Devolve (EP) - 1991
Churn - 1993
Killjoy - 1995
Shihad - 1996
Blue Light Disco (EP) - 1998
The General Electric - 1999
Alive (EP) - 2004
Love is the New Hate - 2005
Beautiful Machine - 2008
Ignite - 2010
FVEY - 2014
Old Gods - 2021
Pacifier - 2002 (as "Pacifier")
Live - 2003 (as "Pacifier")
In the course of their career, Shihad has toured with and supported rock acts such as Faith No More, Filter, Motörhead, Metallica, AC/DC, Ash, Silverchair and Fu Manchu, and has a reputation for energetic and powerful live performances. Despite a huge following in New Zealand and Australia, Shihad has never attained significant mainstream success outside of Australasia.
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Envy
Shihad Lyrics
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Could you tell me, is it right?
To envy
Your final escape
Well I spent all year packing on the make-up
Spent all year waiting for your call
And when it didn't come
And when it didn't come
It left me standing
Feet nailed to the floor
How were we
So out of sight
How could you think you were below envy
Was it right?
The lyrics of Shihad's song Envy speaks of someone who is feeling envious of another person's "final escape". The song begins with a question, "Falling, was it right? Could you tell me, is it right? To envy your final escape," which implies that the person is considering whether or not it's fair to feel jealous of someone who has managed to escape whatever it is that they wanted to escape from.
The song's chorus then talks about the singer's own experience of waiting for something, possibly a call or a message, and feeling like they were "nailed" or stuck when it didn't come. This could signify a feeling of being let down or left behind by someone else's escape.
In the second verse, the singer questions how they and the person they are envious of ended up in such different places - "How were we so out of sight, how could you think you were below envy?". This could be seen as a reflection on the singer's own life and how they allowed themselves to get stuck while the other person managed to escape.
Overall, the song seems to explore themes of jealousy, envy, and feeling trapped, and how these emotions can feel all-consuming and leave us feeling immobilized.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling, was it right?
Did you feel it was acceptable to let yourself fall, knowing the consequences?
Could you tell me, is it right?
Can you explain if it was the right decision and justify your actions?
To envy
To feel envious of someone else's situation or freedom
Your final escape
The release or relief of your eventual departure
Well I spent all year packing on the make-up
I dedicated countless hours in preparation to look the part, covering up my flaws or insecurities
Spent all year waiting for your call
I devoted an extended period of time anticipating a specific message or communication from you
And when it didn't come
However, that message never arrived
I was nailed, I was nailed
I was completely caught off guard and felt powerless
And when it didn't come
Again, that message never arrived
It left me standing
That experience left me helpless and alone
Feet nailed to the floor
Paralyzed and unable to take any action
How were we
What was the nature of our relationship
So out of sight
So disconnected and distant
How could you think you were below envy
How could you consider yourself inferior to the point of not being worthy of my jealousy
Was it right?
Was it justified to have such negative feelings towards you
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: KARL KIPPENBERGER, PHILIP KNIGHT, PHILIP ROYDON KNIGHT, TOM LARKIN, JON TOOGOOD, JON CHARLES TOOGOOD
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