They made themselves known to the general public in 2015 with the release of their title "England Skies" certified diamond single throughout the world, and by supporting the likes of James Blunt in the UK (including a concert at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall) and Rodrigo y Gabriela in France.
Their first album "All In Time" received an unanimously positive reception with tens of millions of streams and impressive charts in thirty countries.
The band travelled across Europe for a tour of more than 80 concerts which ended in Tahiti after a sold-out Cigale in Paris.
Carried by the singles "Dinosaur" and "Come Back To Me”, their second album "Homesick" was released in 2018 followed by a tour of more than 60 concerts across Europe finishing at Sziget Festival.
After several years of composing in their native UK and under the warm Spanish sun, the band Shake Shake Go returns in 2023 with their third offering and most captivating album to date "Double Vision", an indie-pop narrative of depth and emotion.
Doors to Heaven
Shake Shake Go Lyrics
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But the age of love it slowly fell out of touch
Try to be the best it's never good enough
And it's not enough to sit back and watch as we all come and go
Go
The doors are closed to heaven
They said we could be better
So,
It's better than forgetting*
And we won't be regretting*
as we walk out his world on our own.
We are only sinners of society
but all men are free to be what they wanna be
Waste another year if you wanna dare
'Cause wasting time with you is the best thing I knew now so go
Go
The doors are closed to heaven
They said we could be better
Our hearts told our heads to let go
So,
It's better than forgetting*
And we won't be regretting*
as we walk out his world on our own.
No
But the doors are closed to heaven
They said we could be better
Our hearts told our heads to let go
So,
It's better than forgetting*
And we won't be regretting*
as we walk out his world on our own.
...
Maybe we'd be heroes in the age of love
But the age of love it slowly fell out of touch
Try to be the best it's never good enough
I just pity the young souls too scared to break out of their bones
Go
The doors are closed to heaven
They said we could be better
Our hearts told our heads to let go
So,
It's better than forgetting*
And we won't be regretting*
as we walk out his world on our own.
Go
The doors are closed to heaven
They said we could be better
Our hearts told our heads to let go
So,
It's better than forgetting*
And we won't be regretting*
as we walk out his world on our own.
(*These two terms seem to be inversed on certain acoustic versions...to my ear...)
The lyrics of Shake Shake Go's song "Doors to Heaven" express a sense of disillusionment with societal norms and the pressure to conform to them. The line "Maybe we'd be heroes in the age of love, But the age of love it slowly fell out of touch" suggests a longing for a time when love and compassion were more valued. The subsequent verse, "Try to be the best it's never good enough," further reflects the frustration of feeling like one can never meet society's expectations. Despite this, the chorus encourages the listener to let go of these pressures and societal expectations, and to walk out into the world on their own.
The song also addresses the idea of preconceived notions about sin and morality, as expressed in the line "We are only sinners of society, but all men are free to be what they wanna be." This highlights the tension between societal norms and personal freedom. The final verse expresses a sense of pity towards those who are too scared to break out of their own societal shackles and follow their own path.
Overall, "Doors to Heaven" is a song about breaking free from societal expectations and finding one's own way, even if it means going against the grain. It encourages listeners to let go of the pressure to conform and embrace their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we'd be heroes in the age of love
Perhaps in a time of love and unity, we could have been leaders and inspirations.
But the age of love it slowly fell out of touch
Sadly, that era of love and unity is fading away from our society.
Try to be the best it's never good enough
We live in a world where striving for excellence often leaves us feeling unfulfilled and lacking.
And it's not enough to sit back and watch as we all come and go
We must take action and make the most out of every moment of life, rather than passively observing the ebb and flow of existence.
The doors are closed to heaven
Opportunities for greatness and fulfillment are slipping away from us.
They said we could be better
We are capable of achieving great things, but society often sets low expectations for us.
Our hearts told our heads to let go
Our emotions are urging us to let go of past regrets and pursue the uncertain, yet hopeful future.
It's better than forgetting
It's more worthwhile to take a chance on something new than to simply forget about the past.
And we won't be regretting
We are confident that we won't regret our choices, even if they don't pan out.
As we walk out his world on our own
We are ready to forge our own paths and find our own way in life, even if it's not the easiest or most conventional route.
We are only sinners of society
We are flawed individuals who are products of societal expectations and norms.
But all men are free to be what they wanna be
Despite these societal constructs, we still have the freedom to pursue our own dreams and desires.
Waste another year if you wanna dare
We don't want to waste any more time waiting for change; we're willing to take risks and make things happen now.
I just pity the young souls too scared to break out of their bones
We feel sympathy for those who are too fearful or reluctant to pursue their dreams and live life to the fullest.
Contributed by Nathan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.