Sleep Token - Take Me Back To Eden | Singer Reacts |

[@robdaniel3211]

The chorus being sung 3 times and all in different styles/genres of music within one song is brilliant.

[@rayactions]

Exactly!

[@Cornholio74]

Reminds me of queen and Bohemian rhapsody they did the same

[@MrDumpster2222]

“No amount of self-sought fury will bring back the glory of innocence” is one of the greatest lyrics I’ve ever heard. It hits me right in my soul and has every time since I first heard it

[@wallchris75]

The song is a yearning to return to the beginning when everything was innocent, when he first met her. His Eden.

[@JakobStrand]

Yeah, for me as well! It a good reminder that some things in life are irreversible, and it's essential to come to terms with them rather than futilely seeking to undo them through negative emotions like anger.

[@JoeSam]

English is my third language. Can anyone please exolain that sentence. I have come acroos lot of you people mentioning this line everywhere.

[@wallchris75]

@@JoeSam the context is a relationship and how pure and innocent it is in the beginning. How you both feel about each other. And how things can go bad and no matter what you do you cant bring back that feeling of how it all began.

[@MrDumpster2222]

@@JoeSam So, basically, it is saying that becoming angry about something won’t change the damage that it did to you, but the choice of words to say that is just beautiful. Hope that helps!

[@void_hunter94]

I simply adore the poetic nature of this song. To perfectly capture the longing for the bliss & purity of a love that was pure & bright. Its one thing to say "i miss the joy i felt with her", its another to say "I will travel far beyond the path of reason, take me back to Eden", & "no amount of self sought fury will bring back the glory of innocence". After recently losing a relationship that was filled with nothing but joy, love, & peaceful bliss, this song hits SOOO much harder than it should

[@BPhillips2000]

8:40 "Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don't get lost in genres, they'll only disorientate you. Music is for everyone.” - Vessel (from back when he actually did interviews) (edited to include the entire quote)

[@Gilescowdemdem]

Wasn't it like an interview then he decided that was sufficient for the world 😂

[@BPhillips2000]

@@Gilescowdemdem LOL probably😂

[@Pepper_Jvck]

Literally the only interview he’s ever done.

[@lazyassixx1977]

I need to know what interview this is for research purposes

[@tastesawesome]

I feel like this song is like stages of grief. The lyrics are full of imagery of loss, anger, sadness, nostalgia, and eventually some confidence. Its such a beautiful masterpiece!

[@rayactions]

It is a beautiful masterpiece! 🫂

[@KillerJoeXD]

"when we were made, it was no accident " the 'chokehold' lyric throw back at the end of the song, like a 'part 2' amazing

[@nzed99]

In the background shortly after this you can hear "We were tangled up like branches in a flood" - Also a throwback.

[@jwill5984]

Euclid the conclusion to The Night Does Not Belong to God w/ The Night Belongs to You … Amazing concepts, amazing musicality, amazing lyricism … Just brilliant music

[@Tidllybits]

I feel like it's the quintessential Sleep Token song. It's got pretty ambience, catchy melodies, dope rap, and of course the heavy. Absolute banger

[@joshlewis8860]

Ascensionism is my favorite, but this one is probably my second

[@jimmysando99]

I think this is my song of 2023. Also, current favorite Sleep Token Song.

[@Oneway_myway]

“My, my, those eyes…” is such a great lyric as well! It’s time for Euclid if you want your soul touched ✌🏼

[@The261ride]

The night doesn't belong to God has to be first though

[@Oneway_myway]

@@The261ride for the full effect, yes. Depends if they’re listening in order, though

[@jwill5984]

Euclid makes everyone cry tears of joy. And interestingly enough, new fans react this way, too - not even really knowing why. Amazing

[@meegja]

That last part ... the anger and fury that there is no taking him back to Eden ... ever. It echoes throughout the whole track but in that last part, it's like the real realization his Eden is gone.

[@DeeSwazy]

Not true veil is being lifter

[@mccaf87]

​@@DeeSwazy veil being rent.

[@noahjones4237]

Who else panicking and checking steam at those notifications 😂

[@pimphandjesus4667]

I saw Sleep Token live in Detroit, it’s indescribable how good they are live, life changing

[@daltontaylor8830]

“And I don’t know what’s got it’s teeth in me but I’m about to bite back in anger” always breaks me when I listen to this track

[@NimrodRodriguez]

Same here. It hits right in the spot.

[@RafiLNM]

10:13 This part and your expression is exactly how i felt listening to this the first time, somehow it pulls you and floats you away in an enchanting way if that make sense. Such a beautiful part of this whole masterpiece. Loved the reaction too!

[@ShadowToken13]

Vessel’s voice can be described as “beautifully haunting” and I couldn’t think of a more accurate description for his voice 😊🖤🤘🏻

[@yoRyann27]

I just discovered Sleep Token this year. I have never heard such a unique modern masterpiece. Sleep Token is the definition of ethereal.

[@Tega_Mroll]

Year later sadly they might not drop new albums after they got leaked and doxxed

[@rafaelchavarria9647]

First time hearing this band...fell in love immediately...will look into them more, very nice.

[@Bonz-vc8zd]

The whole album TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN is a masterpiece. So are there other last 2 albums were great!

[@adelhassan2834]

The thing about Sleep Token is that you need to listen to their whole discography to understand what he's really saying... If you think that's genius, you'll be blown away but the amount of references and throwbacks he's doing in every song... This is not a song, it's a piece of a puzzle that he helps you put together along the way ❤

[@oviate1]

The stripped down stuff is from The Room Below. There’s an entire concert that you can find on KZbin and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s beautiful. Just Vessel, a piano and the 3 backup singers. Has easily the most incredible renditions of Hallelujah you’ll ever hear.

[@Zundfolge]

This song ended dark, but you really need to listen to the next song "Euclid" because its the end of a three album long concept. The three albums together are about a dysfunctional (but intense) relationship and this song is the next to the last song of that whole odyssey.

[@nilfux]

Masterpiece. Got the Vinyl. THIS and In Flames Foregone have blown my mind wide open this year.

[@damientolley2440]

I got to see them live at Louder Than Life Festival in Kentucky and they were absolutely nothing short of magnificent and mesmerizing.

[@Zackaryel]

The entire album is a masterpiece but this song hits hard. It also reflects Vessel's vocal abilities in a way, like his vocal range is incredible but so are the emotions you can feel listening to it. From soothing, peaceful clean vocals on a background of soft, beautoful instruments, to incredibly violent, brutal, even primal metal riffs that even deathcore bands would drool over. This band is one to follow and I would give them Album of the Year, even Decade in a heartbeat !

[@toddmueller8948]

A while back I fell down a Sleep Token lore rabbit hole and then read the lyrics. I think I have a hint of the story, but the real joy is the journey itself.

[@macabrerealityshow]

everything they do is so very thoughtful. its just a higher level of music and so refreshing!

[@DarrellW_UK]

My favourite Sleep token track, absolutely magical ! Nice reaction, and breakdown of course. Waiting for your next one 🌹

[@Inherit_Drums]

Breakdown hits different after such a heart felt song

[@Djent_Djenerator]

You give the energy and aura of a 90’s sitcom actress 🤌

[@astralnewton]

I enjoy the simplistic visuals for these videos because, like you said, the description and the picture that Vessel paints with his lyrics is storytelling genius. We all know some form of what he's talking about and these visuals allow us to apply the words to our own selves and create the scenes in our own minds. Great reaction as always :)

[@thunderyeti5228]

12th viewer. I've been DESPERATELY WAITING to hear you react to this

[@IamKingSleezy]

I happened on this song at a moment when I was going through a period of self doubt and depression. Long story short, I thought I ruined my friendship with a lifelong friend and I was a mess because of it. But this song, and one part in particular, really spoke to me. “I guess it goes to show, does it not? That we’ve no idea what we’ve got until we lose it. And no amount of love will keep it around, if we don’t choose it.” It made me think introspectively to myself, and for whatever reason I sought therapy the next day and haven’t looked back. So in a way, Sleep Token helped me get over the hurdle that is the mind. And no one asked but, after a couple of months the friend and I talked it out and we’re back to how we were.

[@alexanderlinderson2655]

It's crazy, that soft intro and when Vessel starts singing just the first few lines ~ I'm completely in a different plane of existence. It's so transporting!

[@ddevil4980]

Alright! I've been waiting for you to react to this! 🎉🎉

[@WickedGoodBooks]

Firstly, your hair looks so rad!!!! Secondly, YES! I’ve been waiting for you to get to this one!!!!

[@WickedGoodBooks]

You should totally do a complete discography from start to finish starting with their EP!

[@kannonmcafee]

Of all the reactions to this song I've seen I think you're the first to say "lyrical genius." Yes. The metaphors are so full of palpable, relatable imagery that constructs a layered and rich picture. I'd say Vessel is a once-in-a-generation talent. And yes, "pure artistry." You can tell the band members are dedicated to the art of their song composing and album making.

[@MeirleanShawk]

I think reacting to their stuff is hugely challenging. It's so hard to find places that make sense to pause on, cos everything flows. And you get sucked in and enthralled so easily. Glad you did this one

[@deadmouse656]

Great reaction as always Rachel! This track I always say is the best way to introduce someone to Sleep Token. It perfectly shows how this band bends genres. At the very end, when he says “It was no accident”, that’s the lyrics to the first song of the album “Chokehold”… these guys are truly music geniuses.

[@AcidicThought]

The whole album has little callbacks to a lot of their older material. It's incredible. I don't know if it's intentional or not (knowing Vessel, it probably is), but a track like Alkaline is in the exact middle of their second album, and is actually the exact middle track of all 3 albums. The entire theme of the song was that perfect middle ground.

[@FarmerZbra]

Song gives me chills every time. Great video

[@CaperGirl81]

In all the reaction videos I have watched forbthis song, a lot of the reviewers cant quite put a word to what his voice sounds like. Their words escape them when trying to describe it. Beautiful, amazing, haunting...yes his voice is all of those things. But when I heard this song for the first time and was asked by the person who recommended it to me what words I would use to describe his voice, without hesitation I said he has an otherworldly, ethereal, sound. His voice is the audio equivalent of a Salvador Dali painting...there is a surreal almost alien quality he captures. Its like getting a massage by the hands of God but then Satan himself drops in and punches you in tbe fucking face! A beautiful mind fuck, sensory fucking utopia. I adore this band and what they are putting out. They are like Freddie Mercury...too fucking evolved for their time. Genius is an understatement for Sleep Token!! A fucking 1!!!

[@Khaotic_Karibo]

Hey, Ray! I know this video was posted three months ago, but I couldn't help but saying that, you're reaction style is amazing! You pay so much homage to the artist and try to break it down in a way that makes sense to you. I do the same thing internally with my feeling towards the pieces. Also, can't deny the prettiness of you either!

[@AaronShaw051]

Woah. ive not heard them yet. i really like them. yet another group to add to the list of groups to dig into! thank you! have a great day miss!

[@eurku]

Man, those steam messages had me tripping at the end LMAO

[@johnzushin198]

Ray dropped an F bomb and I APPROVE!!! 😂😂😂 Loved the lovely reaction as always ❤❤❤

[@petehorrorwood]

YESSSSS this was the perfect title track for this record. My favorite on the album

[@Luktus8]

So this is an arc, and this is second to last song on that arc, this is encompassing the regret and rage from his toxic relationship, as well as his growth and understanding that has come from the pain. The arc ends with Eucalid, which i highly recommend, which is him saying goodbye, to his relationship, to himself, and to us in thos journey.

[@jaredhochstetler9749]

A song that is both immensely calming and immensely dark and heavy. Imo unmatched in music. This whole album is a masterpiece.

[@djin81]

The lyric's are even better if your more familiar with Sleep Token. One example, before he starts screaming "take me back to Eden" the background lyrics/melody is the opening of Chokehold, which is the first track on the album (ie the beginning, Eden), and those are Eden themed (when we were made/it was no accident). The final song on the album does the same trick, Euclid finishes the album "take me back to Eden" by morphing into the first track of the first album (the night does not belong to God).

[@haste6883]

I don't actually see commentaries about music when I see some reactions, but you made me hear yours, pretty good commentary, thank you.

[@wickedPrints3256]

So excited to see you checking this masterpiece. Have a great day!

[@brezengirl]

The song sounds like the circle of life with our innocence at birth, then growing up experiencing the highs and lows of human life, growing older and wiser to see, we can't get back to innocence and have to fight and stay strong and at the end we don't know, where we are really going but we are still wishing desperately to get back to eden, to where we came from.

[@ThepowderbluesForum]

If songs were simple greeting cards...Sleep Tokens songs are those cards that when you open them...a building or 3 dimensional structure pops out. Those always fascinated me so much more than basic greeting cards(songs). Every song is pleasing on all 3 levels. Mind...body and spirit. These are prayers. Praises. Not just songs. He hurts and feels in all 3 dimensions. Pleasure-displeasure, degree of arousal, and dominance-submissiveness. Only other band that ever moved me like they do is Fleetwood Mac. So its been a while. Beautiful suffering. Grace.

[@MrC33412]

The next song by them should be Ascensionism ❤ it is my favorite song off the album

[@danchoo5415]

The chorus had 3 different chord and genre wrapped in one music is just so beautifully done... And those lyrics... Man I am so glad this band found me in the dark places.

[@sharval5241]

those steam notifications at the end of the song killed me 🤣

[@stevesummerell9722]

To me this song is Vessel going through the stages of grief with a relationship and the end is him finally letting go in anger.

[@ElijahRaynee]

More Sleep Token Reactions PLEASE!!! Love your reactions

[@Hoganply]

Ascensionism is a must. Possibly my favourite.

[@koobz4ever]

If you do more Sleep Token I cannot recommend Euclid enough. There is so much meaning behind the lyrics (moreso if you understand ST lore) and it's just a beautiful song otherwise!

[@noisenoire7449]

I thought this Sleep Token album is the most beautiful things that i discovered, until I found your Channel. Gorgeous, Smart, and Cute at the same time 🖤 Also your reaction really entertaining.

[@taenewmoon4167]

Great reaction love this song. Also loved the new hair color, looks good.

[@davidemery4759]

Okay, okay, bare with me…”it’s been two days since the mainframe went down (consciousness, waking up from the accident??!!!) His meat freezer reference is waking up in the hospital? I know because I’ve been there. Hospitals are stupid cold all the time. I’m picking up all these clues watching all these reactions and the songs don’t get old at all. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been so invested in an album since the Black Parade from MCR.

[@markmitchell3689]

Just when I think I’ve heard this song enough times to not feel emotional about it, I find myself teary eyed in different parts

[@thomasharper3185]

re-read the lyrics and you will understand that its his spirit talking. When he talks about "no one told him not to breath and the weightlessness recedes" he's talking about his physical death through drowning. He is beautifully alluding to consciousness after his physical death. He wants to go back to a place of no pain and suffering or death and his about to fight death back in anger as he realizes this is not what he wants. A beautiful story of the journey of a soul that has come to understand the reality of eventually dying and possibly the rage at the end is because this soul realizes there is a point of no return and fades out in rage because he wants his" paradise lost" (Eden)

[@kcjones_ddd]

This song is absolutely gorgeous.

[@joshuallewellyn2648]

I've listened to this song like 100 times and I'm pretty sure I know what it's about... it's about abandoning the beauty and magic of childhood for the cold reality of adulthood... but also, how we cling to parts of our inner child through love and how we can live in the light of that love... but it will never be the quite the same as true innocence, since we as adults are tainted by Sin and vice.

[@JohnCullati]

Another great reaction, Rachel. Had never heard this before and it piqued my curiosity. Am going to check out more. Wishing you continued growth and success. Side note, attempted to respond to your greeting yesterday but couldn't find you. Just wanted you to know you were not ignored. Looking forward to more reactions. Be well.

[@mattgraham2835]

a very good album from our english brothers love the bluesy sound the compositions and the good lyrics this bands music has some quite poetic social messages i think everyone of the tracks off this album are radio friendly

[@CallMeJeanz]

the lyric you were talking about is beautiful but so is "im a winged insect, youre a funeral pyre" like saying a moth to a flame. Gorgeous.

[@sLim88CPC]

Stumbled upon your video here and can't really complain, very genuine and interesting input throughout. Loved that struggle to self-contain during the listen. Keep it up, greetings from Manchester, UK. :) P.S. Swearing is okay (probably yt algorhythm is not happy, screw it), keeping emotions in isn't healthy, so little bit is all good. :)

[@HohnerCornell]

Take me back to Eden is a journey. Probably not in my top 10 by them, but it's one of their songs that anybody should listen to, even above others that I like more.

[@killua5029]

Crazy that you actually reacted just like me, first 3 minutes looking like you about to cry, but why wouldnt you, hes an amazing singer HAHAH

[@mato8494]

How cute sounded that - Hoho scheeeiißßee 😂😂🥹❤️ greets from a German fan 🤗

[@ElijahRaynee]

great song and callbacks on the first album: Sundowning - The Night Does Not Belong To God, to the recent album: TMBTE- Euclid. Such beautiful and angelic songs.

[@ItsTheBigDeal]

Sleep Token From The Room Below - Bloodsport. Possibly the most raw and beautiful thing I’ve heard.

[@maxwurfel5576]

Man I just cant get enough of your videos. I heard this song at least 200 times and its still epic. You need to check out Thorhill for sure. Either Heroine or The Dark Pool. Both albums are unique and fantastic. Keep it up

[@yutub561]

"no amount of self-sought fury will bring back the glory of innocence" - dont hate yourself for making mistakes. whats done is done, learn from the hurt.

[@shura_screams]

I think the thing with the new sleep token videos is, that they just want the music to speak and tell the story, without the need of a visual representation through a music video. And so Vessel also said, as a reason why they don't show themselves, is because they want the music to speak for itself. And also TMBTE is a *perfect* Titletrack and also a beautiful record. Btw your videos are like almost my favorite out of all reaction videos. So keep doing it!! (And your "Scheiße" sounded perfect. As a german I approve your pronunciation)

[@jesperschultz5568]

Holy scheisse.. yea, it’s dissonant divine. 😂 it’s the complex, and strangulating, intelligent songwriting, that this band is humbly pouring over us. I hope to god, now that their album cycle has come to a conclusion, that they will.. either… break up and disappear. (That would be the grand finale of all masterpieces). Epic. And they will be forever burned into musical history. OR - they will drop all their disguises, step forward, and receive the highest form of musical recognition that any band has ever been given. (Because they deserve it!!) It is, by far, the best music I have ever listened to, in my entire life. It’s eternal. Thank you Rachel. As always. Bless you. 🙏

[@Bonz-vc8zd]

People really REALLY need to react to Sleep TOKEN “Is It Really You?” A Loathe cover that is beyond beautiful!

[@ZAAAOttv]

Lyrically they are very good. Well, the music is good as well, they just bring it together if you know what I mean. Good reaction!

[@wholewheat1]

you made me check my steam notifications there at the end lmao

[@davidemery4759]

These guys are using all these different genres as canvases to paint. They need metal to paint a dark picture. They need rap to convey a focus on the lyrics and they are stunting on all of us and I’m here for it.

[@HereticPreacher]

From The room below is where Vessel performs raw versions of songs. He’s also performed Shelter, When the party’s over, a Billie Eilish cover AND I wanna dance with Somebody a Whitney Houston cover all of which you should definitely check if you haven’t already 👍😃, to be honest you could listen to any of their songs they’re all awesome

[@lululamperouge7416]

Great review as always! Sleep Token is just too good. You should review Ascensionism in the future. Feel like you'd vibe with that song as well ^^

[@XclusiveTV]

I can’t wait for you to listen through the rest of their music :3

[@Alphablight]

The sound of hunger for that time gets me every time

[@ChadTheGirlDad]

All while maintaining the integrity and essence of the song

[@prometey7493]

Every time she RAYACT- every time I see her falling in love with it and how heart brakes💔

[@timbehen6739]

This amazing i need to see them

[@Jonura]

Hell yeah. Grrretings from Spain

[@dfdoom9153]

Notice how slowly but surely the song gradually gets louder with each chorus sang. It’s something bands do alot apparently as it’s something to do with audible resonance where our brains react positively to increase in volume which in theory makes you enjoy the sounds more.

[@adrianrolon8359]

Omg sleep token has a cover of Hey Ya by outkast and it's sooo pretty you would love vessels vocals, gorgeous falsetto and they change it in the best way! 😍🥹

[@chadharris6625]

I love your reaction videos! I would love to take you too red lobster! 🤣

[@mayrose9387]

Omg this song got me in my feels. 😢

[@batwaynebruceman7287]

All the songs in The Room Below are fantastic Vessel is phenomenal I'd recommend Aqua Regia or Euclid next...So good.

[@hiroshino8421]

YOU'RE SO PRETTY ESP IN YOUR THUMBNAIL!😍😍😍

[@caseycarew3886]

Hi Ray, you really have to do Sleep Token Euclid, it brings it full circle😢

[@PsychosociaLTx]

The offering, hypnosis..

[@roymendez6615]

I was hoping you caught the lyrics for Chokehold near the end

[@kevinkalani]

I think the song is a double on the story of the Fall of Man in Eden and losing that relationship, as well as beinf in love and having it go wrong and change. The beginning he talks about diving into crystal waters and perfect oceans, painting a beautiful picture, but that no one told him not to breathe in the water, so that free feeling (typical of a new/blissful relationship) fades away and now he no longer feels weightless like you normally do in water. The line about no amount of love will keep it around if you don’t choose it talks about loving someone but struggling and no matter how much you love them, you have to choose to move on together, but "no amount of self-sought fury will bring back the glory of innocence" meaning no amount of beating yourself up and being "sorry" will be able to match the blissful beginning of the relationship and you have to be okay with that. My guess is that he is singing about a relationship that burned him and it leads to death (hence the funeral pyre). He wants to go back to Eden, where everything was innocent before he was burned by this relationship, before they bit the apple. The lyrics are brilliant

[@gageadam6846]

You sounded like Owen Wilson at 4:05