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Sleep Theory - "Gone or Staying" (Official Music Video)
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- Published on Mar 4, 2026
- Listen to the full EP here: epita.ph/3PPsdd9
"Gone or Staying" by @sleeptheoryofficial, out now
Stream & download: sleeptheory.ff...
Director / Editor / VFX - Orie McGinness
Producer - Michael Taylor
Camera Op - Dana Willax
Best Boy - Alexander Bemis
Production Coordinator - Natalie Huyen
HMUA - Mika Garcia
Casting - Lina Farache & Nadia Teichmann
Actress - Shekinah Austria
Written by Cullen Moore, David Cowell & Paolo Vergara
Produced, engineered & mixed by David Cowell
Mastered by Mike Kalajian
Lyrics
I know I shouldn’t call you
but its raining
And you keep sayin
That you’re all alone
But I ain’t with these games you keep on playin
You gone or stayin?
Make up your mind or let me go
You hide it well but I can tell
By the look in your eyes
You were falling to pieces
And with a glance you let me dance
With your greatest disguise
And it’s leaving me sleepless
Back and forth you push and pull me
As I get lost in what we should be
I know I shouldn’t call you
but its raining
And you keep sayin
That you’re all alone
But I ain’t with these games you keep on playin
You gone or stayin?
Make up your mind or let me go
You hide it well but I can tell
By the look in your eyes
(Make up your mind or let me go)
And with a glance you let me dance
With your greatest disguise
(Make up your mind or let me go)
If stars aligned we would be fine
But that’s only in time
And the clock is against me
It’s by design, it’s all a sign
In and out of your mind
And I can’t keep from thinking
I stand here just to fight for nothing
So far gone and you keep running
Ready, Go
Nothing left to lose
Now you have to choose
I know I shouldn’t call you
but its raining
(Rainin)
And you keep sayin
(Sayin)
That you’re all alone
(All alone)
But I ain’t with these games you keep on playin
(Playin)
You gone or stayin?
(Stayin)
Make up your mind or let me go
If stars aligned we would be fine
But that’s only in time
(Make up your mind or let me go)
It’s by design, it’s all a sign
In and out of your mind
(Make up your mind or let me go)
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3 vocalists is crazy business, became my favorite band overnight
This is so good but you must hear “Cage” or “Control” by SLT 🔥🤘🎶🤘🔥
@beezybeez7231 no. SLT is trash.
@ thx for listening 🤘🙏
theres band called "aryeon / star one" they tend to have up to 4 vocalists...it's prog metal too tho
Saaaaaame! In looove ❤❤❤❤❤
I Love This Band , Who is With Me 💪😁👍
🤘🏼🔥
hell yea
🙇♂️🙇♂️ all hail
wasn't he with Backwordz?!
❤
This band is the breath of fresh air the heavy music scene has been needing for a long, long time.
I understand your theory, but half the time i wonder if they were all daughtry fans that liked to add a few heavier riffs in for good measure. alternative mom rock. they have this era feel.
@thedeadguywho cares. Sounds good, feels good, the formula for feels is there.
@thedeadguy I feel that a lot of band is Daughtry-fan based, but I don't feel it with Sleep Theory. I've seen them Live and they really are heavy, saw them with Invent Animate, Beartooth etc
Lol this shit was around in like 08 not new
honestly the seem pretty mid, nothing that wasn't here before: song writing, instrumentals,... all heard before.
"'Gone or Staying’ is the breaking point in a relationship that is built on emotions and broken promises. It is the struggle between wanting things to work and the need to move on,” the band explains.
Sounds familiar 🥲
But we are selfish creatures and try to find lost causes and fix shattered pieces because we don’t want to imagine ourselves hurting without them.
@evemarie6344 😭
I feel that like a mf!
I felt like this guy soo many times, I've given up. Too old for BS.
It's giving early 2000s rock and I absolutely love it!!! 🤘🏽
Lets Goooo!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥
Its what got me hooked
Ya they're songs are very 2000 reminiscint
This is so good but you must hear “Cage” or “Control” by SLT 🔥🤘🔥
Yes! 🙌❤
The mix of R&B with metalcore is so dope! I love the sound you guys are putting out!
Me too
This band quickly has become one of my favorite bands to listen to, I really love this song 🎵
facts 100%
Was just about to comment the same thing
Finaalllyy
this and fall out are my current favourite songs, my other fav band these past months is dayseeker
@ConorRathbone fall out is definitely one of my favorites as well 🦀
I don't know how he mixed RnB with Metal but....i defently will stay here. Suscribed!!!
Not like this is the first band to do that lol. They are representing Memphis well though.
I just stumbled onto this band 5 minutes ago on Tik Tok, and now I am here vibing. This hits in a way I haven't felt in a while. I can't wait to hear everything.
This is so good but you must hear “Cage” or “Control” by SLT 🔥🤘🔥
@Necrowolf81 can you please, recommend me more bands like this? (Other than Memphis, of course).
It’s not metal tho lol
Already know I love it. Sleep Theory has quickly become one of my favorite bands! So down to earth in person, too! Can’t wait to meet y’all again! 🫶🏼🤘🏼🖤
That's sick as fuck
That's super cool
You're amazing!
@jonwick893 these guys are amazing!
they sound the same live as they do in studio it's crazy
I want this band to get all the success that they can
My 23 year old son and I love Sleep Theory. Truly amazing group from a true music fan.
RECEBA SEU DOCE
Please do not stop making music. You guys are god damn amazing.
Oh they wont
I understand this isnt a love song but my mind focuses more on the vibe it gives rather than the lyrics so every time I hear it I think of the girl I like
You know a band is good when you get addicted to each of their songs throughout the day and just have them on repeat.
This whole EP fucking slaps
That 240z is 🔥
Not a band to sleep on.
Every song dropped is a hit
Love these guys!!!
RUclips algorithm, for once, did NOT disappoint. Love the sound!!
This is so good but you must hear “Cage” or “Control” by SLT 🔥🤘🎶🤘🔥
Facts
Late 90s RNB with NU METAL I love it
I'm going through a situation of loving someone with depression and this song hits deep... the push and pull.. not knowing where I stand all the time... knowing they're struggling, but I can't do anything about it... trying to focus on myself, but all I can think of is them...
All you really can do is just be there for this person , and let them know u are there for them even if u can't do anything but listen or be with them through the good and bad even if no words are needed ❤
I was unfortunately the person fighting with depression. I couldn't even say how I truly felt as she left me.
Oddly enough I was jamming out to a Deftones album mash-up and this song came over on an ad - It took me a minute to realize "Hey this isn't deftones..." The ad didn't have any names or titles so I had to hunt you guys down.
I will now be listening to Sleep Theory, badass.
Lead singer has a great voice
That hard vocalist is impressive, we need more of him.
@Abomb704 bet
His voice has such a familiar sound that I can't place. Loving everything I've heard so far
Let's make this song reach 1 Million plays!!!
Long done man 🤟
Sitting on the equipment at work watching this video when I should be working 😂
HAHAHA
Literally seeing a black metal band singer is so rare so this really made me happy and i love the other members as well, the representation is just amazing, this is all little me would've ever wanted 😊
You’ll love our band then. We’re hoping to get these guys on tour with us this next year. Solid Style from all of them.
“Fire From the Gods”- Drew
@ToothBooth I'll definitely check them out 😊👍
@ToothBooth your band is AMAZING just added them to spotify ❤️ keep up the good work
you should check out SION
I had to re-listen to this song 4 or 5 times to try and find the "black metal" influence in the vocals.
Then, being the genius I am, realized you meant the vocalist himself. Man I'm smart.
Sleep Theory has a special ability that not a lot of artists have today. They let the music speak for itself. I LOVE their music and they don’t need a music video to over shadow the music itself. Amazing and a breathe of fresh air. ❤
I love his voice
A friend posted a song and I've been going through listening to your music... This song is one of my favorites so far
I love the metal mixed with r and b vibe
Holy shit that slapped hard man lol
Clicked for the car, stayed for the jam!
Same and I was like oh damn who the hell is this! Immediately subscribed to them now I must binge listen to everything 😁
This song really hits right now... ROLF, any chance of tour here in the Philippines?
MY FAVOURITE SONG FROM "PAPER HEARTS"???? YES, PLEASE ❤️
This track is a true work of sheer genius...RnB AND Rock? And it sounds so familiar yet it flips your expectations of both genres mixing so well ❤
What a Band.....🫡
His voice at the main part gives me chills
Song is amazing but I gotta give huge props to the director of the music video, they did an amazing job, it looks stunning!
will be playing this while sky diving today
These 4 guys are incredible! That Vergara dude singing and Bassist, just fire and then you throw in Pruitt with the growling.
Gonna see them tonight
I'm glad I came across this band,
Got my brother into your band as well ❤
This band is gonna blow up! It's so great! And great variety already, but still new
Every word of this song hits me hard. This song sums up the last 2 years of my life more perfectly than i could explain myself. Now when my friends aske how my marriage is going, I can play this.
Can't wait till louder than life 2025
“Make up your mind if you gone post” 😂 let’s gooo
fav song after listening to it 1 time
I found out about you guys through my parents going to a Shinedown concert, now you guys are one of my top three favorite bands, and I know all of the lyrics to every song. Keep up the hard work!
Whoaaa this sounds sooo good!
This band (the whole EP) became a lullaby for my 1 yr old daughter now...!!!!!!
I love this song 🖤🖤🖤
This song slaps so hard.
Tema do mito zr pablao. Receba seu doce 🔥👊
When the video&song& everyone in the group beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Why is this shit not on the radio!? Just finding this band and its amazing!
Found them on Instagram by mistake and been obsessed
Please go on tour I’m begging
This is soooo good. 2024 is starting to look up musically.
We need a sleep token X sleep theory
Number 1 LA Lloyd Top 30. Congrats to the band.
I wanna see this band touring with sleep token
This song started playing like an ad...but I couldn't hit SKIP! New fan...what a beautiful singer!
Saw a short video on tiktok and now I’m 1 hour in listening to all their songs. AMAZING BAND instant new fave!!
They sound EXACTLY like this live!! Love this band 🖤
🔥🔥🔥🔥
The way this song has got me through the rough times the last few weeks. Thanks for everything
I love it too
The music scene needed this band 2024 is going to be🔥
I love the imagery and how they pose together in the video. If he was my partner I would just have him to sing to me daily!
I have a crush on a woman who is in a toxic marriage, and she has separated from him multiple times. There's a spark between her and I, but she always goes back to him. This song reminds me of the dynamic between us. Either divorce him and be with me or just let me go and stop playing games with my heart.
I’m sorry you’re going through that. I’m in a similar situation, but I’m the woman in a toxic relationship. I feel like I met my soulmate in 2012, but we haven’t talked since 2016 as life took us separate ways. We never got to actually be together, but the chemistry and connection was unmatched. My problem is I’m scared to let go of my current relationship because I’m scared of ending up alone. Maybe the woman you have a connection with is scared to let go, too.
@MamaJess1984you should be alone
Cant stop listening to these guys!
Wish I can see these guys live in concert one day
Oh gentlemen, I may have hated the wait for this video, but it was so worth it. Y'all are amazing and so deserving of your success!
May 9th, 2026. CPR Fest 22!!!
I really like the Fallout song and perfect timing with how the Amazon show released. I like their sound. I hope they keep dropping bangers 🤘🏼
geesh this is so good
Found this band from instagram, great music
I haven't seen one bad video by these guys 😁😁
Thi song is my new obsession 😍 it is so beautiful!
breakdown @2:14 is absolute 🔥
This is so good but you must hear “Cage” or “Control” by SLT 🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
Those R&B vibes and then the heavy sound kicked in...
Wow!!!
I think I might have a new band to be obsessed with.
So excited for this, clicked on the notification right away after waiting for hours. Absolutely obsessed with this band. Come to Canada!! ❤❤❤
Such a nice song bro
Chattanooga TN soon please 🙏🤘😎
This band is like Khalid meets alternative meets metal and I love it
I’m so glad and thankful I’m into all types of music and this song explains exactly why 🙏
Where can I get those head garments?
great band looking forward to the next tour or concert whatever you call 'em
Love it, i hope they blow up big!!!!
This song is so perfectly coordinated and hands down the drummer is smooth
Just discovered them today...love it
The chokehold this song has on me🤟
Started playing this track and never looked back come to CT
Dude wtf.these guys are soooooo fucking badass im so late
This song helped me end the relationship between me and my toxic friends. I know that this song isn't about that, but I felt it helped me. I hope that this band goes far, and thank you Sleep Theory! 💖💖
This is so good but you must hear “Cage” or “Control” by SLT 🔥🤘🎶🤘🔥
Just saw them yesterday in Dallas!! I really wish they played this song! ❤
I love how this mixes like 3 or 4 genres together. Countryish, r&b, hard rock, and metal. This formula works so well. It sounds amazing.
Love this song.
This band is amazing to see live. If you get the opportunity, you WON'T be disappointed!