Oh, Sleeper - "The Family Ruin"

From the album, "Children Of Fire," available in stores & online now from Solid State Records! Download your copy at iTunes - bit.ly/nOI3a9 or Amazon MP3 - bit.ly/nxYBw6

[@ryanfay2059]

8 years later, still amazing. Hush Yael is also still one of my favorites.

[@PastorCAWard]

Have you read the backstory on that song? Look up the murder of The Haran Family on April 22, 1979. It's heartbreaking!

[@iTz_ParZ]

@@PastorCAWard Just to add to this years later as I literally just read an article on it, the man who did it was bombed 4 years from the release of ‘Hush Yael’. Cosmic Justice?

[@jordanmitchell1652]

This song is so amazing, not everyone we are supposed to trust is who they say they are, and we can be fooled. Even though we commit sins or refuse him, God shows us mercy. He keeps fighting for us, even when we refuse to to listen. That is what I got from it at least.

[@jacqueminot7224]

Great song but I do disagree with the message that God is somehow providing any shred of proof or any means to believe. She had every right to kill him because, in her eyes, she knew it was wrong but was given no choice, by him or the God that is now dead and gone. Had to be done.

[@jakobfel2]

"It's ironic that you're contemplating murder while I'm educating you in mercy!" is one of the most well-written lines I've EVER heard in poetry. This whole album's concept is downright brilliant, masterfully-written storytelling with such a solid artistic flair. But hey, that's just Oh Sleeper in a nutshell. This album has the best overall execution of the album concept but all of their stuff is so well-written.

[@Sykokinetic]

That’s my favorite lyric in any song I’ve ever heard. Absolutely incredible.

[@jesuslovesthebroken]

12 years after listening to the album and now that line hits home.

[@Hogsterlol]

This whole album is a story, just so all of you know; I've seen a lot of confused comments. The entire album is a story of a father and his shallow faith and his atheist daughter who know learned that there is a "god" and wants to learn more about it. Do not take what the song says out of context or you might get the wrong message from the song

[@Savert98]

This album is the 1st thing that I go to when I need a reminder that we all have doubts in our beliefs. It is what helped me find God, and I comeback to it for that reason.

[@TylerKidd]

Mad respect for incredible musicians like these guys, they may have not become stupid rich and famous, but they cared enough about their music to work on it and share it with us. Thank you guys..!

[@qwertyasdfg1261]

Dude I just found these guys today. I cant believe what I was missing out on!

[@jowieseph]

Facts

[@wozing]

What's even more mind-blowing, if you notice, he references the other songs. I'm just amazed by the story and the connections. It's brilliant.

[@ChristianMetal55]

I get goose bumps every time I listen to this song!

[@kahngu]

I'm a music fanatic and I have no idea how I have not experienced these guys before. Truly one of the most amazing bands out there right now.

[@Dwights_trash_can]

I have listened to this song on replay for like an hour lol so great

[@johngunn453]

So have I

[@micah3870]

After looking into the concept of this album and studying it, this song always brings a tear to my eye. It's so emotional and truly shows God's love in a brilliant way. Absolutely incredible. Can't wait for their new album at the end of the year

[@badazz07sti]

I feel the same way

[@theSLATERchannel]

"as he sleeps and dreams she brings the knife to light" .. "the steel marries his skin" chills every time

[@janicelim1926]

I never like metalcore but this is WOW! And happened in this time when I’m struggling with my life. Feel like stabbing someone into the heart but this song... I wasn’t created to punish. I was created to love and forgive. 😔

[@Musicforthemindless]

this song made my blood run cold....

[@Stephen-zw7km]

man, this song is so epic, can't stop listening to it.

[@rdxj]

Love this song. It's my ringtone. That piano is haunting. Oh, Sleep will always be one of my favorite metalcore bands. Found a mistake though. 1:11, "cited" not "sited".

[@legomanandguywhodiesallthe6828]

No real purpose to stating those last 2 lines

[@xternalz]

Lego man and Guy who dies all the time thanks for the insight 🗿

[@jesuslovesthebroken]

I love how every song in this album ties into one another just like son of the morning!! its awesome, Oh, Sleeper are such lyrical geniuses

[@ericpegram9737]

LOVE this song. The opening keyboards reminded me of Falling Up's "Lights of Reedsport". Only this one is more haunting and tears into your soul with the lyrics.

[@Jamesedwardkoch]

The vocals to this piece smacked my sideways with a wooden bat, then when i read the meaning of lyrics this piece smacked again. The emotion and the call in the song is amazing. It's so hard to imagine showing mercy to a monster, but we given a greater mercy than we will know in this life. This piece is an absolute masterpiece of musical skill as well poetic significance. Wow!

[@Jamesedwardkoch]

I got goosebumps like 3 times when I read the Lyrics while listening.

[@TheMagicalArden]

@@Jamesedwardkoch Check out some Silent Planet next.

[@Jamesedwardkoch]

@@TheMagicalArden going there right now 👍🏻

[@Jamesedwardkoch]

@@TheMagicalArden awesome, thanks for the recommendation, gonna go through all thier stuff now 🍻

[@lovegreenculture2851]

The lyrics are great, I love these guys on this song & a few others.

[@ErikJason_]

This is truly beautiful, how meaningful the song can be and the song structure fit to each other perfectly. It captures what this song is about, especially the keyboard parts.

[@NaomiBarth]

This entire album gave me chills. It's been a long time since I've heard lyrics this strong. Basically every song is full of fire and passion. DAMN.

[@TheDadmau5]

Goosebumps from the first piano note

[@darknessveil97]

the lyrics in this are so powerfull in some parts of their songs it feels like he's talking to me about past situations and stuff im going through now and makes me feel better and know how to deal with crap. thanks oh,sleeper :) you have no idea how much you've helped me through life

[@xhorrorx6889]

His voice when he sings tho 😍❤

[@davidbeck8264]

Crystalee Beltre it's two different people. One sings, one screams.

[@xhorrorx6889]

Oh I didn't know but im really in love with the one who sings 😍 sorry I just started listening to them

[@tyfleming92]

Thank you so much for having a sense of humor along with sound reason.

[@emerychandler]

I have this on repeat, its a few minuets before school and this is the 8th time I have listened this morning. It is absolutely amazing they sing about the justice god has and its spectacular.

[@worthfightingfor68]

2:26 is EPIC! The way they mesh the singing and screaming is phenominal! It intensifies the song even more.

[@dallasdrotts212]

Four years later and still awesome.

[@RainbowCanyons]

The lyrics are so raw and beautiful. We deny what we want yet embrace what we know is wrong.

[@xpassengerx]

The Song is sooo awesome!

[@jeremypowell4674]

I am by no means a christian. I don't have any faith in any bible written by man and I have no mind for gods that men speak of. even though I feel this way I can honestly say that this song " the family ruin " is one of my most favorite songs. the lyrics are powerful and so brilliantly sang. I love this band and even though I don't and never will share the same faith as them there songs touch me deeply

[@chriswilson6336]

You know this song is based on a true story right?

[@Jgoert]

+chris wilson aren't you thinking of Hush Yael?

[@chriswilson6336]

Justin Gmiller Probably, but I was told this song specifically was... I should probably check up on that.

[@jeremypowell4674]

The family ruin is part if the album's concept story. It takes place after the rapture. Justin is correct Yael is based on a sad but true event and I believe that dealers of fame is also based on true events

[@peterchains]

+Jeremy Powell I couldn't agree more. Well said.

[@claudiabailey7876]

that was amazing.. mind blown

[@alyssadigno]

omg i loveee this song.

[@TrephineArtist]

Great song, powerful music & so catchy too!

[@RGFloyd]

awesome song

[@williamcoup4238]

I can't stop listening to this song!

[@khaeli_]

This song is beautiful.

[@PillarOfChrist]

this song shows what a great band they are, they having stirring clean vocals, brutal screams and powerful lyrics with a deep deep meaning

[@metalf4n]

hands down best song off the album. gives me goosebumps is soo good

[@johngunn453]

What an incredible song

[@ViXencra]

Thank you! I just now discovered this album in its entirety. I listened to one or two songs out of context and they seemed odd. I appreciate it very much. Thank you for the reply. God Bless! -Bethany

[@TheKenny222]

this band is on the rise to the top. and will remain there for all of eternity.

[@MzLecter]

I absolutely love this song. Ugh.

[@Ltkylez]

Love this song!

[@MariaMechanicalX]

wow. this is perfect, its so beautiful. i need to get this album!

[@StopTheClip]

they said 2 songs in this one song. Means to Believe. Claw of a God =D

[@WOLB96]

Wow! thats all i have to say! Great song with an even better message!

[@JakeHudsonDrums]

Oh, Sleeper put mad thought and time into this album. It leaves the listener to think about the lyrics and (of course) to enjoy the music :)

[@FatalDawn1]

This playlist is so unreal.

[@PetrowiskRock]

So good

[@terry262655]

I love how oh sleeper have such strong messages

[@NeonGreenCarl]

This is amazing.

[@agentminecraft209]

I love them

[@ImUnallied]

Absolutely beautiful:)

[@kittyandbunnyPATD]

Honestly I've heard of this band a while ago and I regret not checking them out so much because their music instantly gave me chills and I'm definitely a fan.

[@RedEyeHunts]

So epic!! Amazing lyrics!!!!

[@OutcastedFallenAngel]

I love this song..

[@aagovino]

WOW, so powerful! I got chills

[@jalexmora5]

ive been listening to this band for like 2 hours. our first date

[@silenttbobb217]

@MrDeathmetalcannibal im proud to know that there are people like you out there

[@rusheena]

My favorite song on the album!

[@DwellingForTheDemons]

One of my favorite songs by them c:

[@waynevolkov6114]

Me too

[@brachtstar]

Word.

[@megapunk777]

nice ! thanks now i understand it

[@tagerung90]

powerful message. They sound amazing and are incredibly insightfull and emotionally linked.. how much better can it get?

[@Rantsnrambles808]

Is it really what I think? The father killed her rapist and now she resents him?

[@Gaelheretic4]

Wow, I've always known about Oh, Sleeper but this is amazing. This album if you can think about it's meaning is very powerful, I'm a big fan of them now.

[@beelm]

I get chills every time this song plays. "IT'S IRONIC THAT YOUR CONTEMPLATING MURDER WHILE I'M EDUCATING YOU IN MERCY!"

[@Aetyruzen]

For sure man, great line indeed...

[@8jcm4]

Awesomeness

[@thefinisher777]

This is my favorite song on the album, but every song is GREAT!

[@imissedthepartwherethatsmy7463]

Don't change who you are cause who you are is how I made you to discover me...

[@jonahbroberg7346]

It's been a while since I've heard God's voice so strongly through a metal band. God bless you

[@MrEgofreak]

Shame that shortly after this album, they said they no longer identify as a Christian band, though some of the members remain devout Christians.

[@jaden_bricker]

@@MrEgofreak like Micah

[@MrEgofreak]

@@jaden_bricker Yes, like Micah.

[@davidbeck8264]

Soooo tough!

[@oOShawneeOo]

yay.. finally the right lyrics.. =] this song is amazing..

[@Vic0triaRAWR]

The beginning kind of creeps me out, but it ends up being my favorite song of Oh, Sleeper. Incredible.

[@firepup15]

This is my favorite song by Oh, sleeper

[@TokioHotelFAN1x]

Makes me really think when I listen to this..

[@Vailtheking]

As the angel of earth, help me stay grounded in God's wisdom so I can stand on a solid spiritual foundation as I learn and grow every day. Encourage me to keep an open mind and heart as I progress toward becoming the Person

[@ChristianMetal55]

What an album!

[@Battlehearten175]

Oh, So Good.

[@BTBdrummerBTB]

genius into!

[@Aetyruzen]

I love how he says, "It's not worth it, you didn't have to fall, it's your fault. But I won't let you slip away" (Skipped a few lines, I know), but it just re-enforces the thought that although we don't always listen to God, he is STILL merciful. Even though we sin, he won't let us slip away.

[@D17FaTaLiTy]

that song is intense if you really listen and understand whats going on. oh,sleeper you are amazing, simply amazing

[@joeyhodgeman]

exactly!!

[@FaithInJesus7]

you are correct

[@Kungfuhustla]

First song I heard from this band...... epic. nuff said

[@earthalien77]

WOW.

[@jonKowalski3210]

Holy crap, this song is beast and the lyrics give me chills ¤-¤

[@gbrand5429]

This makes your forearm hairs stand

[@danteCM1]

this band needs much more attention

[@jd4321ful]

Best song by Oh, Sleeper

[@SorenGoldberg]

We need more people like you :)

[@v1d3n]

Totally love this song!!! I btw. "cause you're about to choose what you called so ironic" also refers to "the means to believe" referring to her father "standing for his god but becoming something so far off"

[@funnybuns01]

God bless this song is a scary one thank u for the thrill

[@juliietquerr3rO]

Jaja Good one that made my day!

[@alexanderfelts1885]

Single. Tear. That was beautiful and sad, great song, great band. Reminds me a little of Fire to My Soul by Demon Hunter.

[@thedumbestdoge881]

My goodness the lyrics to this song are powerful….

[@emilyshephard2087]

Damn I forgot about this omg

[@jhamilton1992]

Loool guess that makes sense. Thanks for clarifying