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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Shed Seven Lyrics
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But not for now, it'll smash into your dreams
Hey, hey
Inside your mind, you keep everything so clean
But not for now, you're so keen to fill your dreams
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly in your garden
If you want to, we could bounce along the road
Like no-one else does
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It never happens to me
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It never happens to me
Now you're dedication is so strong
But when your time is up you're gone
Sometimes, I find
That it's so wrong in-between
The times I try
To work out what you mean
Inside your mind, you keep everything pristine
But not for now, you're so keen to fill your dreams
Hey, hey
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly at your back door
I've been tired, I've tried now, I'm ready to declare war
If you want to, we could bounce along the road
Like no-one else does
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It's so simple, a stranger's just a stranger that you've not met
Just talk it through and find out if you have yet
It's too easy to find out if there's something here to live for
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It never happens to me
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It never happens to me
Now you're dedication is so strong
But when your time is up you're gone
In time, you'll find that it's so calm and discreet
But not for now, the return will be complete
Hey, hey
The Shed Seven's song, Return, speaks of the struggles of the singers in pursuing their dreams, and the uncertainties that come along with it. The first and last lines of the song repeat, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the journey towards fulfillment. The first verse reveals that the journey may not be easy, but it is necessary. The character's dreams may collide with reality and disrupt their peace of mind. The second verse illustrates how the singer's mind is uncluttered as they work towards achieving their life's ambitions. However, the song portrays that the present doesn't always offer that pristine balance as their desire for advancement can be overwhelming.
The song shifts when the chorus hits, and the singer declares their willingness to move forward with their desires while considering the feelings of their counterparts. They imagine a life with the person they are speaking to and promise a unique journey as they move towards their individual aspirations. It's not precisely clear what the nature of the relationship between the two is, but the singer is open to exploring what is there. Despite that, the singer acknowledges that they have not found anything worth pursuing previously, and there is a sense of hopeful melancholy throughout the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
In time, you'll find that it's so calm and serene
You will eventually find peace and quiet, but not just yet as reality sets in
But not for now, it'll smash into your dreams
For now, you'll have to deal with the harsh reality that is crashing into your dreams
Inside your mind, you keep everything so clean
You have your thoughts and decisions well organized and maintained in your mind
But not for now, you're so keen to fill your dreams
But right now, you're focused on chasing your dreams and filling the voids in your life
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly in your garden
I am here for you and I am solidly backing you up
Unattached, in awe, oh, I'm ready for super stardom
I am ready for any challenges that come our way with enthusiasm and awe
If you want to, we could bounce along the road
If you're willing, we can take on the challenges of life and keep moving forward enthusiastically
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
I am uncertain about what the future holds for me
It never happens to me
I never seem to have luck on my side
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It lacks significance to me
Now you're dedication is so strong
Your commitment is unwavering and strong
But when your time is up you're gone
But when your time is over, you'll leave without warning
Sometimes, I find that it's so wrong in-between
Sometimes, I find that my life choices are not just right, but not wrong either
The times I try to work out what you mean
I try to understand your motives and intentions
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly at your back door
I am available and committed to supporting you at all times
I've been tired, I've tried now, I'm ready to declare war
I have been worn out and tested, but now I am ready to take on any challenges that lie before us
It's so simple, a stranger's just a stranger that you've not met
It's easy to understand that a stranger is someone new and different that you have yet to encounter
Just talk it through and find out if you have yet
Just communicate and try to understand if you have common ground or a connection
It's too easy to find out if there's something here to live for
It's not difficult to find the things worth living for if you open your eyes and heart to the possibilities around you
In time, you'll find that it's so calm and discreet
Eventually, things will be calm and unobtrusive
But not for now, the return will be complete
But for now, you have not finished your journey and must keep pushing forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD JAMES WITTER, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN, ALAN STEVEN LEACH
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