First time hearing: SLEEP TOKEN - TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN

We did it, we listened to all the sleep token albums in a very short time span, but it was a lot of great fun. I hope you enjoyed both this video and our previous ones ‼️‼️‼️
I cut out so much yapping and the video ended up being really long anyways lol. It took me 7 hours to export this damn video 😭😭😭

[@Denialboii]

Since most people dont read descriptions im going to pin this comment for some information 😎 The name Markus has been mentioned throughout these videos. Markus is our other roommate and vocalist of my band. Lovely guy Just in case anyone actually gets offended by the imagine dragons comparisons(i understand you lol), we established in our sundowning reaction that they dont sound alike and we refrence it as a joke Andrés mentions some homework in this video, i told him to watch FutureDrive's video theorising these three albums and their meanings. It's an incredible video and an absolute great watch that I can't recommend enough!! So when we are theorising the meaning of the songs, we base it on the FD video If you want to talk to me or talk to other fans of music that enjoy most of what you can find on my channel, i have a very small discord server you can join that is very open to new people discord.gg/BUZJkD6kCY Happy new year everyone!! Thank you for all the love and the kind words ❤

[@Chasingmoundbuilders]

RYSE KZbin channel has a great breakdown explaining how this album and all of their albums are the equivalent of Jung’s redbook (liber novus) and that sleep represents his anima. It’s such a great twist to go back and listen to all of their songs with that perspective and really sheds light on the whole process. Also his nods to alchemy and the sciences are prevalent. He’s clearly a depth psychology enthusiast of not someone who has been seeing a Jungian analyst for the issues he has. That’s why their music resonates so deeply and with nearly everyone. It is the spirit of the depths that speaks

[@edwardhickey218]

At the end of the day, as a former performer myself - I see the whole gimmick/schtick with the masks and the lore as an excuse to be extraordinarily vulnerable about the dark and toxic things that vessel has experienced - while giving himself and the person or people the songs reference some protection. All music comes from personal inspiration, but I think vessel is unique in that he needed to tap into this heartbreak very consistently to write and perform these three albums. Dude bled on the page for his art (I hope he gets therapy) I really vibe with the take that Euclid not only closes the chapter in his life but also integrates that experience into who he is going forward, and I can't wait to see what the next chapter brings.

[@NeilD1]

Word. He's good now though. The fact he dropped another Blacklit Canopy track exemplifies that all is well in Vessel land.

[@PoisonxSindi]

You can clearly tell, Vessel and II, are for sure literally hard-educated in music and masters of its craft. Every song that sounds like it would be three songs in one, it is like on "parts" in classical music. I think Vessel is inspirated and he combined based on this. Hes literally Beethoven. The feels and moments we experience listening their music is like people in past feels when they heard Beethoven or Mozart. And of course the connection. Vessel does not just have fun and likes what he does. He lives it through. Thats why the Vessels singing hit so much. He was not attracted to music but lead to. He is like missionary of music spread its to world.

[@nnunghi]

Tracklist: 1:39 - Chokehold 7:50 - The Summoning 16:47 - Granite 20:33 - Aqua Regia 29:08 - Vore 39:29 - Ascensionism 50:15 - Are You Really Okay? 59:47 - The Apparition 1:07:55 - DYWTYLM 1:15:19 - Rain 1:21:19 - Take Me Back To Eden 1:31:21- Euclid and Happy New Year everyone !!!

[@TheNamesFathom]

that's a long ass chat after ascensionism, I don't think I'm ready lmao

[@Denialboii]

@@TheNamesFathom whoopsie lmao

[@The_Stoic_Trader]

I personally think that this is the most mature and deep SleepToken's album reaction I watched so far. Landed here randomly, buy today I was touched by your truly clever insights on the album' lyrics. Thank you guys for the ride, you have my sub. Stay Dark.

[@ThiagoDosSantos-s8i]

There is a lot of talking about how DYWTYLM is actually, for the most part, Vessel talking to himself in the mirror. This makes a lot of sense and honestly it makes the song hit a lot harder for me "Is there something you give That you will never receive in return? Do you know what it is? Do you wish that you loved me?" As someone struggling with mental health going through experiences like that, is very easy to get stuck in this situation of questioning yourself " why do i treat myself so badly all the time? " or " why do i put myself through this kind of thing? " and still keep doing it

[@delilahbeck1781]

Right? Especially when he says, ”my reflection just won’t smile back at me like I know it should”

[@michaelhutchinson1789]

See chapter 2, Rule 2: Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping, from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for life, for the answer. :)

[@rebekah-sc]

I agree with this. I also feel like DYWTYLM connects to Fall for Me. “Do you roll with the waves?” At the end of Fall for Me V goes into the ocean and disappears under the waves. For me, both songs are V talking to himself. Self-love, self-acceptance 🖤

[@Mathias9n]

It's definitely not a skipper once you give this interpretation to it. It's amazing how a song can change your view on it the moment you give it a deeper meaning and emotional connection. I don't think every song has to be related to sleep. BTW I KNEW YOU WERE CHILEAN !!!! Un saludo de Chile compadre ! Que bueno que haya chilenos disfrutando de sleep token por el mundo

[@blkflwer6592]

Your reaction to Euclid is so heartfelt. I feel it too. It makes me cry in that bittersweet happiness/heartbreak for vessel. It's such a good ending. Since I can't go back and fall in love with ST all over again i absolutely love watching someone else fall the same as i did. And YES the EPS are so good. All the bonus tracks too!!

[@samcrorie]

They played Euclid live on their last US tour. There was a movement called "Project Euclid" might be spelled "Projekt" when they played this song concertgoers had green films they put over their phones flashlights so the crowd lit up with all these green lights. It was pretty cool. They did something similar with "Atlantic" previously but used blue lights. The next time you see live concert footage check out the crowd during Atlantic or Euclid and you might see a sea of blue or green light up.

[@DMbyChoice]

This is one of those albums where you hit play and leave it alone

[@Denialboii]

It honestly is, but youtube wont allow that 😢

[@alexthefossilguy2754]

If you look at the art for Euclid, the character is holding Vessel’s severed head. To me symbolizing a renewal. A moving on from that person he was, stuck in that endless loop of trauma, self hatred, and desperation in this untenable and toxic relationship. To me the lyrics of Euclid are reflective in a sad way, but not in a painful way. He is reminiscing on some of the good times together while not being stuck there in the past. He’s moving on, and happy while still holding on to the memories and lessons he learned. “The bough is broken through”…he is “someone new.” The most powerful, meaningful, and well thought out album closer of all time IMO. Loved watching you two go through the three albums. I’ll see you when the 4th one drops!

[@Denialboii]

oh yessss

[@mattmcginley7]

Dark Signs: Where I was raised there were no streetlights AYROK: I raised you in the dark The artwork is a mother holding her child. I believe it's written from the perspective of who took care of Vessel. You can hear the record spinning, something that was popular when Vessel was a child. The music itself sounds like it comes from the 90s. All clues

[@Denialboii]

Wow thats really cool

[@ZebraJ274]

I always interpreted DYWTYLM as Vessel talking to himself in the mirror (mostly because when he references that his reflection doesn’t smile back at him). It seems like his last bit of self reflection before moving on completely in the last few songs

[@matttyler8331]

And the little shout adlibs sounds as if it's him actually speaking outloud as opposed to sole introspection.

[@pimphandjesus4667]

Nice to see a fellow Ascensionism appreciator, their best and my favorite hands down. Seeing it live with Espera harmonizing altered my brain chemistry for life

[@Denialboii]

WHO MADE YOU LIKE THISSSSSS WOAH OHH OHHHHHHH it's best like come on. i see you're a man of culture

[@joshlewis8860]

It’s the scream at the end that does it for me. Feels like he’s finally letting out all the pent up feelings that have been building through not just the song but the entire relationship. “You make me wish I could disappear. You make me wish I could disappear.” I get chills every single time. SO GOOD

[@maddison6042]

I saw another interpretation going around for Are You Really Ok and I think it really fits! This could also be about a lost pregnancy. The artwork for the single, shows a woman in a warrior's outfit holding a canister with a very early baby inside it The second verse especially. When she miscarries and wakes him up one night bleeding and he wants to help in any way he can but knows the pain she's carrying even though she's trying to stay strong and how he hates that he can't do much else except for just be there and support her and the depression that makes her question living on. This one is so emotional, the context makes it even more upsetting when you listen back. I like they portrayed her as a warrior, going through something like this and staying strong. Very cool. Maybe this is what Sleep has gone through and pushes him away because of the emotional trauma. Beautiful song about a horrible thing to of happened.

[@Goodman_Grey]

I have never loved a song the way that I love Euclid. It's such a perfect way to finish the trilogy of albums.

[@aarinmiles990]

I truly appreciate this format of getting to experience a discography together and watch someone also have thier first experiences discovering the band/music. Great work! Worship!

[@jamesgrey53]

I remember reading a theory somewhere that Atlantic is Vessels perspective of his own attempt and Are You Really Okay is the perspective of his mum after the attempt, 'You woke me up dripping crimson' 'I could see it in you even then' etc. I think it's an interesting theory and tugs at my heart A LOT.

[@earthscorcher]

That was literally my first thought when I heard the song. It's like a 90s power ballad, from his mother's perspective as she's in the hospital waiting room after what happened. It was kind of cinematic, honestly 😂 have never been able to shake that feeling since

[@Anonamomily]

Your faces when you listen are full of joy and beauty. That’s what music can do.

[@stormyduude5153]

I have been checking your channel religiously all day waiting for this masterpiece

[@Denialboii]

@@stormyduude5153 your time to worship has come

[@stormyduude5153]

@ I worship regularly as it is but I’m halfway through granite and haven’t stopped grinning, I love seeing new people get involved in music I love this much

[@untitled9229]

There are so many references I've seen people point out in both Take Me Back to Eden and Euclid, but one thing I haven't seen anyone mention is the line "This bough has broken through" in Euclid being a callback to the last song on the first EP One, When the Bough Breaks. Take Me Back to Eden feels like the end of the album, and Euclid feels like the end of Sleep Token as we know them.

[@PerfectlyImperfectColour]

Im reading the comments before watching. Euclid is one of my favorite songs but When the bough breaks is also one of my all time bangers. I have too thought of this and im glad you worded it this way.... "the end of Sleep Token AS WE KNOW THEM" Theres no other option. This chapter is closed. However, Sleep Token is not done and over like a lot of people were saying when the album came out. I get that whenever a band as such an epic rise there going to have a shit ton of hate but i just dont understand why!! U can say u dont like them (which i think is bs but thats neither here nor there) but theres no way in hell u can honestly say they suck. Just like Imminence, you may not like what they do but you cant say they suck. ii and Vessel are by far the most talented, inspirational musicians out there right now. Theres a reason theyve blown up. IN My OWN OPINION

[@SinguIarity18]

I saw that Sempiternal tattoo... Also this entire series was amazing to watch. One thing i always love to point out is the fact all of their albums mix together perfectly. The start of sundowning matches the ending of euclid. The start of tpwbyt matches the end of sundowning, and the start of tmbte matches the end of tpwbyt. When playing them back to back, i often forget its not one album due to that fact

[@Sahalx]

Been loving these reactions, seeing someone introduced to sleep token for the first time is such a joy. I wanted to add my interpretation for DYWTYLM, it's vessel talking to himself. While a lot of what he says can be taken as asking a question to someone else, they are also questions you could ask yourself. I believe he's talking to himself in the mirror (my reflection just wont smile back at me like i know it should, and in the repeating section at the end the background vocals "smile back, at me.")

[@kkincheloe90]

1:38:02 the way i CHEERED when you said “its like a musical” because for months now I have ben thinking “its like an Opera, a musical, and epic film” they produce such a visual experience, cinematic.

[@matttyler8331]

Jaws is one of my favorites. Looking forward to that reaction. Also, a cool reaction would be Hey Ya, the Outkast cover. I love the fact that Vessel's re imagining completely frames the lyrics in their true meaning. It's so good.

[@_TimeRaider_]

35:17 Vore is cursed. When this album came out and I was listening to it on repeat for weeks, this song eventually started making me sick. It's insanely good though

[@iwad4]

Frrr that song have something special

[@TheNamesFathom]

honestly for the first while that song didn't resonate with me, but then I played it in my car during a storm and GOD DAMN did it hit.

[@joshlewis8860]

I don’t like songs that are mostly screams, but Vore grew on me. Mostly the chorus is so damn good it drew me in

[@monikareadztoo4550]

I love that you dropped this video today. You made this New Year's eve more special 😊. Once again, watching you eagerly share this music with Andres ( and his reaction) is a joy. Happy New Year to you both (and Marcus)🎉❤

[@uchihasAlan]

I loved all 3 of your videos guys. I’m glad you showed him the live drum solo. Here are some of my thoughts. To me, dywtylm is vessel talking to himself in the mirror. Also I think ‘Are you really ok’ is about a loved one struggling with depression who attempted to “hurt” themselves (dripping crimson on the carpet, I can’t heal your wounds this time, I don’t believe you when you say you’re fine, please don’t hurt yourself again). Also, beautiful reaction to Euclid. It makes me cry too. I got to see the very first live performance of Euclid in Phoenix AZ. I look forward to your EP videos and NEW SLEEP TOKEN! Thanks guys

[@Denialboii]

thanks for hanging out!

[@amystidhams1177]

Absolutely love this reaction. Its so refreshing to see two people who feel music the way you two did.

[@oliverkain9640]

This whole album is an emotional rollercoaster, an absolute masterpiece and Euclid is the perfect bittersweet ending to this musical adventure. You have yourself a new subscriber for life ❤

[@botkiller-024]

Through your reactions, I feel like I've sort of rediscovered this band and found new meaning to this album and how it all connects as a story and perspectives. Enjoyed this journey and looking forward to Jaws now :')

[@Denialboii]

looove that for you :D

[@earthscorcher]

This was such a treat 🥹 I hope y'all have had a great time so far. There's still lots of songs to check it out - the two EPs, a few singles and covers, a couple of live covers, aaaand the amazing hour-long Drumeo video of II :) I'm here for metalcore in general, so keep doing your thing!

[@jessicaturner2890]

Everything that sleep token has ever done ties into this whole story and last album, especially Euclid. The first, second EP and all albums tie into this whole thing. "These ancient canopies" ties back to his previous works Blacklit Canopies where the woman which is referred to as sleep is Gemma which is what this whole thing is based on, her. This is beautiful in its own right. Keep going!!

[@LMonty10]

As someone who has also been listening to sleep token since 2019, I've been enjoying hearing all the discussion about the lore. Ive always just enjoyed the music and never thought too deep into the lyrics but its the icing on the cake.

[@oscaralthausen5750]

Really liked the reaction! both of you had some nice and unique things to say about the album and songs and i loved your energy, got yourself another subscriber! now i'm gonna se your guys reaction to The Dark Pool because it's one of my favorite albums ever haha

[@AsAbove.SoBelow]

What a perfect video. I can’t wait to rewatch it! (Also, I caught the looks in Ascensionism and Euclid… iykyk…) Happy New Years, gentlemen! Here’s to an incredible 2025.

[@Denialboii]

Happy new year!!

[@NikkiWright-STLVR23]

Context is a must to appreciate the beauty that is Sleep Token. By the end on Euclid, it ties so many songs back into the final ending that you can't just NOT feel something. I'm definitely looking forward to new music by them which should be coming out this year. They are headlining Download Fest and i think they're going to be introducing some new stuff. Hope so any way. Loved the reactions guys. Now, go and worship 😂

[@tomia89]

This album have become my all time favourite ever made, its just unbelievable masterpiece

[@Emmsva]

I always have the exact same reaction to Euclid. 🍂🙏🏻 Feels nice to not be the only one all consumed by their songs. 😅

[@pezdezpencil]

I am so ready to worship with y'all. Happy New Years, great way to kick it off right!!

[@ifautumnends]

It’s an absolute joy watching yall listen to and analyze these. You are both so smart and well spoken. Please do more!

[@ILV_Coasters]

WE NEED A REACTION TO ONE, TWO AND THE SINGLES!!! loved all 3 album reactions guys!

[@franksnewbike7895]

love your input on “Are You Really Okay” even knowing the assumed ‘real’ definition of it i could be completely wrong about this but there’s definitely connotation of self-harm and there’s also theories of there being a child involved in their trauma and that this song might actually indicate a miscarriage.. this man has been hurt more than most humans can conceive good stuff you two! keep it going! do the EPs!

[@andrewjackson5741]

Need all the ii offerings please 😅 And happy new year to you both!

[@gotchyaa5747]

You reacted to sleep token the best way you possibly could have in my opinion. Well done. Welcome with open arms to sleep token that has underwent the journey.

[@urfvsuthrngal318]

Beautiful album Beautiful reactions! I cant wait for new sleep token to come out with new music and we can all go on that first time journey together!

[@francielegalle2886]

I was super excited for this album reaction of you and I'm not disappointed hehe I love watching people listen to Sleep Token for the first time, and now you're already worshipping. Also the accent gives so much Argentina

[@tiffy3260]

Do the EPs! And the singles.. and the bonus tracks from the Sundowning deluxe! Haha doesn't have to be soon, can wait 😊 And the drumeo vid! I found ST thru Lorna Shore, which i just recently just got into, but ironically, i love the ST ballads. I feel yous gotta give Levitate another chance hahahaha

[@NubletzFTW]

I get goosebumps everytime at the end of Ascencionism. Nice reaction video!

[@winspyy]

Loved it. Loved both of your interpretations of the story. Hope you have a happy new year, and heres to new Sleep Token in hopefully a month or 3 :D

[@edwinbergeron4201]

hype Edit: I relate heavily to the track "do you wish that you love me" being one to skip but I came to like it from a different interpretation. I don't think he is speaking to Sleep I think he is solely talking to himself. He is looking to get out of the relationship and he is realizing he hasn't loved himself and he is wondering if he can change himself, to love himself

[@TB-sp9jy]

I've spent all 2024 and most of 2023 in Worship, glad you are in the fold ❤

[@Lisato852]

Thanks for taking us on a journey, really enjoyed it and am looking forward to Jaws and maybe some Covers like Hallelujah and When the party's over? 😉 As some have already mentioned I do agree with the theory DYWTYLM is Vessel talking to himself in the mirror. When you listen closely you can hear him do "haah" in the background throughout the song. It sounds like when you want to remove a little Schmutz from glass, you breathe on it to make it moist, you know what I mean? Aaaand what I also noticed is the rap part in TMBTE where he says "mirror talk" on only exactly these 2 words is an effect put on his voice, which is also the case throughout DYWTYLM. Might be a coincident, but I like to think of it as a hint 😊 That song was a skipper for me for a whole year, same as some other songs. But over time I just gave in and fell in love with everything ST ever put out 🤣 Maybe revisit your skippers in a few months and you'll find out some of them are actually your new favorites 🙂

[@tiago.suares]

You are both lovely and a pleasure to listen to

[@ccruzp06]

As a lot of people The Summoning was the first song I heard from Sleep Token. Since then they've become like an addiction to me, I've listened to all the songs they've put out A LOT and now I relive vicariously the experience of discovering Sleep Token through reaction channels :D Thanks for the reaction to both of you, especially my man Andrés because you can tell, throughout the three videos, that he's really getting it and his analysis is very accurate! If I can give any feedback, if you want it, is to try not to tell him how you feel about songs or parts of songs but rather letting him go first so he can give his opinion without introducing any bias xP I really hope you guys will do the EP / singles and if they ever come out with a new album that we'll get to experience them together (:

[@AMikeStein]

Rock feed came out and said that it’s quite possible sleep token may have another album coming around when download festival comes.

[@samcrorie]

That's what I heard. Sometime around March... Fingers crossed 🤞

[@jmarth523]

They were picked up by RCA, I’m not surprised they would get a new album out. If they can pull off another masterpiece like TMBTE they will be the biggest band on the planet

[@Denialboii]

yeah i watched that when it came out, considering when download is we're for suuure getting a first single within these next months. So hypedddd

[@AMikeStein]

@ not gonna lie I hope it’s an accurate statement.

[@avikolo]

No way! I wasn't expecting this one so soon!! 🫶

[@GrantInRealLife]

Watching the 3 album reactions has been amazing. I’ll always looks for new reactions to the albums because I want to witness someone experiencing them for the first time, longing for that feeling I got doing the same for the first time. Some songs took their time to embed, I didn’t vibe with DYWTYLM at all in the beginning, but after listening to the albums through multiple times, it’s another no-skip for me. I flit between the God and the Girl stuff on a daily basis myself, and I think it comes down to what state of mind the individual is in when they are listening. I guess that’s why it never gets old. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@brentondavis8228]

The only bad thing about Granite is that it’s one of their shortest songs. Other than that it’s actually the song that got me into Sleep Token and it’s always been one of my favorites

[@Denialboii]

ugh i know right, imagine another verse or another chorus ughhh

[@brentondavis8228]

@ I wouldn’t be suprised if granite is one of the songs that gets a “sequel” verse where it’s alluded to/added on to in another song on their next album

[@ThiagoDosSantos-s8i]

Awesomeee we were waiting for this reaction!! Are you guys reacting to Two? I can't put into words how much i love Calcutta. Cheers and happy new year!

[@JoaoGsg]

I'd never seen someone get so emotional at "You make me wish I could disappear" in ascensionism as I did and I always wait for this moment in reactions and this is the first time that I've seen it, thank u for that man

[@Sadie-p9w3c]

the look at “blacklit paradise” lol

[@lessur]

and ancient canopies xD

[@Denialboii]

hehehehe

[@ifautumnends]

“It’s fucking kicking your ass, right?” “Yes.” 😂

[@mattthompson5908]

Now you can watch II's playthru video he did with Drumeo. So good

[@justadexdpup]

Idc what anyone says, the choker slays

[@Denialboii]

We mention doing the singles and eps in the end of the video

[@PerfectlyImperfectColour]

dude,, ive gotten kicked out of writing this damn comment like 10x. Im summary, Men crying is attractive. As a woman, i need a man who can cry. Not a sissy but a man connected to their emotions. As for Euclid, i still hear more and more callbacks thruout the months. Idk if its me forgetting or just understanding it more. Id love to see jaws and nazareth. Those 2 are definitely high on my personal list. Before it kicks me off again, great job guys! Oh and again, my bad for the invent animate shit. Im so embarrassed that you already had them on your channel! ahhaha. Hope you guys had a great xmas and new years! Much love hun!

[@Denialboii]

@@PerfectlyImperfectColour dont worry about the invent animate thing hahaha, I understand the need to want someone to check it out 😎

[@stonekeeper09]

Hey Dan, I appreciated the little knowing eyes at 2 points in the video. Your off camera conversation with Andreas will blow his mind haha

[@Denialboii]

I'm not saying anything as I feel like it's a "find out yourself and keep it to yourself"

[@brentondavis8228]

Vore is my favorite song by Sleep Token now tied only with The Offering. The “Are you in pain like I am?” Really gets to me. I actually have their sweater for vore that has the mantis demon on it and it says are you in pain like I am 4 times on the sleeve just like how he ends the song with.

[@Denialboii]

@@brentondavis8228 fiiiireeee

[@dylanmatthews5624]

i personally like the theory that are you really okay is from the perspective of vessel’s mom finding out the vessel has been self harming. in the beginning, he says “i raised you in the dark” at the beginning of dark signs he says “where i was raised there was no street lights” idk if this is a popular take on the song or not but that’s the theory i subscribe to

[@earthscorcher]

Ugh you beautiful humans 🥹 I'm so excited to watch this

[@scottyrocks1616]

The only band that matters anymore

[@TB-sp9jy]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. Never before have I witnessed a true artist, a genius who cares so much about their craft and delivers every time. Fucking Worship ❤

[@PerfectlyImperfectColour]

Since you said you liked these comments, imma do it again! CHOKEHOLD: Those filthy riffs and his vibrato will never get old to me. Then that beautiful run... "OOOH YESSS" He says! Brilliant! ii kills me ....tak tak tik tak... that swing.... fucking genius man he is! Im so excited, i cannot even begin to imagine how you feel! Ive told so many people about this album but no on is into my kind of music! Id love to do this with someone! (Summoning) he says "no!" so fuckiing sexy ( the ending ) Im so happy you showed him iis solo!!! GRANITE & AQUA REGIA : Good choice to go back to back. Although Granite is really catchy, so fucking relatable and well structured.. which is why its so catchy! Im really happy you told him the definition of Aqua Regia. Why you gotta be in Norway? Figures, my favorite place in the world and my favorite band all in one channel! HAHA! I love it when he closes his eyes n just feels it. I said the same thing about wishing i was a part of it with the older albums. I get it! (VORE) I love how we all got so excited for the heavier side.His take on vore is chefs kiss! (ascensionism) Hes a fucking lyrical genius! I love his expressions! The lyrical equivalent of taking his mask off! my god. Hes intelligent and i want to know him! AAAAHHH i cant wait for euclid!!!(are u really ok) I could see when u noticed something differently or saw the song a bit differently. I love this song. I love every song but the vulnerability in this song. Its almost as if its coming from a parent in a way ( a definite power imbalance)... until the part where he says "i can see it in you even now ... and are you REALLY OK?!" I think this is a call back to atlantic and in my head, saying the word REALLY in that sentence makes it condescending. Just say are you ok? when you throw that REALLY in there it totally makes it a whole new narrative. I agree with you 100% Daniel on this one.

[@Denialboii]

Wow really fun seeing your reactions to stuff "in real time" haha. Really fun comment! I can't really hide my feelings so when Are you really okay came around i was like i can't waiiittttttt to come with a super hot take

[@jaredhochstetler9749]

I've always interpreted DYWTYLM to be vessel talking to himself in the mirror. Obviously opinions may vary, that's part of it being great. But that's been my take.

[@reneeneuberger9156]

I can't pick a favorite all their albums are phenomenal, and the 2 EPs, how does one pick its all banging

[@mean.whilee]

ya me imaginaba que no eran anglos nativos, pero no me esperaba escuchar chileno aca ctm jajaja 1:20:08, bueno video chicos Worship.

[@Denialboii]

@@mean.whilee 🇨🇱🇺🇾

[@danielmauriciovargaspalome3151]

SUPER HYPED another ST fan has been fully endorsed on the album trilogy experience, the EP's and singles that came before are considered by some (as any other theory) to be the prequel of the story told on the albums, something akin to Vessel's previous relationship with an actual woman before falling prey to Sleep's clutches. Aside from that, here's a video that analyzes in depth the lyrics to every song from the albums in order to try and make sense of the whole "hidden" lore behind. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3W6oapmg7B7Z8k

[@Denialboii]

i mention this video in my pinned comment! love that you've watched it, it's great

[@Nonya12608]

It's generally accepted that Are You Really OK, is from the perspective of Vessel's mom. "Where I was raised, there was no street light. Just pitch black and passing headlights" Dark Signs "I raised you in the dark" here. I like your perspective, however. DYWTYLM is vessel talking to himself in the mirror.

[@gisellehdzt]

On my way to leave my baby to daycare and i plan on watch this when i return🎉

[@robotwaifuengineer]

Worship.

[@stewartbarlow7001]

Woo hoo already! Going to enjoy this!

[@Denialboii]

Early upload so that if people have time to kill before the big celebration they can give this a watch

[@stewartbarlow7001]

@Denialboii not for me I have to work. But happy new year and hope it's an awesome year for you when it comes

[@samcrorie]

If you haven't seen the II's Drumeo video definitely check it out. Its also worth checking out some live concert footage as well. Theyre so good live. IV adds harsh vocals and II's drum solo during The Summoning. They also have some funny onstage antics. Not just mysically great but they're entertaining.

[@Denialboii]

We did watch the drum solo in this one, but Ive seen more people say that we should the the drumeo things but like.. Andres simply doesn't understand the techincalities of playing instruments yet so he doesn't understand how things are impressive. And as for me I've ofc watched them sooo many times, I've learned a lot of great things from the drumming videos I see about II. So as much as I'd like to do it and nerd out about his drumming with someone, I don't think that there is any content to make basically :/

[@EvoTheEditor]

Y'all should listen to the EPs and Singles! Calcutta is my favorite one.

[@cristianchavez527]

I don’t know if anyone has commented this already, but I 100% accept that “are you really okay” has nothing to do with sleep at all. I saw the theory that it’s from the perspective of vessels mother who is wanting him to stop self harming. The cover art also shows a mother figure and a womb, so I think it checks out.

[@SnoFlow317]

I like the theory that DYWTYLM is Vessel singing to himself.

[@taylordamron9438]

I'm new to the channel, but hear me out: Sleep Token x Anna Lapwood collab when?! I think they could do some seriously insane things adding giant organ to the Sleep Token sound in a live show. What do you think?

[@ItsSafehands]

'Are you OK' is vessle talking to himself.

[@MadailinBurnhope]

my favourite album is Sundowning, worship!

[@UncleTrebor]

Bruhhhhh!!! I've been trying to record a video, but I can't pull myself away!! I'll come back to it after!!!! AHHHHH!!! LOL

[@Denialboii]

@@UncleTrebor ayyy lets go uncle!!

[@mikeymofonz]

Who would get married to Are You Really Okay? lol 😅

[@PatrouilleurDan]

WELP,i guess its here that im gonna bring my take on are you really okay? 😅 Im curious to know everyone takes on this. Becaus i have a theory that is outside the lore completely even tho i get the miscarriage and also the point of view of "vessels mom" theory. My first reaction to the song was like if vessels was in a way adressing and talking to the more hardcore fans who may see ST music as description of their own miserable moment and thought time.and instead of using it to heal and make piece with it, they use it in more of a self harm or just staying in that dark sad path of life because of the dark and heavy lyrics the band normally has. So my interpretation is when he referred himself like in the line "you woke me up one night" i interpreted the "me" as in "my music,my art etc" when a fans is about to get stuck in their depression or dark part of their mind even self harm. "The i want to help you nut i dont know how, and asking literally are you okay? " i see it as "my goal is not to make you hurt more,im trying to help but clearly it doesnt work for some. So are you really okay ? If not reach out and also" plz dont hurt yourself".. and dven more but i know there is probably a lot more lyrics that goes in another sense completely and make my interpretation dont work.but hey blame it on the language barrier and my french canadien ass 😂. I just felt that there was like another subtle meaning behind it outside the lore and all 😅

[@gisellehdzt]

I think with ascensionism, the change is that the lyrics dont leave much space for interpretation.. like other songs

[@EmotionalLemonade]

Now you need to do Tokengrass.

[@brainstormgfx]

I had to add something. I also think he lost someone he loved. And he only feels near her when he sleeps. Why are you never real? She's a ghost in his mind. He hates being awake. Without her

[@brainstormgfx]

Have you considered the possibility that it's all a metaphor for addiction as well.. Opioids or heroine. She is the drug. He constantly sings of his arms.

[@haydfinley787]

42:15 that side eye 👀

[@Denialboii]

bombastic

[@ElKomodin]

love iiiit

[@Lanfear1988]

Nice fucking job. That was so fun.

[@wallchris75]

I saw what you did there at 42:17 😂

[@Denialboii]

If you know you know

[@wallchris75]

@Denialboii Besides the name "we should not mention" I just love the second parts of the clues. Blacklit Paradise, Ancient Canopy. Ancient Paradise= Eden. Such a nice little detail.

[@josielarkins7519]

Are you really okay - I honestly believe is vessel talking to himself.

[@Fallenkingdom65]

I have to say this I feel are you really okay? Is sleep tokens saddest song while from a baseline with no lore ties their music is sad in general from the sounds of toxic love and relationships to insecurity within I feel are you really ok is the most hard hitting song it’s definitely about someone he loves self harming but with that aside the feeling of not being help someone you love the line I want to help you but I don’t know how hits very hard

[@NeilD1]

Wonderful. People who dismiss Sleep Token are just missing out on incredible music and art. Idc... Go listen to Slaughter To Prevail if you prefer, or if that's your jam, but this is musical enlightenment right here. Edit: Also, check out the "Nooooooooo!!" scream at the end of Ascensionism on the recent UK live tour. That broke my heart and my bones live. kzbin.infouh-l_jZ0zjg?si=5gVNsaKVBmmrgrAk Are You Really Okay is When The Boigh Breaks part ii, and likely, very sadly, refers to the loss of a baby - the artwork for AYROK features an embriyonic symbolism.

[@Andrey.Ivanov]

I think the general convention is that we should avoid BC in Sleep Token discussions, but the song is so pretty. And yeah I too feel bad for people who don't get Sleep Token, though I have to say I really enjoy Slaugher To Preveil too. It's a nice dichotomy being able to shed a tear over poetic lyrics and then directly go to forehead-smashing, bear-wrestling deathcore music. It's really stupid when metalheads fight over what is true mental and which isn't. Why would anyone dismiss a good piece of music just because of its genre label is beyond me.

[@NeilD1]

​​@@Andrey.Ivanov😊 I didn't think the BC was a big secret these days especially as it seems to be an ongoing project, but you're right, perhaps I should mind my ST etiquette a little - fair enough. Although I made no mention of individual names. I just think everyone should should support BC too, because they're amazing. Best x Edit: I grew up on Napalm Death concerts, Entombed, so love the heavy stuff too... Although tastes seem to mellow as one gets a little older, I've found.