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
Juggernauts
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
'Cause I do not think we're invincible
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
Now don't get me wrong, I love what you done with the place
I just wish we had a chance to help build it
Instead of just moving into this home of disrepair
And expect it to work, prosper and then share
Constantly relying on consuming to feel content
But only because we lost such with this home that we've spent
Trillions of dollars paying for our wants and not our needs
And now we're growing tired of planting bleary-eyed seeds
And I'm not saying that we could do better
But given the chance we'd try
We dig up the earth's not won soil
And feel the drench with greedy eyes
And I'm not saying that we could do better
But given the chance we'd try
We dig up the earth's not won soil
And feel the drench with greedy eyes
Imagine
Switch
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
Deep breaths, clenched fists
Here comes another juggernaut
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
What the hell, what happened now?
I really don't know, man
We'll do what we've always done
Shut our eyes and hope for the best
No, we're gonna face this
And step out onto the tracks
Stare it right in the face
Thou shall not pass
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
'Cause I do not think we're invincible
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
Crushing all in its path
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I think that it is a sign
Deep breaths, clenched fists
Here comes another juggernaut
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm think that it's a sign
And I do not think we're invincible
And I hope that we've still got time
'Cause I do not think we're invincible
The idea of community
Will be something displayed at a museum
The opening lines of Enter Shikari's "Juggernauts" express a sense of apprehension about the future. The singer acknowledges that time is running out, and expresses doubt about their own invincibility, as well as that of humanity as a whole. As the song progresses, the lyrics express a deep dissatisfaction with the current state of the world. The lines "Trillions of dollars paying for our wants and not our needs/And now we're growing tired of planting bleary-eyed seeds" critique the consumerist culture that has led to ecological degradation and disregard for the planet's finite resources. The singer argues that humans have become too reliant on consumption to feel content, and that if given the chance, they would opt for a more harmonious relationship with the planet. As the song concludes, the message becomes one of determination to face the challenges ahead. The singer urges the listener to confront the looming threats to humanity and the environment, proclaiming "Thou shall not pass" as a defiant assertion of collective will.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know that we've still got time
Acknowledging that there is still time left to fix the problems.
But I do not think we're invincible
Realizing that even though there is time, there are limits to what can be done.
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
The situation is a sign that they need to take action.
Crushing all in its path
Referencing the destruction caused by societal issues.
Now don't get me wrong, I love what you done with the place
Appreciation for the world that has been built.
I just wish we had a chance to help build it
Wishing that there was an opportunity to help shape the world being lived in.
Instead of just moving into this home of disrepair
Feeling like people are expected to just accept the world as is.
And expect it to work, prosper and then share
Expecting the world to function perfectly instead of acknowledging its faults.
Constantly relying on consuming to feel content
The idea that people seek materialistic possessions to feel fulfilled.
But only because we lost such with this home that we've spent
The belief that materialism is a result of societal issues.
Trillions of dollars paying for our wants and not our needs
A critique of societal priorities.
And now we're growing tired of planting bleary-eyed seeds
The realization that actions need to be taken to fix these issues.
And I'm not saying that we could do better
Acknowledging that change is hard.
But given the chance we'd try
The hope that there would be an opportunity to make a difference.
We dig up the earth's not won soil
The idea of using up resources impractically.
And feel the drench with greedy eyes
The idea of taking resources with no consideration for future generations.
Imagine
Encouragement to think of ways to make a positive impact.
What the hell, what happened now?
Reacting to perceived negative societal issues.
We'll do what we've always done
The tendency to ignore problems in the hope that they will go away.
Shut our eyes and hope for the best
The belief that the situation will magically improve.
No, we're gonna face this
Choosing to confront the issues instead of ignoring them.
And step out onto the tracks
Metaphorical imagery for tackling problems head-on.
Stare it right in the face
Encouraging people to confront issues without fear.
Thou shall not pass
Challenging societal issues like a gatekeeper denying access to the world.
And I hope that we've still got time
The hope that there is still an opportunity to make a positive impact.
'Cause I do not think we're invincible
A reminder that even though there is hope, there are still limits.
The idea of community
The belief that society should prioritize working together to make the world better.
Will be something displayed at a museum
The fear that prioritizing the self over the community will result in a bleak future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS
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@Medievil23
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
'Cause I do not think we're invincible
Crushing all in its path (x4)
Now don't get me wrong, I love what you done with the place
I just wish we had a chance to help build it
Instead of just moving into this home of disrepair
And expect it to work, prosper and then share
Constantly relying on consuming to feel content
But only because we lost such with this home that we've spent
Trillions of dollars paying for our wants and not our needs
And now we're growing tired of planting bleary-eyed seeds
And I'm not saying that we could do better
But given the chance we'd try
We dig up the earth's timeworn soil
And feel the drench with greedy eyes
And I'm not saying that we could do better
But given the chance we'd try
We dig up the earth's timeworn soil
And feel the drench with greedy eyes
Imagine...
Back in the day as empires made haste
To colonize, to claim, to control, and contain
We sat patiently in the future, helpless
Switch
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
Deep breaths, clenched fists
Here comes another juggernaut
Crushing all in its path (x4)
What the hell, what happened now?
I really don't know, man
We'll do what we've always done
Shut our eyes and hope for the best
No, we're gonna face this
And step out onto the tracks
Stare it right in the face
Thou shall not pass
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm thinking that it's a sign
'Cause I do not think we're invincible
Crushing all in its path (x4)
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I think that it is a sign
Deep breaths, clenched fists
Here comes another juggernaut
And I know that we've still got time
But I do not think we're invincible
And I'm think that it's a sign
And I do not think we're invincible
And I hope that we've still got time 'Cause I do not think we're invincible
The idea of community
Will be something displayed at a museum
@jacobhiers
These dudes should've gotten more attention this album is still awesome
@frostpat3759
This is it....the song that started it all for me.
@IvanNava
Basically
@gazlee674
Solid start. Labyrinth for me
@scottward3958
No this is Patrick
@nadeher
Sorry your not a winner for me
@ruthietube
It’s not the one that started it for me, but it’s one of my all time favourites 🤗
@Nilruin
Salutations, exile.
@jahiry4813
ahh a man of culture
@edwardchi6908
Marauders gonna Harvest with this great song