A lyrical connection that I don’t see mentioned much: The Apparition: “I wake up to a suicide frenzy” Say that you Will: “You’ve got me up in a frenzy again” After I discovered that connection, the ending of this song hits so much deeper to me. The “frenzy” is suicidal thoughts, and the breakdown at the end with him repeating that line puts this right up there with High Water’s breakdown
AYRO and Dark Signs connect aswell. i saw someone say Dark Signs was about Vessel and Are You Really Okay was about Vessel's mom seeing him go through everything and my heart shattered into billions of pieces. "When I was raised, there was no street lights"-DS "I raised you in the dark"-AYRO. "The scars i didnt ask for"-DS "U woke me up one night dripping crimson on the carpet, I saw it in you eyes, Cutting deeper than the scars could run, And dont u know i could see it in u even now, and dont u know i want to help u but i dont know how" "Please dont hurt yourself again" -AYRO. Vessel is a lyrical genius in the most heartbreaking way.
You two have become my favorite Sleep Token reactions, and there's a lot of good ones. You guys love Sleep Token, have intelligent conversations and banter, and have a welcoming environment. Thanks guys, seriously. Worship
Was waiting "not so patiently" for this one, lol! Another great Sleep Token reaction guys, can't wait for the next one which is "Drag Me Under" and I know you both will definitely love that one!
Something I love about Sleep Token is that you can interpret their lyrics as anything that fits to you and it works. They really do write music for everyone.
If you look at Sleep Token under the microscope of mental health and suicidal thoughts or struggles its really where they are most powerful. We can talk about the relationship aspect of the songs all we want but that underlying tone is what is the connection to everyone who struggles. I lost a 12 year old stepson to suicide. It changed our lives forever in a way, even in a way I cannot express. That's why ST resonates for me. I do not worship what they worship...it does not matter to me, but i believe in what i believe and i believe they are one of the best bands i have ever heard.
I'm sorry for your loss... and I also understand what you are saying about tone and lyrics. I (Eric) definitely feel that, and it's hard for me not to get extremely emotional when hearing almost any song. It took me a minute to realize that that is probably why it hits me so hard.
@Rykerroad I had two conversations this weekend with people who have lost someone close to them from suicide and hearing their stories makes you really reflect on how we treat each other. That's why I like your channel I and how y'all interact with the music and the lyrics. It's also why I'm a big Kid Cudi fan. Music has always been one of my therapies. Much love out to you guys and Rykker Road nation.
I lost my best friend to suicide two months ago, so I can relate and I definitely agree with your opinion of Sleep Token. I hope you’re doing ok and I hope things start to get easier as time goes by, because I know how painful it is and I know how hard it is to get through it. ❤️
It’s not about being a bitch…. I just went through a divorce that I didn’t want to after 16 years of marriage with two daughters under the age of 6. I bawl my eyes out ever single time that I hear this song.
I have woken up every morning waiting for this! Now that it’s over, I don’t know what to do with my brain for a week! I think Eric is spot on, Vessel is the embodiment of ‘when words fail, music speaks’ for the rest of us. Cannot wait for this story to continue… Cheers/Adios!
Tomb is solid from start to finish, without a doubt. I cannot wait for them to get to so many songs… Sundowning did exactly what it set out to do. It was having the first kiss before you fall completely in love.
Once again, beautifully devastating/devastatingly beautiful lyrics. It doesn't only make you want to give whoever hurt Vessel a very stern talking to and make them regret the error of their ways for the rest of their life, but to also punch their lights out and make them hurt physically as well as emotionally. Then you want to go and hug all his pieces back together hard enough so they won't ever come apart again. I find myself shocked at the intensity of my feelings that are brought up by Sleep Token's songs. Vessel is such a wonderful lyricist.
Your facial reactions speak so much louder than your words. I like that. You both seem very honest. But you are kind of hestitant to say what you really want to say. Idk. I don't mean this in a bad way at all. I can totally understand that 😊. I like your videos so far.
Finally!! God I’ve been waiting lol DONT EVER MAKE US WAIT THIS LONG AGAIN FELLAS!! I CANT TAKE IT, IM IMPATIENT!! Two more reactions!! Then it’s time to move to the next album too!! Another banger here!! 🤘🏻 BLOODSPORT = ALBUM VERSION You will not regret it, and then you have to do the room below version ♥️😊
I honestly can't wait until you guys get to This Place Will Be Your Tomb and listen to the song Atlantic. Love your reactions, keep up the top tier content! ❤
Take Me Back to Eden is definitely their best work, but I think you'll find you enjoy that album even more deeply after taking the full musical journey. Great reaction guys!!
I love all your Sleep Token reactions but I can’t honestly wait for you to react to This Place Will Become Your Tomb, specially Atlantic, Hypnosis and High Water. That album is the soundtrack of my soul and a beautiful journey.
I knew you guys would love this one, I love the melodic sound in the first part of the song and to me when the guitar comes in low and heavy sounding, I feel like that is a representation of his frustration and it sounds so damn good when the guitar comes in low like that. One of my favorite songs.
I love that you are going through all of their songs. I forget that there are so many left that you guys still haven’t done yet! I can’t wait till you get to TPWBYT!
Another great song and reaction. Been loving watching you guys experience this album. All the albums are amazing and so deep in meaning. You guys are awesome as always.
This was the dopamine hit I needed today after a very rough week. This song was one of the last one that was new to me for sleep token. There's something very raw about this song, in a way that I think everyone knows. Everyone has had that kind of harmful or toxic relationship with someone.
alternate point to "is that a blade in your palm" the apparition: wake up to a suicide frenzy are you really ok: you woke me up dripping crimson on the carpet levitate: will you levitate, up where the angels inhabit. the list goes on with songs you havent heard yet I dont think this is about someone hurting him, I think its about someone (and I think its vessel singing about himself in the 3rd person) attempting $u!c!de. p.s. pay SUPER close attention to the melody of the chorus of Drag Me Under
if you guys have the time, you should listen to High Water if you haven’t already. It has a similar type of sound and lyric meaning to Dark Signs. Loving the content! ♥♥
Great reaction! I cant wait for you to start TPWBYT however, I think you should finish the old stuff before you start that album for more context. That stuff I think is super underrated also.
Even if TMBTE is already preferred, going through the earlier work will improve the experience a lot, particularly with the call backs. I’m really glad you’re taking the time to do this, even though it’s a rough ride at times emotionally. Some of the more recent songs will start to hit differently.
Boys - we need to have a serious discussion here. I know you'll see this. Occassionally you do a K-Pop reaction. JungKook from BTS went solo and his song "Standing Next to You" is straight fire! EVERYONE is reacting to this. All i have to say is MJ vibes and crazy good vocals. GET ON THIS IMMEDIATELY! Love you guys :) Ben
Bros y’all have to listen to THRASH UNPROCESSED YALL WONT BE DISAPPOINTED love you guys keep it up love y’all love y’all’s channel love y’all’s reactions!!!
After you've been through their whole catalog, go back and listen to TMBTE again. You will find call backs to several songs. Blood Sport & When the bough breaks (in addition to say that you will) among others.
I know you’re planning on doing both versions of Bloodsport, but there is a deluxe version of Sundowning that contains 3 other from the room below songs (2 covers, 1 original)
Rally such a great album. TMBTE is an absolute incomparable masterpiece but they’re all great. After Blood Sport you should do some new Beartooth like Look the Other Way or I Was Alive. Amazing songs in the same realm with ST
Reality continues to ruin my life...see, you can write sleep token lyrics...thanks guys, I had not played this one in a while...Now, can't your black friday special be 2 sleep token songs in one day?! ...alas, I am greedy fangirl😊
"Vessel knows how to write what people don't know how to say"....OMG, Eric hit the nail right on the head when he said that.
“Crazy things are happening in my ears,”needs to be an official Sleep Token tag line. 😅
A lyrical connection that I don’t see mentioned much:
The Apparition: “I wake up to a suicide frenzy”
Say that you Will: “You’ve got me up in a frenzy again”
After I discovered that connection, the ending of this song hits so much deeper to me. The “frenzy” is suicidal thoughts, and the breakdown at the end with him repeating that line puts this right up there with High Water’s breakdown
also the blade in the palm / suicide frenzy connects to AYROK? "you woke me up one night dripping crimson on the carpet"
“i know you’re planning to leave in the end” and “just let me go or take me with you”
AYRO and Dark Signs connect aswell. i saw someone say Dark Signs was about Vessel and Are You Really Okay was about Vessel's mom seeing him go through everything and my heart shattered into billions of pieces. "When I was raised, there was no street lights"-DS "I raised you in the dark"-AYRO. "The scars i didnt ask for"-DS "U woke me up one night dripping crimson on the carpet, I saw it in you eyes, Cutting deeper than the scars could run, And dont u know i could see it in u even now, and dont u know i want to help u but i dont know how" "Please dont hurt yourself again" -AYRO. Vessel is a lyrical genius in the most heartbreaking way.
Another song that has a heartbreaking meaning is Atlantic with it taking strong references to the aftermath of an attempt.
Are you really okay also touches on that too and he's talking about being woken up to crimson so maybe it was someone else...
You two have become my favorite Sleep Token reactions, and there's a lot of good ones.
You guys love Sleep Token, have intelligent conversations and banter, and have a welcoming environment. Thanks guys, seriously.
Worship
Watching you guys react to Sleep Token is my favorite thing to do on the internet lately lol🖤
Same ❤
Same! I love how they went from, we aren't sure how we feel about them bc they loved the Will Ramos covers to now being total fans.
Same 🖤
Was waiting "not so patiently" for this one, lol! Another great Sleep Token reaction guys, can't wait for the next one which is "Drag Me Under" and I know you both will definitely love that one!
Drag Me Under is so close to my aching heart 🥹😌🥲🖤
The Lafayette version of Drag Me Under destroys me. Every damn time.
@@AsAbove.SoBelow Yeah, all the "from the room below" rituals are amazing and pure, raw emotion.
try Is "it really you?", the cover they have done for the song from Loathe.
You won't regret it.
Ugh the vocal booms in that song - devastating. Every time.
Yup! Simply too good!👌@@AsAbove.SoBelow
Something I love about Sleep Token is that you can interpret their lyrics as anything that fits to you and it works. They really do write music for everyone.
Couldn’t agree more
The blurred lines between hate/love are so adamant in the songs. It’s amazing.
This song puts me in a trance when I'm stoned. Currently my favorite song.
I’m so excited for Drag Me Under! It’s such a beautiful song.
If you look at Sleep Token under the microscope of mental health and suicidal thoughts or struggles its really where they are most powerful. We can talk about the relationship aspect of the songs all we want but that underlying tone is what is the connection to everyone who struggles. I lost a 12 year old stepson to suicide. It changed our lives forever in a way, even in a way I cannot express. That's why ST resonates for me. I do not worship what they worship...it does not matter to me, but i believe in what i believe and i believe they are one of the best bands i have ever heard.
I'm sorry for your loss... and I also understand what you are saying about tone and lyrics. I (Eric) definitely feel that, and it's hard for me not to get extremely emotional when hearing almost any song. It took me a minute to realize that that is probably why it hits me so hard.
@Rykerroad I had two conversations this weekend with people who have lost someone close to them from suicide and hearing their stories makes you really reflect on how we treat each other. That's why I like your channel I and how y'all interact with the music and the lyrics. It's also why I'm a big Kid Cudi fan. Music has always been one of my therapies. Much love out to you guys and Rykker Road nation.
I lost my best friend to suicide two months ago, so I can relate and I definitely agree with your opinion of Sleep Token. I hope you’re doing ok and I hope things start to get easier as time goes by, because I know how painful it is and I know how hard it is to get through it. ❤️
Love watching you guys react to this band
Calcutta makes me cry. There's a music video for it. With teeth and blood. ❤
Binge watching your guy's videos on Sleep Token 🤘🤘🤘
Y'all def need to react to "Nazareth" by them w/lyrics obviously lol. Pls and thanks 🤙🤘
Nazareth yes!!!!
Can’t wait for Bloodsport reaction!
It’s not about being a bitch…. I just went through a divorce that I didn’t want to after 16 years of marriage with two daughters under the age of 6.
I bawl my eyes out ever single time that I hear this song.
I have woken up every morning waiting for this! Now that it’s over, I don’t know what to do with my brain for a week!
I think Eric is spot on, Vessel is the embodiment of ‘when words fail, music speaks’ for the rest of us.
Cannot wait for this story to continue… Cheers/Adios!
I cannot wait for you guys to get to TPWBYT. My favorite sleep token album personally. A few songs on there just really hit different
Tomb is solid from start to finish, without a doubt. I cannot wait for them to get to so many songs… Sundowning did exactly what it set out to do. It was having the first kiss before you fall completely in love.
My Gosh, Sleep Token and Vessel always takes you to another place 🤗 The anticipation of a new song is always real! LOVED This! 💜
Once again, beautifully devastating/devastatingly beautiful lyrics. It doesn't only make you want to give whoever hurt Vessel a very stern talking to and make them regret the error of their ways for the rest of their life, but to also punch their lights out and make them hurt physically as well as emotionally. Then you want to go and hug all his pieces back together hard enough so they won't ever come apart again. I find myself shocked at the intensity of my feelings that are brought up by Sleep Token's songs. Vessel is such a wonderful lyricist.
lyrically, Atlantic and High Water are fabulous, probably my favorites next to Euclid. TPWBYT would be a good album to react to
Yessssss ive been waiting for this!!! More Sleep Token and one of my favorite songs by them🤘🏼🤌🏼🔥
#Worship
Bro, Eric's cups kill me xD
I can´t wait to see Sleep Token soon! ;A; I will be BAAAWLING my Eyes out in Köln!!!
Your facial reactions speak so much louder than your words. I like that. You both seem very honest. But you are kind of hestitant to say what you really want to say. Idk. I don't mean this in a bad way at all. I can totally understand that 😊. I like your videos so far.
Yaaay! A perfect birthday gift for me! 😂 another underrated song ❤️🙏🏻 drag me under is so beautiful as well. Can’t wait for that and bloodsport!!!
One of the best breakdowns in a song ever. An OG sleep token fans song.
All I could think of when you said “it’s like she’s going to attack but will you still lay in my arms” is “oh, so she’s like a cat”😂
The next two songs coming up are two of my favorite sleep token songs ever! Can't wait to see your all's reactions to Drag Me Under and Blood Sport!!!
Finally!! God I’ve been waiting lol
DONT EVER MAKE US WAIT THIS LONG AGAIN FELLAS!! I CANT TAKE IT, IM IMPATIENT!!
Two more reactions!! Then it’s time to move to the next album too!! Another banger here!! 🤘🏻
BLOODSPORT = ALBUM VERSION
You will not regret it, and then you have to do the room below version ♥️😊
What I love about these lyrical reactions is people mentioning callback’s that even I, as a 3 year Sleep Token fan don’t notice.
Always look forward to the Sleep Token reactions.
Forget the song im always hyped to see which comically large beer glass eric pulls out
I honestly can't wait until you guys get to This Place Will Be Your Tomb and listen to the song Atlantic. Love your reactions, keep up the top tier content! ❤
Sweet! I love your videos guys!!!
Been waiting all week for this! ❤ Love this band so much. Hope the next one is soon, love watching you guys react to them!
Worship!
Calvin and Hobbes!!!!
Take Me Back to Eden is definitely their best work, but I think you'll find you enjoy that album even more deeply after taking the full musical journey. Great reaction guys!!
Such a beautiful song, his voice gives me goosebumps 🖤
I love all your Sleep Token reactions but I can’t honestly wait for you to react to This Place Will Become Your Tomb, specially Atlantic, Hypnosis and High Water.
That album is the soundtrack of my soul and a beautiful journey.
I knew you guys would love this one, I love the melodic sound in the first part of the song and to me when the guitar comes in low and heavy sounding, I feel like that is a representation of his frustration and it sounds so damn good when the guitar comes in low like that. One of my favorite songs.
I love that you are going through all of their songs. I forget that there are so many left that you guys still haven’t done yet! I can’t wait till you get to TPWBYT!
At some point you guys have to react to jaws by sleep token I know people have said it already lol but trust me it will become your new favorite
I know he's generally singing about Sleep, but I swear every fukking lyric matches my life
Sleep Token has been the best journey with you guys! Can’t wait til the next album! It’s sooo good 🤘🏻❤️🔥❤️
I look forward to every sleep token reaction y’all do, cant wait for the next one and for you guys to get to TPWBYT!!!💓
Another great song and reaction. Been loving watching you guys experience this album. All the albums are amazing and so deep in meaning. You guys are awesome as always.
They have something different compared to other bands. You never know what to expect and they always surprise.
This was the dopamine hit I needed today after a very rough week. This song was one of the last one that was new to me for sleep token. There's something very raw about this song, in a way that I think everyone knows. Everyone has had that kind of harmful or toxic relationship with someone.
alternate point to "is that a blade in your palm"
the apparition: wake up to a suicide frenzy
are you really ok: you woke me up dripping crimson on the carpet
levitate: will you levitate, up where the angels inhabit.
the list goes on with songs you havent heard yet
I dont think this is about someone hurting him, I think its about someone (and I think its vessel singing about himself in the 3rd person) attempting $u!c!de.
p.s. pay SUPER close attention to the melody of the chorus of Drag Me Under
This song is so underrated I swear 🙏💜🎸
Finally!
Anglerfish references!
I have been impatiently waiting for this reaction. Great job, as always x
I just love his raw vocals, can't get enough of them including Bloodsport (from the room below)
I highly recommend muse they are amazing especially their song endlessly is such a amazing song
My favorite song off the album is next…I’m so pumped
Adam Sandler!!! Seeing him next Sunday in SLC! I seriously cannot wait. Favorite person ever!!!!
Great jam! If you like the Sleep Token sound also check out “HELL” from Stoneside!!! Awesome song and equal sounds to ST at times.
Crane also sounds a lot like Maynard sometimes, especially throughout The Water
Atlantic is the best
On my top 3 with Jaws and Nazareth. ❤
if you guys have the time, you should listen to High Water if you haven’t already. It has a similar type of sound and lyric meaning to Dark Signs. Loving the content! ♥♥
After Blood Sport do yourselves s favor, don't skip Shelter (from the room below) it's the only original song that doesn't have a studio version.
Looking forward to your guys' videos every week! keep it up!
If you ever need extra Sleep Token to react to, you have to check out the two EPs and the covers. OMG
I have the 3 albums and this one is in my top 10 !
And this song is why we like Sleep Token
"Reality continues to ruin my life" hahaha duuude you have noooo idea 😂 so on point lol
i feel like you guys would like some The Story so Far, or Knuckle Puck. 2 more bands to check out and react to
I love Sleep Token and I love the lore, but I also relate to the lyrics. Like Eric said, I've been there.
One of their best songs 😁😁
One of their best songs❤
👏👏👏
Thats my Favorite song!
Sleep Token never misses! Great reaction guys
Good reaction guys!
Great reaction! I cant wait for you to start TPWBYT however, I think you should finish the old stuff before you start that album for more context. That stuff I think is super underrated also.
True
I cannot wait for you guys to react to Bloodsport, still get chills every time I listen to the song.
Even if TMBTE is already preferred, going through the earlier work will improve the experience a lot, particularly with the call backs. I’m really glad you’re taking the time to do this, even though it’s a rough ride at times emotionally. Some of the more recent songs will start to hit differently.
Boys - we need to have a serious discussion here. I know you'll see this. Occassionally you do a K-Pop reaction. JungKook from BTS went solo and his song "Standing Next to You" is straight fire! EVERYONE is reacting to this. All i have to say is MJ vibes and crazy good vocals. GET ON THIS IMMEDIATELY! Love you guys :) Ben
Now imagine how you guys would like two ep
Best band u will ever see live out if any band ever I don't care what anyone says lol fight me
Bros y’all have to listen to THRASH UNPROCESSED YALL WONT BE DISAPPOINTED love you guys keep it up love y’all love y’all’s channel love y’all’s reactions!!!
Brothers, please listen to Jaws by Sleep Token it is a single. Thanks again guys. Love you
My personal favourite. ❤️
After you've been through their whole catalog, go back and listen to TMBTE again. You will find call backs to several songs. Blood Sport & When the bough breaks (in addition to say that you will) among others.
God his voice 😍😍😍
❤️🔥❤️🔥💯✌️🤗
I know you’re planning on doing both versions of Bloodsport, but there is a deluxe version of Sundowning that contains 3 other from the room below songs (2 covers, 1 original)
This song messes with my abandonment issues.
this reminds me of Blacklit Canopy... oooops
So good ....
Rally such a great album. TMBTE is an absolute incomparable masterpiece but they’re all great. After Blood Sport you should do some new Beartooth like Look the Other Way or I Was Alive. Amazing songs in the same realm with ST
Reality continues to ruin my life...see, you can write sleep token lyrics...thanks guys, I had not played this one in a while...Now, can't your black friday special be 2 sleep token songs in one day?! ...alas, I am greedy fangirl😊
I hope there are plans for Jaws it's easily in my top 3 of Sleep Token songs
This is a Bland Token track for me.
Is that Goldschläger?
Originally named 'Frenzy'
Y’all haven’t listened to “the offering” more than once?! That’s mind blowing to me.
One more till blood sport!!!!!!