Sleep Token - Ascensionism I Artist Reacts I
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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My theory on the song is a bit meta on Vessel’s real life. People were probably telling him how talented he was and he should just go mainstream route for music like American idol etc. but he knew he wouldn’t be happy and would have to sell out. So looking up he would see diamonds (short term success) then Pentagrams (selling out). There’s other allusions like dressing him up as a pop star/ mannequin. You guessed my future mapped on to your fantasy. Instead he went his own way and now everyone gets to watch him ascend.
Ooh dang, love this!
I very much hear a very damaged man when I listen to them. As you go through all their albums it very much sounds like he’s been through some very nasty relationships and breakups. There’s pain everywhere in his lyrics as you listen into his phrasing and word structures
I agree with this. The lyrics "blood stains on the canopies" also reference the selling out he did not want to do.
@@JoeRogers-i7p”I can offer you a black lit paradise” is a reference to his old project Blacklit Canopy. It’s also referenced in another song “Ecluid” where he says “It’s still the Autumn leaves. These ancient canopies that we used to lay beneath”
vessel writes alot of songs about love and relationships alot of his songs are centred around that i have found
I interpret the lyrics to be Vessel is in a situation where he wants love from someone, but that person is not really looking for love. They're looking for validation in him
The hip hop/R&B section is basically their toxic relationship played out and by the end he's realizing this isn't going to work
The second piano section at the end I believe is Vessel already deciding to move on and breaking the cycle. The other person tries to come back, but Vessel's redemption and eternal ascension is leaving this behind
"You make me wish I could disappear" is still fighting the feelings he has for this person but trying to remain strong in ascending from this situation
Oooh yes, I see that! For sure. Later on, I was actually thinking that maybe the piano part at the end was him coming to these realizations from the place where he ascended to. It’s fun because you can keep on speculating! Love them.
I think you nailed it
I listened to this song after a breakup, and it made all the sense in the world, just as you described it
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Everytime his pained breath leading straight into that anguished scream at the end gets me Everytime
No one mentions how painful that scream sounds. No one mentions how not just in pain Vessel sounds, but how physically painful that scream sounded.
I love hearing new reactions to Sleep Token! I love also that you're identifying a dichotomy and metaphor within the music. There's a lore/mysticism to Sleep Token that isn't often known. To keep it short, the lead singer Vessel says a deity named "Sleep" came to him in a dream. So I have always said that Sleep Token's music is written in such a way that it can be taken from the perspective of someone who is either in, or just ended a bad human relationship, or someone who is in a bad relationship with their God... And I think that's really fucking powerful and beautiful.
Everytime I listen and sing to their songs I interpret multiple possibilities about the meaning of the lyrics and even connect them to my own life and personal experiences. Love their music and it’ll never get old
you know when you find a singer/band/group and you have them on repeat for weeks.. this is one of them
one of my favourite sleep token reactions giving off the charismatic voice vibes
Try the apparition, there is no doubt, it’s about a relationship
Worship ❤💜🙏
beautiful video❤
All of their songs are connected lyric wise. For example, listen to the night does not belong to god, then listen to Euclid. You will find the comparison. They are amazing! I love Vessel’s voice.
. I think this song is actually about our relationship with the crystal ball Black mirror in our pockets called cell phones. It’s about our obsession with digital communication and how we’re being corrupted by it. How it’s separating us from ourselves. Diamonds in the trees pentagrams in the night sky. Cell phone towers and satellites flying over. Anyone else agree?
And let’s face it, most of us have a religious type relationship with our cell phones. If you don’t believe that’s true, examine your own relationship with your phone more closely.
I really like this take. There are a few consistent and mutually reinforcing metaphors across the last three albums; technology is a significant one usually associated in the lyrics with foreign and often malevolent influence. My personal favorite is the chemical allegory (sugar, alkaline, aqua regia as titles) because I’m a chemist by trade and it’s fun to see how that’s interpreted into metaphor. The mythical/cosmic/religious imagery is also fascinating to keep track of across the albums.
All these themes (in my listening) orbit a central narrative of a relationship of some sort, which could be personal, deific, technological, chemical, or any combination of them. The fact that one project (across three albums) captures so much of human experience without becoming mutually exclusive, while also feeling very genuine to the experience of the artist, is a phenomenon beyond accolade.
Side note- your skin is gorgeous!
@@jklovesmb06 Ahaha oh my gosh, thank you!
So just for fun here's something you might find interesting. You kinda nailed it with saying it feels like more than just a message. Sleep Token's albums are all a cohesive story. I'll try to simplify it as well as I can. Basically Vessel is either left or abandoned by his "true love" Eden, because of this he spirals and meets the entity known as Sleep. Sleep offers Vessel peace, comfort, bliss, nirvana, etc from this pain; unknown to Vessel this is all a lie. Vessel takes the deal offered and is almost immediately betrayed as Sleep forces him to commit horric acts, whether they are violent hateful etc Vessel is occasionally in no control of his own body and soul. Many songs are about how Vessel is experiencing this situation and life. Blood Sport is a song about how while he hates Sleep he feels lost without it, he knows that Sleep doesn't love him or care about him but he uses their connection as a way to hurt himself. The self titled song Take Me Back To Eden feels like a plea and beg from Vessel to be released from Sleeps grasp and return to Eden by the end almost demanding that he be returned to his past life. Again there's a few ways to view each song but thats the core idea. There's a statement from Sleep's voice at a concert saying that Sleep is there to protect Vessel from the audience but also to protect the Audience from Vessel. There's a massive rabbit hole to the music and I think it's real neat. Anyways welcome to worship.
At 15:05 I think you got it right exactly
One of the most overrated "bands" nowadays...
*underrated. FTFY
Huh?
😂😂😂😂
Nice reaction. Sleep token ages like fine wine. They get better and better the more you listen
They really do , it’s almost like a.i. that knows what moves you the most and adds a little more every time.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Get all of their stuff and enjoy. It's hard to find a bad song. I'm a diehard Pantera fan but I have seen bands in their prime like Journey, The Police, REO Speedwagon, ZZ Top, Yes, Billy Squier, Rush, Cheap Trick, Soundgarden, The Cult, CheVelle, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Triumph, AC/DC, Ted Nugent, Def Leopard, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Lynyrd Skynyrd......point being....Sleep Token is a once in a generation band. They're about to REALY blow up. We ain't seen nothing yet.
Yes they do!!
The line “blood stains on the collar means just don’t ask” hit me hard because it’s powerful imagery and sadly relatable to myself and many others out there who’ve dealt with abuse. Where you’d rather talk about literally anything else instead of opening up about it. Can only imagine what Vessel has experienced in his lifetime.
Ooh damn, true. Powerful.
It's the most misheard line though. It's "bloodstains on the canopies, just don't ask". Which fits nicely to the "diamonds in the trees" line. It's one of a few lines on the album that reference canopies....for some reason.
Worship.
@@KaleEmAll the full lyric is “bloodstains on the collar, please, just don’t ask” I can see how the “collar-please” sounds like canopies though. That’s according to all the lyric sites I’ve read at least
@@Frenzy4457 I know and I so badly want/need the lyrics sites to be right, but I swear the more I listen to the song I hear canopies. We need official lyrics from Vessel, dammit
I’ve also always known it as “bloodstains on the collar, please just don’t ask.” Not sure why canopies would have bloodstains and he already uses the canopy lyric earlier in the song as well.
Awesome reaction, I enjoyed it... Liked and Subb. Thank you!
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This hits hard…… 😢
Eternal ascension…….. wanting to leave the earth to escape the pain.
Followed up with Are You Really Okay….. is it Vessel looking back in, from the outside, after trying to manifest that god awful thought….. this album is so deep.
Take Me Back to Eden is wanting it all back only to be engulfed by anger and toxicity again.
Finally to finish with Euclid. The resolution, the healing, realising it is okay to move forward and be someone new. It’s fucking beautiful.
Late to the party but to me the diamonds in the trees line describes the "ignorance is bliss" that one or both people in a toxic relationship feel. Diamonds in the trees (the good parts of the relationship, healthy or not) keeping you so captivated and distracted that you completely miss or purposely ignore the pentagrams in the night sky (the red flags, warning signs, or unhealthy habits piling up enough to "fill the sky").
The first part of the song illustrated his awareness of what the other person is doing, looking for validation by trying to mould him into a reflection of themselves. As if they were looking for a way to absolve or "free" themselves from their own shortcomings. Taking what they wanted from the relationship and leaving after they got what they felt they were looking for.
To me, the last part of the song is him accepting or realising that he may have been doing the exact same thing, both of them feeding into the toxicity of the relationship. He comes to terms with that fact and finally feels like he can try to move on, to at least take what he learned from the relationship and move passed it, to "ascend". Instead of finding the kind of "freedom" described in the beginning of the song, he found a different freedom or "redemption" in realizing the relationship for what it was and the part he played in it.
Pentagrams are just stars. They also bring about entities (portals) and if you know anything about the correlation between angels and stars, it makes sense.
I think he’s done some dark sh-t (or was forced too) and these songs reflect that battle between good and evil we all battle to some degree or another within ourselves. Adding in the Sleep entity who is either pushing him to or away, or both at the same time. People are out here saying they’ve slept with succubus and incubus (to simplify - demons), so the notion of the sleep entity being a motivator isn’t to far fetched. Ascension within itself is a factor of the occult. It’s emphasized more when they say “nothing lasts forever.” To me, is symbolic of sacrifice. Yeah, I could get more detailed all occult stuff, but then I’ll get the fans who scream “Sleep Token isn’t occult,” to which I say, yes they are and because I appreciate that element of their music (or lifestyle who knows) due to the studies I’ve put myself through on all things “occult,” it tends to draw me in even further to the band that is Sleep Token. Also, they all consider themselves “vessels.” Vessel, Vessel ii, vessel iii, vessel iv and the writers are primarily vessel and ii.
'you take what you want then leave' .. so simple .. so powerful .. there are no easy relationships with Sleep Token
First time I heard…You make me wish I could disappear! Choked me up.. That is so fucked up
As a Sleep Token self stated NERD I want to blow your mind and inform you that this album is part of a Trilogy album set. That's right it means that the first 3 albums they released are a trilogy. So the 3 albums will give information/context about songs in the next and previous songs. This album is like you said deals heavily about relationships struggles and life struggles and not knowing how to deal with those feelings. (P.S.) make sure/try to listen to the 3 albums or TMBTE in order pls.
Peace Love and Worship
In the context of the lore, I see this song as being a turning point for Vessel. He has realized how detrimental his servitude to Sleep has been for him, and is finally realizing that his only way out, is to ascend beyond Sleep's grasp. Of course, at face value, it's about breaking away from a toxic relationship.
ABSOLUTELY. YES. I hear not very many people actually trying to come up with a lore explanation for this song, but this is it! You hit it right on the nail.
The passing of misery onto your reflection
Granite is now my favorite Sleep Token song but when I first heard it I didn't really dig it that much. I believe that's because of the summoning creating expectations when there shouldn't have been any. You can only expect to be pleasantly surprised. That's it. Love the way they keep you guessing.
Sleep token rain
anyone tell you that you look like a young sandra bullock? i bet they do. ur stunning😍
Basically any Sleep Token song is worth checking out. I'm sure people have mentioned that their three albums form a sort of 'trilogy' but I cannot find the words to accurately describe the emotional and spiritual journey those albums will take you on. It would be cool to see you start at the beginning and just react to each song one and by one. I've never experienced something so deeply impactful and I hope everyone takes the time to experience it for themselves. For me it was the first time I think I had a spiritual experience
Their older albums are good as well. I knew of them since jaws, so kinda was betting this album to be good.
The entire discography is about his eternal battle with Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep.
Awesome reaction! Great song. Love Sleep Token. 🙂👍
Call me crazy, but I think this is about doing cocaine.
interesting.... nice! been there, done that and the lyrics do work. its just a different kind of toxic relationship i guess
I agree with all this. But for the love of Anno why the fuck did they have him choke Asuka at the end. This part always bothers me because he made the conscious decision to face rejection, then he immediately reverts back???
Take me back to Eden, still a great album. Chokehold and The Summoning are other great numbers on that album.
Hello, plis review:
De Selby(part2)- Hozier.
Tamino- You Don't Own Me.
Plis plis ❤😊❤
Notice they forced you to not watch anything and listen
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who says earballs 0:39
It sounded like he held that note at the end..geeeezz
Gotta listen to their song take me back to eden now
It's about a clout chasing Leach Who used vessel because she wanted To ride his coat tails to success And all Vessel really wanted was her love. And when the project they were doing together didn't pan out She left. That's when he saw her for what she was and what she was doing. Now his ascension Is giving him all the things that she wanted And even though he knows she was toxic he still Mourns for the love he had for her. At least that is my take on the song
Try hating women a little less.
Digital demons in the night feel heavenly. I know it’s obvious but great way of explaining peoples iPhones and galaxies up in the air all above the crowd at their shows?
Yeah, totally!
Listen to The Apparition !
Get ready for more!!
Great reaction
Nice song
The smile on your face is absolutely gorgeous when you're vibing to the beauty that Sleep Token is.! ♥ Vessel's voice is unmatched and makes eyes, hearts and panties dripping wet. But as much as Vessel's voice is touching, it's also Vessel II's drumming what makes their music very sensual (the band members are all named Vessel). They groove in a very sexual way...
Go for it, Jenna.! There's a lot more to discover in Sleep Token's realm. You just scratched the surface.:) Worship.! ♥
Love the song. Love Sleep Token. My only problem watching this and not to be rude, it’s just that you have no rhythm. You’re offbeat with your movements and it was hard to watch because of it.
I found this hilarious because I actually have incredible rhythm, and mostly learn music by ear. So I feel compelled to say… it’s not me, there’s a bit of a weird latency while recording… not sure why. I’ve noticed it even in some of the music videos where the voice doesn’t always look like it matches up perfectly in the videos. It’s worse when you watch the video at lower qualities, but still not perfect at high quality either. (Might be a setting in my recording program but not sure… I’ll look into it some more.)
That’s good to know because quite honestly I couldn’t keep my eyes off of you so I’m glad you actually do have rhythm. 😂
@@biggerdogthor2991 hahaha Yes, I promise! I’ve played music for most of my life and used to be a dancer. I do have rhythm! I’m looking at how to reduce latency. (Could be my CPU is overloaded too, I’m only on a laptop… so it might be hard to fix for now. Sigh.) But thanks for the comment regardless of how badly you thought my rhythm was! 😂