"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
All I Ever Wanted
Shinedown Lyrics
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That I come alive, just before I have to hide.
Because I believe I'm losing my nerve
But could I ever do better than this
Because all I ever wanted was a place to call my home
To shelter me when I am there and to miss me when I'm gone
Where stars may dance and sun still shines and the storms feel free to roam
I listen if only for a while
But I can't decide if I'm aware that I'm on trial
If there's a way to a remedy then lead me straight to it
If there's a path or a door I missed , then show me now, show me this
Feel free when I am gone
The lyrics of Shinedown's song "All I Ever Wanted" is about the search for a sense of belonging and a place to call home. The first verse describes a feeling of isolation and the need to hide away from the world, but also a sense of being alive when in that state. The singer goes on to express a fear of losing their nerve, suggesting a lack of confidence and unsureness about their path. They question whether they could ever do better than their current situation, indicating a sense of resignation or defeat. However, the refrain brings a glimmer of hope, as the singer expresses a desire for a place to call their own, where they can find shelter and be missed when they are gone. The last line of the chorus speaks to a longing for a place where nature can exist in its own free and wild state, unencumbered by human interference.
The second verse continues the theme of searching, as the singer listens for guidance or clarity about their situation. They suggest that they may feel like they are on trial, perhaps by society or their own inner critic. The final lines of the verse urge for a remedy or solution to be shown to them, indicating a willingness to learn and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
I lie here alone and wonder why
I am laying here by myself and questioning the reason for my current circumstances
That I come alive, just before I have to hide.
I have a moment of excitement just before I have to hide my true self or my emotions
Because I believe I'm losing my nerve
I am afraid that I am losing my ability to handle the situation at hand
But could I ever do better than this
I am uncertain if there is a better option for me
Because all I ever wanted was a place to call my home
My deepest desire has always been to have a place to call my own where I feel safe and comfortable
To shelter me when I am there and to miss me when I'm gone
I want this place to provide me with a sense of security and for the people there to miss me when I am not around
All I ever wanted was a place to call my own
I want to have a sense of ownership and belonging in a specific place
Where stars may dance and sun still shines and the storms feel free to roam
I want this place to be full of wonder and aspects of nature that bring both calm and excitement
I listen if only for a while
I try to listen, even if it is just for a moment
But I can't decide if I'm aware that I'm on trial
I am unsure if I am being judged or held to some sort of standard
If there's a way to a remedy then lead me straight to it
If there is a solution to this situation, I hope that I am led to it directly
If there's a path or a door I missed , then show me now, show me this
If there is an option or opportunity that I missed, I hope it is brought to my attention
Feel free when I am gone
I hope that when I am not around, those who are left behind are able to feel free to live their lives without any negative impact from my absence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRAD STEWART, BRENT SMITH, JASON TODD
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