"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
Darkside
Shinedown Lyrics
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Are you starstrucked or just made of stone?
Do you need a savior? Some bad behavior?
Or you could cash it all in, I suppose
Because you're in deep, resisting repeats
Face forward and don't come unhinged
I've got the actors and all these bastards
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havok from above
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
It's all subliminal, supernatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Welcome to the darkside
Spare me your sorrow, there's no tomorrow
That's an empty promise at best
I've tried to play nice, you were baptized in ice
So don't tell me you're just depressed
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havoc from above
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
It's all subliminal, supernatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Welcome to the darkside
Your equilibrium has been spun all around
And everything you know turned upside down
The symptoms are contagious so please be advised
So welcome to the darkside
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havoc from above
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
It's all subliminal, supernatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Welcome to the darkside
Your equilibrium has been spun all around
And everything you know turned upside down
The symptoms are contagious so please be advised
So welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) so welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) so welcome to the darkside
The lyrics to Shinedown's song Darkside seem to be a message to anyone struggling with their inner demons. The singer seems to be addressing the listener directly, asking if they can hear him and questioning whether they are truly present or simply numb to their surroundings. He offers various options for dealing with their pain, including seeking salvation or succumbing to chaos. The repeated line "welcome to the darkside" suggests that the singer is inviting the listener on a journey to confront and hopefully overcome their struggles.
The verses emphasize that the listener should refrain from judging others or feeling sorry for themselves. The singer urges them to embrace their emotions and use them to create positive change in their lives. The chorus, with its catchy repetition of "welcome to the darkside," serves as a rallying cry for anyone who feels like an outsider or a rebel. While the lyrics could be interpreted in various ways depending on the listener's perspective, they ultimately seem to be a call to action, urging the listener to face their struggles head-on and embrace their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you hear me? Am I speaking clearly?
The singer is asking if the listener is paying attention to their message.
Are you starstruck or just made of stone?
The singer is questioning if the listener is moved by the message or unresponsive.
Do you need a savior? Some bad behavior? Or you could cash it all in, I suppose
The singer is suggesting the listener has a choice between salvation, rebellion or simply giving up.
Because you're in deep, resisting repeats
The singer is warning the listener that their problems are unrelenting because they keep repeating the same behavior.
Face forward and don't come unhinged
The singer is advising the listener to stay strong in the face of their issues.
I've got the actors and all these bastards That took all the fun out of rage and revenge
The singer is blaming the powerful people who have made it impossible for the common person to find satisfaction and relief through venting their anger and getting revenge.
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havoc from above
The singer is encouraging the listener not to judge others and instead take control of their own lives.
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
The singer is saying they have reached a breaking point and it's time to make significant changes.
It's all subliminal, supernatural
The singer expresses the power of their message.
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
The singer acknowledges they may be perceived as crazy, but they still have something to offer.
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside? Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
The singer is inviting the listener to join them in their perspective, where habits become strongly ingrained and speech is cutting.
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised Welcome to the darkside
The singer warns the listener that they will face danger if they choose to embrace this mindset.
Spare me your sorrow, there's no tomorrow That's an empty promise at best
The singer rejects sympathy and offers a pessimistic view of the future.
I've tried to play nice, you were baptized in ice So don't tell me you're just depressed
The singer has attempted to be sympathetic towards the listener, but their cold demeanor makes it difficult.
Your equilibrium has been spun all around And everything you know turned upside down The symptoms are contagious so please be advised So welcome to the darkside
The singer acknowledges the listener is struggling and offers a reason for why they feel this way. They again invite the listener to join them in this mindset.
(Darkside, darkside) welcome to the darkside
The refrain is a repeated invitation to the listener to embrace the singer's view of the world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brent Smith, Eric Bass
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SHINEDOWN (2018) – DARKSIDE (Traducción)
Can you hear me? Am I speaking clearly?
¿Puedes oírme? ¿Estoy hablando con claridad?
Are you starstrucked or just made of stone?
¿Estás deslumbrado por la fama o sencillamente eres de piedra?
Do you need a savior? Some bad behavior?
¿Necesitas un salvador? ¿Algo de mala conducta?
Or you could cash it all in, I suppose
O podrías aprovecharte de todo ello, supongo
Because you're in deep, resisting repeats
Porque estás demasiado involucrado, resistiendo repeticiones
Face forward and don't come unhinged
Mira hacia adelante y no te desquicies
I've got the actors and all these bastards
Tengo a los actores y a todos esos bastardos
That took all the fun out of rage and revenge
Que le han quitado toda la diversion a la rabia y la venganza
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havoc from above
No seas demasiado rápido en juzgar, reina el caos desde arriba
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
Creo que he tenido suficiente, es el momento de levantar a los muertos
It's all subliminal, supernatural
Todo es subliminal, sobrenatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
Puede que esté pirado pero aún tengo mi reputación
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Así que bienvenido a la fiesta, ¿no harías el favor de pasar?
Where rabbits have teeth and the wolves carry knives
Donde los conejos tienen dientes y los lobos llevan cuchillos
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Entras bajo tu cuenta y riesgo, así que no te sorprendas
Welcome to the darkside
Bienvenido al lado oscuro
Spare me your sorrow, there's no tomorrow
Ahórrame tu pena, no hay ningún mañana
That's an empty promise at best
Eso es una promesa vana en el mejor de los casos
I tried to play nice, you were baptized in ice
Traté de jugar en equipo, tú fuiste bautizado en hielo
So don't tell me you're just depressed
Así que no me digas que estás sencillamente deprimido
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havoc from above
No seas demasiado rápido en juzgar, reina el caos desde arriba
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
Creo que he tenido suficiente, es el momento de levantar a los muertos
It's all subliminal, supernatural
Todo es subliminal, sobrenatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
Puede que esté pirado pero aún tengo mi reputación
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Así que bienvenido a la fiesta, ¿no harías el favor de pasar?
Where rabbits have teeth and the wolves carry knives
Donde los conejos tienen dientes y los lobos llevan cuchillos
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Entras bajo tu cuenta y riesgo, así que no te sorprendas
Welcome to the darkside
Bienvenido al lado oscuro
Your equilibrium has been spun all around
A tu equilibrio se le ha dado la vuelta completamente
And everything you know turned upside down
Y todo lo que conocías está patas arriba
The symptoms are contagious so please be advised
Los síntomas son contagiosos así que por favor sé aconsejado
So welcome to the darkside
Por lo tanto bienvenido al lado oscuro
Don't be so quick to judge, reign havoc from above
No seas demasiado rápido en juzgar, reina el caos desde arriba
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
Creo que he tenido suficiente, es el momento de levantar a los muertos
It's all subliminal, supernatural
Todo es subliminal, sobrenatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
Puede que esté pirado pero aún tengo mi reputación
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Así que bienvenido a la fiesta, ¿no harías el favor de pasar?
Where rabbits have teeth and the wolves carry knives
Donde los conejos tienen dientes y los lobos llevan cuchillos
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Entras bajo tu cuenta y riesgo, así que no te sorprendas
Welcome to the darkside
Bienvenido al lado oscuro
Your equilibrium has been spun all around
A tu equilibrio se le ha dado la vuelta completamente
And everything you know turned upside down
Y todo lo que conocías está patas arriba
The symptoms are contagious so please be advised
Los síntomas son contagiosos así que por favor sé aconsejado
So welcome to the darkside
Así que bienvenido al lado oscuro
(Darkside, darkside) Welcome to the darkside
(Lado oscuro, lado oscuro) Bienvenido al lado oscuro
(Darkside, darkside) Welcome to the darkside
(Lado oscuro, lado oscuro) Bienvenido al lado oscuro
(Darkside, darkside) So welcome to the darkside
(Lado oscuro, lado oscuro) Así que bienvenido al lado oscuro
(Darkside, darkside) So welcome to the darkside
(Lado oscuro, lado oscuro) Así que bienvenido al lado oscuro
@xKillerClownx
Can you hear me? Am I speaking clearly?
Are you starstrucked or just made of stone?
Do you need a savior? Some bad behavior?
Or you could cash it all in, I suppose
Because you're in deep, resist and repeat
Face forward and don't come unhinged
Block out the actors and all these bastards
That took all the fun out of rage and revenge
Don't be so quick to judge, rain havoc from above
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
It's all subliminal, supernatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Welcome to the darkside
Spare me your sorrow, there's no tomorrow
That's an empty promise at best
I tried to play nice, you were baptized in ice
So don't tell me you're just depressed
Don't be so quick to judge, rain havoc from above
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
It's all subliminal, supernatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Welcome to the darkside
Your equilibrium has been spun all around
And everything you know turned upside down
The symptoms are contagious, so please be advised
So welcome to the darkside
Don't be so quick to judge, rain havoc from above
I think I've had enough, time to raise the dead
It's all subliminal, supernatural
I might be mental but I've still got my cred
So welcome to the party, won't you please come inside?
Where habits have teeth and the words carry knives
You enter at your own risk, so don't be surprised
Welcome to the darkside
Your equilibrium has been spun all around
And everything you know turned upside down
The symptoms are contagious, so please be advised
So welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) Welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) Welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) So welcome to the darkside
(Darkside, darkside) So welcome to the darkside
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@tomjohnson745
Revisiting this 4 years later… I don’t know what people were bitching about. Shinedown is so damn good. This is one of their best songs on what ended up being a phenomenal album. The “they sold out crowd” can eat a bag of dicks. They’ve done more for their fans and addressed mental health and addiction issues better than Dr Phil or Whoopi Goldberg could ever dream of. Not that high of a bar… I know. Point being that they are so good. And continue to be good… and good to each other. I love em and will never doubt their intentions or music. Until they give real reasons to.
@Laurar120
Facts. Shinedowns saved my life and others, and they give us all good advice along with catchy and good songs. Nothing to complain about.
@Alexjh260
You've got to understand that shinedown has been around for well over a decade. Bands change and writing the same genre of music is draining. Experimenting and creating new sounds keeps the band fresh and together.
I for one love the new album and the concept behind it, glad to see shinedown going strong and trying new styles. Can still hear the influence from som and amaryllis In the songs too.
This one is also my fave of the new album
@tims5481
I'm not a huge fan of it, but I respect them more for trying something different. We heard the change on Threat to Survival as well. Theory of a Deadman changed their style too and had their biggest single (RX).
@TrTriTrippin
dont even waste energy on these idiots they are not the audience soaking up the lyrics anyways......this song is serious shit if they had half a fucking brain to listen, dont do drugs kids.
@firelynx1108
like mcr and green day
@user-ln8rf4pt4d
i agree with you
@leahoakwood9988
I love, love, LOVE this band! They've helped me come back to life after an accident killed me, twice. Thanks gents!
@anthonypeters44
Glad you are still here you are here for a reason
@leahoakwood9988
@Anthony Peters Thank you, dear heart. Hope I live up to your thoughtful kindness & my miracles. <3