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 May: the planned 7” EP on Throne Records is withdrawn and will be released by Level Plane from the USA instead.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

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Step into a never ending circle that feels so familiar, never asking for a direction,
Lead me into your love
This time, I just know it's for real
This time. this is how you make me feel
This time, not gonna let it go
Recognition
This scene looks so familiar
I've played thsi part before

It's the one where I lost my lines
The director shouted "cut" and I kept talking
And even though I can't remember the words
It must have been the right script

And if you ever wondered why, I can't stop, can't get enough?
I want you to feel, I want you to be here, feel your presence and I love to love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tekila" portray the theme of déjà vu, a feeling that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. The song's protagonist is wandering in a circle that he finds familiar, but he does not ask for directions. It is possible that he is lost in his own mind, contemplating his past experiences and wondering if he is repeating them. The singer is being led by the love he feels for someone and recognizes that this time it is real. He is hesitant to let go, as he is fully embracing this new experience.

In the next verse, the singer expresses his recognition of the situation. He feels like he has played this role before, but when it came to the pivotal moment, he forgot his lines. He did not stop talking and continued on, even though he knew he was not delivering the intended message. However, he believes that he must have said the right words, as the result was positive. He cannot help but feel enamored by this person and wants to feel them near him at all times.

Overall, Shikari's "Tekila" is a powerful song about love, déjà vu and the familiar feeling of finding oneself in a similar pattern of behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Step into a never ending circle that feels so familiar, never asking for a direction,
Entering a cyclical pattern without direction or guidance that seems familiar

Lead me into your love
Guide me towards your love

This time, I just know it's for real
Confident in the authenticity of the current situation

This time. this is how you make me feel
Acknowledging how the current situation instills particular emotions

This time, not gonna let it go
Determined to hold on to the current situation

Recognition
Acknowledgment

This scene looks so familiar
The current situation is reminiscent of something experienced before

I've played this part before
Have been in a similar position in the past

It's the one where I lost my lines
In a situation where lines or words were forgotten

The director shouted "cut" and I kept talking
Continued the conversation despite interruptions

And even though I can't remember the words
Despite not being able to recall specific words or details

It must have been the right script
Assuming that the current situation is correct and destined to be

And if you ever wondered why, I can't stop, can't get enough?
Questioning why the feeling of attachment and desire is present

I want you to feel, I want you to be here, feel your presence and I love to love you
Expressing a desire for the other person to reciprocate feelings and be present in the relationship

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