Sleep Woka ‘How i was wrong’

Who is sleepwoka?

Sleepwoka is a London based Ukrainian producer and songwriter who brings deep personal lyrics layered with electronic synth pop and surreal visuals

Whereas for many 2020 has been the year that stood still, for Sleepwoka, he has been busy songwriting, recording, filming music videos and broadcasting live stream gigs. Sleepwoka’s music is produced in his bedroom in North London. The strong use of analog synthesisers brings a nostalgic 80s vibe and the dream-like atmospheric visuals add a surreal tone to the whole project.

Sleepwoka’s lyrics often reflect on the human condition and he is fascinated by how we change over time as human beings. Particularly poignant to the times we find ourselves currently living in, “How I Was Wrong” explores the notion we often believe in our youth that our best years are yet to come. The song challenges what we think is important and whether that is actually true, especially when we come to reflect on simpler times that may have been harder but were somehow freer.

“When we were younger, we always felt that the best times were always ahead of us and that we would be the kings of this life! As the years go by, and we begin to achieve our life goals, we realise that those carefree times, were actually the years where we felt most free and alive. Although we had nothing, somehow life felt more Authentic.”

It’s an interesting challenge to the common trajectory of life to achieve success by working hard and often sacrificing the things that are truly important in the process. “How I Was Wrong” is a timely reminder to perhaps return to simpler yet fulfilling lives – an awakening many are pondering in 2020.

Encore review:

The song starts with the relaxing piano sound. I love how comforting it sounds. Sleepwoka’s voice then comes into it, with a deep voice, kind of like electro with that hint of pop. It is a minimal track that builds nicely The vocals go with the beat really well. The beat is also really catchy and you find yourself bopping along to the song. Half way through the song, it goes into the 80’s vibe of the track, which you can really here, like a mysterious vibe. The vocals are really well put together and the message behind the song is actually really powerful about how what we think is important by reflecting on it and the ‘simpler times’. His voice is very raspy in some parts of the song. It is quite original the vocals, and to be honest, not the music that i thought i would enjoy, but actually, it is very catchy and done in a lovely way through the song and the vocals.

You can listen to it here;