In October 2000 Matti and Janne come up with an idea of a band playing slow, dreamlike material. During the winter, some songs were written and recorded. As they needed someone to vocalize their words scribbled down in distress, they asked Mika to try it out. Mika's voice fit the music perfectly and in autumn 2001 this trio gave birth to the first ShamRain release. Pieces EP saw the light of day February 2002.
In 2002 more songs were written and the first permanent guitarist, Kalle, joined the band. Later the band signed a deal with Watch Me Fall Records. The recordings of the debut album, Empty World Excursion, took place during the summer and autumn 2003. By this time, the band's music evolved into a combination of dark melancholic rock and slow, ethereal elements. EWE is put out by WMF in December and gains a lot of good reviews.
The following year, the band recorded a few unused songs written for EWE and a The Cure cover song. These were released on a The Cure tribute album and a 7" vinyl, simply called the ShamRain EP. New songs were written during the spring and summer. In autumn 2004, demo sessions for the 2nd album began and 13 new songs were recorded. At this time a second guitarist, Mikko, was recruited to enforce the band. The deal with WMF dissolves and a new deal was made with Firebox Records. In December recordings of a new album finally started at Akun Tehdas and the sessions stretched to last almost 4 months, before getting the final touch at FinnVox studios. The album is titled Someplace Else and was released in June 2005. It includes some new elements, still being a logical sequel to EWE. And as EWE, Someplace Else also gained a lot of great feedback, including many 'full points' reviews.
During autumn 2005 Shamrain recorded demos of new songs, which together with unused songs from the Someplace Else sessions formed the next release, Deeper into the night MCD. During the winter ShamRain recorded the MCD and finally played their first gigs. Deeper into the night was released April 2006 revealing ShamRain more uptempo than ever, whilst maintaining the quiet and slow moments that make their sound unique.
While getting the songs together for the 3rd album, Shamrain was offered a deal by Spikefarm Records. As soon as the deal was sorted out, the band escaped the summer brightness to the studio. The sessions turned out to be the hardest recording sessions ever. It took a lot of despair and disagreements, not to mention time, to get the album finalized, but it seems to be worth it. The new album represented the band more challenging and varieting as never before. The basic, ethereal Shamrain elements are still there, while the progress was getting the band into more rocking scales in the vein of British legends like Radiohead, The Cure, Placebo and Porcupine Tree. The album is titled Goodbye to All That, released 31.10.2007.
In 2011 Shamrain released Isolation, the first album featuring new female singer Minna Sihvonen
Line-up
Minna Sihvonen - Vocals
Kalle Pyyhtinen - Guitars, keyboards
Mikko Kolari - Guitars
Matti Reinola - Bass guitar, keyboards
Jukka Laine - Drums
Past members
* Janne Jukarainen - Drums
* Mika Tauriainen - Vocals
* Risto Ylönen - Keyboards
Published albums
* Pieces - MCD (2/2002)
* Empty World Excursion (12/2003)
* ShamRain (EP/2004)
* Someplace Else (6/2005)
* Deeper into the Night -EP (4/2006)
* Goodbye to All That (2007)
* Isolation (2011)
Pieces
Shamrain Lyrics
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my world breaks in little pieces
and I can breathe nomore
i can't breathe anymore
if i only could
forget your face
if i only could
it always ends like this
my worst fears come true
and i'm lost again
i'm loosing my soul
The lyrics to Shamrain's "Pieces" are a raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak and despair. The song starts with the admission that the singer's world always "ends like this," with their life breaking into "little pieces." The pain is so great that they can't breathe anymore, expressing the overwhelming emotional toll of lost love.
As the song continues, the singer expresses a desire to forget everything and start anew. They wish they could forget the face of the person who broke their heart and the memories that come with it. However, the agony continues, and the singer can't escape their worst fears. They feel like they are losing their soul and are once again lost in the darkness of heartbreak.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the raw emotions of a painful breakup and the struggle to move on. The song's melancholic tone and honest lyrics make it relatable and poignant for anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
it always ends like this
Every time a relationship ends, it follows this same pattern.
my world breaks in little pieces
The pain of a breakup is so severe that it shatters one's sense of reality, breaking their world into tiny fragments.
and I can breathe no more
The emotional agony is so intense that it feels like suffocating, making it hard to catch one's breath.
i can't breathe anymore
The artist is so overwhelmed by the heartache that they feel like they can no longer breathe normally.
if i only could
The artist wishes fervently that they had the power to change what has already happened.
forget your face
The singer wishes they could erase every memory of their former partner from their mind, especially their physical appearance.
if i only could
The desire to forget their ex is so strong that the singer reiterates their wish.
forget everything
The artist wants to forget every instance of their romantic experiences, as they cause too much pain.
it always ends like this
The pattern of heartbreak is so routine that the artist has come to expect it.
my worst fears come true
The most dreadful possible outcome has materialized, causing the artist immense pain.
and i'm lost again
In the aftermath of a break-up, the singer feels adrift and directionless.
i'm losing my soul
The pain of heartache is so intense that the artist feels like they are losing an essential part of themselves.
Contributed by Levi I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ece Öztürk
it always ends like this
my world breaks in little pieces
and I can breathe nomore
i can't breathe anymore
if i only could
forget your face
if i only could
forget everything
it always ends like this
my worst fears come true
and i'm lost again
i'm loosing my soul
Gürkan İşler
Anathema ve Shamrain den daha fazla çeviri bekliyoruz :) Harikasın
Tuana Korkmaz
Ah Anathema♥
ironicl3
: ) çok teşekkürler
Mertcan Kavakçı
Çevirdiğin ve seçtiğin şarkılar en çok dinlediğim şarkılar, ve hepsi birbirinden güzel ve birbirinden derin anlamlı.Bazenleri full screen açıp saatlerce dinlediğim oluyor.Çeviriler çok mükemmel.Ellerine sağlık gerçekten çok büyük bir emek var !!
Mertcan Kavakçı
@ironicl3 En çok dinlediğim ve sevdiğim şarkıların böyle bir kanal altında toplaanıp, çevrilmesi çok hoş :)
ironicl3
Çok sevindim böyle düşünmenize, sonsuz teşekkürler..
Esmaa
Ruhumu ShamRain dinlerken teslim ediyorum galiba...
selcen aybukee
Shamrain i her dinlediğimde gecem neden hüzünlü bitiyorr neden ya nedeeen...
ZaBaNdaS
Neden gecenin bir yarısı Shamrain dinliyorum ben acaba
Değişik bir ruh haline sokuyor Shamrain
Galiba Shamrainlandım
Lizzy Bennet
@ZaBaNdaS söylemen bahanesiyle ben de bir kez daha dinlemiş oldum eheh teşekkürler