Search Party
Enter Shikari Lyrics


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I know that we're going to repeat history,
Unless we sort this out.
I know that we've got to find something new,
Something new.

Now we're six thousand million strong,
That we're not learning from.
A history of conflict and violence,
For ownership and the power to silence.

I know that we've got to find something new.
Whoa.

We're tracing all our steps,
We send out the search back search parties.
To negate the barrier,
That lock us down.

Flashbacks and your beginnings,
The repetition that you felt you found.
Now we're six thousand million strong,
That we're not learning from.
A history of conflict and violence,
For ownership and the power to silence.

I know that we've got to find something new.
Whoa.

I know that we're going to repeat history,
Unless we sort this out.
I know that we've got to find something new,
Something new.

All hands on deck,
We've got to scrub these fuckers out.
All hands on deck!

I know that we've got to find something new.
Whoa.

I know that we're going to repeat history,
Unless we sort this out.




I know that we've got to find something new,
Something new

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Enter Shikari's "Search Party" are a passionate call to action to break free from the cycle of violence and conflict that has marked human history for centuries. The song's opening lines acknowledge the inevitability of repeating history unless something changes. The urgency and determination in the singer's voice signal a deep concern for the future and a fervent desire to find a new path forward.


The song's repeated refrain, "I know that we've got to find something new," serves as a rallying cry for listeners to reject the status quo and pursue new possibilities. Enter Shikari is calling attention to the fact that despite our unprecedented population of six billion people, we seem to be stuck in old patterns of behavior that have not served us well.


The plea for change is expressed through vivid language that describes how humans have used conflict and violence throughout history to dominate and suppress others. The suggestion that we need to "scrub these fuckers out" conveys the intensity of the singer's frustration with societal norms that perpetuate oppression.


Overall, "Search Party" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to envision a brighter future and take action to make it a reality. It is a reminder that we have the capacity to shape our own destiny if we are willing to embrace new ideas and approaches to tackling the world's problems.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that we're going to repeat history,
We acknowledge that history tends to repeat itself and we are at risk of doing so again.


Unless we sort this out.
We need to address the issues at hand in order to prevent the repetition of past mistakes.


I know that we've got to find something new,
We recognize the need for change and innovation in our approach.


Now we're six thousand million strong,
Our global population has reached six billion people.


That we're not learning from.
We are failing to learn from past conflicts and mistakes, despite our growing numbers.


A history of conflict and violence,
Our past has been marked by continual conflicts and acts of violence.


For ownership and the power to silence.
These conflicts have often been driven by greed, the desire for control, and the suppression of opposing voices.


We're tracing all our steps,
We are trying to retrace our steps and understand how we got to this point.


We send out the search back search parties.
We are searching for answers and solutions to our current problems.


To negate the barrier,
We want to overcome the obstacles that are dividing and limiting us.


That lock us down.
We are feeling trapped and constrained by these barriers.


Flashbacks and your beginnings,
We are looking back to our origins and early experiences.


The repetition that you felt you found.
We realize that we have been repeating the same patterns and behaviors.


All hands on deck,
Everyone needs to be involved and committed to making change happen.


We've got to scrub these fuckers out.
We need to eradicate the negative forces and attitudes that are holding us back.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Moch Taufik

I know that we're gonna repeat history
Unless we sort this out
I know that we've gotta find something new
Something new

Now my crew is 6 thousand millions strong
But we're not learning from
A history of conflict and violence
For ownership and the power to silence

I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!

Retracing all our steps
We sent out the set back search party
To locate the barriers that locks us down
Phenakistoscope is spinning
Flashbacks to your beginnings
The repetition that you found, you found

Now my crew is 6 thousand millions strong
But we're not learning from
A history of conflict and violence
For ownership and the power to silence

I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!

I know that we're gonna repeat history
Unless we sort this out
I know that we've gotta find something new
Something new

All hands on deck
We've gotta scrub these fuckers out
All hands on deck

I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!

I know that we're gonna repeat history
Unless we sort this out
I know that we've gotta find something new
Something new
Something new
Something new
Something new



All comments from YouTube:

Sam Core

One of my favorites of them.

Nam Le

lyrics are so true & breath taking

Private Cocky

Phenakistoscope is spinning. There's something euphorically satisfying about that line.

TheNanoBoost

Dude Shikari is one of the best live!

Moch Taufik

I know that we're gonna repeat history
Unless we sort this out
I know that we've gotta find something new
Something new

Now my crew is 6 thousand millions strong
But we're not learning from
A history of conflict and violence
For ownership and the power to silence

I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!

Retracing all our steps
We sent out the set back search party
To locate the barriers that locks us down
Phenakistoscope is spinning
Flashbacks to your beginnings
The repetition that you found, you found

Now my crew is 6 thousand millions strong
But we're not learning from
A history of conflict and violence
For ownership and the power to silence

I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!

I know that we're gonna repeat history
Unless we sort this out
I know that we've gotta find something new
Something new

All hands on deck
We've gotta scrub these fuckers out
All hands on deck

I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!
I know that we've gotta find something new
WOAH! WOAH!

I know that we're gonna repeat history
Unless we sort this out
I know that we've gotta find something new
Something new
Something new
Something new
Something new

Diego I. R.

guys, u r so good i want to cry! i love your music !

Majutz Green

enter shikari is a live band if you like they songs then check the tour dates and join them to see them live

Raven Hebden

Love this!

DaykaHill

christmas tour, if they play this, it would be the perfect present :)

Bulls&Brothers

Sooo good!!!

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