You guys have prolly heard this a ton, but the fans of this band love the reactions of people interpreting these lyrics. They mean what the mean to you. And the spectrum of people that get drawn in is beautiful. Welcome to the worship.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
That's why I love it so much! He's a master of that!
@RebeccaTheWitch3 ай бұрын
Instantly Subscribed. I love watching folks discover Sleep Token, but the way you bring your son on to analyze it has to be my favorite way to see this done. I see his perspective gave new light to "Take me back to Eden", and he's seeing the DEEP metaphors and dissecting them so efficiently. Thank you for the WONDERFUL content. Cheers!
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
Thank you for that fam! No words can express the love I feel from this... Thanks for watching
@KPheeze3 ай бұрын
Please do Ascensionism next, also love the relationship you have with your son man keep up what yall got going
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
We got it on deck fam! Stay tuned!
@AngryAardvark82 ай бұрын
This song for me means being in a relationship that’s one sided. She takes what she wants from him but doesn’t give anything back emotionally. He desperately wants to be seen by this person but she does nothing but take him for granted. ‘I am’ is his desperate plea to this person that he is more than she thinks he is in this one sided relationship.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Yep!! I agree!
@Shawayze3 ай бұрын
When Vessel says "I Am" it reminds me of when Moses was talking to the burning bush and God says "I Am that I Am" so he Is saying I am holy I am worthy. How can you not see me. Can't wait for you guys to get into the older discography and make some connections with that.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
More and more I think we probably need to do that! Thanks for watching!
@kanefears42452 ай бұрын
I also think the half blind part also kinda hints at intoxication. I've had to do things one eyed plenty of times in the past
@Bird0fPrey3 ай бұрын
“I Am” also has biblical connotations which would relate to Eden
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
Oh yeah you right!!
@michellelevert51283 ай бұрын
You and your son breaking down Sleep Token is fantastic.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
I apprectiate that! Thanks for watching
@kraZkins007Ай бұрын
This is my favorite to listen to with my middle child- my son is 10 and he yells “let’s go Two!!” And pretends to go crazy on the drums. All three of my kiddos have their favorites- my teen likes to talk about meanings and the insane transitions. Sleep token is a band that the entire family can get into
@UncleTreborАй бұрын
Dude those memories are priceless! Me and my boys have lots of those! Thank you for the support and being a great father!
@kristinbattin49812 ай бұрын
I'm gonna need yall to interpret every single song cause I struggle lol you hit the nail on the head on this one. Helped me understand much more! I always love seeing the stink face in reactions during the rap 😂😂
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
It seems like we're going to have to! Stay tuned!
@Chris-dt8ru2 ай бұрын
You guys are operating on my wavelength. Love the in depth thought that goes into these lyrics!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Let's ride that wave to ascension! Thanks for watching
@williamarrowood65612 ай бұрын
Sleep Token did a cover of “Hey Ya” by Outkast. And it will make you see the song in a whole new light. What the lyrics are really about.
@eclipseb32 ай бұрын
the second hand smoke catch was fucking awesome, you guys are great
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
We got you fam! Thanks for watching!
@johnrichards26083 ай бұрын
Great channel and reaction. Can’t go wrong with any sleep token. Ascensionism is one you guys would like
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
Stay tuned! It's coming! Thanks for watching
@klopf82 ай бұрын
This is the first channel I've seen where the "But I am" is discussed, I've been carrying this doubt for more than one year now hahahah both of your impression and your son make sense, but I usually take yours, like a re-affirmation that indeed he was much more than a character in the other one's life.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
It's the genius in his writing... Keeping us looking at all sides!
@ryansecakuku93122 ай бұрын
I took it from both their perspectives. We all heard it from the father’s perspective cause we growing and have a grown mind but the younger mind is the one that is living in the moment and see through what we all already know. Was a good perspective to know that maybe he was also self reflecting while talking about the others persons actions and how he himself was feeding into it as well as emulating it for the sake of the relationship to keep goign. As he says keep your eyes on the road and we will both be here for ever. Until they turn and look at each other nothing will get fixed and nothing will heal, all that will be left if the second hand smoke and glass on the street after they crash.
@brianalmeida19643 ай бұрын
Hi guys. Greetings from the UK. Subscribed. Really enjoying watching your son's introduction to Sleep Token and the astute analysis of the lyrics from both of you. Can't wait to see what the two of you make of the lyrics in the other songs on this album but especially Ascensionism, and The Apparition. Stay safe 🤘 ✌️
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
Thank you! And we have it on deck for you! Thanks for watching
@ryanfrazier37812 ай бұрын
Love the video and the discussion of the lyrics, definitely going to check out more of your videos! My take on the whole "half-blind" lyric calls back to that old saying "love is blind" - he's saying he can see this other person get half-way there but he's already blind, he's full on in love and in for the long haul, which is why he puts up with so much. But this person is still at best half in it that's why he's getting treated poorly.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Ok ok I see that!! Thanks for watching
@user-mm5ow1kt2i2 ай бұрын
I love the way you guys break this down. I love the honest reaction! Subbed for sure
@user-kc4sh8go6fАй бұрын
Sulfur on the beeath is alcohol related after drinking for long time . Granite is a heavy feeling such as a weight of a situation being to much or nerves or Anxiety .
@UncleTreborАй бұрын
I always thought of it "sulfur on your breath" as her words are toxic, and "granite in my chest" as having a hardened heart... Maybe from her words or just the relationship in general. I could also see how the sulfur is alcohol related bc of the passenger seat. Keep your eyes on the road. So maybe she was drunk driving???
@marisaint56762 ай бұрын
I love watching people discover Sleep Token and seeing what the lyrics mean to them. And love that you’re showing your son.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate you watching!
@paranoiia2323 ай бұрын
Loving your videos guys! Keep it up! Love the connection you guys have and the wisdom you share!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Tilted_Havoc2 ай бұрын
Love the reactions guys. keep it up!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@camonly8492 ай бұрын
I subbed after the first song. Love the way you guys think deep about these songs. That's exactly how you do it with sleep token!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
No doubt! Thanks for watching!
@camonly8492 ай бұрын
@@UncleTrebor you bet! Can't wait for more!
@TaraRyze3 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite Sleep Token songs! I think you hit the nail on the head, dissecting the lyrics, especially with the first I am part, I didn’t even think about it being him, saying he was blind to the whole thing that makes a lot of sense! Also, the song I believe is about a car crash but I’m not sure if it’s metaphorical, literal, or both? Right before the break down, you have to listen very carefully, you can hear some muffled arguing and then you hear the screeching sound that’s like a car brakes and then the start of the break down is like the crash! Ironically, if this is about a car crash, it’s my favorite song to listen to while I drive, lol!
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
AHHH!!! And thats why it says "the glass on the street"! Thanks for that!! And that is ironic as hell! LOL
@DeathColdBeer2 ай бұрын
Worship!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Nonya126082 ай бұрын
Vessel's metaphor game is on point. You guys are definitely bringing a perspective to interpretation I'd never considered. Love! ❤
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! More to come!
@makenzycottrell2 ай бұрын
“Between the secondhand smoke and the glass on the street” always made me think “anything I received from you was secondhand, and even then it was never good for me. Your love was never new, always handed down to me, and it was harmful to me.” The glass on the street makes me think of broken bottles, shattered windows, etc. Broken glass is sharp, like the edges of this person he’s talking about, and we can assume he’s often cut on them. Cut to the line about “you only drink the water” and pulling in context from other songs (“Be the first to the feast” in Ascensionism), you can assume this person is not in this relationship to the extent that he wants or is/was. This song feels like the turning point for Vessel, like he’s had time to reflect upon the relationship and he’s addressing the hurt, the anger, and moving on. The beauty of this band is that everyone interprets the lyrics differently- “I see you go half blind when you’re looking at me” followed by “You say you want me, but you know I’m not what you need” and his response being “I am” makes me feel like there might’ve been something on his partner’s end that was misplaced attachment issues. I think we’ve all known somebody or known *of* somebody that felt they weren’t good enough for someone else and instead of admitting that to themselves, they sabotage their relationship and find fault in it where there really might not be, just so that when it crashes and burns they feel reassured that it wasn’t for them lacking. This person is going half blind looking at him, like staring into the sun, and he eventually realizes that he was never wholly or entirely the issue. But that’s just me :)
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
That sabotaged thing was crazy! I never saw it like that!
@YenShively2 ай бұрын
Beautifully said! Couldn’t have worded that better imo. That’s exactly how I feel about the lyrics as well.
@makenzycottrell2 ай бұрын
@@YenShively oh my gosh oh are GORGEOUS
@YenShively2 ай бұрын
@@makenzycottrell haha thank you!! Die hard metalcore/deathcore fan since the early 00’s but Sleep Token def holds a very special place in my heart! And oh my goodness thank you so much!!! That’s so sweet of you!! That made my night 🥹
@headphones20062 ай бұрын
That “water” lyric is one of my favorite lyrics. Anyone who’s been in a relationship where the other person wasn’t as committed as you will understand that line
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
May be my fav line of that song!!
@headphones20062 ай бұрын
@@UncleTrebor would love to see y’all do the earlier albums. The way y’all break down lyrics is awesome. Your son is so insightful and wise beyond his years
@kustomkure2 ай бұрын
this is how good parenting looks like ladies and gents. pay attention
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
That means a lot! Thanks for watching!
@Ps-pe1cd2 ай бұрын
Subbed. I wish my dad was like you! Great taste in music too.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! You got fam here too! Thanks for watching
@tjh57163 ай бұрын
Another great reaction.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thanks again! We got more!
@Honorable_Mention3 ай бұрын
The first " I am" has always confused me too. I'm so glad you guys talked about it. 😂
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
We got you fam! Thanks for watching
@JohnnyGingy3 ай бұрын
Barrrrs Vessel is my favorite rapper 🤘🏻
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
He's climbing!!! Thanks for watching
@vampileD2 ай бұрын
New subscriber, but I love Sleep Token. I enjoy your reaction. I strongly recommend Falling In Reverse as well. Maybe their trilogy Losing My Mind, Losing My Life, and Drugs. In that order, as it tells a story when done in order.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
I find out something new everyday with this band! Thanks!
@ParamountReactions2 ай бұрын
The bassline is the same from the start to the end. Everything else is changing. This band is wild haha.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Straight bananas!! Thanks for watching!
@KashtheDegen2 ай бұрын
Make the song “Ascensionism” the next song you two react to together. Can’t wait to see your reactions to this epic genre bending song. Worship!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfZdGqraMqkrrM
@user-kc4sh8go6fАй бұрын
love this reaction
@UncleTreborАй бұрын
Thanks fam! We really appreciate you. Keep riding with us!
@StarseedWitch2 ай бұрын
Instant sub 😊 Introduced my son to ST too and we went to a live show together. Hands down best night of my life! Energy was magical and experiencing it with my son was amazing! They’ve changed me! Worship 🙌🏼🫶🏼
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thats amazing!! Keep up the great work!
@haveLOVEwillTRAVEL902 ай бұрын
I also feel like theres a connection to "glass on the street" and "keep your eyes on the road or we will both be here forever" as like... their relationship is on a distructive collision course? Keep your eye on the road or we'll crash... glass on the street, smoke from a crash?
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Oh thats for sure! Just wish I hadve caught it in the video!
@richardeyes51593 ай бұрын
Great reaction again keep diving deeper do the summoning, the apparition,ascensionism,euclid,chokehold and alkaline with video
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Got you fam! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfZdGqraMqkrrM
@mkennedy3192 ай бұрын
I can't wait til you guys get into some of the older stuff like Jaws.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
It. Will. Happen! LOL
@earthscorcher3 ай бұрын
Sooo what you're saying is that y'all are gonna go back and listen to the entire discography? 👀 Nah I'm joking, but we'd all love that. Definitely gotta do Ascensionism, and I'm gonna suggest Descending from their second album, and Dark Signs from their first. Think you'll dig the darker vibes.
@UncleTrebor3 ай бұрын
Say less!! That is definitely in the works. So a lot of those reactions will be my first reactions since I havent completely gone through the entire discography, specifically for that reason! Can't wait! Thanks for the support!
@chimairah3 ай бұрын
Blind reference = "Playing ray Charles to the bullshit" type thing I feel
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Type shit!! Thanks for watching!
@user-uz3be4bv9g3 ай бұрын
Second hand smoke: the damage inside with them Glass on the street: outside Rather deal with that hurt than stay with this hurt ( my interpretation)
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Thats good!! Thanks for watching
@pagansjudgment2 ай бұрын
Great content, gentlemen. Keep it up! Are yall reacting to Alkaline any time soon?? I'd also recommend the Summoning and Fall for Me- but be warned, Fall for Me is a very personal one for Vessel (the lyricist) 😊
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
We got The Summoning up next! Thanks for watching!
@Arlon712 ай бұрын
If you translate the lyrics literally, it sounds to me like a car drive that ends in a crash. "Between the secondhand smoke..." The person is smoking in the car, irritating him. "...and the glass on the street..." winding up in a crash, scattering glass everywhere. "...you gave me nothing whatsoever but a reason to leave." Later in the song he says, "...so keep your eyes on the road or we will both be here forever." Watch the road or you'll get us both killed.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Yeah i see that!! Thanks for that insight!
@IPrintz8153 ай бұрын
Check out dywtylm by them, the song is deep
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
You got it fam! Thanks for watching!
@AMikeStein2 ай бұрын
I think you’re half right with the line, “you go half blind when you’re looking at me, but I am.” She doesn’t see all of him but he sees all of her, it yet he still stays with her. He knows she’s bad for him but he does it anyway, that’s why he’s blind. Blind to her horrible characteristics as a person.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
I feel that big time!
@melissafaye9152 ай бұрын
That mfer about to ask somebody if they want the red pill or blue pill lmao sorry, never been here before, loved this reaction!
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Which one you taking??? Let us know! 🤨🤣
@angeleezaanderson7422 ай бұрын
don’t want to bring race into this but seeing other black people listening to and enjoying rock music makes me so happy
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
@a_wretch_like_me96652 ай бұрын
I think the "i am" is kinda like i am here, i exist. Just because you ignore me doesn't change the reality of my existence. But i think it may have a double meaning because the reference to Holy Water, and another name for God is "I Am". And you know Sleep Token has a lot of mythical lore about gods. 🤷♂️
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
I'm here for all of it!!
@gazby19712 ай бұрын
You should listen to the Night does not belong to god … Then Euclid
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
On the list! Thanks for watching!
@gazby19712 ай бұрын
@@UncleTrebor the reason is the two songs link . 1at song on 1st album and last song on last album .
@nickhale90602 ай бұрын
please react to blood sport
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
Already on the list! Thanks for the support!
@darcystcorner25803 ай бұрын
I think girl had an addiction of some sort by other things he says in other songs
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
We're gonna have to dive in and find out! Thanks for watching!
@williamarrowood65612 ай бұрын
Sleep Token did a cover of “Hey Ya” by Outkast. And it will make you see the song in a whole new light. What the lyrics are really about.
@UncleTrebor2 ай бұрын
I was just telling my son about that one! it's officially on the list!