"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
Evolve
Shinedown Lyrics
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I'm trying to make you understand
This is what you're up against
Powerful, powerless
Leaving with the upset
Here to stay by the way I turned it around
In a room full of mirrors I figured it out
To call my own conclusion
Had to swing for the fences
To find my own solution
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Look what we've become
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Evolve, evolve
Itching to fight it so bring on the riot
Cause we're all invited to the dance
Raise a glass now for the damned
Terrorize, terrified
Praying for your fucking life
Wide awake, dominate
I figured it out
In a room full of mirrors there's only one way out
I had to take leave of my senses
To call my own conclusion
Had to swing for the fences
To find my own solution
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Look what we've become
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
I had to take, I had to take leave of my senses
To call my own conclusion
Had to swing for the fences
To find my own solution
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Look what we've become
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Evolve, evolve
The lyrics of Shinedown's "Evolve" depict the singer's journey of self-discovery and empowerment in a world that has gone mad and lost its way. The song paints a picture of a chaotic and unsettling society where people are struggling to find their place and make sense of their lives. The singer, however, has managed to break free from the constraints of society by taking a leave of their senses and swinging for the fences to find their own solution. They have evolved beyond the norms that have been imposed upon them and have conquered their fears to unlock their true potential.
The chorus of the song, "Evolve, evolve, revolution," represents a call to action for listeners to also break free from the shackles of society and evolve into their fullest potential. It creates a sense of urgency and excitement, inviting people to join the revolution of self-discovery and empowerment. The line "In a room full of mirrors, there's only one way out" speaks to the idea that the only person who can truly save you is yourself. The chorus also highlights the idea that change is not only necessary but inevitable.
Overall, "Evolve" is a song that encourages personal growth and self-discovery while also critiquing the societal norms that hinder it. It presents a message of hope to listeners, urging them to embrace their unique qualities and challenge the established status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Opinions unbiased, shut up and be quiet
Stop talking and listen with an open mind
I'm trying to make you understand
I am attempting to explain something to you
This is what you're up against
I am describing a challenge you face
Powerful, powerless
The situation involves a power dynamic
Leaving with the upset
The situation has caused emotional distress
Here to stay by the way I turned it around
I have found a way to overcome the challenge and will continue to succeed
In a room full of mirrors I figured it out
Through self-reflection, I found the solution
I had to take leave of my senses
I had to move beyond logical or rational thinking
To call my own conclusion
To come to my own conclusion or decision
Had to swing for the fences
Had to take a big risk
To find my own solution
To discover the answer for myself
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Life can be chaotic and heartbreaking
Look what we've become
We are not living up to our full potential as humans
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
A new era of change is upon us
Itching to fight it so bring on the riot
Eager for change and ready to take drastic action
Cause we're all invited to the dance
Everyone is affected by the situation and has a role to play
Raise a glass now for the damned
Acknowledging those who have suffered and been oppressed
Terrorize, terrified
The situation is causing intense fear and anxiety
Praying for your fucking life
Deeply afraid and desperate for survival
Wide awake, dominate
Fully aware of the situation and taking control
In a room full of mirrors there's only one way out
The only way to move forward is to face oneself and find the answer within
Evolve, evolve
Adapt and grow
Revolution
A forceful change in society or culture
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENT SMITH, SCOTT STEVENS, ZACHARY MYERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@terminal2881
Opinions unbiased, shut up and be quiet
I'm trying to make you understand
This is what you're up against
Powerful, powerless
Leaving with the upset
Here to stay, by the way, I turned it around
In a room full of mirrors I figured it out
I had to take leave of my senses
To draw my own conclusion
Had to swing for the fences
To find my own solution
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Look what we've become
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Evolve, evolve
Itching to fight it so bring on the riot
Cause we're all invited to the dance
Raise a glass now for the damned
Terrorize, terrified
Praying for your fucking life
Wide awake, dominate
I figured it out
In a room full of mirrors there's only one way out
I had to take leave of my senses
To draw my own conclusion
Had to swing for the fences
To find my own solution
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Look what we've become
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
I had to take, I had to take, had to take leave of my senses
To draw my own conclusion
Had to swing for the fences
To find my own solution
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Look what we've become
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Revolution
Evolve, evolve
Evolve, evolve
@Kahannda1011
🎶Evolve
Shinedown
🎵Opiniones imparciales, cállate y cállate
Opinions unbiased, shut up and be quiet
Estoy tratando de hacerte entender
I'm trying to make you understand
Esto es a lo que te enfrentas
This is what you're up against
Potente, impotente
Powerful, powerless
Partiendo con el malestar
Leaving with the upset
Aquí para quedarme por cierto, le di la vuelta
Here to stay by the way I turned it around
En una habitación llena de espejos lo descubrí
In a room full of mirrors I figured it out
Tuve que despedirme de mis sentidos
I had to take leave of my senses
Para llamar a mi propia conclusión
To call my own conclusion
Tuve que columpiarme por las cercas
Had to swing for the fences
Para encontrar mi propia solución
To find my own solution
En un mundo enloquecido, todo es tan triste
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Mira en lo que nos hemos convertido
Look what we've become
Bienvenido a la era de la nueva revolución.
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Con ganas de combatirlo, así que provoca los disturbios
Itching to fight it so bring on the riot
Porque todos estamos invitados al baile
Cause we're all invited to the dance
Levanta un vaso ahora para los condenados
Raise a glass now for the damned
Aterrorizar aterrorizado
Terrorize, terrified
Rezando por tu jodida vida
Praying for your fucking life
Muy despierto, dominar
Wide awake, dominate
me lo imaginé
I figured it out
En una habitación llena de espejos solo hay una salida
In a room full of mirrors there's only one way out
Tuve que despedirme de mis sentidos
I had to take leave of my senses
Para llamar a mi propia conclusión
To call my own conclusion
Tuve que columpiarme por las cercas
Had to swing for the fences
Para encontrar mi propia solución
To find my own solution
En un mundo enloquecido, todo es tan triste
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Mira en lo que nos hemos convertido
Look what we've become
Bienvenido a la era de la nueva revolución.
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Tuve que tomar, tuve que despedirme de mis sentidos
I had to take, I had to take leave of my senses
Para llamar a mi propia conclusión
To call my own conclusion
Tuve que columpiarme por las cercas
Had to swing for the fences
Para encontrar mi propia solución
To find my own solution
En un mundo enloquecido, todo es tan triste
In a world gone mad, it's all so sad
Mira en lo que nos hemos convertido
Look what we've become
Bienvenido a la era de la nueva revolución.
Welcome to the age of the new revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Revolución
Revolution
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Evolucionar, evolucionar
Evolve, evolve
Compositores: Brent Smith / Scott Stevens / Zachary Myers
@ryanbabik5861
That chorus is fucking huge.....just straight up awesome. Brent kills it on this song. Great job Shinedown.
@kissland2789
Ok, this song is awesome. Finally the heavy one!
@Brandon2940
TheMonsterAbyss Black Soul?
@enzolopes3723
pyro is heavy too
@nicksupreme2094
heavy songs are
devil, black soul, pyro, evolve and (kind of) brilliant
5/13. this band is not what they used to be. bonus track "headcase" is probably heavier than any nonbonus tracks though.
@davidcatanus4922
nick supreme don't forget monsters and the other bonus track a new way to die as well
@bigyeeyeeb0166
@@nicksupreme2094 They may not be what they used to be, but change is good. They're testing out different genres
@NathanHydra
I dunno but........
WHY DOESNT THIS SONG HAVE 10MIL VIEWS YET?
@tothnebiro11
Wait ten years, be patient and it could have 45 million views like Enemies did.
@NathanHydra
zsombor channel enemies only has 32M views my dude