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.
http://www.shihad.com/ - Shihad's official site.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shihad - Shihad's info on Wikipedia
http://shihadwiki.com/ - A Shihad Knowledge Base Wiki
Ignite
Shihad Lyrics
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What better place to start
Somewhere in between the final scene
We've fallen so far
And you can't go fixing everything without a heart
You can run and hide but you can't stay where you are
So hold on, you will meet your soul tonight
With no one to hold your feet up to the fire
You're left waiting for the moment to ignite
Life's bigger now, brighter now
The past is dead and done
You would work it out
But don't know how to tell anyone
Yeah you hope and plead
Your questions screaming at the dark
Just waiting for the answer
Waiting for the answer
So hold on, you will meet your soul tonight
'Cause nothing else can help you set it right
With no one to hold your feet up to the fire
You're left waiting for the moment
Waiting for the moment
You're left waiting for the moment to arrive
Everyone's in love with you
And everybody cares
If every word you say is true is anybody's guess
Everyone's in love with you
And everybody stares
And after all they've done for you there's still nobody there
Everyone's in love with you
And everybody cares
If every word you say is true is anybody's guess
Everyone's in love with you
And everybody stares
And after all they've done for you there's still nobody there
So hold on you will meet your soul tonight
'Cause nothing else can help you set it right
With no one to hold your feet up to the fire
You're left waiting for the moment to ignite
So hold on you will meet your soul tonight
'Cause nothing else can help you set it right
With no one to hold your feet up to the fire
You're left waiting for the moment
Waiting for the moment
You're left waiting for the moment to ignite
The lyrics to "Ignite" by Shihad explore themes of loneliness, disappointment, and the search for meaning in life. The opening lines describe a shared memory, possibly of a past relationship, and the difficulties of moving on from it. The singer acknowledges that fixing past mistakes requires a heart, and that running away from problems is not a solution.
The chorus suggests that the only way to move forward is to face one's inner self, to “meet your soul tonight” and confront the truth. The waiting for this moment to ignite could refer to the moment of personal transformation or breakthrough, when one overcomes their fears and doubts and finds clarity. The second verse expands on these themes, with references to the difficulty of communication and the search for answers in a seemingly indifferent world.
The final section of the song returns to the chorus, with a repeated plea to hold on and wait for the moment of transformation. The final lines introduce a sense of skepticism and a recognition of people's limitations, despite their good intentions. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of struggle and perseverance in the face of adversity, and suggest that true growth requires a willingness to face oneself honestly.
Line by Line Meaning
This was you and me, a memory
We used to have something together, but now it's just a memory.
What better place to start
Let's start from the beginning.
Somewhere in between the final scene
In the middle of the end.
We've fallen so far
We've gone through a lot and have come a long way from where we started.
And you can't go fixing everything without a heart
You need to have a strong emotional investment to fix things.
You can run and hide but you can't stay where you are
You can avoid your problems, but you can't ignore them forever.
So hold on, you will meet your soul tonight
Hang in there – you will find yourself tonight.
'Cause nothing else can help you set it right
You're the only one who can make it right.
With no one to hold your feet up to the fire
Without anyone holding you accountable, you're left on your own.
You're left waiting for the moment to ignite
You're waiting for the right moment to take action.
Life's bigger now, brighter now
Things have changed, and life is better now.
The past is dead and done
The past is behind us, and we can't change it.
You would work it out
You want to make things right.
But don't know how to tell anyone
You don't know how to express yourself to others.
Yeah you hope and plead
You're desperate for a solution.
Your questions screaming at the dark
You're asking yourself these questions, but you're not getting an answer.
Just waiting for the answer
You're waiting for a solution to your problems.
Everyone's in love with you
Everyone seems to like you.
And everybody cares
People are concerned about you.
If every word you say is true is anybody's guess
People aren't sure if they can trust what you say.
And after all they've done for you there's still nobody there
Even though people are there for you, you still feel alone.
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PerversePoster
How this never really broke will always be a mystery to me. Brilliant song.
@Deeley234
Still listening nearly 10 years on, Gents. Great song.
@PsychoMetalKid
And the devolve EP - 30 years!
@noisepollution6761
glu glu gluggy 🤡
@tommydhwilliam1897
Hate to break it to u mate I play this every day 😂
@gerrywatson261
Haha! Used to look at these towers from my old home town Southend on sea pier U.K. Great sounds!
@victorrumyantsev3718
Amazing song! Love this band.
@soulstudiosmusic
I like how the woman never asks "John Toogood, what are you doing in the middle of my house in the middle of the ocean?"
@aaronthompson5476
still going strong, new song sounds great Tear down those names GO SHIHAD
@eclecticmuso
Awesome! Definitely a new sound on this track, very atmospheric and explorative sounding.