MOST RELATABLE SONG EVER! ATLANTIC REACTION | SLEEP TOKEN

Hi Gango! I'm Vango, and today we're reacting to "Atlantic" by Sleep Token for the first time ever! I hope you enjoy.
#reaction

[@vanessagomes]

So flood me like Atlantic 🌊🩵🤍 What’s your all time favorite song? 🎶

[@frankov_83]

Real tossup between Tool - Lateralus Opeth - Hours of Wealth Radiohead - Creep. That top 3 keeps rotating depending on mood.

[@ChadTheAlcoholic]

In keeping secrets of silent earth 3 By Coheed and cambria

[@Brandon-vo1wr]

Been telling you for months miss!!! Glad you finally got to it 😅

[@J.J.Gosnell]

Mad world... Champion by Falling in Reverse Sound of Silence Disturbed version

[@J.J.Gosnell]

​​@@frankov_83have you heard Homeless Mustard's Creep cover?

[@danielholtslag]

In Britain they refer to ambulances as blue lights. I interpret it as him trying to commit suicide but is saved by emergency personnel. Listen close to the lyrics. Flood me like Atlantic as in blood, bandage up the trench’s as his wrist, anything to get me to sleep. Waking up surrounded eyes like frozen planets as in the people in the hospital there as we awakes. Sobbing at the bedside. It’s all in the lyrics

[@violacesario4389]

Yeah this is my interpretation too. The outro also - "don't wake me up" fits that narrative.

[@glazedgazes]

I agree as well. “Call me when they bury bodies underwater” is a pretty great line that I think describes a feeling of shame that survivors of suicide or self harm attempts get. Like, this is how shameful and guilty he feels. He wants to be buried in the ocean 😅 just the deepest depths. “Eyes like frozen planets. Just orbiting the vacuum I am.” I think this is another line fueled by shame and guilt. They are frozen in disbelief, but he is a vacuum just sucking away their life force, or, making them “cold” to him. Either this is the first time, or this is another unsuccessful attempt. Basically, to me, this sounds like someone that feels like their presence is a burden. I have had friends who have hit similar low points and this is how they sound. Just kind of finished. He just wants to crumble and be washed away in the ocean

[@ben2942]

The line "they say its a pain they dont understand" is insanely close to home.

[@billkersten1867]

Yes, this is about a failed suicide attempt.

[@Alex-dh5ct]

The flood me like Atlantic part could also be talking about flooding his veins with pain meds in the hospital through IVs as they bandage up the wounds.

[@kittywolfie_chan2467]

I've always interpreted the song as Vessel's suicide attempt. British ambulances have blue lights. "Bandage up the trenches" - in various pictures and videos taken at concerts you can see Vessel has 3 parallel scars on his left forearm. I believe those are the 'trenches' he refers to. "I woke up surrounded, eyes like frozen planets Just orbiting the vacuum I am They talk me through the damage, consequence And how it's a pain they know they don't understand Sobbing as they turn to statues at the bedside I'm trying not to crush into sand So flood me like Atlantic, weather me to nothing Wash away the blood on my hands" This whole segment refers to him waking up at the hospital, surrounded by the personnel and relatives and close people. They talk him through the attempt, possible reasons and consequences (I thought about the possibility they wanted to put Vessel in some institution, trying to take away your own life is of course a very obvious sign that your mental health is not doing well) His relatives and friends are of course upset, they don't know why he decided to take such drastic actions. He's filled with guilt in making them feel this, trying not to break down.

[@mandrevidal]

What relieves me is that Sleep Token has a lot of songs. Don't stop, you're amazing... and I would listen to your reaction to all their songs! There's nothing better, a great band with you reacting.

[@vanessagomes]

Thank you so much Andre! ❤

[@lilredsled]

Don't apologize about too much sleep token. Because of you I found sleep token and listen daily

[@brettwhitefield8748]

This song live is an absolute masterpiece. Vessel plays the piano part live and freaking nailssss the emotion of the song.

[@iirolius6782]

Sleep token: Hypnosis

[@DeuceTreyz]

THIS, for sure if she does another song. She should check out some of the live offerings from II's drumming Drumeo/Offering

[@iirolius6782]

I agree, Hypnosis drum offering is lit

[@Rose_in_Eden]

Vessel's voice is so hypnotic and enchanting

[@ottohannunen]

Been waiting for this reaction for a while! Atlantic is my absolute favorite Sleep Token song, it's so beautiful.

[@vanessagomes]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@pookaustin5380]

The one thing I will say is you can react to every sleep token song and nobody will be tired of it I guarantee you’ll have all of us here to watch it along with you

[@pookaustin5380]

Also HIGH WATER IS A MUST

[@phildowell7837]

great reaction, euclid is the one

[@silentbb8679]

euclid doesnt get enough love

[@shdw.206]

@@silentbb8679but it sure as hell gets enough tears 😢. Great song

[@hunterking8807]

It sounds to me like it’s referencing an event, the car crash that he has mentioned in other songs. “I woke up surrounded, eyes like frozen planets just orbiting the vacuum I am” describing his experience waking up in the hospital potentially to people standing around him after losing someone close to him in the accident. “They talk me through the damage, consequence And how it's a pain they know they don't understand” sounds as though they were telling him about the person he has lost and saying they can’t imagine how he feels. “Sobbing as they turn to statues at the bedside I'm trying not to crush into sand” crying after hearing the news and everyone standing still and silent because they know there’s nothing they can say. This whole song sounds as though it’s describing the moods and emotions from losing his loved one in a car accident of some sort. He references the car accident in granite as well.

[@lesliebates22]

I'm not getting sick of them. I actually dove head first into SLEEP TOKEN a couple weeks ago and WOW 😳

[@benchambers1173]

Some people listen to music because it's fun. Other people listen to music to feel something. It's not fun. It's an emotional release. It's T H E R A P Y ✨

[@wickedPrints3256]

Those drums! Vessel II is a madman!

[@stevenzerwas1928]

It’s 3am and I’ve spent the last hour going down a rabbit hole of your Sleep Token videos and it makes me genuinely happy to see someone enjoy and have the same reactions while listening to them. This is probably like my 3rd comment ever on KZbin but I wanted to swing by and say that but also say that after you’ve listened to all of the sleep token songs possible, finish it with Euclid - it will crush you, in a good way. Also really love The Night Does Not Belong To God, the song that got me into them.

[@00bassmaster00]

Could not click fast enough. This is one of my favorite Sleep Token songs. I love the content, keep it up ❤

[@masr8628]

Music is art for the imagination reaching the depths of the soul and metaphors bring color to the understanding flooding and moving the soul.

[@mikosobo2520]

I think you should react to Gods by them. A very underrated song and a very different experience than any other. Left me speechless actually.

[@masr8628]

He's singing about his end of pain (suicide) and being revived and the pain that it caused to his loved ones , the reality brought more suffering...

[@xdeliverancex1152]

Being one of the people that requested this.....thank you for reactions to it. You asked what I think it means and the only way I can explain it is that it absolutely crushes me, emotionally....in a good way....every time I hear it. It takes my thru a range of emotions that can only make me feel....better, having heard it. Again....thank you. I knew it would get you and I knew you would get it. NOW DO "FALL FOR ME"! It's gna get you right in those feels.

[@ThatYellowPokemon]

If you listen to their old songs like Nazareth, they had some crazy lyrics in that one lol

[@arimewillow4278]

This song pulls me to a place in my life that was so dark. Sleep Token gives me some one else to grieve it with. I'll watch any sleep token you do. I cant listen to them for the 1st time again, but I can watch another person fall in love with this band and it make me so happy ❤ Worship!🙏🫶🙏

[@vanessagomes]

❤❤❤

[@jessicar5748]

Vessel has such a beautiful mind. His songwriting is so moving and I hope he never stops making great music.

[@manuelmartinez620]

I didn't expected you to react to this song in particular, but Im so glad you did, its just a beautiful song!

[@skzochefskizzo1548]

The drummer... II IS A ABSOLUTE UNIT

[@jacobgallegos5271]

I very much enjoy watching you react to Sleep Token. I love how vessels mind works. And how their music pierces every part of my being. All their songs are very good but some really touch my heart. I very much relate to vessel. And this Atlantic is one of my favorite songs because I too deal with a lot of pain mentally and physically. So like Vessel I want it be washed away as well. Keep doing as many Sleep Token tracks as you want. We love it. 🥰

[@ThaStranger11]

What a pleasant surprise for some reason wasnt expecting you to react to this one so soon. Lyrically probably my favorite song of theirs. I too cried and like a baby reading the lyrics. I think the songs for sure about guilt but also something much more specific than the description described. I think it's about somebody waking up in the hospital after causing an accident, probably like a car accident, finding out they killed someone and the guilt they're feeling, feeling like they murdered that person. They'd almost rather die in that moment than live with the guilt, so they just want the hospital to finish treating their wounds from the accident and "flood" them full of pain meds so they can sleep and be left alone. Never cared as much for singing and lyrics in music as much as the music itself but Vessel has completely changed how I feel about it. His ability to paint pictures and use metaphors, describing things in such a poetic way is incredibly admirable. Idc what anyone says, Sleep Token has the potential to be one of the greats up there with the likes of Queen and Michael Jackson. I feel very lucky to be a part of the movement and am grateful for reactors like you killing it and spreading the magic as well, Vanessa. VangGo lets go! 🤙

[@nickwelch3649]

Dark Signs is a banger. Need to do that one for sure. Great reaction, Atlantic is in my top 5 of thier tracks.

[@calmingchannelbillbistak]

The best quality regarding ST is their ability to make every song different in sound and composition. There are many other reasons, but this reality keeps me listening -- even for the millionth listen!

[@wickedPrints3256]

You can do as many Sleep Token songs as you like! I'll watch them all. Love your reactions Vanessa.

[@matthewgould3202]

Keep up the great work Miss Vango and coming from the UK you are very much my cup of tea xx Best Wishes Matt G ❤

[@The_BlackDragon]

I appreciate your reactions ❤ . Indeed they can make us relate to what we live with their lyrics. So deep and connected to the people who had big obstacles with toxic behaviours or/and psychological abuse to overcome. Sleep token gave me more strength and hope because i don’t feel has lonely. They are helping me to evacuated the negative emotions that are still there in my healing journey. Seing them showing something so special is giving me the kick in the butt to work even more on myself and my path for glory of my well being, and my daughters 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@athion117]

You need to listen to Euclid, AFTER you listen to Fall for me and The night belongs to god. Amazing reaction as always!!

[@jasonnielsen9683]

My interpretation in the first part , "call me when they bury......" Hallucinations and bizarre thoughts when coming to after being put under anesthesia. Because then next verse, "I woke up surrounded, eyes like frozen planets..." peoples (doctors, family, the authorities, etc) standing around him as he comes to. Then followed by "they talk me throught the damage, consequences, and how it's a pain they don't understand" As some will interpret this song as a failed suicide, I tend to go with the narrative that is mentioned in many of STs songs, an car accident where his partner has died or is in a coma. (Vessel has another music duo he was involved with that has a song called "The Patient" that has lyrics describing this scenario.) Also the lyric "wash the blood from my hands", would describe the guilt he feels in causing the accident (see lyrics to Granite) The lyric "flood me like Atlantic" I tend to equate with requesting to be sedated to the point of sleep and to then not wake him up. Musically this song sets the tone for this album, a deep descent into despair and guilt.

[@facelift5628]

The only way he could be with sleep was to sleep forever. Drove a car into the atlantic ocean.

[@Sp1keSama]

This song always destroys me everytime I listen to it but it inspires me to do better in life and get over the struggles Im internally dealing with

[@bellantwain21]

Love the video Vanessa stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way

[@Bruin71]

I strugle from severe PTSD and this song hits me really hard every time i hear it because I can relate so much to the lyrics...At one time i isolated my self deep in a forrest in Sweden to protect ppl around me from myself and it ended up in suicide attempt because I couldn't cope anymore. The worst thing about that whole situation was waking up and seeing the pain in my loved ones eyes and at the same time feeling there desperation in trying to understand but knowing they never will. And i couldn't help thinking why did you wake me up/saved me because all i wanted and stil wants today is peace from all the traumas and things I've experienced as a soldier things i have to deal with every day.. So thank you Vessel for saying the words i can't find myself and describing exactly how it is and how i feel.. Music, lyrics and love keeps me fighting and going on...

[@mikey13086]

I think it's about being so depressed you dont want to get out of bed, even tho you arent sleeping. I think hes talking about his friends trying to ply him with women, and his doctors trying to give him meds to make him more tolerable to them. I think hes begging them to quit with the superficial attempts to fix a deeper issue and just let him drown.

[@Zombie_Doof]

That intro had me rolling 😂 Always happy to see you react to a sleep token song!

[@vanessagomes]

😄❤️

[@iphonekiller13]

This song was the first ever when I heard Vessel crying during live performance when I've seem them in the UK. At the time it felt the most beautiful and the saddest im the same time. This was, this is, this will always be an experience and its really good whem you think about your life! 😊

[@michirista]

This is one of my favorite songs from them,as I commented in the original video,this song it's so full of metaphors that it breaks my mind trying to understand what it's all about,I'm autistic and ambiguous communication makes it hard to understand, it makes me want to get to the real meaning,but the way Vessel develops this song makes me feel and somehow undestand every fucking word he sings,this song is very special to me,a kinesthetic experience,where I can hear those metaphors and sounds like in colors,especially when the synthesizers hit,it feels like a whale or a creature in solitude under the vast sea,in fact the mix in Vessel's voice after the sinthetizers sounds like completely submerged under water, by that pain,have you ever felt like submerging in the bottom of the sea and that pain is swallowed together with you?sometimes I feel like I'm there, at the bottom of the sea.

[@PapaSriracha_]

Always welcome another chance to see someone witness a sleep token song for the first time, lets me live vicariously through you for a few minutes 🙌🙌 If you do want some new music, you should definitely check out Spiritbox, amazing lyrics and Courtney is so talented, I think you'll like them 👌

[@llBatmanll298]

u should do apparition next. I like the breakdown a lot. it makes u feel like ur floating into heaven fr

[@iamapottymouth]

I would love to see your reaction to the song High Water by Sleep Token. Its a deeply emotional song, so maybe have a box of tissues ready

[@LA-mr3jz]

This is the first song I ever heard some sleep token and I was like ….why am I listening to sad Coldplay in a metal playlist…and then the drums came in and I was like wooooooaaaah! The drums on this whole album completely blow me away. Atlantic, High Water, Alkaline and Hypnosis, all so good. I can honestly say that I have listened to sleep token every day of my life now since 2021

[@eliahdayton3448]

This song always strikes deep in the feels for me. I hope your day bounced back and was better for the emotional release that you had listening to this! ❤

[@gryphon-]

If you see this comment you should check out some Dayseeker songs! I'd personally recommend dark sun or neon grave but they have many amazing songs.

[@MrMcduffie122681]

Absolutely love you and your content!!!!❤❤❤ so beautiful!

[@vanessagomes]

Thank you Mcduffie!!! ❤

[@rowanlovelock8208]

This hits me more than all the others

[@Spot-t]

Atlantic

[@vanessagomes]

Profile picture is…… spot on

[@Spot-t]

@@vanessagomes 😄😄

[@jasonconklin6702]

I don't cry, but I might if I hear this and/or Blood Sport live next month, "it's sinkin' in the feelz". Yeah, that shiz is deep, not the ocean. Enjoyed. You should do ALL the Sleep Token songs. 🫖🍵 worship-sauce 😉

[@shannahogue7580]

Have you done Nazareth yet???? Now THAT one is a head scratcher to interpret but yet again it's GORGEOUS ❤

[@zenw8]

I think you would love some Spiritbox, i discovered them thru sleep token. Courtney's one take live of Rules of nine, is one hell of a song.

[@AlkalineBlue]

For me i see the song about a failed suicide attempt. The statues by his bed side is his loved ones that dont understand why he did it and will never. All via “trenches” bandaged up on his arms.

[@V_XVX]

ive stayed up late and cried listening to this song on multiple occasions

[@andrewpeach8385]

If you listen to this through the lens of an attempted self deletion event, and waking up in hospital, it all clicks

[@Oakcitychef]

This song makes my the playlist while I make you dinner 🤘🏻❤️🔥

[@NUMBgirl021]

This song hits so hard

[@ianwalker2205]

"and how it's a pain they know they don't understand" is giving some real credit to human interactions, with people humbling themselves and saying "I'm sorry you tried to commit suicide, I'm not going to lie, idk wtf you're going through" Which usually most people can't say. That line is probably my favorite line from anything of all time. I almost was in Vessel's position in 2021, so the topic of suicide always has meaning to me

[@node123]

Sleep token - are you really ok?

[@pauln0371]

Music is my life blood. Without it I'd have been gone a long time ago ....

[@vanessagomes]

Same here…

[@koaawolfe1030]

II goes fucking bonkers in this one.

[@travisnoffsinger1703]

Sleep Token is amazing and your reactions to their music are awesome. You should definitely check out “Hypnosis”, “Give”, and “The Apparition”. All are great songs that I think you would enjoy.

[@abelinkinxvi1735]

Their cover of “Is it really you?” By Loathe is breathetaking. ❤️

[@jakecameron2976]

One of Muh favs

[@skylerpalmerton6985]

If you want a break from popular songs, Warrior by Anihila would be a good recommendation. It's a longer song, approaching 12 minutes, but definitely something you would *melt* into. A reaction would be awesome, but even if you don't record it, you should give it a listen!

[@Flokenx]

Keep doing Sleep Token and Bad Omens and I'll assure you, we'll keep watching lols. They share A LOT of listeners and both bands are absolutely phenomenal! If you wish to dive further into the same-ish kind of genre, some big ones are; (more) Falling in Reverse Spiritbox Bring me the Horizon and of course, my local darlings, "Imminence" Cheers from Sweden

[@vanessagomes]

Hello from the US ❤ Thanks for watching 😊

[@Halo381WasTaken]

Speaking of Atlantic... Try "Atlantic" by Keane! It's a very different song stylistically but still very much melancholy

[@masr8628]

I believe sleeptoken is equated to suicide sleep meaning death or release and token as sacrifice on this side and the other side.

[@lopezmotorsports]

The piano part reminds my of Above & Beyond's Small Moments Like These. Still love this song tho.

[@marchollis9428]

The Apparition next please!!

[@Getn_it.]

Sleep token is the truth

[@arimewillow4278]

And it can be anyone's truth. 🙏🫶

[@ErMiRoN]

Sleep token - The apparition ❤

[@thememegamer7074]

You should react to “Crying while you’re dancing” by Dayseeker if you like Sleep Token and Bad Omens you’ll like them

[@calebdarknight15]

I really think you should react to telomeres!! That song is gut wrencher

[@caffs7777]

Amazing song. Does hit you in the feels big time! If you are looking to switch things up a bit, would love to see your reaction to Bring Me the Horizon - Doomed @ The Royal Albert Hall. The band are with a full orchestra, its amazing (not quite as good as Sleep Token, but who is?)

[@keokilanza1850]

You definitely need to react to fall for me by sleep token!!

[@corey_AKA_Mando]

DARK SKIES!!!!!!!! 👌🏻🤣😜

[@pascallink702]

This song sucked me into the Sleep Token game 🥵🥰

[@frankov_83]

Happy Tuesday missy 😊

[@vanessagomes]

Same to you! 😄

[@bobert8156]

💗

[@TheShovan]

You are in my favorite album. Please check out High Water.

[@ryanstockley9495]

Very underrated song

[@mataio300]

One more sleep token for the lol missing limbs it’s angelic

[@justinlanghorne9611]

Should have done the “jaws “ riff on the piano. 😎 Or maybe you should do that one next.

[@vanessagomes]

… 😎

[@jameslindauer6968]

i specifically asked for euclid by sleep token

[@Sleep_]

That intro tho 😎😎😎

[@nitrousvxrevamped128]

If you need a relatable song react to Architects Doomsday and read the bio of Architects love the content btw❤

[@crosario9648]

or high water, from the same album as atlantic

[@DeuceTreyz]

VANGOOOO!! IT'S TIMEE!! II just released a new video on Drumeo! You SHOULD TOTALLY REACT!!! It is his breakdown of The Summoning. It's not as long as his The Offering by Sleep Token hour long episode... (psst which you should totally do at some point for long reaction wink wink ;) ;)

[@sgtkruger]

Nah you’re good, keep on the ST train, the apparition next!

[@hectorramirez5392]

I am once again asking for you to check out Periphery-wax wings. Amazing instrumentals, with emotional lyrics

[@philmac8201]

@vanessagomes i hope you get to react to the the apperition by sleep token it will linger in your memory and its hauntlingly beautiful :) keep up the awesome work with the awesome youtube videos :D

[@bananton7932]

I would love to see you react to Underwater by Stoneside. Stoneside is somewhat known as US Sleep Token

[@jerrymezzina2348]

Sleep Token - Are you really ok

[@crosario9648]

u should react to Vore the live 4k version or the drummer has 3 old drum offerings & two new ones that you should check out

[@anthony73125]

GIVE SLEEP TOKEN

[@devindonahue8467]

please keep reacting to more sleep token. there is more