"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
Fly From the Inside
Shinedown Lyrics
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World on my shoulders
Here's the weight of the
World on my shoulders on my shoulders!
All alone I pierce the chain
And on and on all the sting remains
And dying eyes consume me now
I am focused on what I am after
The key to the next open chapter
Cause I found a way to steal
The sun from the sky
Long live that day that I decided
To fly from the inside
Every day a new deception
Pick your scene and take direction
And on and on I search to connect
But I don't wear a mask and I have no regrets
I am focused on what I am after
The key to the next open chapter
Cause I found a way to steal
The sun from the sky
Long live that day that I decided
To fly from the inside
I can't escape the pain
I can't control the rage
Sometimes I think that I'm gonna go insane
I'm not against what's right
I'm not for what's wrong
I'm just making my way and I'm gone
Here's the weight of the
World on my shoulders
Cause I found a way to steal
The sun from the sky
Long live that day that I decided
To fly from the inside
That I decided to fly from the inside
That I decided to fly from the inside
In Shinedown's song "Fly from the Inside," the singer seems to be struggling with the pressures of the world. They wonder if the weight of the world is on their shoulders and feel all alone even though they try to break free from the chains that hold them down. They can't escape the pain and can't control their rage. However, the singer is determined to focus on what they are after and find the key to the next open chapter. Despite the deception and stress of everyday life, the singer decides to fly from the inside and live life on their own terms. They refuse to wear a mask and have no regrets. They are not against what's right, nor are they for what's wrong. They simply want to make their own way and live freely.
The lyrics of this song seem to be about the personal struggles one faces in life. The singer is fighting against the pressures to conform to society and finding a way to be true to themselves. The idea of "flying from the inside" represents the courage to break free from the chains of conformity and live life on one's own terms. This song is a powerful reminder of the importance of being true to oneself and not letting the weight of the world hold us down.
Line by Line Meaning
Is the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Am I burdened with the weight of the entire world?
On my shoulders
I am the only one carrying this burden.
All alone I pierce the chain
Against all odds, I break free from my struggles.
And all in all the sting remains
Despite my efforts, the pain still lingers.
And dying eyes consume me now
I feel myself slipping, losing control.
The voice inside screams out loud
My inner voice is shouting to be heard.
I am focused on what I am after
I have a clear goal in mind.
The key to the next open chapter
What I seek will unlock the next phase of my life.
Cause I found a way to steal the sun from the sky
I have discovered how to achieve the impossible.
Long live that day that I decided to fly from the inside
I celebrate the day I took a leap of faith and broke free from my limitations.
Every day a new deception
I face new challenges and hidden agendas.
Pick your scene and take direction
Choose carefully what path to take.
And all in all I search to connect
Ultimately, I seek to find my place in the world.
But I don't wear a mask and I have no regrets
I am true to myself and stand by my choices.
I can't escape the pain
No matter how hard I try, the pain still exists.
I can't control the rage
I feel anger boiling inside me, beyond my control.
Sometimes I think that I'm gonna go insane
At times, my sanity is put to the test.
I'm not against what's right
I uphold what is just and fair.
I'm not for what's wrong
I do not condone what is unjust or immoral.
I'm just making my way and I'm gone
I am carving my path and leaving my mark.
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@saulogonzagasantos3881
Is the weight of the world on my shoulders
Is the weight of the world on my shoulders
On my shoulders
All alone I pierce the chain
And on and on the sting remains
And dying eyes consume me now
The voice inside screams out loud
I am focused on what I am after
The key to the next open chapter
'Cause I found a way
To steal the sun from the sky
Long live that day
That I decided to fly from the inside
Every day a new deception
Pick your scene and take direction
And on and on I search to connect
But I don't wear a mask and I have no regrets
I am focused on what I am after
The key to the next open chapter
'Cause I found a way
To steal the sun from the sky
Long live that day
That I decided to fly from the inside
I can't escape the pain, I can't control the rage
Sometimes I think that I'mma go insane
I'm not against what's right, I'm not for what's wrong
I'm just making my way and I'm gone
Here's the weight of the world on my shoulders
'Cause I found a way
To steal the sun from the sky
Long live that day
That I decided to fly from the inside
That I decided to fly from the inside
That I decided to fly from the inside
@punk7421
I remember playing Mx vs ATV unleashed when I was a kid on my ps2 and timing it right when he says fly and feeling awesome... good times makes me miss the good ole days😪😪
@poopoopeepeeable
You just unlocked a big nostalgia vault for me, my favorite racing game as a kid😩
@jamesmotter1221
Yep makes me feel old! That game had an awsome soundtrack!
@johnathontodd600
How bout ATV Off-road Fury….such good memories from those games.
@natalie_v0.1
BACK OFF ILL TAKE YOU ON
bruh that and ford racing were my first games on the ps2 and I played the everliving shit out of them
@nerbon7164
CHEAT CODE: TOOLAZY lol
@NoellaScott
Honestly, in 2023, I still think this was their best. This song never, ever gets old. Never fails to make me smile thinking back to my teenage life at the time.
@JoshB-qz1oc
I remember the day I qualified with my rifle, in the rain, at basic training and when we were done the sun came out and the range tower played this song! I felt so accomplished, a very unforgettable moment that I still think everytime I hear this song
@davidpeters2625
Thank you for your service!!!
@benperkins2929
Bro that would've been so awesome