Second album "Plains Of The Purple Buffalo" was released on July 11 2011 on (*)Shelsmusic. Tracks from that album can be heard at http://soundcloud.com/listentoshelsmusic/
More info on the album can be found at www.shelsmusic.com with the CD, Vinyl and digital formats available for purchase there also.
Showcasing progressive, cinematic soundscapes and raw brutality, *shels' live lineup has featured members of Eden Maine, Mahumodo, and Fireapple Red.
*shels was formed in 2003 following the split of Mehdi Safa's former band Mahumodo. While some of his former band mates went on to form Devil Sold His Soul, Mehdi (born in America of Lebanese and Iranian parents) relocated to Los Angeles and formed *shels.
*shels released "Laurentian's Atoll" in December of 2007 again to acclaim from the press.
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Fireflystarrs
*shels Lyrics
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(I)
Won't look back
Won't look back
I'll take your life I'll
Hold it
(I)
You can have the bullet!
And I knew
That I would
Find you
To stay with me, for her
And I knew that I could
Give it all for her
To save her smile, I'd fall
Now I know
That I should
Leave her
And let this flower grow
Now I know
That I couldn't
Find her
I'll fall down, with you
I am THE WATER FOR YOU EYES
The lyrics to *shels's Fireflystarrs are complex and multi-layered, but one of the central themes is the idea of sacrifice for love. The first few lines, "I'll take your life and hold it/Won't look back" suggest a willingness to do whatever it takes to protect someone else, even at great personal cost. This is reinforced in the line "You can have my bullets!" which implies a willingness to put oneself in danger in order to protect someone else.
The lines "And I knew/That I would/Find you" suggest a sense of certainty and determination, almost as if the singer is on a mission to protect their loved one. However, later on in the song, this determination gives way to uncertainty and doubt. The lines "Now I know/That I should/Leave her/And let this flower grow" imply a recognition that sometimes the best thing one can do for someone they love is to step back and allow them to grow on their own.
Overall, the lyrics to Fireflystarrs paint a picture of someone who is deeply committed to protecting and supporting the person they love, but who also recognizes that sometimes the best thing they can do is to give that person space and trust in their ability to succeed on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take your life and hold it
I'll take responsibility for your life and ensure its safety
Won't look back
I won't dwell on the past
Won't look back
I won't look back on the past
I'll take your life I'll
Hold it
I'll protect your life and keep it close to me
You can have the bullet!
If you want to hurt me, I won't resist
You can have my bullets!
I won't fight back, even if it means giving you my weapons
And I knew
That I would
Find you
To stay with me, for her
I knew I had to find you to keep you with me for her sake
And I knew that I could
Give it all for her
To save her smile, I'd fall
I knew I could do anything for her, even if it meant sacrificing myself
Now I know
That I should
Leave her
And let this flower grow
I now realize that I should let her move on and grow without me
Now I know
That I couldn't
Find her
I'll fall down, with you
I accept that I may never find her and will stand beside you during this difficult time
I am THE WATER FOR YOUR EYES
I am the one who can help you see through your tears
Contributed by Blake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.