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.
Ready Or Not
Shadowside Lyrics
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I have gone so far
The stories that should be forgotten
Are still hanging on my mind
Through a lifetime of
Make believe kind lines
Stuffed with your vain disdain
From the kings of Superbia reign
If my dreams are left to drown, would you care?
You'd stand proud in the crowd and walk away
Ready or not, here I come
Finding my way into this world
Gotta stand strong and take it all
One more day
Barefoot on the bloodstained road
You left me there on my own
Soaked in redness of my raw truth
Face what you have made me go through
Fake smiles, backstabs, insincerity
Small talk and flattery
Everyone looks their best
With a dead heart in their chest
When you refuse to aid a friend, then you lose your soul
It's when you wash your hands clean, you fall
Ready or not, here I come
Finding my way into this world
Gotta stand strong and take it all
One more day
Can you stand proud
If you drown
You'll lose your soul
You know you'll fall
Ready or not, here I come
Finding my way into this world
Gotta stand strong and take it all
One more day
The lyrics to Shadowside's song Ready or Not speaks about the struggles of someone who has gone through a lot in life but managed to come out on top. The first verse talks about the stories and memories that the person wants to forget but still linger in their mind. The second verse refers to the people that the person encountered throughout their life who were filled with insincerity, fake smiles, and backstabs. These people have dead hearts in their chests, which is why they look their best. The chorus speaks of the determination of the person to find their way into the world, no matter how difficult it may be.
The bridge refers to the moment when a person refuses to help a friend; they lose their soul and wash their hands of the situation. This decision leads them to fall. The last verse speaks to those who may have abandoned the person or left them to fend for themselves on a bloodstained road. The person faces their raw truth and passes through it, making them stronger in the end.
In summary, the song Ready or Not speaks about someone who has been through a lot in life and has faced insincerity and fake people. Despite this, they remain determined to find their way and stand strong. This song is an inspiration to anyone who has faced tough times in life and can relate to the struggles of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to tell you
I am attempting to convey a message to you
I have gone so far
I have made significant progress
The stories that should be forgotten
The tales that should no longer be remembered
Are still hanging on my mind
Continue to occupy my thoughts
Through a lifetime of
During my entire existence
Make believe kind lines
Fictitious words and expressions
Stuffed with your vain disdain
Filled with your arrogant contempt
Shivery eyes, pure see-through lies
Trembling eyes, completely transparent falsehoods
From the kings of Superbia reign
Ruling class of the self-righteous
If my dreams are left to drown, would you care?
In the event that my aspirations are disregarded, would you demonstrate concern?
You'd stand proud in the crowd and walk away
You would exhibit confidence in front of the audience and depart
Ready or not, here I come
Prepared or not, I am advancing
Finding my way into this world
Navigating my path in this existence
Gotta stand strong and take it all
Must stay resolute and endure all difficulties
One more day
Another day to persevere
Barefoot on the bloodstained road
Following a path where blood has been shed, barefoot
You left me there on my own
You deserted me without assistance
Soaked in redness of my raw truth
Immersed in the color that represents the honest version of myself
Face what you have made me go through
Confront the ordeal you compelled me to endure
Fake smiles, backstabs, insincerity
Insincere grins, betrayal, and artificiality
Small talk and flattery
Insignificant conversations and flattery
Everyone looks their best
Each person appears their most presentable
With a dead heart in their chest
However, they possess an emotionless heart
When you refuse to aid a friend, then you lose your soul
If you decline to assist a companion, you forfeit your soul
It's when you wash your hands clean, you fall
Once you abandon responsibility, you collapse
Can you stand proud
Can you remain confident
If you drown
Despite all, if you fail entirely
You'll lose your soul
You will relinquish your essence
You know you'll fall
You are aware that you will fail
Ready or not, here I come
Prepared or not, I am advancing
Finding my way into this world
Navigating my path in this existence
Gotta stand strong and take it all
Must stay resolute and endure all difficulties
One more day
Another day to persevere
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.