Vessel is an absolute genius when it comes to lyrical content...and his voice is just chef's kiss ❤ The man is ridiculously talented and up there with the greats, a future hall of famer for sure
The “how you love like weapons kill” line made me cry very hard the first time I listened to it and a couple since. I think of weapons being created to kill, and the terrible efficiency that they deliver. They serve their purpose, they do what they are meant to do, but it’s terrible. To know a love that is like a weapon, like being punctured with little pin needles, like being impaled clear through, is a horribly wonderful thing. You’re being *loved*, you think, even as you’re bleeding from your heart and you’re becoming further and further from who you used to be (“I miss the man I was the moment we lift off”). You’re aware, beneath it all, that you need to get out. But you don’t want to. You want to be “worth it”, you feel like you aren’t. So you’ll stay, often.
I could not have said this better myself... I live it still today. The fight to not go back. The fight to stay aware and act on that awareness. Too often we act on the impulse and unconscious, and leave awareness in the vault locked tight bc its painful to handle...
@@UncleTrebor I hope you know that somewhere, someplace, I’m proud of you. It is the truest testament to strength and self love to deny yourself something you want, but know is not serving you in any way. Thank you for being vulnerable with us on this platform and sharing yourself
That really means the world to me. I think this community as a whole shares the same purpose of helping others with our life experiences. I saw this community in my mind long before I started this channel and just thankful to see it with my own eyes.
Love this song. His voice is so angelic in this one. The more you go along, you'll hear some songs that he acknowledges that he's at fault as much as she is and they are toxic to each other. There are a few songs when he brings that up. But you're getting the main theme...love lost and toxicity that leaves you emotionally scarred. Pain can make incredible art in some people. Worship ❤
He told us in higher , they both instigate, go back and forth, lacerate. He has been telling us his failures as well as hers. He said “ I will fire and forget til we both lay broken” I know you know what’s it’s like to change yourself just for someone to love you the way you need them to but it never works. Same with Vessel. In previous works he tells her “ you run with the legs of the wind” So now he’s going to run like the wind to see if she will chase after him like he does with her. You get more context of the Sleep Token songs when you know the previous bands songs. Not that I’m saying you should or shouldn’t listen to them. Thank you for being committed to this journey and for your heartfelt reactions.
@@UncleTrebor Blacklit Canopy They are two instruments the piano and the guitar and two voices his and hers. If you don’t want to know what he looks like then just google the songs and listen, don’t watch the videos on YT. Not all BC songs are on YT
In an interview, Vessell said "We are here to serve Sleep and project His message." is what vessel answered when asked to talk about the band's lore. Vessel encountered Sleep in a dream, Sleep promised him glory and magnificence if he follows Sleep. Each song created is a "Token" (An offering) to the deity known as Sleep.
I legit had chills with this whole reaction. “You, make me hate myself…” kills me every time. It’s such a powerful yet painful line. Also, nice prediction on the ii breakdown. ❤
I feel like this song is about loving someone so much even though you know being with them is toxic, and all you want is for them to love you as much as you love them..this one is always hard for me to listen to sometimes because I have been in so many relationships where all I wanted was for the other person to care as much as I did, even if they weren’t good for me
I feel like I’m Higher he’s saying she needs the violence, the fighting, the conflict and he just wants the silence and peace. But, just like in Dark Signs how he’ll bend and break for his need to be loved, he’ll do anything to please her because he doesn’t feel he can be loved by anyone else or that he deserves better, so here he’s like “Take Aim at me, with your weapons of love, at least I’ll feel something”
One of my favorite and most painful lyrics is “You know I’ll be yours, just wanna be worth it. I will run like the wind till you follow me again” it’s a pain I hope no one has to go through. Still working on not hating myself considering I have a fiancé and a son, but someone from my past broke me down so much and instead of facing it, I ran the other way. Now I’m trying to face it head on so I can be in a better place for my family
I just thought about something. When he says “I will run like the wind ‘till you follow me again.” I think he’s saying he’s running behind her chasing her but he wants the roles to swap. To run ahead of her so she’s the one following him.
I haven't watched it yet.. but I wait for you two to do your ST reactions. I wish i had a man like u to talk music with! You're kid always looks tired, like you woke him up at 4am to do the videos 😅 love you guys❤ Ok " he's gonna realize it in the end and get a big drum breakdown from 2" lmfaooooo
I think you're in for a treat when you get to Tomb, you're right; it definitely is Vessel's perspective. And it is brutally painful. Tomb is, in my opinion, their best album. It hurts so good.
6:47 sometimes I think he’s singing from the point of view of what a human might think god would say to us about our neglect in the face of gods infinite love
He wants the attention,he knows how toxic it is on both sides and he chases and he desperately wants the other person to PAY ATTENTION. He knows how bad its going to be. Some of the most beautiful songs are portraying horrible arguments between them, but he loves them so much, it hurts so bad, but he needs that acknowledgement if his worship of the other person. It's limerence. One of the worst experiences ever. You hate yourslef so much, you know its horrible, but you would bleed out for them.
Vessel's falsetto in this song is incredible 🔥
Agreed
"When you know someone is tearing you down, but you still yearn for that embrace..." Man, I wish I didn't know so precisely what you're talking about.
This life's a trip...
Vessel is an absolute genius when it comes to lyrical content...and his voice is just chef's kiss ❤ The man is ridiculously talented and up there with the greats, a future hall of famer for sure
Probably won't have very many arguments... No ballot needed IMO
"how you love like weapons kill" gives me the imagery of love that pierces you since thats the fundamental similarity of weapons
Ahhhh facts!
The “how you love like weapons kill” line made me cry very hard the first time I listened to it and a couple since. I think of weapons being created to kill, and the terrible efficiency that they deliver. They serve their purpose, they do what they are meant to do, but it’s terrible. To know a love that is like a weapon, like being punctured with little pin needles, like being impaled clear through, is a horribly wonderful thing. You’re being *loved*, you think, even as you’re bleeding from your heart and you’re becoming further and further from who you used to be (“I miss the man I was the moment we lift off”). You’re aware, beneath it all, that you need to get out. But you don’t want to. You want to be “worth it”, you feel like you aren’t. So you’ll stay, often.
I could not have said this better myself... I live it still today. The fight to not go back. The fight to stay aware and act on that awareness. Too often we act on the impulse and unconscious, and leave awareness in the vault locked tight bc its painful to handle...
@@UncleTrebor I hope you know that somewhere, someplace, I’m proud of you. It is the truest testament to strength and self love to deny yourself something you want, but know is not serving you in any way. Thank you for being vulnerable with us on this platform and sharing yourself
That really means the world to me. I think this community as a whole shares the same purpose of helping others with our life experiences. I saw this community in my mind long before I started this channel and just thankful to see it with my own eyes.
Love this song. His voice is so angelic in this one. The more you go along, you'll hear some songs that he acknowledges that he's at fault as much as she is and they are toxic to each other. There are a few songs when he brings that up. But you're getting the main theme...love lost and toxicity that leaves you emotionally scarred. Pain can make incredible art in some people.
Worship ❤
Yeah seems like he's gonna have a lot of diff ways to convey that!
He told us in higher , they both instigate, go back and forth, lacerate. He has been telling us his failures as well as hers.
He said “ I will fire and forget til we both lay broken”
I know you know what’s it’s like to change yourself just for someone to love you the way you need them to but it never works. Same with Vessel.
In previous works he tells her “ you run with the legs of the wind”
So now he’s going to run like the wind to see if she will chase after him like he does with her.
You get more context of the Sleep Token songs when you know the previous bands songs.
Not that I’m saying you should or shouldn’t listen to them.
Thank you for being committed to this journey and for your heartfelt reactions.
I think I need to check them out just for good music! And thanks for making the journey enjoyable!
@@UncleTrebor Blacklit Canopy
They are two instruments the piano and the guitar and two voices his and hers. If you don’t want to know what he looks like then just google the songs and listen, don’t watch the videos on YT. Not all BC songs are on YT
It's a beautiful day to Worship ❤
lil n" take Aim....love you guys man.....
Facts!! Love you too bro!
In an interview, Vessell said "We are here to serve Sleep and project His message." is what vessel answered when asked to talk about the band's lore. Vessel encountered Sleep in a dream, Sleep promised him glory and magnificence if he follows Sleep. Each song created is a "Token" (An offering) to the deity known as Sleep.
This is one of my favorite Sleep Token songs. Def comes off as a sweet love song and it’s anything but. I’m ready for the next song! Keep it up yall🫶🏽
It's so undercover!
I legit had chills with this whole reaction. “You, make me hate myself…” kills me every time. It’s such a powerful yet painful line.
Also, nice prediction on the ii breakdown. ❤
This song is a sleeper for sure! Always appreciate your interaction!
I feel like this song is about loving someone so much even though you know being with them is toxic, and all you want is for them to love you as much as you love them..this one is always hard for me to listen to sometimes because I have been in so many relationships where all I wanted was for the other person to care as much as I did, even if they weren’t good for me
The great poet once said... "Sunny days wouldn't be special if it wasn't for rain, Joy wouldn't feel so good if it wasn't for pain" - 50 cent
@@UncleTrebor so true…it’s the yin and yang of things
Yep! Both ying and yang matter equally… We’ve just been conditioned to focus on 1
I feel like I’m Higher he’s saying she needs the violence, the fighting, the conflict and he just wants the silence and peace. But, just like in Dark Signs how he’ll bend and break for his need to be loved, he’ll do anything to please her because he doesn’t feel he can be loved by anyone else or that he deserves better, so here he’s like “Take Aim at me, with your weapons of love, at least I’ll feel something”
It’s a toxic love that she has, but it’s all he thinks he is worthy of
One of my favorite and most painful lyrics is “You know I’ll be yours, just wanna be worth it. I will run like the wind till you follow me again” it’s a pain I hope no one has to go through. Still working on not hating myself considering I have a fiancé and a son, but someone from my past broke me down so much and instead of facing it, I ran the other way. Now I’m trying to face it head on so I can be in a better place for my family
To me that lyric is the glue to this song
I just thought about something. When he says “I will run like the wind ‘till you follow me again.” I think he’s saying he’s running behind her chasing her but he wants the roles to swap. To run ahead of her so she’s the one following him.
Yep and it goes with the wanting to be worthy as well!
Would love a relisten of TMBTE with all the understanding you get from the prior albums
Let's roll today fam!!
I slept on this song for a long time cause it starts slow, but I really love it now. I can't wait for Give 😊 y'all gonna love it!
I def could've slept on this one too!
I haven't watched it yet.. but I wait for you two to do your ST reactions. I wish i had a man like u to talk music with! You're kid always looks tired, like you woke him up at 4am to do the videos 😅 love you guys❤
Ok
" he's gonna realize it in the end and get a big drum breakdown from 2" lmfaooooo
Keep that energy and you may just find one!
I think you're in for a treat when you get to Tomb, you're right; it definitely is Vessel's perspective. And it is brutally painful. Tomb is, in my opinion, their best album. It hurts so good.
We're almost there!!
Please continue reacting to ST. You guys are so fun to watch.
You guys make it fun to keep going!
6:47 sometimes I think he’s singing from the point of view of what a human might think god would say to us about our neglect in the face of gods infinite love
Bro... That sounds more right than you think!
How you love like weapons kill = wham, bam, thank you ma'am or man, in this case. Quick and deadly.
Facts
This song is one of their more painful pieces. Sucks to hear this and completely relate to it
No doubt! Glad to see you made it out
Just a FYI, you have 2 videos in the Sleep Token playlist that are rap songs by other artists, lol!
Fixed! Thanks for letting me know!
@@UncleTrebor no problem
One of my fave songs - underrated af.
Why do you feel it's underrated?
@@UncleTrebor people tend to forget about this song! I never hear anyone mention it as one of their favorites and it just makes me sad 🥲
You’re right! No one had requested it at all… But it holds up for sure!
i wish i had an uncle as cool as you...mines wack. hey? it happens....
All my uncles were wack simply bc they weren't around at all... I'm here to change that paradigm!
He wants the attention,he knows how toxic it is on both sides and he chases and he desperately wants the other person to PAY ATTENTION. He knows how bad its going to be.
Some of the most beautiful songs are portraying horrible arguments between them, but he loves them so much, it hurts so bad, but he needs that acknowledgement if his worship of the other person. It's limerence. One of the worst experiences ever. You hate yourslef so much, you know its horrible, but you would bleed out for them.
Those images are vivid af!