Here comes Tomb, oh boy. Prepare yourself for Atlantic, gentlemen. Sets the tone for the whole album: deep, dark, and turbulent. Personal beliefs? Tomb is the best album out there. Not just by them, but in general. Buckle up!
The blood sport that he can't win is, to me at least, the relationship where they are in love but also destined to "draw blood" from or hurt each other, but he knows that she will Always win this battle, she will Always be able to hurt him more no matter what. Yet he still wants to be back in the thick of it. This song resonates with so many people so much. I saw Sleep Token in concert last December and they finished with this - 10000 people singing along, Everybody in tears. Words can't describe what that was like to witness.
“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 2017
The "quantum pattern tangled with" portion is also a reference to quantum entanglement. Quantum entangled particles are a group of particals whose quantum state fundamentally cannot be fully described without considering the group as a whole. Overall, it really plays into vessel's insistence on the relationship being destined.
They are on a tour break that is about 6months long from when it started to their next date this fall. Be willing to to bet they making the new album now.
LOL! I haven't listened to the music bc I think I want to do a prequel to this whole thing after TMBTE... But I've done the research... Lets keep it on the down low lol
Dang. All the emotions all over again with this reaction… Bloodsport sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I remember I was listening on my AirPods and taking the trash out, and all of the sudden I burst into tears. It stirs up so many emotions that are buried in deep. I could go on for hours with this song. I’m so glad you did both. Here comes Tomb!!! Can’t wait!
The symbols are different for each song. They're alchemic symbols, created from inspiration of ancient runes to represent what each song means to the band. After this song, you'll be starting the Tomb album. It's a wild ride so buckle up. Atlantic sets the mood and hits you deep.
Fantastic reaction. I've heard this one many times, and I still feel like it's the most emotionally heavy song I've heard. Especially in context of the albums to come. Enjoy tomb!
Higher also talks about not being able to resist the violence and the blood and the fury taking them higher. So it is definitely a toxic relationship situation but they are addicted to it.
I love the discussions that these songs bring up for you two, it’s beautiful to see. Hopeful to just have this with my kids one day when I have them 🙏🏻💕
Sleep Token, Vessel, they just get you in your feels sooo fast so deep you won't even know what hit you, you can related in such a level, it's just so powerful and that's why we love them ❤
Another amazing reaction! You guys are my fav Sleep Token reactors, hands down! You really understand the lyrics and break them down so well 👏🏻👏🏻 And yeah…this song is heeeeeavy…Vessel usually also cries during some songs when they perform 😭 All of Vessels masks are custom made and super intricate and heavy duty, no Spirit Halloween masks here 😂😂 I know two of the earliest masks (this one included) are wrapped in leather, but I’m not sure what the base is
“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 2017
Been waiting for this one, can't wait to get into it. It hits home in a big way for me, have a feeling it will for Unc too. Also, Tomb is their best record in my opinion, excited for you guys to hear it.
Oof the emotion in this song. Not just in the lyrics but how he sings it. I wish I could have seen ya'll, i could tell it was hitting you Unc. I'm so ready for Tomb! Get ready to cry lol
Before I knew the Sleep Token lore, I in-visioned a music video for this song… a giant chest board of Angles & Demons battling on a volcanic landscape, the battle is to just have the chance of gaining God’s attention… Vessel the “King” on the Demons side of the chessboard is asking that God just speak with him as they continue to battle, being ignored . Eventually winning, Vessel (and the 3 other band members) Ask God that they both just admitted they were both wrong, that mistakes were made and everyone just move forward together all United and that’s when God tells him, none of what he did matters, he’s not forgiven. God says “it doesn’t matter” The lyrics in the song, And that’s why Vessel is crying. 🤷🏻♂️just a visual I’ve had in my head for the song since coming to love… I’m not even religious, maybe to many movies.
I've heard the drumming to Like That and its def dope af! I'm a musician as well and the musicality of these 2 are pretty great. Vessel's a decent at piano, but his guitar skills are top to me. Not a metal head so don't kill me... LOL
I subscribed a while ago for Sleep Token stuff but truthfully haven't had much chance to watch y'all, but today I made a point to sit down and watch both videos and damn, I'm gonna have to go back through and binge watch all the previous reactions! The fact that Sleep Token doesn't explain their music means everyone sees what they need to see in it, and that's one thing I love about watching reactions to them-people have so many different takes from so many different viewpoints. Y'all are doing some excellent analysis here. And yes, the symbols (sigils) do change for every song in Sundowning. Someone even went through and figured out based on old runes what various parts of the sigils may mean. Individual symbols are a consistent theme for Sleep Token. For TPWBYT there are different marine creatures/depths for every song, and for TMBTE there are different "characters" for every song. Basically, they like their songs to have some unique symbol attached to it 😅 For TMBTE they also created an alphabet and then included a poem on their merch that you could only translate if you had decoded the alphabet, but my favorite is that for TPWBYT someone noticed that their shirt had what looked like GPS coordinates on it, so they plugged them into a GPS and found it was the exact spot of a known whale fall-when a whale dies and its body sinks to the bottom of the ocean and creates its own ecosystem, which the art of TPWBYT is based around. It's all next-level, galaxy brain type shit 😄
Just a little explanation to help bring this even closer to home for yall. Vessel is singing to an ex, they were on a trip and got into an argument in the car. They crashed and careened into the ocean, he made it and she didn’t. All of this is about his emotional battle with the memories of her and the regret of surviving. A significant portion of this struggle is personified to help listeners identify with what he’s feeling. She seems cold and it of reach because she literally is. This is the most common deep dive on the backstory right now and in this light every song makes sense.
I love your thoughts and insights. Father and son dissecting Vessel's lyrics, regardless of no visual, it dont matter, it still makes great viewing so thank you for this. Bloodsport is so emotional and even more so live. I witnessed it at Wembley, broke my heart dude. Get ready for Tomb, i feel your videos will be longer. Plenty to discuss, Vessel digs deeper...and bring tissues!! 😢 WORSHIP
Honestly up to you guys, could just make it simple for a place for people to chat and hang out and discuss your reactions etc…perhaps schedule time to come in and have open discussions about a topic or a video you recently did. Could help drive views as people feel part of something and watch before the scheduled discussion. I’m just freestyling here..
I def knew we would have to do this… It’s overwhelming in a good way that it’s this early… I’m more speechless and honored right now more than anything.
I cried like almost the entire video, even tho I couldn't see you I notice that it hits deep in you, now I will see the other one to cry a little more because Sleep token worth it and you too 🙂
For the mask, it’s changed over the albums from the first EPs to TMBTE. It’s almost like it’s being eaten away at, which ties in with a lot of the consuming references in the songs. Also, ST often works with small artists and small local businesses to create their masks, leather jackets, etc. it’s really great!
So when I first heard this song...i didn't care for it. But, after hearing it a few different times and being able to relate to the lyrics after some things went down in my life...this song became a staple in my rotation.
TBH... I had this one in my library already but I didnt listen to it bc I didnt like it that much either... But after this deep listen... Shiiiiit! Its up there!
I have seen people say they think vessel un alived someone because of this song. What they fail to put together is it’s his blood and she’s the weapon. Take Aim she loves like weapons kill, here he says she’s still his weapon of choosing. They both fucked up only he admits it and she doesn’t. She doesn’t want to hear the words that’s why they don’t matter. She comes around get what she wants and leaves, it’s another on theme. This one is actually not live more like unplugged. There is however a live version of this from Lafayette the room below
I had that thought just a few days ago that maybe it was his blood. And she's driving him to harm himself. The words are crazy powerful in each diff light!
I had the absolute privilege of seeing Blood Sport played live this past December, and straight up every single person within eyesight was sobbing as soon as we realized what was happening. They hadn't played it live in years, and it wasn't originally on the setlist for that night. Vessel's voice gave out halfway through the set (rumor is that he was recovering from COVID or something) and the whole audience started singing the songs for him while he danced around the stage for the middle portion of the set. Toward the end he was able to do a few songs, the last being Blood Sport - which was added in sharpie to the setlist right near the end of the set (had friends on the barricade at the front who confirmed this). I think he gave it to us as a thank you for the love and support even with his voice giving out. Super thankful I got to hear it 🥹
@@UncleTrebor gonna be honest here and let you know now that you have to be a hawk to get tickets. Their most recent North American tour was tough af to get tickets to 🥲 I can only imagine next cycle.
@@UncleTreborsame and it’s impossible to get tickets with such small venues. Hopefully now that they are signed with RCA maybe they’ll play bigger venues
The last time they came here they also did a few close by cities I could drive to and make a trip out of it, so I'm going to have a couple of backup plans just in case! LOL
I needed this. We know why the video stopped being live. Real men cry fellas, dont hide that shit. Im a grown ass man and i cry everytime i hear this song. Vessel cries everytime they perform it live. Its meant to be emotional because it deals with loss and something you cant fix ever. We all experience that at least once in life, some more than others. Glad you did the real version first. Just like i said, the room below (name of a venue in Louisiana) is just a focus on Vessel that not many see since everything is a visualizer from them besides Alkaline. So everyone focuses on the man in the scary mask instead of the lyrics kind of like you did. Of course you were trying to lighten the mood at the same time. But yeah man, this is the one. Prepare to be bored to tears in this next album. Vessel experiments alot in this next album but alot of the songs sound the same which is why i skip through 80% of it to get to Eden. Thanks for this one guys.
For the mask, it’s changed over the albums from the first EPs to TMBTE. It’s almost like it’s being eaten away at, which ties in with a lot of the consuming references in the songs. Also, ST often works with small artists and small local businesses to create their masks, leather jackets, etc. it’s really great!
Here comes Tomb, oh boy. Prepare yourself for Atlantic, gentlemen. Sets the tone for the whole album: deep, dark, and turbulent. Personal beliefs? Tomb is the best album out there. Not just by them, but in general. Buckle up!
I still think the 2 EP’s and Sundowning are better than Tomb. I love Tomb though also.
Sounds like it from the comments about it!!
I just can’t seem to get into Atlantic…
Atlantic is my favorite song by them and Tomb imo is their best album. It all felt so polished and unique.
The blood sport that he can't win is, to me at least, the relationship where they are in love but also destined to "draw blood" from or hurt each other, but he knows that she will Always win this battle, she will Always be able to hurt him more no matter what. Yet he still wants to be back in the thick of it.
This song resonates with so many people so much. I saw Sleep Token in concert last December and they finished with this - 10000 people singing along, Everybody in tears. Words can't describe what that was like to witness.
“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 2017
Yeah I'm with you on this!!
The "quantum pattern tangled with" portion is also a reference to quantum entanglement. Quantum entangled particles are a group of particals whose quantum state fundamentally cannot be fully described without considering the group as a whole. Overall, it really plays into vessel's insistence on the relationship being destined.
I wanted to try and explain the quantum term but I felt like I was going to butcher it lol!
Thank yall for doing this one, so bummed the video messed up but thankful to still be able to hear it!!
Yeah same! Glad you guys are all understanding!
They are on a tour break that is about 6months long from when it started to their next date this fall. Be willing to to bet they making the new album now.
Yes def what I was trying to let my son know! Its gonna drop in 2025 for sure!
4:50…….🧐🧐 unc knows more than I thought
right lol
LOL! I haven't listened to the music bc I think I want to do a prequel to this whole thing after TMBTE... But I've done the research... Lets keep it on the down low lol
@@UncleTrebor 🤐
I caught that too 😉
@@UncleTreborWill be waiting for when you get to the prequel 🖤🖤
Buckle up you two, Tomb is gonna be a battle!!
Seems like we got like a 50/50 split on TPWBYT... Amongst the community
That’s such a good album. Perfect mix of sundowning and TMBTE.
@@leavingweakness9927 I agree, it’s actually my favorite
Dang. All the emotions all over again with this reaction…
Bloodsport sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I remember I was listening on my AirPods and taking the trash out, and all of the sudden I burst into tears. It stirs up so many emotions that are buried in deep.
I could go on for hours with this song. I’m so glad you did both.
Here comes Tomb!!! Can’t wait!
Hit me out of nowhere!!!
The symbols are different for each song. They're alchemic symbols, created from inspiration of ancient runes to represent what each song means to the band. After this song, you'll be starting the Tomb album. It's a wild ride so buckle up. Atlantic sets the mood and hits you deep.
Yeah I think I may do a little research on this… too many rabbit holes though so gotta be careful lol
Fantastic reaction. I've heard this one many times, and I still feel like it's the most emotionally heavy song I've heard. Especially in context of the albums to come. Enjoy tomb!
Yes no doubt!
Higher also talks about not being able to resist the violence and the blood and the fury taking them higher. So it is definitely a toxic relationship situation but they are addicted to it.
No doubt!!!
I love the discussions that these songs bring up for you two, it’s beautiful to see. Hopeful to just have this with my kids one day when I have them 🙏🏻💕
Sleep Token, Vessel, they just get you in your feels sooo fast so deep you won't even know what hit you, you can related in such a level, it's just so powerful and that's why we love them ❤
They got it down!!
Another amazing reaction! You guys are my fav Sleep Token reactors, hands down! You really understand the lyrics and break them down so well 👏🏻👏🏻
And yeah…this song is heeeeeavy…Vessel usually also cries during some songs when they perform 😭
All of Vessels masks are custom made and super intricate and heavy duty, no Spirit Halloween masks here 😂😂 I know two of the earliest masks (this one included) are wrapped in leather, but I’m not sure what the base is
“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 2017
I feel like he lived my exact relationship! So I identify heavily!!
@@UncleTrebor same! 😭
Been waiting for this one, can't wait to get into it. It hits home in a big way for me, have a feeling it will for Unc too.
Also, Tomb is their best record in my opinion, excited for you guys to hear it.
We're geting the mixed vibes about the next one but I'm sure we can find the gems in there no matter what!
Oof the emotion in this song. Not just in the lyrics but how he sings it. I wish I could have seen ya'll, i could tell it was hitting you Unc. I'm so ready for Tomb! Get ready to cry lol
Got me! Sniped! Lol
Before I knew the Sleep Token lore, I in-visioned a music video for this song… a giant chest board of Angles & Demons battling on a volcanic landscape, the battle is to just have the chance of gaining God’s attention… Vessel the “King” on the Demons side of the chessboard is asking that God just speak with him as they continue to battle, being ignored . Eventually winning, Vessel (and the 3 other band members) Ask God that they both just admitted they were both wrong, that mistakes were made and everyone just move forward together all United and that’s when God tells him, none of what he did matters, he’s not forgiven.
God says “it doesn’t matter” The lyrics in the song, And that’s why Vessel is crying.
🤷🏻♂️just a visual I’ve had in my head for the song since coming to love… I’m not even religious, maybe to many movies.
Damn!! Seems like we need to see you make this… JS
Can’t wait for TOMB!!!! Let’s fucking go boys!!!!
As a musician, II’s best drumming is on that album. The shit he came up with for Like That is 🧑🍳🤌🏻💋
I've heard the drumming to Like That and its def dope af! I'm a musician as well and the musicality of these 2 are pretty great. Vessel's a decent at piano, but his guitar skills are top to me. Not a metal head so don't kill me... LOL
Tomb is gonna do you in. Enjoy the ride!
We’re buckled tf in fam!!
I love you guys and the reactions. I’m here for all the sleep token reactions
Then we got you!!!
Time for the most emotional song for me Atlantic
Awww damn!!! Lol
I subscribed a while ago for Sleep Token stuff but truthfully haven't had much chance to watch y'all, but today I made a point to sit down and watch both videos and damn, I'm gonna have to go back through and binge watch all the previous reactions! The fact that Sleep Token doesn't explain their music means everyone sees what they need to see in it, and that's one thing I love about watching reactions to them-people have so many different takes from so many different viewpoints. Y'all are doing some excellent analysis here.
And yes, the symbols (sigils) do change for every song in Sundowning. Someone even went through and figured out based on old runes what various parts of the sigils may mean. Individual symbols are a consistent theme for Sleep Token. For TPWBYT there are different marine creatures/depths for every song, and for TMBTE there are different "characters" for every song. Basically, they like their songs to have some unique symbol attached to it 😅 For TMBTE they also created an alphabet and then included a poem on their merch that you could only translate if you had decoded the alphabet, but my favorite is that for TPWBYT someone noticed that their shirt had what looked like GPS coordinates on it, so they plugged them into a GPS and found it was the exact spot of a known whale fall-when a whale dies and its body sinks to the bottom of the ocean and creates its own ecosystem, which the art of TPWBYT is based around.
It's all next-level, galaxy brain type shit 😄
Hey this is a watch at your own pace channel! We’re not going anywhere!!
And the GPS shit is crazy!!!
Just a little explanation to help bring this even closer to home for yall. Vessel is singing to an ex, they were on a trip and got into an argument in the car. They crashed and careened into the ocean, he made it and she didn’t. All of this is about his emotional battle with the memories of her and the regret of surviving. A significant portion of this struggle is personified to help listeners identify with what he’s feeling. She seems cold and it of reach because she literally is. This is the most common deep dive on the backstory right now and in this light every song makes sense.
Fellas! Not y'all hitting us with the double-dose FATALITY! LFG!! 🔥🔥🔥
4:48 wow wow, what you mean blacklit canopy 😳 what you know about that holdup
Oh yall think I don’t listen to yall??? Bam! In yo face!! 😂🤣
I love your thoughts and insights. Father and son dissecting Vessel's lyrics, regardless of no visual, it dont matter, it still makes great viewing so thank you for this. Bloodsport is so emotional and even more so live. I witnessed it at Wembley, broke my heart dude. Get ready for Tomb, i feel your videos will be longer. Plenty to discuss, Vessel digs deeper...and bring tissues!! 😢 WORSHIP
We all understand unc, we all get emotional with this one :(
Just kept flowing lol
Seeing yall come out of your shell and get deep into this is awesome guys. You ever thought about starting a discord community?
It's been on my mind for sure... How do you think we should format it?
Honestly up to you guys, could just make it simple for a place for people to chat and hang out and discuss your reactions etc…perhaps schedule time to come in and have open discussions about a topic or a video you recently did. Could help drive views as people feel part of something and watch before the scheduled discussion. I’m just freestyling here..
I def knew we would have to do this… It’s overwhelming in a good way that it’s this early… I’m more speechless and honored right now more than anything.
@@UncleTrebor no pressure at all to rush it, yall do your thing.
I started more research on it, so the wheels are turning!
One of my faves songs. I am excited for you to do thes rest❤
Yeah we got you!!!
I cried like almost the entire video, even tho I couldn't see you I notice that it hits deep in you, now I will see the other one to cry a little more because Sleep token worth it and you too 🙂
Damn it almost can’t be helped!
Also, I love how you’re noticing the visualizers. You’ll learn that everything ST does is intentional
For the mask, it’s changed over the albums from the first EPs to TMBTE. It’s almost like it’s being eaten away at, which ties in with a lot of the consuming references in the songs.
Also, ST often works with small artists and small local businesses to create their masks, leather jackets, etc. it’s really great!
Finishing this one then going to the 2nd listen re-upload
Do it!!
Such a beautiful analysis. Big up ❤
We appreciate that! Keep ridin' with us!
Excellent analysis/breakdown of this song, really enjoyed it. Im so excited for Tomb. The opening track "Atlantic" is my absolute favorite ST song.
They start the albums off so well!
I love hearing you guys workshop through the meanings of the lyrics. Thank you
You’re welcome! Thanks for welcoming us in!
I’m so excited for Tomb!!
It’ll be here before you know it!
Hang that TH-cam plaque higher in the back 🤘
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
It's such a shame the camera cut out on this one, this is the best reaction you've done 💜
40 minutes, im guessing both varients can't wait to watch when i get some downtime
Yep!! Hope you enjoy!
Just remember guys fall for me is love song but it’s not and read the parts in the video that show up❤❤❤❤❤🎉😢
So when I first heard this song...i didn't care for it. But, after hearing it a few different times and being able to relate to the lyrics after some things went down in my life...this song became a staple in my rotation.
TBH... I had this one in my library already but I didnt listen to it bc I didnt like it that much either... But after this deep listen... Shiiiiit! Its up there!
I have seen people say they think vessel un alived someone because of this song.
What they fail to put together is it’s his blood and she’s the weapon.
Take Aim she loves like weapons kill, here he says she’s still his weapon of choosing.
They both fucked up only he admits it and she doesn’t. She doesn’t want to hear the words that’s why they don’t matter. She comes around get what she wants and leaves, it’s another on theme.
This one is actually not live more like unplugged. There is however a live version of this from Lafayette the room below
I had that thought just a few days ago that maybe it was his blood. And she's driving him to harm himself. The words are crazy powerful in each diff light!
@@UncleTrebor he absolutely has at least one suicide attempt, he makes multiple references to it in other songs
Please don’t forget to react to shelter before TPWBYT
We got you!!!
Did you say blacklit canopy like nothing happened? Hahaha I caught that.
18:26 he goes from wanting to cry to Chanel ultimately to what it is a blood sport I loved you to the point I hated you
Was it just me or did the video stop working?
Yes it did! Check the description for the run down but we had issues…
I had the absolute privilege of seeing Blood Sport played live this past December, and straight up every single person within eyesight was sobbing as soon as we realized what was happening. They hadn't played it live in years, and it wasn't originally on the setlist for that night. Vessel's voice gave out halfway through the set (rumor is that he was recovering from COVID or something) and the whole audience started singing the songs for him while he danced around the stage for the middle portion of the set. Toward the end he was able to do a few songs, the last being Blood Sport - which was added in sharpie to the setlist right near the end of the set (had friends on the barricade at the front who confirmed this). I think he gave it to us as a thank you for the love and support even with his voice giving out. Super thankful I got to hear it 🥹
Def going the next time they're here! I just missed them after I found them!
@@UncleTrebor gonna be honest here and let you know now that you have to be a hawk to get tickets. Their most recent North American tour was tough af to get tickets to 🥲 I can only imagine next cycle.
@@UncleTreborsame and it’s impossible to get tickets with such small venues. Hopefully now that they are signed with RCA maybe they’ll play bigger venues
The last time they came here they also did a few close by cities I could drive to and make a trip out of it, so I'm going to have a couple of backup plans just in case! LOL
@@UncleTrebor I was going to drive to either North Carolina or Florida from Tennessee if I could have gotten a ticket
I needed this. We know why the video stopped being live. Real men cry fellas, dont hide that shit. Im a grown ass man and i cry everytime i hear this song. Vessel cries everytime they perform it live. Its meant to be emotional because it deals with loss and something you cant fix ever. We all experience that at least once in life, some more than others.
Glad you did the real version first. Just like i said, the room below (name of a venue in Louisiana) is just a focus on Vessel that not many see since everything is a visualizer from them besides Alkaline. So everyone focuses on the man in the scary mask instead of the lyrics kind of like you did. Of course you were trying to lighten the mood at the same time. But yeah man, this is the one.
Prepare to be bored to tears in this next album. Vessel experiments alot in this next album but alot of the songs sound the same which is why i skip through 80% of it to get to Eden.
Thanks for this one guys.
Each song in Tomb has a different feel tho. Just not so much heavy..
Definitely feel like I needed it too!! I appreciate this comment a lot!!
4:51 wait, does he know? Is my mans secretly a member of the Illuminati? I think he knows…
For the mask, it’s changed over the albums from the first EPs to TMBTE. It’s almost like it’s being eaten away at, which ties in with a lot of the consuming references in the songs.
Also, ST often works with small artists and small local businesses to create their masks, leather jackets, etc. it’s really great!