Sloom
Of Monsters And Men · My Head Is An Animal [2011]
The sea said goodbye to the shore so the sun wouldn't notice
The sea it wrapped its arms around you
The calm on my cheek feels like the fall grass
and I run through the tall trees with your hands chasing me
So make all your last demands for I will forsake you
and I'll meet your eyes for the very first time, for the very last
And beat us to take this bludge to forgive us for our pasts
be a better man, to be a better man, to be a better man
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
They cast the silhouette as big as a monster in this concrete jungle,
The streetlights hang in their house
The books that I keep by my bags are full of the stories
That I drew up on a little dream of mine, a little nightmare of yours
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
I met a man today and he smiled back at me
there are thoughts like these that keep me on my feet,
that keep me on my feet.
The sea it wrapped its arms around you
The calm on my cheek feels like the fall grass
and I run through the tall trees with your hands chasing me
So make all your last demands for I will forsake you
and I'll meet your eyes for the very first time, for the very last
And beat us to take this bludge to forgive us for our pasts
be a better man, to be a better man, to be a better man
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
They cast the silhouette as big as a monster in this concrete jungle,
The streetlights hang in their house
The books that I keep by my bags are full of the stories
That I drew up on a little dream of mine, a little nightmare of yours
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
I met a man today and he smiled back at me
there are thoughts like these that keep me on my feet,
that keep me on my feet.
Sloom
From the indie-folk album My Head Is An Animal, Of Monsters And Men's 'Sloom' exemplifies the band's signature blend of acoustic instrumentation and soaring vocals. Released in 2011, the track captures the introspective mood characteristic of their early work, featuring layered guitars and a melodic structure that invites deep contemplation. While the song shares thematic elements with other tracks from the era, such as 'Little Talks' and 'From Finner', it stands as a distinct piece within their discography, showcasing the group's ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking emotional depth and organic musicality.