Even though the four metallers have different origins (Lithuanian, German, Portuguese and Italian), they were born and raised in Brazil and started activities in 2001 the sunny beach of Santos with the release of an independent EP, followed by a national tour that included opening for bands like Nightwish and Primal Fear.
The hype generated about the band created very high expectations for their official debut full length Theatre of Shadows, released in 2006, an instant national success. They were chosen to support Helloween in their Brazilian tour in 2006. Since then, they have been on the road frequently, having toured Spain twice, USA five times and packed venues in Brazil. Other artists they have performed with are Iron Maiden, Kittie, Divine Heresy, Daath, Temple of Brutality (featuring David Ellefson of Megadeth) and Sepultura.
August 2009 saw the release of Dare to Dream, Shadowside's second album, in Brazil only. The band took a big risk and dared to go for a raw and direct sound. The idea was immediately accepted and embraced by the fans and the album immediately hit position 4 in the Roadie Crew album charts (the most important Brazilian Metal magazine), only below Heaven and Hell, Iron Maiden and Blaze Bayley.
Shadowside is currently being described by the media as “the best band Brazilian band in activity” (Novo Metal website) and as the band that rescued attitude in Rock music (Roadie Crew Magazine). Dare to Dream also received high praise, being picked album of the year by the vast majority of the press in Brazil, top 3 albums by nearly every website and magazine in the country, voted by readers of the Portuguese magazine Horns Up! as the best Brazilian band and by readers of Roadie Crew as best female singer and top 3 overall, top 3 albums, top 3 bands, top 10 guitarists and top 10 live concerts.
Dare to Dream was released worldwide released in June 2010. The rising stars of the Brazilian Metal and Rock music scenes, Shadowside's last album title reflects what they always knew they should do: Dare to Dream. The band said goodbye to 2010 after an almost 2 months long tour with legendary rock band W.A.S.P. through Europe and entered the studio again in early 2011 to record new material, titled Inner Monster Out produced and mixed by Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, Evergrey, Dimmu Borgir, Bring me the Horizon and many more). The raw energy on all the 11 tracks show a band that are not afraid to try and grow even more mature after every release, despite the young average age – late 20's – of the band members.
A.D.D.
Shadowside Lyrics
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Voices all fade away
The more you talk, the more I'II drown
Unable to act socially
I will storm out
The restlessness in me screams loud
Hours wasted, life suspended
Words just seem to always slip by
I lose control
Cannot keep track of what was done
Don't know what I just said
Too sick of all the boring chores
Always late, never start and end
Nothing gets done
Can't keep track of my racing thoughts
Reckless actions rule my nature
Bursting out for every mistake
Zoning out, I lose my focus
I'II take the wrong course
I am living in my own
Distrait reality
Can't keep track of racings thoughts
Inside my head
Bursting out for every small
Mistake that people make
Too sick of all boring chores
My mind has gone astray
I am living in my own
Distrait reality
Can't keep track of racings thoughts
Inside my head
Bursting out for every small
Mistake that people make
Too sick of all boring chores
My mind has gone astray
The lyrics of Shadowside's song A.D.D. delve deep into the inner turmoil experienced by someone with Attention Deficit Disorder, or A.D.D. The song is an expression of how the disorder affects the individual's ability to socialize, stay focused, complete tasks and maintain control over their thoughts and actions. The singer of the song is constantly frustrated with themselves for being unable to keep up with what's happening around them, and feel like they're living in a world of their own, detached from reality.
The first verse establishes the feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world. The singer is unable to keep up with conversations and feels overwhelmed as more and more people talk. The more they try to keep up, the more confused they become. The second verse speaks to the difficulty of day-to-day tasks and how difficult it is to stay focused on them. They feel like time is slipping away and they cannot keep track of their thoughts or actions. The chorus is a repetition of how they feel like they're living in a separate reality, unable to control their racing thoughts and actions.
Overall, A.D.D. is a powerful exploration of the inner workings of someone with Attention Deficit Disorder. It's a poignant reminder to be patient and understanding with those who may struggle with the disorder.
Line by Line Meaning
Oblivion shields the world around
The singer is feeling disconnected from the world and everything around them, as if there is a shield blocking their perception.
Voices all fade away
The singer is overwhelmed and unable to process external stimuli, causing sounds and voices to blend together and become incomprehensible.
The more you talk, the more I'll drown
The singer is struggling to keep up with conversation and feeling like they are being suffocated or overwhelmed by an excess of communication.
Unable to act socially
The singer is having difficulty interacting with others on a social level due to their mental condition.
I will storm out
When faced with social pressure or overstimulation, the singer will resort to leaving the situation entirely.
The restlessness in me screams loud
The singer's inner turmoil and agitation is so overwhelming that it feels like it is shouting at them from the inside.
A thousand seconds fly and turn to
Time is passing quickly and the singer is struggling to keep up with it or make productive use of it.
Hours wasted, life suspended
The singer feels like they are not making progress in life and that time is being wasted due to their condition.
Words just seem to always slip by
The singer has difficulty remembering what is said to them or recalling their own words.
I lose control
The singer feels like they are unable to maintain control over their own thoughts or actions.
Cannot keep track of what was done
The singer has trouble remembering what tasks they have completed or what they need to do next.
Don't know what I just said
The singer has trouble recalling their own words or thoughts immediately after expressing them.
Too sick of all the boring chores
The singer is feeling demotivated and uninterested in tasks that would normally be considered mundane or routine.
Always late, never start and end
The singer has trouble with punctuality and procrastination, frequently failing to complete tasks they set out to do.
Nothing gets done
Despite their best efforts, the singer is feeling unproductive and like they are not making progress in life or with their goals.
Can't keep track of my racing thoughts
The singer feels like they have so many thoughts moving quickly through their head that it is difficult to keep up with them or make sense of them.
Reckless actions rule my nature
The singer has a tendency to act impulsively and without thinking things through, often leading to negative consequences.
Bursting out for every mistake
The singer is easily frustrated or angered by small mistakes, whether they are their own or other people's.
Zoning out, I lose my focus
The singer has trouble maintaining concentration or staying focused on tasks or conversations for extended periods of time.
I'll take the wrong course
The singer feels like they frequently make poor decisions or choose the wrong path in life.
I am living in my own distrait reality
The singer feels like they have their own separate reality that is distinct from the rest of the world or other people's experiences.
Can't keep track of racings thoughts inside my head
The singer has so many thoughts and ideas moving quickly through their mind that it is difficult to keep track of them all or sort them out.
Bursting out for every small mistake that people make
The singer is easily agitated or annoyed by minor mistakes or errors made by themselves or others.
Too sick of all boring chores, my mind has gone astray
The singer is feeling worn out and demotivated by mundane tasks, and their mental state is suffering as a result.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RinSteiner
Идеально ❤
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шикарно
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Nice!