The Best Song From Oh, Sleeper

 Basic Information About Oh, Sleeper

Oh, Sleeper is an American Christian metalcore band, which originated from Fort Worth, Texas. Their band currently consists of Shane Blay, Micah Kinard, Zac Mayfield, and Nate Grady. So far they have created 3 full-length albums, and 2 EPs. They've mentioned a possible new full-length album sometime in the near future. 

Best Song = "The Color Theft" 

"The Color Theft"

This song, in my opinion, is quite captivating. It's very emotional, and the lyrics are amazing. The figurative speech really captures my attention (I'm a sucker for figurative language). It makes me think. With metaphors and that kind of stuff, you can make words mean virtually whatever you desire them to convey. The instrumental aspect of this song gives me the chills.  

Lyrics to the song:

I walk alone

Head down in a pale, grey scene

Every step leads to atrophy

This body made for conquest, instead a pawn on a stage so worthless

I saw the future as endless reaches 

The skyline's promise has left me face with

Whose dreams are you killing?

And whose pockets are you filling?

Are you where you said you would be in the end? 

I walk alone through the crowds of past failed kings 

Auditions were called for the hope-thirsting sheep

What keeps this family of fighters from facing the war that they were bred for?

Whose dreams are killing?

And whose pockets are you filling?

Are you where you said you would be in the end? 

I once saw my deeds grow to greatness

Now I'm lost in the folds and worthless

Following the footsteps of heroes never led to the safe and grey roads

The Best Song From Defeater

Basic Information About Defeater 

Defeater is an American melodic hardcore band that originated from Boston, Massachusetts. They formed in the year 2004. The band consists of Derek Archambault (vocals), Jake Woodruff (guitar), Mike Poulin (bass), and Joe Longobardi (drums). So far, they have created 4 full-length albums and one EP. 

Song of Recognition 

 As per usual, I had a somewhat difficult time choosing what song is my favorite from Defeater. You really can't choose a forever favorite song from a band that you adore with a fiery passion. It's nearly impossible. So, I would like to give some recognition to their song, "I Don't Mind". That song is just all around beautiful, and very unique compared to the majority of their songs. They use acoustic guitar in "I don't Mind", which clearly doesn't generally connect with the genre, melodic HARDCORE. 

"I don't Mind"

Best Song = At Peace 

There are numerous reasons why I am under the impression that Defeater's best song is "At Peace". The first reason is because, well, it was the first song I heard from Defeater. Every time I listen to this song it reminds me of hanging out with my older brother when the sun was setting back when I used to live in Reno. You can't go wrong with a song that brings great nostalgia. Another reason why I fucking adore this song is because you can hear the emotion pouring out of Derek through his screams. I personally fancy songs where you can actually hear genuine emotion in the vocalist's voice (I'm a sucker for sincere, sad songs). I could list all of the reasons why "At Peace" is such an amazing song, but I can't write for shit, so I'll discontinue explaining. 

These are the lyrics to the song, in case you wanted to know what they are: 

You've got to find her.
your mother ain't fit to be alone.
her rosary beads are gone, there's only one place she'd be.
the sun is nearly up, put your jacket back on and walk down the street.
feel the wind start to shift, cold and biting.
just like everything that's changed.
when you do find her, take the only family that you've got back to home.

Head down, walk through the crowds and the families downtown.
you jealous bitter old man, it's just yourself you can't stand.
the man that took away your wife, coward that left you behind,
you would kill them both if you could.
head down, cigarette in hand.
concrete, cold brick and sand to the place where she prays,
where she suffers her days.
sleepless nights with the dirt when the addiction hurts.
up to that old white oak door church.
and that's where you find her in that last pew.

You touch her cold hand, your mother is gone.
in front of her God, needle in her arm.
the family plot will be filled.
the perfect ending to a tragedy.
put her in the cold wet ground.
finally at peace with her husband now.
and you've lost all will.
hours strain, but months pass alone with you gun.
blue-collar shipyard, your days have gone.

Lost it all for the promise of a normal life.
all taken from you when you lost your wife.
so you sit in that chair, waiting for death, barrel to your head.

"At Peace"