"Planet Zero" (2022). As of 2018, the band has had 23 Top 5 hits on Mainstream Rock radio, including 12 number one singles, and a Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 with "Second Chance".
On July 13, 2003, the band released their debut album Leave A Whisper. The album sold the popular singles "Fly From The Inside" and "45". Leave A Whisper was re-released on June 15, 2004, to capitalize on the strength of a new single: A cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man". This song is often dedicated to their friend Dimebag Darrell who died in 2004. The re-release also featured an acoustic version of "45", and a new mix of "Burning Bright", which was to be the fourth single from the album. During 2004, the band notably opened for Van Halen. On September 21, 2005, Leave A Whisper was certified as gold. On August 23, 2005, the band released a live DVD called Live From The Inside that contained a full-length Shinedown concert held at the House Of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
On October 4, 2005, the band released their second album called Us And Them, backed by the single "Save Me". Save Me maintained a #1 position on active rock charts for twelve weeks. The song became the theme song for WWE No Mercy 2005. The follow-up single, "I Dare You", also did respectably, and became one of the theme songs of WWE's WrestleMania 22 and was also performed on American Idol by Chris Daughtry. There are currently three versions of Us And Them: the regular thirteen-track version, a limited edition with three bonus acoustic tracks, and a store-specific edition with two bonus tracks: "Break" and "Carried Away". In 2006, the band co-headlined the SnoCore Tour with Seether, Flyleaf, and Halestorm, which was followed by the Equinox Tour in which Shinedown co-headlined with Trapt. Shinedown played their first overseas concert at the London Astoria on June 6, 2006, supporting Alter Bridge. In the late summer of 2006, the band opened for Godsmack and Rob Zombie on their North American Tour.
On December 12, 2006, Shinedown played in Knoxville, Tennessee at The Tennessee Theatre which was filmed for an upcoming DVD the band was expected to be releasing later this year (2007). However, after a recent show, Waukesha, WI, July 21, 2007, the band made it known that the DVD was scrapped by Atlantic Records.
The band began recording their new album in Los Angeles on September 20, 2007. Their first single, Devour, was released on May 20, 2008, and has proven a successful single, with it charting in the Top 10. The video for the song was released on June 25, 2008. On June 17, 2008, the album in it's entirety was put up on their MySpace page for listening. Shinedown's third album, The Sound of Madness, was released on June 24, 2008. The band is currently playing various festivals across North America before embarking on a tour in support of the new album.
Regarding the upcoming album, lead singer Brent Smith was quoted in an interview with Billboard.com as saying; "It's time to just go over the top, literally go above and beyond what a human being thinks they're capable of recording. We want to do a huge hard rock record that has a lot of crossover potential, but also some of the most insanely intense and heavy material that this band has ever tried - and see if we can pull it off." Smith noted that the group had more than forty songs to consider after writing sessions in Atlanta, Nashville and Los Angeles, but this was narrowed down to eleven songs for the standard album, and 14 songs for the deluxe edition.
In 2007 and 2008, Shinedown had some lineup changes with Brad Stewart and Jasin Todd leaving the band and Zach Myers*, Nick Perry, and Eric Bass joining the band.
*Zach Myers was touring guitarist from 2005-2007 and performed as bass guitarist during the recording of The Sound of Madness.
Shinedown performed free concerts at numerous state fairs across the US between June and September of 2009.
According to the Bully Songfacts, the lead single from Shinedown's fourth studio album, Amaryllis, is titled "Bully." It is the first new music to be heard from the Florida-based hard rockers since all six singles from The Sound Of Madness topped the rock radio chart. The song was released on January 3, 2012.
Current members of the band:
Brent Smith
Zach Myers
Eric Bass
Barry Kerch
Adrenaline
Shinedown Lyrics
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So we can move a little faster
I make it real
I'm not a glorious disaster
What part of living says you gotta die?
I plan on burning through another nine lives
One more for measure, that's ten for the soul
That never sleeps, so are you ready to go?
Bloodshot against the clear blue sky
Tick tock, I think the well is running dry
My, my, I can't lie
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
Dead scared cause I'm fearless in the head
Bang, bang 'cause the needle's in the red
My, my, I can't lie
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
My, my, my sweet adrenaline
Crack in the vision
Who said the motivation's all wrong?
Not your decision
The detonation of a time bomb
Which way is up
When your high is low?
It's time to find it
Are you ready to go?
Bloodshot against the clear blue sky
Tick tock, I think the well is running dry
My, my, I can't lie
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
Dead scared cause I'm fearless in the head
Bang, bang 'cause the needle's in the red
My, my, I can't lie
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
My, my, my sweet adrenaline
My, my, I just can't lie
It's the speed and the sound that I'm dying to try
My, my, I just can't lie
It's the love of the chase that created the ride
Bloodshot against the clear blue sky
Tick tock, I think the well is running dry
My, my, I can't lie
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
Dead scared cause I'm fearless in the head
Bang, bang 'cause the needle's in the red
My, my, I can't lie
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
My, my, my sweet adrenaline
My, my, (my, my) I can't lie (can't lie)
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
My, my, (my, my) my sweet adrenaline
The lyrics of Shinedown's Adrenaline depict the exhilarating rush of adrenaline that comes along with living life in the fast lane. The singer of the song is excited about the thrill and intensity of living on the edge and is asking for permission to take control of the wheel so they can go even faster. The lyrics suggest that living life to the fullest doesn't necessarily mean inviting death or disaster, instead it's about taking calculated risks to experience the rush of adrenaline.
The lines "What part of living says you gotta die? I plan on burning through another nine lives" indicate a willingness to take risks and embrace life's challenges. The song also refers to the high that the singer feels when they experience the thrill of a potential danger, and the rush is compared to a shot of adrenaline. The singer acknowledges that living this way can be scary, but it also fills them with a sense of fearlessness. The chorus repeats the desire for that exhilaration, making it clear that the singer cannot resist the urge to keep experiencing it.
Overall, "Adrenaline" is a song about living life at full throttle and taking risks. The singer is fearless and determined to experience everything that life has to offer, even if it means putting themselves in harm's way. The song captures the inexplicable feeling of adrenaline that comes with taking risks and living life in the fast lane.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me the wheel
I want to take control and move faster
So we can move a little faster
I want to speed up and experience life more fully
I make it real
I am authentic and genuine
I'm not a glorious disaster
I am not someone who wrecks everything in their path, but rather someone who pushes the boundaries with intention
What part of living says you gotta die?
Why should we settle for less when we are alive and could be living life more fully?
I plan on burning through another nine lives
I aim to live life to its fullest, and not let it waste away
One more for measure, that's ten for the soul
I have a never-ending spirit and desire to live
That never sleeps, so are you ready to go?
I am always ready to live, and are you ready to come along?
Bloodshot against the clear blue sky
My red eyes depict how I feel inside, despite the seemingly peaceful and serene surroundings
Tick tock, I think the well is running dry
Time is running out, and I need a boost to keep going
My, my, I can't lie
I am being honest with myself and my desires
I need a shot again, that sweet adrenaline
I crave the thrill of life, and need a boost to experience it
Dead scared cause I'm fearless in the head
I may appear calm and collected, but inside I am jittery and anxious
Bang, bang 'cause the needle's in the red
The intensity is building and the energy is palpable
Crack in the vision
Things are starting to get shaky and unclear
Who said the motivation's all wrong?
Who said we can't do things for the pure joy and thrill of it?
Not your decision
It's up to me to decide what motivates me
The detonation of a time bomb
An explosion is eminent, and the clock is ticking
Which way is up
I'm not sure which way is the right way to go
When your high is low?
When everything seems bleak and depressing, what's left?
It's time to find it
It's time to search for the next high, the next adventure, and the next thrill
My, my, I just can't lie
I am being truthful with myself about my desires and needs
It's the speed and the sound that I'm dying to try
I am craving excitement, speed, and risk
It's the love of the chase that created the ride
The passion for adventure is what inspires me to live so fully
My, my, my sweet adrenaline
The rush of the thrill is like honey to me
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brent Smith, Dave Bassett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Connolly
I only found Shinedown recently, primarily thanks to Spotify. This is extraordinary stuff. Under-rated? Absolutely!
Terri6868
Brent Smith has the best voice in rock today. Have you found Smith & Myers yet?
Gus Tavo
@Terri6868 con el fin. Es eso
Mark Ames
@Terri6868 I just found it. Unchained Melody was actually good.
Terri6868
@Mark Ames I just got home from seeing Shinedown In Louisville. They put on a great live show.
Tina Nordin
@Terri6868 Yes I agree!!! Rip Chris Cornell.
Vicki Rutherford
Love this band! It has become my favorite & I donโt listen to much of anything else. Brent is a gifted genius, & the guitar part moves me overtime! Itโs the best. These guys are all so talented, Iโm so glad they found each other, because what they do is beyond words, truly amazing! Thank you guys PLEASE DONT EVER STOP!!โค๏ธ
stacy hall
This is their opening song on the current tour. I swear when they come out and it begins, the energy of it about blows everyone out of the arena!
Devan S.
most intense opening of any band ive seen
Tracy Johnston
I've seen them open with this many times, but also with Devour...which is also a great opener!