Sleepwalking
Bring Me The Horizon · Sempiternal [2013]
And my bones catch a fever
When it cuts you up this deep
It's hard to find a way to breathe
Your eyes are swallowing me
Mirrors start to whisper
Shadows start to see
My skin's smothering me
Help me find a way to breathe
Time stood still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Fell into another hole I dug
It's like I'm sleepwalking
I'm at the edge of the world
Where do I go from here?
Do I disappear?
Edge of the world
Should I sink or swim?
Or simply disappear?
Your eyes are swallowing me
Mirrors start to whisper
Shadows start to see
My skin's smothering me
Help me find a way to breathe
Seeing as time stood still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Fell into another hole I dug
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Wake up!
Take my hand and
Give me a reason to start again
Wake up!
Pull me out and
Give me a reason to start again
Time stands still
(Time stands still)
Time stands still
(Time stands still)
Your eyes are swallowing me
Mirrors start to whisper
Shadows start to see
My skin's smothering me
Help me find a way to breathe
Time stands still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Fell into another hole I dug
It's like I'm sleepwalking
(It's like I'm sleepwalking)
(It's like I'm sleepwalking)
Time stands still
The way it did before
It's like I'm sleepwalking
Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking stands as a defining track from Bring Me The Horizon's 2013 album Sempiternal, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution. Released during an era where the group successfully bridged the gap between heavy metal and alternative rock, the song showcases their signature blend of electronic textures and aggressive instrumentation. The recording captures the band's growing maturity, moving away from their earlier post-hardcore roots toward a more polished, atmospheric sound. As a centerpiece of the Sempiternal catalogue, the track exemplifies the group's ability to craft emotionally resonant music that balances melodic hooks with darker undertones. This work remains a significant song in their discography, reflecting the artistic direction that would influence their subsequent commercial success and genre-defying approach to modern rock.