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
Jonny Sniper
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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Show your appreciation for Jonny Sniper!
(Okay, Jonny, let's go!)
Rise, taste the air
Lock and load, pull the trigger
Climb to new heightsAnd tell me, tell me what you hear
A whisper from the wind
And I can't help but listen
It warns us of disaster
And I can't help but wonder
Can anyone hear the same distress call?
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
(Okay, Jonny, lock and load)
This is all I need to feel alive
(Remember now, aim small, miss small)
The crashing of white waves
And I can't help but listen, oh
The screaming of the Earth
And I can't help but
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
And this is all I need to feel alive, oh yeah("Hey Jonny!") This is all I need to feel alive
"Way to save the world!
Way to save the world!
Way to save the world!
Way to save the world!"
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
The lyrics of Enter Shikari's "Jonny Sniper" are a call to action to save the world. The song begins with a sense of urgency as it urges the listener to "rise, taste the air, lock and load, pull the trigger" and "climb to new heights" to uncover the truth about the impending disaster. The singer hears a "whisper from the wind" warning of the disaster and wonders if anyone else is hearing the same distress call.
The song's protagonist, Jonny Sniper, takes on the quest to save the world and is always ready for another chance to rescue. The crashing of white waves and the screaming of the earth are signs that something is wrong and the call to action becomes even more urgent.
The song's message is clear: there is a need to act now to save the world. The lyrics suggest that without action, disaster will strike and it is up to the listener to become Jonny Sniper and do what it takes to save the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise, taste the air, lock and load, pull the trigger
Get ready for action, take a deep breath and prepare your weapon, and take the shot when the time is right.
Climb, to new heights, and tell me, tell me what you hear
Push yourself to reach new heights, and share what you've learned along the way.
A whisper from the wind, and I can't help but listen
Paying attention to the subtlest of messages that might hold the key to uncovering truth.
It warns us of disaster, and I can't help but wonder
A premonition of disaster, forcing you to wonder if you can make a difference to avoid it.
Can anyone hear the same distress call?
Questioning if anyone else is aware of the looming crisis that lies ahead.
So this is a quest to save the world
On a mission to make the world a better place, fighting injustice and inequality.
And he'll always be here for another
Dedicated to never giving up, even when the odds are against him.
Another day another chance to rescue
Every day brings a new opportunity to make a positive impact and help those in need.
This is all I need to feel alive
Feeling alive by pursuing a purpose greater than oneself, and making a positive difference in the world.
(Okay Jonny, lock and load)
A call for Jonny to prepare for action.
(Remember now, aim small, missed mark)
Advice to focus on the little things that can add up to a big impact, rather than trying to tackle everything at once and failing.
The crashing of white waves and I can't help but listen
Taking a moment to listen to the power of nature and its potential implications for humanity.
The screaming of the Earth, and I can't help but
Acknowledging the cry of the planet in response to damaging human actions.
Way to save the world
Encouragement and affirmation of the importance of one's mission to make the world a better place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Roughton Reynolds, Chris Batten, Liam Rory Clewlow, Robert Rolfe
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@sorrowy
Lyrics:
Rise, taste the air, lock and load, pull the trigger
Climb, to new heights, and tell me, tell me what you hear
A whisper from the wind, and I can't help but listen
It warns us of disaster, and I can't help but wonder
Can anyone hear the same distress call?
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive
(Remember now, aim small, missed mark)
The crashing of white waves and I can't help but listen
The screaming of the Earth, and I can't help but
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive, (oh yeah)
(Hey Jonny)
This is all I need to feel alive
Way to save the world
Way to save the world
Way to save the world
Way to save the world
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
@HarrysBofficial
shikari, im come back!!! im very sad because dont see you playing in mexico the previous year.
i dont now how return to my country but i hope travel soon to england or you trying to return.
my last years they where kind to difficult for me and trying retake my ride in this life.
see you soon guys!! ever in my life listen your music for my harmony and found my purpose in this world.
this is the Quest to save the world, and you know from your music than They were going to arrive to my heart.
thank you for exist.
This is all I need to feel alive!!
@mlopez0791
God I was a teenager when this song came out...I remember listening to It and dancing like crazy 😎😎
@johnrussell2857
This is all I need to feel alive!
@THEF4LLOFM4N
Same!!
@MrDeadhead83
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR JONNY SNIPER!!
@KamenOOORider
I'm really hoping for a Take To The Skies anniversary tour in 7 years!
@sorrowy
Lyrics:
Rise, taste the air, lock and load, pull the trigger
Climb, to new heights, and tell me, tell me what you hear
A whisper from the wind, and I can't help but listen
It warns us of disaster, and I can't help but wonder
Can anyone hear the same distress call?
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive
(Remember now, aim small, missed mark)
The crashing of white waves and I can't help but listen
The screaming of the Earth, and I can't help but
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive, (oh yeah)
(Hey Jonny)
This is all I need to feel alive
Way to save the world
Way to save the world
Way to save the world
Way to save the world
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
So this is a quest to save the world
And he'll always be here for another
Another day, another chance to rescue
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
This is all I need to feel alive
@fionnmaccumhaill4439
I remember first hearing this song when it came out and I was just 14 and now it's the end of 2023 and coming back to it really does make a person nostalgic of all that time wasted and all the people lost in that time
@vecc
One of the best songs on TTTS
@Steven-ic4ge
The song the got me into SHIKARII!!!!!!
@mymindworks6625
I'll be honest, I never, ever liked this song when this album was out. I was more about the darker sounding stuff, and even to this day happy melodic music isn't my thing.
I never was a fan of Rou's shouting voice too, much prefer deeper gutteral and screaming vocals.
So with those two in mind, I couldn't get past the first 20 seconds because of the opening verse, I'm still not too fond on it today, but my gosh the rest of this song has aged so well. The rest of the song is so structurally amazing, the contrast of the happy melodies mixed with the grunge of the instruments just hits so well and it's a breathe of fresh air after the whole 15 years of music that has came after it.