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
Sorry You're Not a Winner
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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Black eyes, nosebleeds, don't look back now
My white abode, do you remember my white abode?
But it's such a thrill, just to find out
Sorry, you're not
A winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
To lose but false intentions
And a life so pretentious?
Scratch card glory, or waist-low pleasure?
Black eyes, nosebleeds, don't look back now
My white abode, do you remember my white abode?
But it's such a thrill, just to find out
Sorry, you're not
A winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got
To lose but false intentions
And a life so pretentious?
(Scratch card glory) or waist-low pleasure?
(Black eyes, nosebleeds) don't look back now
(My white abode) do you remember?
I sweat, I ache
Sorry, you're not
A winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got
To lose but false intentions
And a life so pretentious?
What? What? What?
Goodbye, your world is
Insert your coin (insert your coin)
Please try again (please try again)
Insert your coin (insert your coin)
Please try again (please try again)
The song "Sorry You're Not a Winner" by Enter Shikari is a reflection on the fleeting nature of fame and the emptiness that it brings. The opening line "Scratch card glory or waist-low pleasure?" represents the two paths that people often take in life: the pursuit of quick, easy thrills or the pursuit of something deeper and more fulfilling. The following lines describe the physical toll that this lifestyle takes on a person, with black eyes and nosebleeds representing the violence and excess that can come with it.
The mention of a "white abode" is an allusion to the idea of a white picket fence home, representing the ideal suburban lifestyle that many aspire to. However, the singer reflects on the emptiness that comes with achieving this ideal, highlighting that it's only the thrill of the chase that makes it exciting. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this idea, that the only thing people have to lose is their false intentions and pretentious lifestyle.
The bridge section "I sweat, I ache" is a physical manifestation of the singer's emotional turmoil. The line "Goodbye, your world is" represents the end of this lifestyle and the acceptance that it was never truly fulfilling. The repeated calls to "insert your coin" and "please try again" are a nod to the addictive nature of these pursuits and the never-ending cycle of striving for success.
Overall, "Sorry You're Not a Winner" is a critique of modern society's obsession with superficial success and the emptiness that it ultimately brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Scratch card glory, or waist-low pleasure?
Would you rather have the short-lived excitement of a scratch card win or indulge in a mundane pleasure?
Black eyes, nosebleeds, don't look back now
Despite the consequences, don't let your wounds stop you from moving forward.
My white abode, do you remember my white abode?
Do you recall my peaceful sanctuary that was once my home?
But it's such a thrill, just to find out
The anticipation of discovering whether or not you've won is an exhilarating experience.
Sorry, you're not a winner
Unfortunately, you haven't won anything.
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
Feeling numb and resentful towards your surroundings.
What have you got to lose but false intentions
You don't have much to lose, except for your pretentious behavior and fake motives.
And a life so pretentious?
Are you willing to give up a life built on false pretenses?
(Scratch card glory) or waist-low pleasure?
Would you rather have an exciting, but fleeting, victory or something more mundane?
(Black eyes, nosebleeds) don't look back now
Despite getting hurt, keep moving forward.
(My white abode) do you remember?
Do you still remember my once-peaceful home?
I sweat, I ache
I work hard and experience physical pain.
What? What? What?
An expression of confusion or disbelief.
Goodbye, your world is
Your world is coming to an end.
Insert your coin (insert your coin)
Put in another coin to try again.
Please try again (please try again)
Attempt to win again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Batten, Liam Rory Clewlow, Robert Rolfe, Roughton Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chinshow1
Scratch card glory or waist low pleasure?
Black eyes nose bleeds donât look back now
My white abode do you remember?
My white abode
But itâs such a thrill just to find out...
Sorry youâre not a winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got to lose
But false intentions and a life so pretentious?
Scratch card glory or waist low pleasure?
Black eyes nose bleeds donât look back now
My white abode do you remember?
My white abode
But itâs such a thrill just to find out...
Sorry youâre not a winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got to lose
But false intentions and a life so pretentious?
Scratch card glory or waist low pleasure?
Black eyes nose bleeds donât look back now
My white abode do you remember?
I sweat, I ache...
Sorry youâre not a winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got to lose
But false intentions and a life so pretentious?
Wha? Wha? What?
Goodbye, your world... ends!
Insert your coin
And try again...
Insert your coin
And try again...
Insert your coin
And try again...
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This video is like a MySpace party
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Yes bitch!
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My favorite thing to do at 37 is throw this on at my wifeâs dinner parties and find out who can sing along before I lose âDJâ privilege.
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LEGEND
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Based
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