• 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 May: the planned 7” EP on Throne Records is withdrawn and will be released by Level Plane from the USA instead.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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The Last Thing
Shikari Lyrics
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So well thought, almost real, one day and I'll start believing it myself
Bless myself being so goddamn rational, so much sense when the damage is already done
And even though, I must say that it does make sense to me, it feels like shit
The last thing I ever wanted to hear that it's probably the best for the both of us
These words are me, I know but I swear I didn't have to use ‘em
A price I was more than willing to pay to keep me from drifting from you or me
The lyrics to Shikari's song, The Last Thing, reflect the internal conflict of someone who is struggling to accept the end of a relationship. The first verse speaks to the singer's ability to say the right thing at the right time, but also acknowledges that these words are not entirely genuine. The second verse highlights the singer's logical approach to the situation, but again, reveals that it is not helping to ease the pain. The concluding line of the verse, "it's probably the best for the both of us," demonstrates that the singer is trying to accept the situation and move on.
The chorus of the song adds another layer to the story, as the singer grapples with the fact that the words coming out of their mouth do not reflect their true feelings. They are torn between what they think they should do to protect themselves and the other person, and what they actually want.
The final line of the song, "A price I was more than willing to pay to keep me from drifting from you or me," encapsulates the theme of sacrifice that runs throughout the lyrics. The singer is willing to sacrifice their own happiness for the sake of the relationship, but ultimately realizes that it may not be enough to save it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless myself with this fucking gift of saying the right thing when it's need to be said.
I pride myself on my ability to say the right thing when it matters most.
So well thought, almost real, one day and I'll start believing it myself
I am aware that sometimes my words are just lip service, but I hope to eventually truly believe in what I say.
Bless myself being so goddamn rational, so much sense when the damage is already done
I often find myself thinking rationally after the fact, when it's too late to prevent any harm that's been done.
And even though, I must say that it does make sense to me, it feels like shit
Although I understand the logic behind the situation, I still feel terrible about it.
The last thing I ever wanted to hear that it's probably the best for the both of us
Despite my personal desires, I have come to the realization that what's best for us may not align with my individual wants.
These words are me, I know but I swear I didn't have to use ‘em
Although the words I am saying are representative of my true thoughts and feelings, I wish the situation didn't require me to vocalize them.
These words are mine, I know but I hate it, them coming out of my mouth
Even though these words are my own, I despise having to express them verbally.
A price I was more than willing to pay to keep me from drifting from you or me
I am willing to go to great lengths, including sacrificing my own self-interest, in order to prevent any distance between us.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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