The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of which are named Shikari. Despite being offered several major label record deals, their debut album Take to the Skies was released on their own label - Ambush Reality - in March 2007, reaching the dizzy heights of #4 in the UK's official Album Charts and going on to sell over 100,000 copies in the UK (the album was released in Europe through PIAS, in North America on Ambush Reality / Tiny Evil, and in Japan on Hostess).
In March 2008, after spending 12 months on the road across the globe, Enter Shikari set up camp in their rehearsal room (a large shed in Chris Batten's back garden which they christened "The 'Low") to begin writing tracks for their second album such as Antwerpen which was released as a free digital-download from the band's website.
In July they played to their largest live audience at the UK date of Linkin Park's 'Project Revolution' travelling festival alongside JayZ, Pendulum and N*E*R*D, as well as playing several shows with Linkin Park in mainland Europe.
Enter Shikari followed a UK / Ireland tour in October 2008 with the release of a one-off single 'We Can Breathe In Space, They Just Don't Want Us To Escape' (a finished version of a track the band demoed in 2005 but never got around to ever finishing properly until the summer 2008).
In mid-November 2008 the band started work recording their second album in Arreton Manor on the Isle of Wight with producer Andy Gray. Here they demoed, produced and mixed new tracks for the band's second album titled Common Dreads which was released June 15th 2009 on CD, Vinyl and digital download. The first track to be heard by the public was Juggernauts aired on 15th April 2009 as Zane Lowe's "Hottest Track in the World" on BBC Radio 1. Juggernauts was released on the 1st June 2009 reaching #26 in the UK Official Single Charts and was aired regularly by Radio 1.
Following the release of Common Dreads via Ambush Reality on the 15th June 2009, the album reached #16 on the UK Top 40 Official Album Chart and was highly-rated by magazines such as Kerrang!, Rocksound and Metal Hammer. No Sleep Tonight was also released as a single on August 17th 2009 with a large number of remixes following it from artists such as ROUT, Mistabishi, The Qemists and LightsGoBlue.
The band recently visited the US, Germany and the Czech Republic on a mini-tour and have another UK tour scheduled for October 2009 supported by The Devil Wears Prada and also a number of dates with The Prodigy in November.
After their late 2009 UK tour, Enter Shikari toured throughout the US on the extensive summer of 2010 Vans Warped Tour. November 2010 saw Enter Shikari touring with 30 Seconds to Mars.
Enter Shikari's third album titled A Flash Flood Of Colour was recorded at Karma Bay Studios in Bangkok, Thailand and was produced by Dan Weller (former-SikTh guitarist). The album was released on the 16th January 2012 in the UK and worldwide. The first single from the LP was "Sssnakepit". It was released on September 20, 2011 as a digital download. According to the Sssnakepit Songfacts, "Quelle Surprise," which was made available in May 2011, was originally intended to be the first official release from the set, but the band ultimately decided to not include it on the album in the end, although did include it on the Deluxe Version. The second single, "Ghandi Mate, Ghandi" was released as a digital download on iTunes in December, followed by a video of single 'Arguing with Thermometers' posted on YouTube a few days before the release of the album.
Enter Shikari is:
Roughton 'Rou' Reynolds - vocals, electronics
Liam 'Rory' Clewlow - guitar, vocals
Chris Batten - bass, vocals
Rob Rolfe - drums
Adieu
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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After losing your way across star riddled skies
To carry you home
I cherish my loss
A gentle reminder, that life is unkind
At the best of times
After losing your way across star riddled skies
To carry you home
I cherish my loss
A gentle reminder, that life is unkind
At the best of times
(Brace your self, cause I think I'm coming for you. Look up into the sky)
Home could be anywhere, when I am holding you...
The lyrics of Enter Shikari's song Adieu express emotions of longing, loss, and hope. The opening lines of the song "And I long for you to appear/After losing your way across star riddled skies/To carry you home" suggest that the singer is waiting for someone to come back to them after a long journey. The use of the metaphorical "star riddled skies" creates an image of the vast universe and suggests that the journey has been far and difficult. The phrase "To carry you home" suggests that the singer wants to be the one to bring their loved one back to a place of comfort and safety.
The second verse "I cherish my loss/A gentle reminder, that life is unkind/At the best of times" suggests that the singer has experienced a significant loss but has found a way to appreciate it. The use of the word "cherish" implies that the loss has taught the singer something valuable, perhaps the fragility of life. The phrase "life is unkind" emphasizes the harsh realities of existence, no matter how much love and hope we have.
The final lines of the song "Home could be anywhere, when I am holding you..." suggest that the singer's idea of home is not a physical place but rather wherever they are with their beloved. This idea of home being wherever we find love and connection is a common theme in many songs and poems.
Line by Line Meaning
And I long for you to appear
I deeply yearn for your presence
After losing your way across star riddled skies
Through a journey of difficulties and obstacles
To carry you home
To guide and protect you back to safety and comfort
I cherish my loss
I hold onto my past experiences, whether good or bad, as valuable lessons
A gentle reminder, that life is unkind
Life can be harsh and unforgiving even in the most positive situations
At the best of times
Even when things are going well
Brace yourself, cause I think I'm coming for you.
Be ready for my approach
Look up into the sky
Directing attention to the cosmic vastness around us
Home could be anywhere, when I am holding you...
I find comfort and familiarity in your presence, regardless of location
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS
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Oly1810
These guys will never get the credit they deserve, what an unbelievable song
Bollthorn
They could have, if they hadn't gone all geopolitical and boring.
RIGHT OF REVOLUTION IS NOW
Yes you are so right but what can you do
Jace Colquhoun
This song was played at my friend's funeral. I can't listen to it without crying now...
R.I.P. Louise.
I ΔM RΣβΣLLIΩUS MΔ∇ΣRICҜ
Awwww❤️😢😢😢
Ben Lawson
I couldn't listen to it without crying the first time.
Lee Wharton
I'm sorry for your loss. When I first heard this over a decade ago I felt it would be my eventual funeral song choice (not that we get that choice). Just remembered it after all this time. What a song.
Toasted Toast
I'm sorry for your losses.. we played this song in a mash up that we danced at ny wedding.
James M1079
Sorry about your friend .
Kaiza
Seen them play all of take to the skies last night and the whole crowd sang the song for an extra minute after it had ended, was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard