My shoes
Attack! Attack! Lyrics


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Trapped in a dream
Nothing it seems is ever going to wake me
Sleep in for days, lost in a maze
With paranoia beside me
You can never get out you can never be free
Blame everyone that you've met
And ever tried to deceive
Trapped in a dream
Nothing it seems is ever going to wake me

Spend a night in my shoes
And tell me how to stop this happening
Spend a night in my shoes
And tell me how to seek revenge

Wake up it's time to take over
This place is going to be the death of us
Can't live our lives in the shadows
Of those who try to take the best from us

Taken the pill, live for the thrill
But now my body is breaking
Rotted inside, swallowed my pride
It was mine for the taking
You can never get out you can never be free
Step away from the ones
You thought that you could believe
Taken the pill, lived for the thrill
But now my body is breaking

Spend a night in my shoes
And tell me how to stop this happening
Spend a night in my shoes
And tell me how to seek revenge

Wake up it's time to take over
This place is going to be the death of us
Can't live our lives in the shadows
Of those who try to take the best from us

Wake up it's time to take over
This place is going to be the death of us
Can't live our lives in the shadows
Of those who try to take the best from us

[Repeat: x8]
Woah-oah

Wake up it's time to take over
This place is going to be the death of us
Can't live our lives in the shadows
Of those who try to take the best from us

Wake up it's time to take over
This place is going to be the death of us
Can't live our lives in the shadows
Of those who try to take the best from us

[Repeat: x2]
Yeah, yeah, woah-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “My Shoes” by Attack! Attack! are a depiction of feeling trapped in a dream-like state where everything feels like it's going to stay the same forever. The singer is struggling to overcome this sense of stagnation, where they have been losing themselves in a maze for days. The paranoia accentuates their feeling of being trapped with no escape. They blame others for their predicament and feel like there's no hope. The lyrics "You can never get out, you can never be free" reinforce this hopelessness, making it sound almost fatalistic.


The song's protagonist then invites someone to "Spend a night in my shoes" so that they can empathize with their situation and offer advice. The lyrics "And tell me how to seek revenge" suggest that revenge is the singer's way of resolving the situation. They want to take charge of their life and not let anyone take advantage of them. The lines "Wake up, it's time to take over/This place is going to be the death of us" reflect the singer's realization that something needs to change, and fast.


The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been taking some kind of substance to overcome their boredom, which has made their body 'rotted inside,' and they admit that they have 'swallowed their pride.' The song's closing lines ask listeners to wake up too, take control of their lives, and not let anyone steal their happiness. The singer has had enough of being stuck and wants out. "My Shoes" is a relatable song that speaks to the feeling of being trapped and wanting to break free.


Interesting Facts:


* "My Shoes" is the opening track on Attack! Attack!'s self-titled debut album, released in 2008.
* The song was also included in the soundtracks to a few video games, including UFC 2009 Undisputed, NHL 09, and Madden NFL 09.
* The music video for "My Shoes" was directed by David M. Wilson, who has worked with bands like Arctic Monkeys and The Courteeners.
* The song features a powerful guitar riff that drives the verses, which was written by guitarist Johnny Whetstone.
* "My Shoes" was one of the band's most popular songs, and it helped gain them a following in the UK and beyond.
* The band went through a few lineup changes over the years but continued to tour and release music until 2013 when they eventually disbanded.
* The song was produced by Romesh Dodangoda, who has worked with other popular rock bands such as Motorhead and Funeral for a Friend.
* "My Shoes" was frequently played on BBC Radio 1 and helped build the band's profile among rock audiences.
* The song's lyrics were written by the band's frontman, Neil Starr, who had previously played with the band Dopamine.
* Attack! Attack! gained a reputation as a dynamic live act, and they supported bands like My Chemical Romance and Paramore on tour.


Chords:


The chords for "My Shoes" by Attack! Attack! can be found in various guitar tabs and chord websites online, but the basic progression is a sequence of power chords. The song is played in drop C tuning, and the chords are as follows:


Verse: C5, G5, A#5, G5


Chorus: A#5, G5, C5


Bridge: A#5, F5, G5, C5


Note: Power chords are played by placing your first finger on the fret indicated by the chord name and then pressing down on the string with your other fingers.


Line by Line Meaning

Trapped in a dream
Feeling trapped in a situation that seems inevitable


Nothing it seems is ever going to wake me
Experiencing hopelessness and despair with no clear solution


Sleep in for days, lost in a maze
Feeling lost and disconnected while also avoiding reality


With paranoia beside me
Feeling constantly anxious and afraid


You can never get out you can never be free
Being stuck in a situation with seemingly no way out


Blame everyone that you've met
Putting blame on others for one's own problems


And ever tried to deceive
Believing that others have purposely misled and lied to you


Spend a night in my shoes
Asking someone else to experience your struggles to understand it better


And tell me how to stop this happening
Looking for guidance and advice on how to solve your problems


And tell me how to seek revenge
Desiring to take revenge on those who have wronged you


Wake up it's time to take over
Realizing the need to take control of your life and situation


This place is going to be the death of us
Feeling that the environment and situation is slowly killing you


Can't live our lives in the shadows
Not wanting to hide or avoid the problems, but to confront and overcome them


Of those who try to take the best from us
Believing that others are oppressing and hindering one's success or progress


Taken the pill, live for the thrill
Taking risks and seeking excitement to escape harsh reality


But now my body is breaking
Suffering from the consequences of reckless behavior


Rotted inside, swallowed my pride
Feeling damaged and humiliated from past mistakes


It was mine for the taking
Believing that success or happiness was within reach and deserved


Step away from the ones
Realizing that some relationships or influences are toxic and need to be avoided


You thought that you could believe
Feeling deceived and betrayed by those you trusted


Yeah, yeah, woah-oh
Repeating an expression of frustration, anger, or determination




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MICHAEL GRIFFITHS, NEIL STARR, RYAN DAY, WILLIAM DAVIES

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@ThePuglover98

I found these awesome guys out on Guitar Hero 5 and am now obsessed with their music :D

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They r the original Attack!Attack! and sadly both UK and US bands have split

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