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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Long Time Dead
Shed Seven Lyrics
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So I'll forget that you said
If I can't have you
Nobody can have you
Nobody can have you
Nobody can have you
'Cause you think you know everything,
And you do
You're a long time dead
So I'll forget that you said
If I can't have you
Nobody can have you
Nobody can have you
Nobody can have you
Was it off the top of your head
Did you mean what you said
Do you like me enough
Do you like me because I can't have you
Nobody can have you
Was it off the top of your head
Did you mean what you said
Do you like me enough
Do you like me because I care
The song "Long Time Dead" by Shed Seven is a song about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The lyrics convey feelings of anger and betrayal, as the singer is trying to forget someone who they can't have, and nobody else can either. The opening lines "You're a long time dead, so I'll forget that you said, if I can't have you, nobody can have you" reveal the singer's intense desire for this person, while the latter part of the song suggests that perhaps the singer is starting to question whether this person actually likes them or not.
The line "I think you stopped learning, 'cause you think you know everything, and you do" implies that the person the singer desires is arrogant and closed-minded, unwilling to consider the singer's feelings. This toxic type of relationship can lead to jealousy and suspicion, as portrayed in the lyrics "Was it off the top of your head, did you mean what you said, do you like me enough, do you like me because I can't have you?" The repetition of the phrase "Nobody can have you" throughout the song adds to the sense of possessiveness, and the singer's unwillingness to let go of their desire.
Overall, Shed Seven's "Long Time Dead" is a poignant expression of unrequited love, jealousy, and the struggles that come with it. The lyrics are raw and powerful, highlighting the complexities of human emotion and the lengths we go to in order to get what we want.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a long time dead
Life is short and unpredictable; we should not waste time holding grudges or dwelling on negative emotions towards others.
So I'll forget that you said
Instead of clinging to resentment, I will choose to let go of the hurtful things you have said to me.
If I can't have you
Despite the pain you have caused me, I still desire your love and affection.
Nobody can have you
I am possessive and refuse to let anyone else have you, even if I cannot have you myself.
I think you stopped learning
You have become complacent in your knowledge and skills, and are no longer willing to grow or learn.
'Cause you think you know everything,
You are overly confident in your abilities and beliefs, and refuse to accept other perspectives or opinions.
And you do
Despite your arrogance, you may actually be knowledgeable and skilled in certain areas.
Was it off the top of your head
Did you say what you said without thinking it through or considering the consequences?
Did you mean what you said
I question the sincerity and truthfulness of the words you spoke to me.
Do you like me enough
I wonder if your feelings towards me are strong enough to overcome any obstacles or challenges in our relationship.
Do you like me because I can't have you
I fear the possibility that you only have interest in me because I am unattainable or difficult to obtain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN STEVEN LEACH, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS, RICHARD JAMES WITTER, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN
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