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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Where Have You Been Tonight
Shed Seven Lyrics
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And nowhere to go when you need to
I took to you
I took to you from you I drew
Nothing but a lonely smile
I want go out in the sun
But there isn't any sun
I want to change the way I look
Because I haven't any luck
And my brain is tired
Where have you been
If you hold me back I'll kick you in the shins
Until your night's on fire
It's good to be alive
Where have you been tonight
With the last cries of life
Yes we'll see
There is nothing to prove
Because no one can lose
But you will do
I took to you
I took to you from you I drew
Nothing but a lonely smile
I want to go out in the sun
And I want the sun
I want to change the way I look
Because I haven't any luck
And my brain is tired
Where have you been
If you stop me now
I'll push until you scream
Until the night's on fire
It's good to be alive
Where have you been tonight
With the last cries of life
Yes you'll soon feel the knife
With the last cries of life
Yes we'll see
The lyrics of Shed Seven’s “Where Have You Been Tonight” depict the desperation and longing of the singer as they search for a love that has been elusive. The song starts by questioning the whereabouts of the person they desire and expressing the feeling of being lost without them. The singer reminisces on how they were drawn to this person with whom they feel an intense connection, yet they can only muster a lonely smile. The constant repetition of “I want to go out in the sun, and I want the sun” alludes to the singer’s desire for happiness and a brighter future with this person.
The lyrics speak to the frustration of struggling with personal issues, as the singer wants to change their appearance and is tired mentally. The line “if you hold me back, I’ll kick you in the shins until your night's on fire” may seem aggressive but it shows how the hopelessness the singer feels seems to have led to a need for action; for change. The singer seems to be saying that they are not going to stand for anything less than what they want, and they will fight for it.
The final lines of the song “with the last cries of life, yes, we’ll see” and “yes, you’ll soon feel the knife” suggest the inevitability of the singer’s pain and their struggle to find a resolution to their problem with this person. Ultimately, the lyrics of “Where Have You Been Tonight” depict the emotions felt during a difficult and frustrating search for love, and the isolation that one can experience when they are struggling to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have you been tonight
Asking where the other person has been during the night
And nowhere to go when you need to
Feeling lost and having nowhere to turn to
I took to you
Developing feelings for the other person
I took to you from you I drew
Drawn to the other person's qualities and traits
Nothing but a lonely smile
Putting on a smile to hide the loneliness
I want go out in the sun
Desiring to experience happiness and joy
But there isn't any sun
The world seems dark and depressing
And I want the sun
Craving for happiness and positivity in life
I want to change the way I look
Feeling unattractive and wanting to improve appearance
Because I haven't any luck
Feeling unlucky and struggling in life
And my brain is tired
Feeling mentally exhausted and drained
If you hold me back I'll kick you in the shins
Refusing to be stopped or held back
Until your night's on fire
Will do whatever it takes to make things happen
It's good to be alive
Grateful for being alive and having the opportunity to live
With the last cries of life
The final moments of life
Yes we'll see
Uncertainty about what the future holds
There is nothing to prove
Not feeling like anything needs to be proven to anyone
Because no one can lose
No one wins or loses in life
But you will do
Will still try and succeed despite the odds
If you stop me now
Refusing to be stopped or slowed down
I'll push until you scream
Will keep going until the other person can't take it anymore
With the last cries of life
The end of life and its struggles
Yes you'll soon feel the knife
Referring to death and the pain that comes with it
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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