"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
Carried Away
Shinedown Lyrics
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Your eyes have turned a shade of empty
In my arms you pushed aside
Wondered if you'd ever be
Alright again and try to fix
What's goin' on inside of you
There's no reason to be afraid
For the world's mistakes
Now it's time to let it go
Look out, look in and realize
You always get so carried away
There's times and things you can never change
Don't get so carried away
Even now you hide behind
Those imitations in your mind
Through every act
From the middle to the end
You have played the part as your only friend
You steal the rush
From the hands of time
And they'll never to catch up with you
There's no reason to be afraid
You can't blame youself
For the world's mistakes
Now it's time to let it go
Look out, look in and realize
You always get so carried away
There's times and things you can never change
Don't get so carried away
You need to find out what's for real
And know how i wish you would understand
And listen
Look out, look in and realize
You always get so carried away
Look out, look in and realize
You always get so carried away
There's times and things you can never change
Don't get so carried away
Look out, look in and realize
You always get so carried away
There's time and things you can never change
Don't get so carried away
The lyrics of Shinedown's song "Carried Away" convey a message of hope and encouragement to someone who is struggling with their inner demons. The opening lines of the song reveal the singer’s concern for the person he is addressing – he can see that something is wrong, and he wants to help them. The person is clearly going through a difficult time and has become disconnected from everything around them. The phrase "your eyes have turned a shade of empty" suggests that the person is lost and disconnected from their emotions.
The singer offers hope to the person by telling them that there is no need to be afraid and that they cannot be blamed for the mistakes of the world. He encourages them to let go of the past and move forward. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "look out, look in and realize…don't get so carried away," which suggests that the person needs to focus on themselves and find a way to navigate their troubles without becoming overwhelmed.
The verse "Even now you hide behind those imitations in your mind" is especially significant because it highlights the importance of being true to oneself. The person has been pretending to be someone else – playing a part – possibly to fit in or to avoid confronting their pain. But this is not a sustainable way of living, and the singer encourages them to find out what's for real and move forward.
Overall, "Carried Away" is a song about resilience, self-discovery, and finding the strength to overcome difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's wrong with you I see
I can tell that something is troubling you
Your eyes have turned a shade of empty
Your eyes look hollow and lifeless
In my arms you pushed aside
You have been avoiding my comfort
Wondered if you'd ever be
I have been unsure if you will ever recover
Alright again and try to fix
And be able to heal yourself from within
What's goin' on inside of you
To figure out what is the matter with you
There's no reason to be afraid
You should not be fearful
You can't blame yourself
You are not responsible for everything
For the world's mistakes
That happens around you
Now it's time to let it go
It is time to move on
Look out, look in and realize
Take a moment to introspect and understand
You always get so carried away
You are prone to getting too emotional
There's times and things you can never change
Accept that some events can not be altered
Even now you hide behind
Even in this moment, you are avoiding the truth
Those imitations in your mind
You are pretending to be someone you're not
Through every act
In everything you do
From the middle to the end
From start to finish
You have played the part as your only friend
You have been alone and relied on acting as a shield
You steal the rush
You move too quickly
From the hands of time
Without regard for what you leave behind
And they'll never to catch up with you
Your actions will have lasting consequences
You need to find out what's for real
You must face the truth
And know how i wish you would understand
I hope that you will come to comprehend
And listen
And truly hear what I am saying
There's time and things you can never change
Certain things can never be undone
Don't get so carried away
Do not let your emotions escalate too far
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.