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.
Wings of Freedom
Shadowside Lyrics
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Coming home after a hard day
And no one knows again
What's going on inside my head
Streets are jammed
Still long hours till I'm there
Look through the window, it's all the same
No one will ask me what is going on
There's no such place like home
I'm only safe when I'm alone
Fly - when the tears of joy I cry
I'm blind with open eyes and
Far away, in another land
I read my sense in life
Fly - with the wings of freedom I...
And on my fall, I rid myself of chains
That would hold me back to rise to
My peace inside
One more day, I get up in the morning again
Work for a name without a face
In this stone jungle that I live
Every day, I do what doesn't matter to me
There is a small plant on my desk
I'm gonna take it and run away
The boss will ask me what is going on
Just get your work done
He won't miss me when I'm gone
Fly - when the tears of joy I cry
I'm blind with open eyes and
Far away, in another land
I read my sense in life
Fly - with the wings of freedom I...
And on my fall I rid myself of chains
That would hold me back to rise to
My peace inside
The lyrics of Shadowside's "Wings of Freedom" tell the story of a person who feels trapped in their life. They come home after a hard day of work, feeling alone and disconnected from the world around them. Despite the hustle and bustle of the streets outside, the singer sees that no one seems to care about what's going on inside their head. The only solace they can find is in the wings of freedom, symbolized by the act of flying. This freedom allows them to escape the mundane routine of everyday life and find a sense of peace within themselves.
The second verse goes on to depict the monotony of the singer's daily routine. They work for a company that doesn't appreciate them, doing something that holds no meaning for them. However, they find escape in a small plant on their desk, which they plan to take and run away with. The final chorus repeats the idea that the only way the singer can find true meaning and happiness is by breaking free of the chains that bind them, represented by the metaphor of the wings of freedom.
The song's message is a call to break free from conformity and live life on one's own terms. It's a relatable anthem for anyone who feels like they're stuck in a cycle of work, eat, sleep, repeat. The idea of finding solace in something as simple as a plant on a desk or the act of flying is a powerful one, demonstrating that sometimes it's the small things that can bring about a sense of freedom and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night
In the late hours of the night
Coming home after a hard day
Returning home after a tiring and exhausting day
And no one knows again
No one understands or realizes the struggles I face
What's going on inside my head
The inner turmoil and thoughts that I'm dealing with
Streets are jammed
The roads are congested
Still long hours till I'm there
It will take a while before I can reach my destination
Look through the window, it's all the same
The outside world appears monotonous and unchanging
There is no one who seems to care
No one appears to be concerned or interested in my well-being
No one will ask me what is going on
No one will inquire about the troubles and problems I'm encountering
There's no such place like home
Home remains a unique and special place
I'm only safe when I'm alone
I feel secure only when I'm by myself
Fly - when the tears of joy I cry
I feel ecstatic to escape my worries and soar in happiness
I'm blind with open eyes and
Despite my vision, I remain oblivious to the issues I face
Far away, in another land
In a distant land, far from my problems and concerns
I read my sense in life
I discover my purpose and meaning in life
Fly - with the wings of freedom I...
I break free from the restraints and hindrances holding me back
And on my fall, I rid myself of chains
As I descend, I cast off the encumbering fetters
That would hold me back to rise to
Obstacles and burdens keeping me from
My peace inside
Finding composure and tranquility within myself
One more day, I get up in the morning again
Another day of waking up and following the same routine
Work for a name without a face
Toil for a position or title that lacks individuality and personality
In this stone jungle that I live
In this cold and impersonal urban environment that I inhabit
Every day, I do what doesn't matter to me
Daily routines and tasks that hold no importance or value to me
There is a small plant on my desk
A small symbol of life and vitality amidst the drudgery
I'm gonna take it and run away
I plan to escape and venture forth with renewed vigor
The boss will ask me what is going on
The superior will inquire about my unusual behavior
Just get your work done
Focus solely on completing your tasks and obligations
He won't miss me when I'm gone
My absence will not make a difference or be noticed
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.