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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Cry For Help
Shed Seven Lyrics
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My bet is you feel the same
And it just gets worse
All these promises were cruel
But my bet is you will remain
Did I ever tell you that you shook me to the bone
When all you did was be yourself
That you move the world I'm on
And this is my cry for help
And it really hurts when I'm thinking about you
And I'm still crying from the pain
And it only goes to show that I already know
That I, yeah I guess you will remain
Did I ever tell you that you shook me to the bone
When all you did was be yourself
Have I ever told you
That you move the world I'm on
And this is my cry for help
And this is my cry for help
And it really hurts when I'm thinking about you
And that don't sit too good with me
And it just gets worse
All them promises so cruel
But my bet is you will remain
Did I ever tell you that you brought me to my knees
When all you did was be yourself
Have I ever told you
That you made my whole world bleed
And this is my cry for help
And this is my cry for help
And it really hurts when I'm thinking about you
But my bet is you will remain
And this is my cry for help
And this is my cry for help
This is me crying
And this is my cry for help
This is me crying
This is me dying
The Shed Seven's song "Cry For Help" is a powerful track that showcases the vulnerability and pain associated with a lost love. The song is an emotional plea for someone to come to the rescue of the singer, to save him from the agony and heartache he feels. The opening lines "And it really hurts when I'm thinking about you, My bet is you feel the same" sets the tone for the song as one of unrequited love. It's a cry for help, a plea for someone to understand; to help him through the pain and to be there.
As the chorus begins, the lyrics become more intense, "Did I ever tell you that you shook me to the bone, When all you did was be yourself, Have I ever told you that you move the world I'm on?" The singer tells their ex just how powerful they were towards his life, and how they are lost without them. The chorus is repeated several times, each time with more intensity, as though the singer is desperate to convince their ex that they need them in their lives. The closing lines, "This is me crying, this is me dying," is a poignant reminder of the depth of the singer’s pain.
Line by Line Meaning
And it really hurts when I'm thinking about you
Thinking about you causes me a great deal of emotional pain.
My bet is you feel the same
I believe that you also feel the same way about me.
And it just gets worse
My emotional pain seems to be getting worse with time.
All these promises were cruel
You made promises that you couldn't keep, and this has hurt me deeply.
But my bet is you will remain
Despite the pain you have caused me, I believe that you will stay in my life.
Did I ever tell you that you shook me to the bone
You had a profound impact on me, and it felt like it went all the way to my core.
When all you did was be yourself
Your actions didn't seem extraordinary, but they had a lasting effect on me.
Have I ever told you
I want to express my feelings to you, but I may not have done so yet.
That you move the world I'm on
You have a huge influence on my life and the way I see the world.
And this is my cry for help
This song is my attempt to reach out to you and express my emotions.
And I'm still crying from the pain
My emotional pain is still very present and I am still hurting.
And it only goes to show that I already know
I am aware of the situation and how it is affecting me, and this makes me feel worse.
That I, yeah I guess you will remain
Despite the pain you have caused, I believe that you will continue to be a part of my life.
And that don't sit too good with me
The thought of you remaining in my life is difficult for me to accept.
Did I ever tell you that you brought me to my knees
You have had such a strong impact on me that it has left me feeling powerless.
That you made my whole world bleed
You have caused me immense pain that has affected every aspect of my life.
This is me crying
The emotion in this song represents true tears and heartache.
This is me dying
The intense pain that I am feeling feels like it is killing me inside.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENT SMITH, DAVE BASSETT, DAVE RICHARD BASSETT
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Rael99
One of the most underrated bands of all time in my opinion...coming from Manchester we followed the music scene there...from The Buzz Cocks and New Order through to The Smiths, James, The Roses and Oasis etc. Especially when we were travelling to the footy...Shed Seven were always part of the play list and we went to see them on many occasions, A great York outfit whose music and lyrics stand up to any band of the past 30 years and excellent live...keep it up guys !!
steve2727
Always thought this was their best post-polydor song, and their best video period. Love the Pumas thing!
Katy York
Best band ever xx
Rachael Clarke
They are from York
rednosebag
This strikes so many chords....we need to hear more from monsieur witter!!!
Aidann
Still an absolute master class uncle Steve!
aarkid's kid's productions
Cheers Aido. It's definitely a piece of work I'm very proud of. And comments like that confirm my pride :)
johant23
truth be told is one of my favourite albums of all time.. love it.
aarkid's kid's productions
I've just finished editing it and Rick has confirmed he is very happy with it, so keep your eyes out for the album and if all goes as planned, the Wittercism documantary will be added as a free DVD with the album. I can also state that I've obviously heard the finished album and I reckon you are gonna love it. Aarkid
Sam Hall
I can't believe this still has had less than 1% of the number of views it deserves