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
Labyrinth
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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The air turns black,
The birds drop from the sky
This eagle has landed
I'm choking on your pride
And the walls are closing in
And you don't appreciate
Is where your fate lies
Her face drains
(Stand) Stand up, take a bow you have
No reason to celebrate
(You're) You're lost in a labyrinth
Scream now it's not too late
Help!
The air turns black
The birds drop from the sky
This eagle has landed
I'm choking on your pride
And the walls are closing in
And you don't appreciate
That in my hands tonight
Is where your fate lies
Her face drains
(Stand) Stand up, take a bow you have
No reason to celebrate
(You're) You're lost in a labyrinth
Scream now it's not too late
Nothing seems to break the walls down
Break the walls, down
Nothing seems to break the walls down
Break the walls, down
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!
Yeah, stand! Will he make it out?
I hope he makes it out!
He's gonna make it out!
He's gotta make it out!
(Stand) Stand up!
(You're) You're lost!
In a labyrinth!
The song "Labyrinth" by Enter Shikari is an emotional and powerful anthem that explores the sense of feeling trapped and the desire to break free from the constraints of society. The lyrics describe a sense of desperation and fear, as the air turns black and the birds fall from the sky, signaling impending doom. The singer feels trapped and overwhelmed, choking on the pride of those around them as the walls close in. However, there is also a sense of determination and hope, as they urge the listener to stand up and fight against the looming threat, screaming out for help.
The chorus is a plea for the listener to recognize their own sense of entrapment, and to acknowledge that there is no reason to celebrate being trapped in a labyrinth. The repeated phrase "We'll break the walls!" is a symbol of the singer's refusal to be held captive, and their determination to find a way out. The song is a powerful message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, encouraging the listener to stand up and break free from their own realities.
Overall, "Labyrinth" is a brilliant example of Enter Shikari's unique brand of post-hardcore punk, mixing political messages with personal struggles to create a visceral and emotionally raw experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
The air turns black,
The atmosphere is dark and gloomy.
The birds drop from the sky
The birds are falling to the ground, possibly dead or dying.
This eagle has landed
Something significant or dangerous has just occurred.
I'm choking on your pride
You are suffocating yourself with your own ego.
And the walls are closing in
The situation is becoming more dangerous and oppressive.
And you don't appreciate
You don't understand the gravity of the situation.
That in my hands tonight
The outcome of the situation rests in my control.
Is where your fate lies
Your destiny is now in my hands.
Her face drains
She becomes pale and frightened.
(Stand) Stand up, take a bow you have
You should acknowledge your mistakes and take responsibility.
No reason to celebrate
You should not be proud of your current situation.
(You're) You're lost in a labyrinth
You are trapped in a difficult situation with no clear way out.
Scream now it's not too late
You should speak up and seek help before it's too late to escape.
Nothing seems to break the walls down
Current attempts to escape or fix the situation are not working.
Break the walls, down
We need to find a way to overcome this obstacle.
We'll break the walls!
We will find a way to overcome this obstacle and succeed.
Yeah, stand! Will he make it out?
Encouragement to take action and attempt to overcome the situation.
I hope he makes it out!
Fervently wishing for a positive outcome.
He's gonna make it out!
Confidently believing in a positive outcome.
He's gotta make it out!
Feeling that it is imperative for a positive outcome to be achieved.
(You're) You're lost!
Emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and lost.
In a labyrinth!
The difficult and complex situation that is being experienced.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Batten, Liam Rory Clewlow, Robert Rolfe, Roughton Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@h1esmi808
Help!
The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
This eagle has landed,
I'm choking on your pride
And the walls are closing in,
And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies
Her face drains...
Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...
Help!
The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
This eagle has landed,
I'm choking on your pride
And the walls are closing in,
And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies
Her face drains...
Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...
Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...
Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!
Yeah, stand! Will he make it out?
Hope he makes it out!
He's gonna make it out!
He's gotta make it out!
Stand up!
You're lost!
In a labyrinth!
@timothycannon3841
cant stop listening to this song many years later
@user-ut9zx1wd2n
Me 2
@user-ut9zx1wd2n
can you recommend bands with similar style?
@MW3GameplayKid
@@user-ut9zx1wd2n There's no reply because it's not possible. They're one of a kind and criminally underrated.
@blackpretoria8932
@@user-ut9zx1wd2n horse the band
@schuug
the "stand" and "your" always kill me haha i love this song
@davidjanes5576
*You're
@androcatellano3101
the best song from this album
@sfdjhsdjlfhsdjlfbnsd
This and mothership :)
@jakemoore7003
Sorry You're Not A Winner?