The Sleep
Pantera · Original Album Series [2011]
Understanding what has
Happened before us
We are confined to a
Darkened hidden tomb
The conquering of our world
As we knew it
Rise above this pit
Of sorrow and pain
Among the few
We are the avant leaders
We've got to live
Through this trouble and decay
This question haunts my mind
Will we survive this night?
We're harboring the meek
Will we survive the sleep?
Unsure and scared
We are planning our reprise
Revolves around this world
We don't know anymore
The odds against us
Yet we're stronger and prevailing
Learn from mistakes
Counting souls for sale
This question haunts my mind
Will we survive this night?
We're harboring the meek
Will we survive the sleep?
Happened before us
We are confined to a
Darkened hidden tomb
The conquering of our world
As we knew it
Rise above this pit
Of sorrow and pain
Among the few
We are the avant leaders
We've got to live
Through this trouble and decay
This question haunts my mind
Will we survive this night?
We're harboring the meek
Will we survive the sleep?
Unsure and scared
We are planning our reprise
Revolves around this world
We don't know anymore
The odds against us
Yet we're stronger and prevailing
Learn from mistakes
Counting souls for sale
This question haunts my mind
Will we survive this night?
We're harboring the meek
Will we survive the sleep?
The Sleep
Pantera's "The Sleep" stands as a defining track from their 1985 debut album, showcasing the band's early thrash metal roots before their signature groove metal evolution. Recorded with a raw, high-energy intensity, the song features Phil Anselmo's aggressive vocals and Dimebag Darrell's blistering guitar work, establishing the dynamic interplay that would characterize their later success. As a staple of their discography, it captures the frenetic pace and technical proficiency of the mid-1980s metal scene, serving as a foundational piece in their catalog that highlights their transition from pure speed to heavier, rhythmic complexity.