NEW FAVORITE!! | DARK SIGNS | SLEEP TOKEN

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[@vitalsteve1]

"tear my arms off" and "alarm bells in your eyes" are harkened to in aqua regia "Oh and I am done dancing to alarm bells" and "No wonder my arms are still swinging" vessel really be putting in the work on the lyricism and i love it

[@AcidicThought]

Or Missing Limbs on This Place Will Become Your Tomb

[@mattmcginley7]

"Where I was raised there were no streetlights" Are You Really Okay:"I raised you in the dark" Which also tells you Are You Really Okay is written from the perspective of who took care of Vessel

[@emilylothchomphou3716]

Master of Lyricism.

[@ElijahRaynee]

@@mattmcginley7 wow great catch

[@SoLDMG]

@@mattmcginley7YO what the? Thats so deep…

[@clintbeastwood5116]

"I might break and bend to my basic need to be loved or close to somebody" hits hard and it's the background vocals.

[@DontWorryImAPilot]

I always thought it was "I will not break or ..."

[@arkadywinterborne5186]

JESUS thats so much more deviststing.​@DontWorryImAPilot

[@Nathdood]

@@DontWorryImAPilot looking up the lyrics shows "might break and bend". I think his accent might make it sound different

[@DontWorryImAPilot]

@@Nathdood Where did you look up an official lyric? If there's an official lyric out then I'd love to see it! It's entirely possible there are a ton of things I'm getting wrong! Another one that I spotted but everyone else (I think) is getting wrong: "Oh, Bird, worry not" from Missing Limbs. Bird is a common term of endearment. In the song he's talking to a loved one. People have suggested it's "but"...but I think Vessel is speaking to a dearly held loved one. In this case in Dark Signs ("I will not break..."), though, I really think I'm right. He's repeating a mantra to himself to stay strong in resistance to his desire to go back to how it was. That reading of that line feels like it's in line with the idea the rest of the lyrics leaves me with. If nothing else, it's amazing how this band can say so many different things to so many different people. They seem to make abstract paintings the listener can imbue with their own meaning pulled straight from their own lives. WHAT a damn treasure this band is!

[@DUC939]

*why do i bend and break

[@Lauren__M]

Knew y’all would Love it! 🙏🏻 higher is another great one. Who am I kidding tho..they’re all amazing 😂

[@jordanmcquay9077]

Higher is in my top 3 but I think High Water still holds onto my number one spot

[@Liam-hl1gw]

@@jordanmcquay9077 High water is one of their most underrated songs, it's so painfully beautiful

[@bobbyt9097]

Higher the best on the album!

[@JoeMikeMakes]

They still need to do Blood Sport, Right?

[@Lauren__M]

@@JoeMikeMakes yes! They’re going in order ☺️

[@Zekuraiya]

Fun fact about this song: if you remember back in Are you really OK?, The first lyrics talk about raising you in the dark. The first few lines of this song mentioned being raised where there was no street lights. The running theory is that are you really OK? Was sung from the viewpoint of vessel’s mother, and she was the one who was seeing her child go through all this trauma.

[@ChadGrattanMusic]

Oh my God... I think you're on to something. AYROK kinda had me confused with the whole story... Damn.

[@samcc42]

Oh god damn, thank you for this!

[@hopehinson]

I don't think i wanted to know that. I gotta call my therapist

[@Nathdood]

@@hopehinsonlmao

[@Nathdood]

"I miss the man I was" So, wouldn't it make it Vessel's father, or even older brother? Brother seems more logical honestly.

[@SIR_K_Daddy]

Not sure what it is with this one, but I cannot get enough. It hits so well and is such a great structured song. Glad you guys liked it

[@christinapoulter631]

Same!! 100 percent. Give and Sugar has me totally obsessed and addicted as well oh man, I can't get enough 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥

[@amberdawn8157]

I LOVE y'all's shirts 😂😂😂 Especially Eric's 😂😂😂

[@azraelcales]

His storytelling is definitely on another level. He pulls you in and you feel what he's conveying. The only real difference in the albums is that they got a new producer for TMBTE. It definitely shows as their uniqueness shines better. If they ever release remastered versions of the first two albums I'm getting them in a fucking heartbeat. Much love. 🤘🔥🤘❤️🫂

[@ColieBear18]

Absolutely agree. I really would love to hear their old stuff remastered. Take Me Back to Eden is a masterpiece of production. The lyricism and melodies just EXPLODE under the new production.

[@norahdenovan8658]

Oh god his bloody voice. I just can’t get over how good Sleep Token are. They have such feeling, real, gifted, talented, human, honest& just vessel is just a beautiful soul, him& REN are my favourite people in this world today. WORSHIP❤

[@NikkiWright-STLVR23]

I loved this one guys. Eric over there goin "Eewww" a few times 😂😂😂 And Kyle just vibin like 😌😌😌 eyes closed soaking it all up. I have to agree with Eric tho. TMBTE is absolutely phenomenal. But so is their earlier LPs but just in a different way. This song is lyrically descriptive of how tortured Vessel is and how he feels about what is happening in this "relationship". I think one of the things people love about ST is that almost everyone can relate to their songs. Vessel just has this gift for story telling and weaving music and emotion like the Pied Piper. I don't mind being a "rat" or "mouse" and following wherever Vessel leads. I'm down for it 😂. I'm transfixed with his voice and music and can't get enough. So I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Another great reaction guys, thanks. Till next time ❤ Worship ❤

[@angelal5198]

Second this!!❤

[@sabrysazai]

Agree with everything you said. Worship. ❤

[@parapraxiaa]

Dark Signs is an absolute banger! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Sugar 👀

[@azraelcales]

🤫😆🤭

[@Kelly30stm]

Ahh yes...sugar will be interesting 😁

[@miss__anthropy]

Lol, when they were saying “some people call it ‘baby-making music’?” and seemed confused I was like “hold on, you haven’t heard Sugar yet” 😂

[@Kelly30stm]

@@miss__anthropy for real lol!

[@DGmmnLm]

Yea I am really looking forward to that one.

[@jessiekluka]

He knows how to tie things together through all 3 albums. ❤ you guys. Glad you liked it

[@karlsimmering460]

Even before hand with the One and Two LP’s… IE When the Bough Breaks tying into Euclid

[@Lifeonnmarz]

@@karlsimmering460 more people should pay attention to their first two eps!!!

[@jessiekluka]

@karlsimmering460 yeah I feel that way too, but they didn't go back that far. Once they do One and Two, it'll feel more complete 😊

[@jnovak1278]

That undulating bass line at “I hate” makes the whole song for me. Just goosebumps every time.

[@xXsdsrcptcXx]

the worst thing about these reactions is having to wait a week for each one!!! im so glad you guys loved this, something about his voice in this one and the sound of it just makes my brain melt, it's almost addicting!!! AND IM SO GLAD YOU NOTICED THE "ALARM BELLS" CONNECTION IT MADE ME FEEL SO CRAZY WHEN I REALIZED IT.

[@earthscorcher]

I absolutely cannot wait for y'all to make it to Descending on TPWBYT. That one is gonna hit you both.

[@GriffRunning]

For real…that song is SO good

[@rose-gf5ll]

Love he's English accent coming through, a fellow English woman 🥰

[@iandarke4826]

Hopefully you're going the deluxe version of Sundowning, you can't miss the room below stuff... it's the equivalent of Ronnie's Re-imagined stuff!

[@Gh0sd-]

It’s like vessel is finally admitting that this relationship is not good and wishes thing could go back to before they met but it’s too late, he needs another fix. His addiction to this is way too strong.

[@catelinjennings688]

One of my favorite from ST especially the way his voice is in this because he has taken it down a register and has that darker vibe to it 😍😍

[@Steph20155]

I love how he melts together layers and genres.. Vessel kills me every time 😯 a beautiful rhapsody of music ❤️❤️ Great reaction as always 🎼❤️

[@StephanieShearer-v3b]

And II plays the whole song on his Roland electric drum pads. It’s badass

[@davidriddick82]

Same fellas!! GOOSEBUMPS It’s amazing to know that in the beginning Sleep Token and Vessel have this power, the tones, the bass, the choruses, the grooves, just insane and incredible to see the start and the evolution. KEEP IT COMING, you two always make my day with your reactions but when it comes to Sleep Token it’s just on another level 🤘🏻🔥

[@brandondrush]

Absolutely cannot wait for the reactions to Higher, Gods, and Sugar

[@thomascrawford8474]

This song really is incredible and Im so glad you guys can appreciate everything the Sleep Token is capable of.

[@ЭльфридаЭлениэльЦиэль]

Sleep token прикольный! Всегда жду именно реакции от вас, ребята, на разные ништяки! Спасибо за то что вы есть! Пусть rykerroad всегда процветает! 🤘💓💓💗💗🎁🎀🎀🎁

[@gerardomorales4078]

"And I miss the man I was..." still get goosebumps.

[@TBSG1877]

It’s so awesome that you are checking out Sleep Token‘s full catalog! The fact you are going through their albums chronologically is really cool… BUT please make sure to also check out their EP‘s called One and Two!! Those two records feature some of their absolute best songs in my opinion. AND please also check out the music videos to The Way That You Were and Jaws… two songs that were single releases and never featured on an album, but are sooo good! Jaws is probably one of the best songs they ever released.

[@Diskent]

I hope they go back to the EPs; so many bangers

[@Lifeonnmarz]

yesssss please i really hope they do!

[@michaelazankl994]

When it comes to lyricism Vessel is a genius because songs link together. I have never heard anything like it.

[@hopehinson]

I have been checking so often to see this one. I love this song. It THUMPS in my car.

[@staciwilliams3813]

waiting a week for the next reaction is so hard, i keep checking just in case 😭 glad you guys loved this one, so many amazing songs ahead !

[@ndnd2023]

The current bass player (III) has a small UK band who released some trap material, as well as hardcore metal. V welcomes others with similar interests, musically, philosophically, plus gaming, sci-fi fantasy, manga, Warhammer, D&D etc into the band, no doubt.

[@Bonz-vc8zd]

This was a classic reaction 😂😂 put a smile on my face. Sleep Token, what can I say? They’re unparalleled. In a class by themselves

[@hollywright1965]

That bass is giving Massive Attack vibes

[@HighlandCoo]

And also Portishead.

[@dadamdesigns]

Yesss. Been waiting for this one.

[@jesbagel]

I LOVE TMBTE, but I always come back to Dark Signs as my favorite. So atmospheric and dark and beautiful.

[@caitlinholloway2627]

Vessel's lyrics are as deep as the bass in this song 💜

[@angelal5198]

Been patiently waiting!!! So excited!!!!!

[@mac11atf38]

This band never fails to amaze me. Vessel and II are fuckin legit

[@yilomina2047]

It's so much fun to reexperience this with y'all - thanks for another great reaction!

[@grabbindragons4975]

Thanks! Jericho from there second ep is a must!!!

[@takundadanha5250]

Sleep token -Calcutta next!!!!!

[@dylantucker6454]

I freaking love your breakdowns of Sleep Token! Love this band and seeing other genuine reactions Ike yours makes it all that much better! 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@jackskellington8152]

I'm always amazed on how this music sinks it's teeth right into you note after note. Cheers to finding clarity in absolute madness. Now, let's take things a little "higher"

[@WhisperingWinds0]

4:30 I just love how Eric gets discombobulated when a shift like this happens. Same when it was Take Me Back to Eden

[@brianparker6579]

These guys just don’t miss. From lyrics to production, just amazing. Great job guys, can’t wait for the next one

[@myleneguillaume5807]

Dark signs has something really hot and sensual. The bass line is really like bam in your face and Vessel's voice of course... roar...

[@alexasginsburg4361]

One of my FAVS!! Love that you guys are going down the entire discography!! You're gonna love them all ❤

[@jessicapierce455]

All three albums are a trilogy. It's one big story, starting with sundowning, then this place will become your tomb and finally, take me back to eden. It's a work of art, full stop.

[@federalsalestax6073]

I love the cross referencing in the three albums, it is a damn wild thing to think about. Makes me want to make spreadsheet out of love

[@loriec2452]

Monday mornings, I have a ritual ST appointment traveling along Ryker Road with you guys. My husband and I just saw ST in Saint Louis. I’m pretty sure we were the oldest worshippers there. Keep on discovering the dark beauty of this stellar band. Oh yeah…Worship, y’all.

[@10ekrom]

I agree Eric! Vessel isn't running out of things to say...I think it's a story from 1st album to 3rd with recurring themes. I think there's foreshadowing in this first album Sundowning :)

[@harmpsh]

And if you saw the marks on my dashboard, the new scars that I didn’t ask for.. and would you call asking for answers, tear my arms off!! 🔥

[@joejacklin3831]

I can't wait for you guys to hear "Descending."

[@urfvsuthrngal318]

Ive been waiting so impatiently for this reaction 😂 i knew ya'll would love this one 🖤🙌 til the next one! worship!

[@_PROPHETofCHAOS]

I love going back and watching reactions to Sleep Token, and you guys are up there in terms of entertaining reactors.

[@jenniferlchainmailjen152]

This is a great one, some of my faves are still to come and I’m here for it!

[@aleasha.k.b]

Loved the reaction! I knew you both would love Dark Signs! Can't wait for your next Sleep Token song!

[@halkam8497]

The syncopation/way he sings the background vocals at about 6:01 in your video really reminds me of verse 2 in Rain

[@StarMama90]

The bass in the song has always affected me in a very interesting way as well. For me, it reminds me of what growing up in a poor neighborhood is like. There's almost always some kind of background noise, trains, planes, freeway, power lines. Eventually your own ears go deaf to it, but every once in a while it's brought to your attention in a very jarring way and you don't even realize that it's been there all along. I grew up in a few areas like this and that's what it is for me at least. I know their music is like all music though, greatly up to your own interpretation.

[@user-wo1hk7bc3v]

People say they sing from their hearts but Vessel sings from his soul

[@MetalBere]

Vessel sounds like a soul singer here, love it ❤

[@aaronsandberg21]

Just the fact you're getting to experience all of sleep token for the first time and its like I get to do it again is awesome!

[@ronniestrickland825]

Love this song, was looking forward to y'all dig in and glad you enjoyed it! Another connection I made to this one and TMBTE was the line "omens in your skies" and "pentagrams in the night sky" from Ascensionism. Not sure if it's the intent, but just came to mind after going back to it. For some suggestions, would be cool to get your take on these! Just a few to start, with so many more by these bands you'd enjoy. SHREZZERS - Mystery Bilmuri - Corn-Fed Yetis Issues - Drink About It Dayseeker - Sleeptalk Keep it up gents!

[@starlight_prince]

the bestttt!!!! I LOVE THIS SONGGGG

[@Useless-girl]

Was looking forward to this reaction from you, because Dark Signs is one of my top 5 fav Sleep Token songs. Just like Eric said, an instant repeat. Like 10 times in a row. No matter when it comes on on my playlist. So happy you liked it too! Hugs and kisses as always! ❤

[@jamesschultz8260]

Time to cue up “Higher” my favorite song on the album!!

[@TriFekt]

Sleep Token loves to fade out so that their music gets stuck in your head. I'm convinced of that. The only difference between TMBTE and their other music is that the genre switching and blending is more overt. But as you guys said, the elements of trap/hip-hop/R&B were always there.

[@rosswoodland6449]

This was the first older song that pulled me back to listen the older stuff. This song will stick in your head for days!! Great video guys.

[@zoealexa1029]

I am SO excited for you guys to react to Sugar!!

[@Chace141]

Archers- Shallow is a song that I have been waiting for someone to react to and literally nobody has. Its such an amazing song and will definitely choke you up. I hope you guys give it a go I promise you will love it.

[@ginger_fox_n_sox]

New fan here! I came across your page because of my Sleep Token algorythm and so glad I did, you guys are awesome! Cant wait for you guys to get to Give, off of Sundowning, one of my absolute favorties. Much love north of you from Detroit

[@Merovinjian]

After my sleep token journey, this has ended up at the top of my repeaters. Such a good song.

[@woodguyty3228]

Love this song!!!

[@alistoicakovacs1198]

High water! - trust me, you'll love it! 😃

[@kevinpreston4097]

This is also my favorite by them along with “Jaws” which is a single don’t skip over that one!

[@arielleprucha]

AHHHH I'm so glad you loved this! Look forward to getting the notifications y'all have posted! Can't wait for Sugar and BloodSport!!

[@whirlwindsky]

Dark Signs is one of my favorite Sleep Token songs across all of their stuff. Happy to see it getting more appreciation

[@angelal5198]

I must say I love discovering them one song at a time because when I listen to the whole 3 rd album, I am wore out!! It takes me through so many emotions. But at the same time I’m cleansed!

[@samcrorie]

It's like lyrical Easter eggs

[@assuringleaf]

“If you saw the marks on my dashboard” on this song and Euclid’s “if my fate is a bad collision…”

[@iBazerkTV]

i have a few Juice WRLD requests Righteous - first song released after his death Wishing Well - also released after his death Eminem ft Juice WRLD Godzilla - juice was supposed to have more of a verse but he couldn’t do it because his death Legends - a song he made for Lil Peep and XXXTentacion when they passed away Lean Wit Me

[@AsAbove.SoBelow]

Oooh, I’ve been waiting for another ST review! I can’t wait for your video for Higher, that song lyrically is amazing to me. At some point hopefully y’all will do the One and Two EPS.

[@earthscorcher]

Suuuuper agree. Higher is going to blow them away, and so would the EPs. I hope they do Nazareth at the very least.

[@AsAbove.SoBelow]

@@earthscorcher- Just played Higher - ugh ‘the debt that I owe’, Kyle is going to lose his shit. 😂😂

[@gerardomorales4078]

Yes!!! This was my fave for the longest! I knew you guys would dig this! 🤘🤘

[@JoeMikeMakes]

Watching how you two react to Sleep Token has become one of my favorite past times now

[@markmaddox4356]

I love Aqua Regia because it calls back to this song! Dakr signs is definitely one of my favorites.

[@majinally3527]

“i might break or bend to my basics. need to be loved and close to somebody” gotta be an underrated lyric

[@cheyanneernisse6059]

No, one you should react to if you’re doing older Sleep Token is When the Bough Breaks. It’s definitely slower but I think you’ll like it ❤❤

[@FillyFill-1004]

Your reactions are amazing!! You keep turning me onto sleep token bangers!!!! Keep it up guys. Appreciate Ya!!!

[@oviate1]

My first favorite ST song. It’s such a slow gradual build. And when that drop hits, it’s a god damn Mack truck.

[@thewalkingbutthole11]

Cant wait to see you guys do higher next. My favorite one still to this day.

[@RED4DEATHStudios]

You guys are awesome and it’s cool to see other brothers chillin and drinkin some brewskis! No hate just vibin man that’s how it be too with my brothers and I! It’s just nice to see for once instead of seeing negativity! GGS guys much respect! @Rykerroad

[@nickburke2387]

Another amazing song they all are. Sleep Token is just a amazing band. Worship

[@UnXplainable1]

From the song structure to the subject matter of the lyrics to even the finger snaps and trap hi-hats, Dark Signs has to be a prequel to Granite. I don't know how, I don't know why, but this is the reality I choose to exist in.

[@jadeH23.16]

FINNALY! ive been saying for a long time you'd love this one!!!

[@tashie_p]

I have been WAITING for this reaction 😂 I knew you would love this one! Got some (more) bangers coming your way!

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

Hell yeah🤘🏼 I've been waiting for this one🔥 Worship

[@fonzmeal6165]

wish you two the best, you two seem awesome and down to earth, seriously, I wish you well! thanks for putting yourselves out there for us

[@bigdupolas_guppus]

so excited for Higher

[@Hannah_Rose99]

I've definitely been waiting for this one for real. One of the best

[@frostedflakes108]

Dark Signs lives in my headphones

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

Just found you guys and Eric’s oversized cups have me cracking up lmao, yall are awesome really glad yall discovered sleep token. Dudes are on another level