• Spring 1999. Mark and Maurice decide to start a new band beside Office Ki… Read Full Bio ↴• Spring 1999. Mark and Maurice decide to start a new band beside Office Killer. They ask Michael and Bas to join. The name SHIKARI (Word used for hunter, in India) makes it appearance. Obvious musical influences from bands such as Mohinder and Union of Uranus.

• 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 May: the planned 7” EP on Throne Records is withdrawn and will be released by Level Plane from the USA instead.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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Post Student Syndrome
Shikari Lyrics

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Prospects of a new life, planning, cash in, cash out
Weigh every step I take
Live up to every expectation that rests on my shoulder
And now I talk to the mouth of some lost soul that never matched up to his own
And I wonder how many careers are based on true motivation.

Are mine true enough to make it through time
I'll serve mine and already apologize for failing

I dare you to say you live the life you dreamed of

Consequences first, step out of line, severe damage for sure, think it over first.

Overall Meaning

In "Post Student Syndrome," Shikari delves into the anxieties and pressures that come with entering the real world after college. The lyrics offer insight into the struggle of balancing financial responsibility with personal fulfillment and the fear of falling short of expectations, both internal and external. The opening lines speak to the practicalities of adulting: "Prospects of a new life, planning, cash in, cash out, weigh every step I take." The next two lines reveal the weight of responsibility that comes with this newfound independence, embodying the pressure to succeed: "Live up to every expectation that rests on my shoulder, and now I talk to the mouth of some lost soul that never matched up to his own."

The line "And I wonder how many careers are based on true motivation" highlights one of the central themes of the song, which is the idea of authenticity. The singer questions whether their own motivations are "true enough to make it through time" and speculates on the motivations of others. The chorus offers a challenge to the listener: "I dare you to say you live the life you dreamed of." In this context, the dream is not necessarily a lofty, unattainable fantasy but perhaps a more modest vision of success or fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

Prospects of a new life, planning, cash in, cash out
Anticipation of starting anew, strategizing ways to make money and spend money

Weigh every step I take
Careful consideration of every action and decision made

Live up to every expectation that rests on my shoulder
Feeling the pressure to meet and exceed societal standards and obligations

And now I talk to the mouth of some lost soul that never matched up to his own
Communicating with someone whose life has gone off track and didn't quite live up to their own potential

And I wonder how many careers are based on true motivation.
Questioning the authenticity of people's career choices and whether they are driven by genuine passion

Are mine true enough to make it through time
Questioning whether their own motivations are strong enough to sustain them for the long term

I'll serve mine and already apologize for failing
Committing to their personal motivations but acknowledging the possibility of failure

I dare you to say you live the life you dreamed of
Challenging others to admit whether they are truly living the life they always imagined

Consequences first, step out of line, severe damage for sure, think it over first.
Putting consequences at the forefront of decision making and taking careful consideration before veering off course

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