Sleep Token Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Jaws
Sleep Token Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Stand under the stained glass and I will know it's you
The whites of your eyes burn from across the room
And I'm not here to be the saviour you long for
Only the one you don't
And are you watching me, with eyes of a predator?
As you move towards the door
Show me those pretty white jaws
Show me where the delicate stops Show me what you've lost
And why you're always taking it slow
Show me what wounds you've got and show me love
Show me those pretty white jaws
Show me where the delicate stops
Show me what you've lost
And why you're always taking it slow
Show me what wounds you've got and show me love
Oh and I, I believe we are locked, caged and always provoked
By prey left unattended
And I'm not here to be the saviour you long for
Only the one you don't
And are you watching me, with eyes of a predator?
As you move towards the door
Show me those pretty white jaws
Show me where the delicate stops
Show me what you've lost
And why you're always taking it slow
Show me what wounds you've got and show me love
Show me those pretty white jaws
Show me where the delicate stops
Show me what you've lost
And why you're always taking it slow
Show me what wounds you've got and show me love
Show me those pretty white jaws
Show me where the delicate stops
Show me what you've lost

And why you're always taking it slow
Show me what wounds you've got and show me love


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sleep Token's song Jaws could be interpreted as a conversation between two people, one of whom is seeking to understand the other's emotional wounds and vulnerabilities. The opening line "Stand under the stained glass and I will know it's you" could be interpreted as an invitation to reveal oneself to the other person in a metaphorical sense. The line "The whites of your eyes burn from across the room" could be interpreted as conveying the intensity of the feelings and emotions that the other person is experiencing.


The lyrics then progress to the line "And I'm not here to be the saviour you long for, only the one you don't", which could be interpreted as suggesting that the other person might be seeking a saviour or a rescuer, but that the singer has no intention of playing that role. Instead, they seem to be encouraging the other person to confront their own emotional wounds and vulnerabilities by saying "Show me what wounds you've got and show me love."


The line "Show me those pretty white jaws" could be interpreted as an instruction to the other person to reveal themselves more fully, to show the singer what they are really made of. This idea is echoed in the later lyric "Show me where the delicate stops", which could be interpreted as asking the other person to reveal their true feelings and emotions, without holding anything back. Overall, the song could be seen as a plea for emotional openness and honesty in relationships, with an emphasis on being vulnerable and authentic with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Stand under the stained glass and I will know it's you
If you stand under the stained glass, I will recognize you.


The whites of your eyes burn from across the room
I can see the brightness of your eyes from afar.


And I'm not here to be the saviour you long for, Only the one you don't
I may not be the savior you hope for, but the one you never thought of.


And are you watching me, with eyes of a predator? As you move towards the door
Are you observing me like a predator as you walk towards the door?


Show me those pretty white jaws, Show me where the delicate stops, Show me what you've lost, And why you're always taking it slow, Show me what wounds you've got and show me love
Reveal to me your charming teeth, show me where you draw the line, show me what you have lost, why you go slow, show me your injuries, and demonstrate love.


Oh and I, I believe we are locked, caged and always provoked, By prey left unattended
I think we are trapped, enclosed, and incited by neglected prey.


Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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