"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
Begin Again
Shinedown Lyrics
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To seconds lost
And starts that won't begin
To twisted eyes, that see inside
Rules that've always been
A simple task
A see-through mask
That questions where and why
And keep our peace of mind
Bring only what you need to survive
They find an image, from lines on my face
They stole it from the pages that kept my place
I stand on the outside, I gotta get in
I crawl inside
Just to begin again
So unfair
This broken smile, that keeps us all aware
I'd wish for thoughts and scene's we've lost
And times we'll never share
I'll ask you now, to show me how
To fill the circle in
What tells us all, there is no fall
And the story never ends
Bring only what you need to survive
They find an image, from lines on my face
They stole it from the pages that kept my place
I stand on the outside, we gotta get in
I crawl inside
Just to begin again
They never walked
They never cared
Always don't understand, I wanna be in
What will you be?
What will you die?
How will you know?
They suck it from me
(Demons)
They took it from me
(Demons)
They made a demon
(Demons)
They made it from me
Demons
Demons
They find an image, from lines on my face
They stole it from the pages that kept my place
I stand on the outside, we gotta get in
I crawl inside
Just to begin again
In "Begin Again," Shinedown leads listeners through their personal experiences of feeling trapped within themselves and the world around them. The lyrics in the opening verse suggest feelings of being lost and stuck in time: "Welcome friends / To seconds lost / And starts that won't begin." The twisted eyes and questions of "where and why" allude to a deeper search for meaning and purpose in their lives. This is a feeling that is easy to relate with, especially in today's society that obsesses over instant gratification and achievement.
As the song progresses, the chorus urges listeners to bring "only what you need to survive" as they navigate life's challenges. The bridge introduces a more personal narrative, describing the singer's feelings of being an outsider looking in. "I stand on the outside, I gotta get in / I crawl inside / Just to begin again." This feeling of being an outsider can also resonate with many who may feel out of place or left behind by society or those close to them.
The final verse speaks to the frustrations of trying to make sense of it all. The line, "They find an image, from lines on my face / They stole it from the pages that kept my place" suggests that others only see the surface level of who we are, while the things that truly define us are often buried deep within. The repeated use of the word "demons" emphasizes the internal struggles that we face and the difficulties that come with facing them.
Overall, "Begin Again" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the perseverance it takes to keep moving forward in life despite obstacles and adversity. It encourages listeners to keep pushing, even when it seems like everything is against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome friends
A greeting to those listening
To seconds lost
Acknowledgement of lost time
And starts that won't begin
Acknowledgement of past failures to start new endeavors
To twisted eyes, that see inside
Reference to those who see the truth behind the surface
Rules that've always been
Acknowledgement of societal norms that have always existed
A simple task
Reference to the simplicity of what is being asked
A see-through mask
Reference to the lack of depth in someone's facade
That questions where and why
An inquiry into the reasoning behind actions
We shed our skin, to occupy
A reference to personal growth and change
And keep our peace of mind
Reference to the importance of inner peace
Bring only what you need to survive
Advice to only carry what is necessary
They find an image, from lines on my face
Others make judgments about one's character based on physical appearance
They stole it from the pages that kept my place
Reference to one's personal history being taken without permission
I stand on the outside, I gotta get in
A desire to be accepted and included
I crawl inside
A willingness to do what it takes to belong
Just to begin again
Starting anew with a fresh perspective
So unfair
Acknowledgement of injustice
This broken smile, that keeps us all aware
Reference to the way people hide their emotions to avoid being a burden to others
I'd wish for thoughts and scene's we've lost
A longing for experiences and memories that are no longer present
And times we'll never share
A reference to the missed opportunities in life
I'll ask you now, to show me how
A request for guidance and support
To fill the circle in
To complete what is lacking or missing
What tells us all, there is no fall
A reminder to persevere and overcome obstacles
And the story never ends
A recognition that life is a never-ending journey
They never walked
Reference to people who lack experience
They never cared
Reference to people who lack empathy
Always don't understand, I wanna be in
A desire to be included and understood
What will you be?
A philosophical question about one's identity
What will you die?
A reference to mortality and the fleeting nature of life
How will you know?
A question about the unknown future
They suck it from me
A reference to energy being drained by negative influences
(Demons)
A reference to the internal struggles one faces
They took it from me
Reference to negative influences taking away one's happiness and motivation
(Demons)
A reference to the internal battles one faces
They made a demon
A reference to the internal struggles being manifested as demons
(Demons)
A reference to the internal battles one faces
They find an image, from lines on my face
Others making judgments based on appearance
They stole it from the pages that kept my place
A violation of personal boundaries and identity
I stand on the outside, we gotta get in
A desire to be included
I crawl inside
Willingness to do what it takes to be accepted
Just to begin again
Starting anew with a new approach and perspective
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY C. BATTAGLIA, BRENT SMITH, JASIN TODD
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