"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
Miracle
Shinedown Lyrics
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Tell me twice
Are you certain I'm alright
Just a sign
To remind me
Tomorrows worth the fight
Ever changing
The story line that keeps me alive
So make a wish and say
Give me life
Give me love
Star lit angel from above
Not so low
Not so high
Keep it perfectly disguised
Ever changing
The story line that keeps me alive
My Mona Lisas making me smile
Right before my eyes
Take another look
Take a look around
It's you and me
It's here and now
As you sparkle in the sky
I'll catch you while I can
'Cause all we are
Is all I am
I just want you to see
What I've always believed
You are
The miracle in me
Show me faith
Like you do
I'm amazed at how you move
Side to side
Front to back
You know how to make it last
Ever changing
The story line that keeps us alive
My Mona Lisas making me smile
Right before my eyes
Take another look
Take a look around
It's you and me
It's here and now
As you sparkle in the sky
I'll catch you while I can
'Cause all we are
Is all I am
I just want you to see
What I've always believed
You are
The miracle in me
These are the moments
That you cant pass by
Lets turn the water to wine
One more time
Take another look
Take a look around
It's you and me
It's here and now
As you sparkle in the sky
I'll catch you while I can
'Cause all we are
Is all I am
I just want you to see
What I've always believed
You are
The miracle in me
The miracle in me
Your the miracle in me
The lyrics of Shinedown's song Miracle are about finding hope and inspiration in life, despite the many challenges and struggles that one may face. The chorus speaks of wanting to be given "life" and "love" from a "star lit angel from above," emphasizing the need for positivity and light in dark times. The lyrics also mention the importance of faith and being amazed at how someone moves through life. The line "My Mona Lisa's making me smile" could possibly refer to finding joy in a work of art or something that brings happiness to one's life.
The song's overall message is one of appreciation for the people in our lives who make a difference and bring positivity to our world. The singer stresses the importance of taking the time to appreciate these individuals and moments in life. The phrase "You are the miracle in me" is a powerful reminder of how others can inspire and uplift us even when we might be feeling down or lost.
Overall, Miracle is a song about finding hope, inspiration, and positivity in life by recognizing and celebrating the things that matter and bring us joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Say it once
Don't just say it, make sure you really mean it
Tell me twice
Repeat yourself to make sure I understand
Are you certain I'm alright
Are you really sure that I'm okay?
Just a sign
I need a small indication that everything will be alright
To remind me
So I don't forget that I can keep going
Tomorrows worth the fight
It's important to keep fighting for tomorrow
Ever changing
Nothing stays the same
The story line that keeps me alive
Life is a constantly changing story that keeps me going
So make a wish and say
Make a wish and vocalize it
Give me life
Give me energy and vitality
Give me love
Give me love and affection
Star lit angel from above
An otherworldly being that brings light to life
Not so low
Not too sad or upset
Not so high
Not too excited or happy
Keep it perfectly disguised
Hide any negative emotions or thoughts
My Mona Lisas making me smile
The person I love is bringing me joy and happiness
Right before my eyes
I can see the beauty and wonder of life in the present moment
Take another look
Look again with a fresh perspective
Take a look around
Observe the world around you
It's you and me
We are in this together
It's here and now
The present moment is what matters
As you sparkle in the sky
As you shine brightly and gleam with hope
I'll catch you while I can
I will seize the moment and hold on to it
'Cause all we are
We are all human
Is all I am
I am just me, nothing more or less
I just want you to see
I want you to understand what I believe
What I've always believed
What I have always held to be true
You are
You represent
The miracle in me
The wonderful, awe-inspiring quality that is within me
Show me faith
Demonstrate your belief and trust in something greater
Like you do
The way you show your faith is admirable
I'm amazed at how you move
I find your actions and behavior impressive and stimulating
Side to side
Moving in different directions and making progress
Front to back
Moving forward while also looking back
You know how to make it last
You have the ability to make things endure
These are the moments
These are the brief, memorable times
That you can't pass by
Don't waste these moments
Let's turn the water to wine
Let's make the most of everything we have
One more time
Do it again, one last time
Your the miracle in me
You represent the incredible, mystifying part of me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brent Smith, Dave Bassett
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