if you don't follow the lore and just apply it to losing someone you loved, even yourself.
I don’t see anyone saying this but this is album is the end of a trilogy. Starting with sundowning , then this place will become your tomb and then this album take me back to Eden. It’s wild bc they have lore that goes along with all idea and story behind the trilogy or at least Vessels concept. Please go listen you won’t regret it. Worship 🖤
I really enjoyed your reaction as well! And just a side note… I would love to pick your brain on RU-vid in general. I’m just starting and could use any advice or mentorship I can find! You’re def at a place I want to be
Most winged insects are attracted to fire and tend to burn up in them so he is saying she is so beautiful he is drawn in and she burns him he can't escape her beauty
I am a ST fan. I really appreciate the dialog this song has created and agree that it is open for individual interpretation. I agree with some of the other comments suggesting this album being part of a trilogy. Even this track, towards the end, uses lyrics from one of the earlier songs on the album. My interpretation is the songs are about a toxic relationship. He knows it’s toxic but he can’t resist. He’s addicted and wants more but the other person only comes around when they need a fix, takes what they want, then leaves again. Some of us have been in or know someone that’s been in similar toxic relationships. With other people, with the past, with ourselves. It can become very ugly. Thanks again for the commentary. You are both appreciated.
I believe the refrence to choking up brain matter and make up is his ability to put to words what's on his mind while keeping up his persona of vessel. Choking up brain matter is his words on paper and him choking on his words as he sings "spilling his guts for us to see" per say
Great reaction video! Love the interpretation of the lyrics! Vessel is amazing with his words. He talks about his times with a deity called Sleep and it relates to so many life experiences. Check out their other albums too. It’s a journey. I am here for it! Liked and subscribed.
Thank you so much for this video! I’m the type of person that listens to and loves music for the music. I very rarely pay attention to lyrics (even though I can sing along with most songs I’ve heard) but not because they aren’t important or because I’m trying to dismiss the songwriter’s work. It’s because I love the feel and vibe that the musicality brings and how that ultimately makes me feel both physically and emotionally. You guys breaking down your interpretation of the lyrics really opened me up to a new way of consuming music. For all the reasons you said, plus some of my own that are personal, this song has a MUCH LARGER and more impactful meaning to me and it is currently bringing me to tears. Again, thank you so much for doing this and I’m very happy I stumbled upon your channel. You have earned a sub for life 🤘
Earlier in the song, he says "I WILL travel far beyond the path of reason." At the end, during the screaming, he says "I HAVE traveled..." which is essentially him saying "Ok, the gloves are off, I'm done waiting patiently, I'm done asking nicely, now I'm p*ssed off!"
Vessel is a genius with lyrics. He paints such vivid pictures with his words. So, I'm a new subscriber. Your incite into the lyrics was so good. I'd never thought about the connection between mainframe and meat freezer but yeah makes perfect sense.
If you haven't already, sorry, first-time viewer, dig back into Sleep Tokens discography. They are solid consistently, turning out amazing music. My first was Jaws in 2018. Right now, Aqua Regia. I can't stop listening to it right now. ~Worship
Fun fact: For the studio tracks, Vessel plays all the instruments except drums. ii is the BRILLIANT drummer (check out his Drumeo interviews, he has 2) and for live shows, Vessel does piano, but the bassist (iii) and the guitarist (iV) work those. but iii and iV are just for the lives. Vessel writes everything except for drums.
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Subbed to the channel. Love the energy. Check out. Ren - Start with Hi Ren Sam tompkins The big push - I shoot the sheriff Falling in reverse - popular monster Joyner lucas and Jelly Roll - best for me.
The Bible....and then Vessels Lyrics. They are right there neck and neck as far as how blown my mind gets. I mean it is entirely possible that he does in fact communicate with this deity called Sleep. lol Because his lyrics...his voice...its just straight divine. No other singer has ever done this to me. Not even Mercury or Bowie. None. The vocal structure and range alone of his voice is not human. There is talent...and then there is this guy. Just what he has put on paper already...sure its not a vast collection yet....but every song...all 35 of them...are elite lyrics. And vocals. Hes already in my Rock HOF. This band changed me. They are chess....while most other bands they checkers. The mainframe is ground zero for his heartache. He was hurt bad. Think it was a breakup personally. Might have even been Gemma. Oh and the Keys player? Its him also lol
Bugs (winged insects) are typically drawn towards light or flame. Usually to their death. - My my, those eyes, like fire. I'm a winged insect, you're a funeral pyre. -
Great video fellas! Keep it up. Sleep Token is definitely my favorite band out right now. Side note; yours son's shirt is lit! Kenpachi Zuraki is that dude!
Just found the channel gentlemen, and I gotta say I felt like I was right in the room with you guys cutting up and enjoying my time listening to yall enjoy the music I enjoy. Im about watch every single one of the videos on the channel. Thanks for the next like hour of content for me!
After seeing y’all break down the Sleep Token songs you have, I would definitely be down for full album breakdowns. You both are so insightful and I love how y’all will talk through lines in order to figure out what it means. Also, you gotta put him on game with Jeepers Creepers
this band does something few before them have done well, tella continuous story with their music. The albums reveal "Vessel's" struggle with the entity "Sleep" that came to him, and the toxicity of realizing that this entity may not be better than the toxic situationship he's in. Basically this entire catalolg is an allegory of the average person's fumbling through love and connection, failures and successes included, while seeking true happiness. good shit.
This is a hard song to interpret if you’ve not heard all of ST’s discography as there’s a ton of call backs to other songs in the lyrics such as Chokehold, Higher, The Offering, Gods and others. That being said, the lyrics do standalone! I’m so glad you both get to enjoy this together and your interpretations are great ☺️
Every reaction I watch everyone says "what happened to you?😂" U need to do a serious deep dive from their first EP one all the way thru to take me back to eden...u will get a sense of what he's been through. Also vessel writes all the lyrics on his own, and yes he is a fuckin genius
