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
Constellations
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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The last glimpse of comfort and the ticking clock face
I swear those hands move faster every day
I'm more confused than ever but I don't beg or pray 'cause the
Sparkling light from the morning sun
Is all we should need to feel warm.
I reach the station with just minutes to spare,
Eyes focus up now to the train time table board
There's only two platforms to be explored,
And it's then that I admit it to my self,
That I am lost so lost
But your the constellations
That guide me
There's a train at 12, destination disaster.
It's running on time as time runs faster
On platform two it's destination sustainability
It's delayed though it was suppose to arrive at 11:50.
Platform one it says stand behind the yellow line
But I sit on the platform edge and just gaze at the time.
My mind wanders back to our oblivious existence
I'm all choked up now with the threat of distance
As the train bound for disaster chokes up to the station,
I don't board it cause I decide that it's the wrong destination,
But the train bound for sustainability is nowhere to be seen
And I'm lost so lost
Where are the constellations
That guide me?
And then I realize that
We need to use our own two feet to walk these tracks,
And we have to squad up and we have to watch each others backs,
When forgiveness is our torch and imagination our sword
Well I'll tie the ropes of hate and slash open the minds of the bored
And we'll start a world so equal and free
Every inch of this earth is yours all the land and all the sea
Imagine no restrictions but the climate and the weather
Then we can explore space together
Forever
And I'm lost so lost
Where are the constellations
And I'm lost so lost
You are the constellation
Packing the last few shirts into a bloated suitcase
The last glimpse of comfort and the ticking clock face
I swear those hands move faster every day
I'm more confused than ever but I don't beg or pray 'cause the
Sparkling light from the morning sun
Is all we should need to feel warm.
I reach the station with just minutes to spare,
I glance at my watch time's going faster these days I swear,
Eyes focus up now to the train time table board
There's only two platforms to be explored,
And it's then that I admit it to my self,
That I am lost so lost
But your the constellations
That guide me
There's a train at 12, destination disaster.
It's running on time as time runs faster
On platform two it's destination sustainability
It's delayed though it was suppose to arrive at 11:50.
Platform one it says stand behind the yellow line
But I sit on the platform edge and just gaze at the time.
My mind wanders back to our oblivious existence
I'm all choked up now with the threat of distance
As the train bound for disaster chokes up to the station,
I don't board it cause I decide that it's the wrong destination,
But the train bound for sustainability is nowhere to be seen
And I'm lost so lost
Where are the constellations
That guide me?
And then I realize that
We need to use our own two feet to walk these tracks,
And we have to squad up and we have to watch each others backs,
When forgiveness is our torch and imagination our sword
Well I'll tie the ropes of hate and slash open the minds of the bored
And we'll start a world so equal and free
Every inch of this earth is yours all the land and all the sea
Imagine no restrictions but the climate and the weather
Then we can explore space together
Forever
And I'm lost so lost
Where are the constellations
And I'm lost so lost
You are the constellation
You are the constellation
You are the constellation
You are the constellation
You are the constellation
The opening lyrics of Constellations describe a person packing a suitcase and preparing to leave their comfort zone. They feel lost, confused and uncertain of where they are headed. They look to the train schedule and find two options: a train destined for disaster or one for sustainability. Despite the sustainability train being delayed, they decide it is the better option and wait for it.
However, the train never comes and the singer realizes that they cannot rely on external forces to guide them. They must use their own imagination and forgiveness to create a better world. The final lines of the song declare that the listener themselves are the constellation that can guide the singer on this path.
The song is an anthem for taking control of one's own destiny and creating a better future. It encourages listeners to use their own power to make positive change in the world, rather than relying on external forces. The repeated phrase "lost so lost" represents the feeling of being overwhelmed and uncertain, while the concept of constellations as guides suggests that there is a way forward, even in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Packing the last few shirts into a bloated suitcase
Getting ready to leave, overwhelmed and weighed down by baggage
The last glimpse of comfort and the ticking clock face
Feeling uneasy and uncertain about the future, realizing time is passing quickly
I swear those hands move faster every day
Sensation that time is moving at an exponential rate, speeding up with each passing moment
I'm more confused than ever but I don't beg or pray 'cause the
Feeling lost and uncertain, but rejecting the idea of relying on external forces for guidance
Sparkling light from the morning sun
Finding solace and warmth in the natural beauty of the world
Is all we should need to feel warm.
Realizing that simple pleasures and experiences can be enough to sustain us through difficult times
I reach the station with just minutes to spare,
Arriving at a critical moment, with time running out
I glance at my watch time's going faster these days I swear,
Noticing the rapid pace of life, feeling like time is slipping away
Eyes focus up now to the train time table board
Turning attention to the options and possibilities ahead
There's only two platforms to be explored,
Feeling limited by the choices in front of you
And it's then that I admit it to my self,
Realizing a difficult truth about the situation
That I am lost so lost
Feeling directionless and unsure of where to go next
But your the constellations
Finding guidance and hope in someone or something that provides a sense of direction
That guide me
Relying on that source of guidance to navigate through the world
There's a train at 12, destination disaster.
Seeing a clear path towards a negative outcome
It's running on time as time runs faster
Feeling like events are out of control, with negative consequences accumulating quickly
On platform two it's destination sustainability
Finding a potential way forward towards long-term stability
It's delayed though it was suppose to arrive at 11:50.
Experiencing setbacks and obstacles along the path to stability
Platform one it says stand behind the yellow line
Being told to stay within certain boundaries and restrictions
But I sit on the platform edge and just gaze at the time.
Choosing to ignore conventional wisdom and contemplate the passing of time
My mind wanders back to our oblivious existence
Reflecting on a previous state of ignorance or naivety
I'm all choked up now with the threat of distance
Experiencing intense anxiety or sadness over the possibility of separation from someone or something important
As the train bound for disaster chokes up to the station,
Seeing the negative outcome arrive and feeling helpless to stop it
I don't board it cause I decide that it's the wrong destination,
Making a conscious choice to avoid a negative outcome
But the train bound for sustainability is nowhere to be seen
Facing uncertainty and not knowing which path is the right one
And then I realize that
Coming to a sudden and profound understanding
We need to use our own two feet to walk these tracks,
Believing in the power of personal agency and taking control of one's own life
And we have to squad up and we have to watch each others backs,
Recognizing the importance of collaboration and mutual support in achieving common goals
When forgiveness is our torch and imagination our sword
Emphasizing the value of empathy, creativity, and cooperation in creating a better world
Well I'll tie the ropes of hate and slash open the minds of the bored
Committing to dismantling negative thought patterns and attitudes in oneself and others
And we'll start a world so equal and free
Imagining a future society that is just and equitable for all
Every inch of this earth is yours all the land and all the sea
Asserting that everyone deserves to share in the bounties of the natural world
Imagine no restrictions but the climate and the weather
Picturing a world free from artificial barriers, where people can thrive regardless of external factors
Then we can explore space together
Believing in the power of human curiosity and exploration to unite people across boundaries
Forever
Hoping that this vision of a better world can be sustained for all time
You are the constellation
Addressing someone (or something) that has served as a guiding force throughout the song
You are the constellation
Repeating the message of support and gratitude for that guiding force
You are the constellation
Affirming the singer's reliance on that source of guidance and inspiration
You are the constellation
Reiterating the importance of a guiding force in navigating through life's challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS
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MasaG4
This song helped me make it through a very difficult time, during the winter of 2019. Homeless, penniless, family turned their back on me--I was truly alone. But when this song started playing, I'd turn it up loud and sing the chorus with every ounce of emotion in my heart. Helped me release the pain and gave me a much needed emotional and mental uplift. Many days, it was what kept me going.
Bunkbed s
I heard this song years ago. I loved it, but it didn't speak to me, it was just a great song. We all go through some ups and downs, after 6 years up I'm real down these days. Shit goes wrong, you don't self reflect, and you lose someone important to you even when you thought you tried your hardest. You know who you are, and i guess i didn't know it before but you're my constellations (how original of me).
This song just tore me the fuck down in a way it never had before. Thanks for writing this one ES, its been important to me for many years but today it's taken on a new meaning.
XxZackariusxX
Music is crazy
nedia
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Vloxxin
I still LOVE this song, so well said.
luna love
this song makes me feel like i'm in another galaxy
Astro
This song makes me cry every time
Justin Gee
Cecu
s Lou
UWU
Beautiful.
Andulasis
goosebumps