Caramel

About this song

Caramel is the second single from Sleep Token's upcoming album Even in Arcadia. Its release was teased by Chris Michaels, a weatherman at WRAL-TV in North Carolina known for adding metal references to his forecasts, through a series of cryptic promos. Fans reacted angrily to the teasers, and Chris later issued a statement saying he was honored to work with the band and their label, RCA.

What it's about

The song explores frontman Vessel's inner conflict over the threat of his identity being exposed, even though he only wants to make music anonymously. It also reflects on the double-edged nature of sudden fame, with the band's popularity and the fan attention it brings both welcomed and feared, delivered as a plea and a warning from the one behind the mask.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered 3 times, including “Caramel (Cover) by RJF (Ryland James Ferguson)”.
• Written by Vessel and Vessel II.
• Produced by Carl Bown.