• 2000. First gig in local youthcenter Simplon (Groningen, Netherlands) in January. In February the first recordings (8 songs) are made in the Kuschelrock Studio in Bremen, and are released on Deadlock Records in December as the “Robot Wars” 10”.
• 2001. February: six songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 10” with Seein’ Red from Amersfoort. Another 3 songs for extras (the song Biela for a Spanish compilation, an Unbroken cover and another). June: 4 songs are recorded in Kuschelrock for a 7” EP to be released on Throne Records from Spain. September: Shikari joins AÇÃO DIRETA from Brasil on some dates in East-Germoney and Czech Republic. On 25 November is recorded 1 live-song (Ons Land) for the “Maximaal Onthaal” compilation CD on Royal Blood Records from Amsterdam. On 14-15 December the complete 10” (split with Seein’ Red) recording session is re-recorded because of deletion of the original tracks… 2 Songs won’t make the eventual release.
• 2002. April / May: UK Tour with Seein’ Red. Due to constant delays of the split 10” release, Seein’ Red and SHIKARI decide to make a special UK tour mini-CD. This CD contains the Shikari and Seein’red songs that were especially recorded for the (canceled) Spanish compilation. May: the planned 7” EP on Throne Records is withdrawn and will be released by Level Plane from the USA instead. August: the split 10” with Seein’red is released. November: the 7” EP is released in the USA. The European pressing will be done by Nova in 2003.
• 2003. The European release of the 7” is canceled because of bad pressing / quality. The US pressing will not be repressed. Instead, a CDEP will be released with the same songs and a videoconcert (look here for one song). March: 3 songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 7” EP with SIN DIOS on La Idea from Madrid. October: The CDEP gets officially released.
• 2004. The split 7” with Sin Dios is postponed. 2 songs will be used for a split 7” with Phoenix Bodies instead, and is released in May by Electric Human Project. 7th and 8th April recorded 6 songs for the SIN DIOS split 7” and LOUIS CYPHRE split 9”. In August the “Your Revolution Is Not Much More Than A Piece Of Paper” tape is released by Antagonia Difision / Rebirth Records in Chili. In september the “1999-2003” compilation CD is released on Level Plane Records. The songs for the SIN DIOS 7” are used for a split 7” with ACAO DIRETA from Brasil.
• 2005. The “1999-2004” tape is released in Malaysia. Shikari split up in January and the final gig took place on 7th May in the Simplon venue (where also the very first concert was done). The split 9” with Louise Cyphre from Germany came out in July.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Bas is now cooling down in a bluesband, Maurice jamming away in some garagerock and stoner projects, Mark still trying to work out a serious band and Michael going strong with Makiladoras.
• July 2006 update: Maurice is playing guitar in a new band called MARAT. Mark is singing in Grinding Halt. Makiladoras did their final gig in June so Michael is bandless for the moment.
• June 2009: shikari is back together in their original line-up to play some shows and then see what the future holds. First thing will be playing at the Cry Me a River festival in Germany.
Bas - bass (ex-Disengage, ex-One Day Closer)
Mark - vocals (ex-Office Killer, ex-Orwell Nation, Grinding Halt)
Maurice - guitar (ex-Office Killer ex-Marat, Allöchtöön)
Michael - drums (ex-Puinhoop (voc), ex-Bloedbad (voc), ex-R.O.Conspiracy (voc), ex-Catweazle, ex-Tuco Ramirez, ex-PCP, ex-Makiladoras)
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Copycat
Shikari Lyrics
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Synchronized mouths a copy of dim light
Is what remained
The worst has still to come,
But you don't know and you never will
No gods, no masters
Your revolution is not much more
Tell me whom are you fooling
Don't expect me to strife on your side
No progression made
In Shikari's song Copycat, the lyrics describe a situation where the singer is listening to people reiterate statements that have been said before in a synchronized manner. This repetition results in the loss of the original meaning, and only a dim light remains. The worst part is yet to come, but those who are repeating the statements are unaware of it and will never know. The next few lines make a statement about revolution and the absence of gods and masters. The singer points out that some revolutionaries have nothing to offer other than a piece of paper, and that is not enough to affect any lasting change. The final line is a challenge to those who are repeating themselves, indicating that no progress has been made with their efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep hearing what was said long before
The words I hear are not original, but rather echoes of things said in the past.
Synchronized mouths a copy of dim light
People's mouths move in unison to repeat the same tired ideas, like a dimly lit stage show.
Is what remained
This is what is left of all the talk and noise - nothing but repetition.
The worst has still to come,
The situation is going to get worse, and we are not prepared for it.
But you don't know and you never will
We are ignorant of the impending crisis, and will remain so forever.
No gods, no masters
We reject any authority or control over our lives, be it divine or human.
Your revolution is not much more
The so-called 'revolution' you espouse is nothing but empty words and slogans.
Than a piece of paper
Your revolutionary manifesto or declaration is just a lifeless document.
Tell me whom are you fooling
Who do you think you are deceiving with your talk of revolution?
Don't expect me to strife on your side
Do not count on me to participate in your conflict or struggle.
No progression made
There has been no real improvement or advancement made through this 'revolution.'
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