SLEEP TOKEN Are You Really OK? REACTION and BREAKDOWN

[@jeffreymann1646]

It always gets me how he ends the word run in the line "deeper than the scars could run." It legit sounds like he is singing through tears.

[@vitalsteve1]

one of my favorite parts. that gets my tears going and everyone always seems to miss it.

[@samcc42]

@@vitalsteve1 I haven't made it through this song with dry eyes once. It's so raw and honest and absolutely devastating.

[@vitalsteve1]

@@samcc42 absolutely. these guys make me feels things i havent felt in decades. i seemingly forgot how to feel

[@I_am_Felii]

I am PRETTY sure he was actually crying at that part.. nice to see someone finally catching this it hits me every time.

[@richardlovell2732]

As someone who self harmed for a very long time and had parents that found out, what I took from the lyrics is that it's not from vessels view point but perhaps his mother's, or even someone else's. A mother singing to or about their child.

[@Vin_Toons]

I love that it could be literally anyone, you to a loved one or like you say loved one to you, or like DYTYLM self reflecting in a mirror. The message is loud and clear

[@oldstonerun]

Love the comment man. Take care of yourself bro

[@oldstonerun]

@@Vin_Toons absolutely

[@animyrch]

I am so happy you were able to connect with this song. To shed light on the fact why this song stands out so much in ST's discography (which is already eclectic), I heard (can't say from whom) that this song is written from the perspective of Vessel's mother (or mother figure) about Vessel's self-harm attempt. That's why it is written with the classic music his mother is accustomed to, and this also explains the sad and happy mood (worry and love of a mother) as well as the lyrics itself: I think this is Vessel's way of saying sorry and reminding us that no matter how much we give up on life, there are people around us who won't give up on us with an unconditional love.

[@caatje-go]

That makes so much sense actually. As a mother, that hits me even harder.

[@AaronSmithDrums]

oh wow, I saw something about a miscarriage so I’ve been reading the lyrics from that perspective, but I like this perspective a lot better. can only imagine how his mom must feel having one of THE most talented and influential kids in the entire history of music.

[@ColieBear18]

Oh wow. This makes it hit so much harder than it already did

[@jinabrasser9439]

Ugh 🥹 this song, man 😌 Right in the fuckin’ feels every single time 🖤

[@oldstonerun]

Right! I wasn’t ready for this one.

[@angryasianjim]

I love your analytical approach to their music. That being said you really do a disservice to both yourself and Vessel by overlooking the lyrics. He’s a lyrical phenom as well. This song is a weird juxtaposition. Extremely sad and haunting lyrics coupled with a major key and almost happy melody. I love it. I’m glad you went back and listened to the lyrics after the musical analysis. Heavy stuff man. Keep doing your thing, it’s awesome!

[@ColieBear18]

Agreed! The chorus of Take Me Back to Eden is what pulled me on cuz there was something devastatingly beautiful about "my my your eyes like fire, I'm a winged insect you're a funeral pyre" I damn near gave myself whiplash pulling the song up in Spotify. His lyricism is so deep and rich it's such a rare treat. And paired with his voice too? I've been obsessed for months

[@kingjae-ger]

omg yessss it's not my favorite line and still somehow is, I'm absolutely obsessed with the way it sounds and the image it paints, it was also was pulled me into his lyricism ​@@ColieBear18

[@sharilynbratton6476]

I lost my only son to alcoholism in 2015 he was 31, and that line I cannot fix your wounds this time goes right through my heart because my ex and I tried so hard to help him and get him help, including rehab and psychiatric hospitals but he passed away in my living room at 1 am from the damage alcohol had done to his heart.I found him in the floor did cpr but he was gone. I miss him every day with a depth and poignancy only another mother could fully understand. I love you so much Daniel miss you with every heartbeat in my chest.

[@garytackett8426]

Sending love and condolences your way ❤️

[@Princegweedo]

The falsetto at the end of "I don't believe you when you tell me you are fine" is my favorite subtlety of the whole album I think.

[@garytackett8426]

The part that killed me is the whimper on the last line "Please, don't hurt yourself again.."

[@VoidHxnter]

@@garytackett8426I can just imagine for each “Please don’t hurt yourself again” the subject his hugging Vessel harder and harder until they break down in a waterfall of tears.

[@ColieBear18]

Agreed, the harmony and how its sung so delicately. Its one of my favorite things on the album

[@urfvsuthrngal318]

Beautifully heart wrenching song I think this one was more straightforward musically because the message needed to be the forefront 🖤🖤

[@oldstonerun]

I absolutely agree with your comment

[@InfamousDominion]

This folks is called a “Power ballad”. You can literally talk it and put it in 1988 and it would fit perfectly. 🔥

[@acatlover138]

It could possibly change the fate of modern rock tho.

[@garytackett8426]

Look up Don't Close Your Eyes by Kix. Very similar in message and killer as well

[@Eyazinho]

It's amazing how they blow your mind when they lay a standard track

[@craftymamamoment5407]

this song has hit me in the face it also connects with Atlantic ,

[@stephenairey4952]

So happy to see this one being covered in a react, I feel like a lot of the reviews I've seen have brushed it off because it doesn't fit the vibe of the rest of the album, but I think that makes it all the more poignant. Definitely one of the standouts from the album for me, definitely the most emotionally resonant.

[@oldstonerun]

I agree, it definitely stands out to me.

[@ChadTheGirlDad]

Everything on this record is so measured. I love that it never seams to want to pull away. That’s such great tension.

[@Sickdrummermagazine]

This band is crazy. Cool video.

[@chrisp.14]

Isn't it beautiful how everything breaks apart at 11:09 right after getting bigger and bigger and fuller? So good.

[@norahdenovan8658]

Oh how I adore this band WORSHIP❤

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

“God I’m getting old” I feel you there mate, I feel you there! 😂 right back to it 🖤

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

I can’t listen to this song without crying 😢

[@spartanz2766]

Everytime fighting back tears here. Please do euclid, it has so many hidden easter eggs for long term fans but its a phenomenal song

[@MYcoloradoplateau]

Actually I think they kept it simple to deliver the message. I feel kind of bad for musicians as you sometimes get too caught up in the technicalities you forgot to just listen.

[@jonathanmosley3155]

I dont know how deep into the production of this album you have looked into, but Vessel I did guitar, base, piano, and synthesizer while being credited as the writer and co producer with Carl Bown. The only other constant member is the drummer Vessel II. On tour they have three back up singers with a guitarist and bassist. Also a fun fact, if you listen to the first song on their first album "The Night Does Not Belong to God" the rhythm at the beginning of it matches the ending rhythm of the last song of the third album "Euclid" coming full circle on the Trilogy of Sleep.

[@hoangal]

Whoa whoa whoa i was not prepared to see you breaking down THIS song next. 😢 The piano is Vessel's instrument of choice (apart from his own voice ofc) and you see him on the keyboard often times in concert. Thank you for explaining how they get that og thumb picking, finger sliding, fuzzy sound to the song bc i love the power ballad vibe i get from this. Also, anyone who's sung in their local church or grade school choir (me) will tell you they were taught to enunciate any word that started with the letter "i" with instead "h" in order for the audience to better hear the word correctly. Gracias!

[@tcmr5775]

The first time I heard this song I had a big ol lump in my throat and tears streaming down my face.

[@sylverscreamqueen]

This one breaks my heart 💔 Sleep Token is so special They can do everything and it's always impeccable ..always sounds amazing And the emotional power of the lyrics and Vessels delivery just unmatched. Thank you for your reactions to Sleep Token and the depth of your analysis I've really been enjoying them Rock on 🤘

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks for the kind words

[@BimmyJaywalker]

Absolutely amazing song. So much emotion. Gets me every time. Awesome reaction as always. Keep em coming 🖤🖤

[@oldstonerun]

Completely agree and thanks man!

[@vauhner81]

Love this song. I get Eddie Vedder / Pearl Jam vibes from this one. Except i can understand the lyrics. :-)

[@jhonesdallaquasouza7079]

this music should be in a movie

[@gSWG3R]

Toward the end, after the bridge, the drummer simply switched from hitting the crash cymbals loudly (using the shoulder of the stick) to then hitting the ride cymbal softly, using the tip of his stick. It's rare that drummers ever change time signatures to transition from a bridge to the ending of a song - you may be confusing this with tempo changes or changes to a groove that ultimately is still in 4/4. The drummer was clever in using dynamics and cymbal choice to conclude the bridge of this song.

[@jppheiffer5466]

I love the way you break down the song! I watched all your reaction videos of sleep token. They are so surprisingly talented. When you listen to their music it feels like you are opening a lucky packet. You should do a reaction video to Alkaline to! Such a cool song man. Keep it up. Keep it real.

[@oldstonerun]

I gotta do Alkaline for sure, people keep being that one up. Thanks so much for watching the videos man. It’s freaking much appreciated!

[@El_Gordo_Chechy]

I agree that you can take a read to the lyrics even before a songs starts so you can think about how a band can reap the emotion (or whatever the lyrics are about) and deliver it to the whole music. In every reaction you do such a great analisys, you obviously love music so why not complete that to the whole

[@juttaman25]

This song destroys me every time. To me, it’s Vessel pleading to himself to not try to end his own life again. Pi feel that pain in every word 😢 💔

[@alexthefossilguy2754]

I think having a standard structure, and for them very straightforward lyrics are by design because the focus is the message. Obviously about self harm, I don’t think they wanted that lost in overly poetic writing and crazy instrumentation. One of my favorites off of what has become one of my all time favorite albums.

[@joshg338]

Need to listen to descending next

[@AaronSmithDrums]

wow man yeah the exit of the bridge was BEAUTIFUL. thank you for catching all of that. now PLEASE go back and do Aqua Regia then Vore SIR THANK YOU

[@Trollensky]

This track is so good

[@oldstonerun]

Agreed!

[@gitsiemonster]

Ugh so good but so sad. Hit me like a ton of bricks the first time i heard it

[@wubzee9169]

Ahhh, a classic Pearl Token song! I love their singer Eddie Vessel.

[@angryasianjim]

I’m so glad someone else hears Vedder coming out in this!

[@wubzee9169]

@@angryasianjim 100% on the "Yeah yeah" and "oh" nearing the end of the song bleeds Vedder to me lol

[@hoangal]

Lol Pearl Token, love that. Adding that one alongside Nap Coupon

[@Trollensky]

@@hoangal Nap Coupon lmao

[@TaerTech]

This song absolutely destroys me every-time.

[@oldstonerun]

So good, so sad. I feel it

[@banshee8328]

Wicked games vibe

[@cincyfan]

Imagine getting in a Ferrari , driving 50 feet, come to a stop, put it in reverse, then repeat that process numerous times. That’s over-pausing a masterpiece.

[@andrewyork7776]

Yeah man, this one's a tough one. I usually skip it when I'm listening to the album. It just hits a little too close to home. Bravo to them for putting it out there though.

[@DanSkinny]

I don’t stand a chance against 8:20 😢

[@angryasianjim]

Fuck man… it hits so hard. I feel like everyone’s been in a situation where they’ve wanted to help but can’t because they legitimately have no clue what to do. Very real.

[@vertigo8765]

On my first listen, that was the part that absolutely broke me. I was already tearing up, but as soon as I heard that I was full on sobbing.

[@oldstonerun]

What a song! Tore me up inside guys

[@whatchasplace2445]

I tear up every time I hear this, alone or in public. I’m sat in a tattoo shop and I’m unable to not have tears.

[@acatlover138]

So look, I respect you gotta honor other band requests but we need you to just go ahead and do the whole discography of ST. Your subscribers will forgive you. 🙏🏻

[@chromesthesia]

You just have to dive in. Plus there's just 2 eps, 3 albums and a handful of singles and covers.

[@josefgordon7712]

The one track I can’t listen to again. Just hits and cuts too deep.