Gethsemane Lyrics – Sleep Token

Gethsemane Lyrics by Sleep Token is a new english song by Sleep Token, released on SleepToken’s official YouTube channel. Written by Vessel1 and Vessel II, produced by Carl Bown, and featured on the album Even In Arcadia, the track immerses listeners in an introspective and emotionally raw experience. Sleep Token’s signature blend of haunting vocals and atmospheric production crafts a somber, reflective mood, exploring the aftermath of emotional detachment and unresolved trauma in love.

In Gethsemane, Sleep Token navigates the echoes of a failed relationship, wrestling with themes of emotional neglect, identity loss, and the lingering effects of love gone cold. The lyrics unravel a narrative of someone who gave their all—only to be met with indifference and emotional distance. Through evocative metaphors and self-aware confessions, the song captures the tension between memory and moving on, with an undertone of resentment, sorrow, and the bittersweet clarity that follows heartbreak.

Gethsemane Details

Gethsemane Lyrics

[Intro]
I wanted you to know, I’ve learned to live without it
And even though it’s colder now, I no longer feel surrounded
And you never listened to me, and that’s the thing I tell the others
You were my harlequin bride, I was your undercover lover, but no
You never saw me naked, you wouldn’t even touch me
Except if you were wasted
But you were tryin’ your best, and that’s the thing I tell the others
I was your robot companion, you were my favourite colour, and, oh

[Verse]
I’m caught up on the person I tried to turn myself into for you
Someone who didn’t mind the push-pull parlour games
Someone who wasn’t always cryin’ on the journey back
Someone who didn’t feel the low blows either way
Thought I was waitin’ for you, when all along
It was you with the countdown kill switch
And it was me with the blindfold on

[Pre-Chorus]
I was tryin’ my best, and that’s the thing I tell the mirror
I was in love with the thought that we were in love with each other

[Chorus]
What might be good for your heart
Might not be good for my head
And what was there at the start
Might not be there in the end

[Post-Chorus]
Do you wanna hurt me?
Do you wanna hurt me?
‘Cause nobody hurts me better
Do you wanna hurt me?
Do you wanna hurt me?
‘Cause nobody hurts me better

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge]
Came in like a dream, put it down like a smoke
Used to be a team, now we let each other go, yeah
Your cigarette ash still clinging to my clothes
I don’t wanna stick around, I just wanna let you know
Came in like a dream, put it down like a smoke
Used to be a team, now we let each other go, yeah
Your cigarette ash still clinging to my clothes
I don’t wanna stick around, I just wanna let you know
Came in like a dream, put it down like a smoke
Used to be a team, now we let each other go, yeah
Your cigarette ash still clinging to my clothes
I don’t wanna stick around, I just wanna let you know
Came in like a dream, put it down like a smoke
Used to be a team, now we let each other go, yeah
Your cigarette ash still clinging to my clothes
I don’t wanna stick around

[Outro]
No one’s gonna save me from my memories
Nothing to lose, but I would’ve given anythin’
To get closer to you and all your enemies
I’ve got a few of my own and this
And this throne didn’t come with a gun, so I got a different energy
I still see you when the lights get low
I still hear you when I’m on my own
The parasites and the nightmares call out my name like, “Please just let me go”
This one’s for you and your problems, your good day job
Your bad karma, what are you afraid of?
The same trauma, show me what you’re made of
‘Cause you talk about your constant pain like I ain’t got none
I’ve learned to live beside it, and even though it’s over now
I will always be reminded (Reminded, reminded, reminded)

Gethsemane Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro sets a confessional tone, with Vessel expressing the emotional detachment that has taken hold since the end of a one-sided relationship. He reveals the inner conflict of having once yearned for intimacy and recognition, only to be ignored unless alcohol lowered the other’s defenses. By referring to himself as a “robot companion” and her as his “harlequin bride,” he paints a tragic portrait of performative connection, where emotional authenticity was sacrificed for the illusion of love.

[Verse]
This verse explores the self-deception Vessel endured in trying to mold himself into what his partner wanted. He examines the exhausting effort of suppressing his pain and adapting to a dynamic built on manipulation and emotional dissonance. The metaphor of having a “countdown kill switch” shifts blame subtly, suggesting his partner always had an exit strategy while he remained blind to the impending collapse. The verse highlights the devastating impact of reshaping oneself for someone who was never fully present.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, Vessel turns inward, confronting his own narrative. He admits to the mirror that he was in love with the idea of mutual love, rather than a genuine connection. This line is especially poignant—it reflects a painful realization that much of what he believed in the relationship was built on illusion or denial.

[Chorus]
The chorus reflects the internal tug-of-war between the heart and the mind. Vessel acknowledges that emotional attachment may not align with mental well-being. The love that once seemed fulfilling now threatens his stability, and the realization that what once felt eternal might have been fleeting hits hard.

[Post-Chorus]
In this striking repetition, Vessel questions whether the pain inflicted by his partner was intentional. By asserting that “nobody hurts me better,” he reveals the toxic yet addictive dynamic between them—pain has become a defining part of the relationship, suggesting emotional masochism or a learned pattern of romantic suffering.

[Instrumental Break]
The instrumental break provides a brief, reflective pause, allowing listeners to absorb the emotional weight of the previous sections. It mirrors the internal silence one feels after heartbreak, where words fail but emotions remain potent.

[Bridge]
The bridge uses a repeated motif to emphasize the cycle of intimacy and detachment. Vessel likens the relationship to smoke—intangible, short-lived, and ultimately dispersing into nothing. The lingering “cigarette ash” symbolizes how remnants of the past cling to him despite his desire to move on. The repetition reinforces the futile loop of reminiscing about what once was, even as both parties have let go.

[Outro]
In the outro, Vessel reflects on the long-term psychological effects of the relationship. He admits that no external force can rescue him from his memories, showing the depth of emotional scarring. His willingness to face the pain and even find identity in it suggests growth through suffering. The references to nightmares, parasites, and trauma underline how both parties carried unresolved pain, but his partner’s dismissive attitude invalidated his own struggles. Despite it all, he admits he will always be reminded of her, closing the song on a note of unresolved memory rather than full closure.

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