The band split in December 2003, but not before a farewell tour which culminated in a final hometown show. The split was amicable and came about due to disagreements with their record company about their musical direction.
In 2005, they released a posthumous collection of demos for what would have been their fifth studio album. whilst the band members themselves began their own separate projects, including frontman Rick Witter, who went on to form Rick Witter and The Dukes .
However, in 2007 the band reunited for what was to become a sell out tour of the UK, and their most successful to date. The re-formed line up included all of the original members, including both of their former guitarists, Joe Johnson and Paul Banks. Although the 2007 tour was intended as a one-off reunion, the band remained together and were seen performing at several UK festivals during the summer of 2008. It was announced in mid-2009, shortly before a one-off headlining performance at the Tartan Heart Festival, that the band would again undergo a tour during December 2009 - they also revealed that they had been working on new songs, though none of these were played during the 2009 tour. The band classed their 18 date 2009 tour as 'their most successful and enjoyable so far'.
The band have announced a number of high profile summer festival appearances for 2010 including V Festival, T In The Park and Oxegen.
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Chasing Rainbows
Shed Seven Lyrics
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Like being called a nervous wreck
And working up another sweat for you
There's nothing I can do
For counterparts and bleeding hearts
And all the things that fall apart for you
I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
And then I missed my cue
Everybody had a laugh
And then went for an early bath, did you
I don't keep my secrets there
No, no, no, I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
(I could deny)
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
(I could deny)
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
(I could deny)
In Shed Seven's song Chasing Rainbows, the lyrics express the feelings of regret and desperation that arise from chasing after someone or something that can never truly be obtained. The lyrics suggest that chasing something that is unattainable is futile and a waste of time. The reference to being called a "nervous wreck" and working up a "sweat" implies that the singer has been putting in a lot of effort to impress someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings. They feel foolish for trying so hard and realize that there is nothing they can do to make the situation better.
The line "I don't keep my secrets there, I hide them everywhere" suggests that the singer is guarded and doesn't trust others easily. They may feel like they have to hide their true feelings and thoughts out of fear of being rejected or judged. The chorus, "I could deny but I'll never realize, I'm just chasing rainbows all the time," reinforces the idea that the singer is chasing after something that is unattainable and they will never achieve their desired outcome. The second verse furthers the idea that the singer has missed their opportunity and that they are left alone to reflect on their mistakes. Overall, Shed Seven's Chasing Rainbows is a powerful commentary on the pain and regret that can come from pursuing something that can never be attained.
Line by Line Meaning
These things that I regret
I have some regrets in my life
Like being called a nervous wreck
One of my regrets is being called a nervous wreck
And working up another sweat for you
Another regret is putting in effort for someone who didn't appreciate it
There's nothing I can do
I feel powerless
For counterparts and bleeding hearts
I can't help those who are struggling emotionally
And all the things that fall apart for you
I can't fix everything that's going wrong in your life
I don't keep my secrets there
I don't confide in anyone
I hide them everywhere
I keep my secrets to myself
I could deny
I could pretend I'm not chasing after something
But I'll never realize
But deep down, I know it's true
I'm just chasing rainbows
I'm pursuing something that I'll never be able to catch
All the time
I'm constantly striving for something unattainable
And then I missed my cue
I messed up when I had the chance to succeed
Everybody had a laugh
Others found humor in my failure
And then went for an early bath, did you
They all went home early, leaving me alone with my failure
I could deny
I could continue to pretend I'm not chasing after something
But I'll never realize
But I'll always have a nagging feeling in the back of my mind
I've been chasing rainbows
I've been pursuing something unattainable my whole life
All my life
This is a persistent problem that has plagued me for a long time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Leach, Paul Banks, Richard Witter, Tom Gladwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@allezje
These things that I regret
Like being called a nervous wreck
And working up another sweat for you
There's nothing I can do
For counterparts and bleeding hearts
And all the things that fall apart for you
I don't keep my secrets there
I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
And then I missed my cue
Everybody had a laugh
And then went for an early bath, did you
I don't keep my secrets there
No, no, no, I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
I could deny
But I'll never realize
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
(i could deny)
@simms75
Watching this in December 2020 and proper choked up - we need this again, hugging our mates, singing loud, no masks, no threat.... God speed these times again..
@pablodavies414
Wont happen they have sown the seed now and truly fucked people and perception of love
@davidbilbie3171
@@pablodavies414 lets hope not…. Witter... proper milked it. It went on for ever. My balls were the size of space hoppers as I left. I need to be mentioned on his album in the credits for keeping it real.But it was a good gig so I think not
@lucianboar3489
Well, it's all back, hope you're fine
@joebloggs4218
Happy days back then... :-)
@bobryan8372
Such an underrated band. Got so many great tunes and some iconic. This was the soundtrack to my youth
@HewzyLFC
shed seven, ocean colour scene and the bluetones where what made my fav part of the 90s. amazing aint the word
@catherine711
cheers
@catherine711
top tunes lovely jubbly
@gav9341
All my favourites with the verve & cast brilliant time to be young, free & not having a care in the world