"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
With A Little Help From My Friends
Shinedown Lyrics
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Would you stand up and walk out on me
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
What do I do when my love is away
(Does it worry you to be alone)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends
Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mmm I get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mmm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Ooh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
With A Little Help From My Friends is a soulful song originally written by The Beatles but popularized by Joe Cocker's cover. Shinedown's version adds their own rock edge. At its core, the song is about the importance of friendship and how the support of loved ones can help us overcome difficult times.
The opening verse addresses a fear that many people can relate to - the fear of being judged and rejected by others. The singer asks what would happen if they sang out of tune, wondering if their friends would stand by them or walk out. The following lines reinforce the idea of being vulnerable with friends and relying on their support, even if we may not always be at our best.
Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "I get by with a little help from my friends" emphasizes the importance of community and sticking together. The chorus emphasizes the need for love and companionship, asking if anyone else needs somebody to love. The final verse explores the idea of love at first sight and the intimacy of personal experience, which can be difficult to express even to those closest to us.
Ultimately, With A Little Help From My Friends is a reminder that we need each other, even when things get tough. We all have moments of weakness and doubt, but with the support of loved ones, we can overcome these challenges and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you think if I sang out of tune
If my singing voice was not perfect, what would be your reaction?
Would you stand up and walk out on me
Would you leave and refuse to listen if I were singing poorly?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
Listen to me sing a song for you
And I'll try not to sing out of key
I'll attempt not to sing with an incorrect pitch
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
I can make it through life with the support of my friends
Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends
My friends can uplift me and improve my mood
Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
With the aid of my friends, I'm going to make an attempt
Do you need anybody?
Do you require companionship or support?
I need somebody to love
I am in need of someone to provide affection
Could it be anybody?
Is there anyone who could fill this role?
I want somebody to love
I desire someone who can provide me love and affection
What do I do when my love is away
When my beloved person is absent, what should I do?
(Does it worry you to be alone)
(Are you concerned about being by yourself?)
How do I feel by the end of the day
At the end of the day, what are my emotions?
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
(Do you feel unhappy because you are alone?)
No, I get by with a little help from my friends
I don't feel lonely because my friends support me
Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends
I can feel joyous and elated with the help of my friends
Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends
I will attempt a trial with the support of my friends
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Do you trust in the notion of falling in love upon initially seeing someone?
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time
I strongly believe that this phenomenon occurs frequently
What do you see when you turn out the light?
What do you picture in your mind when the room is dark?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
I am unable to describe it, yet I sense that it is exclusively mine
Ooh, I get high with a little help from my friends
With my friends' help, I can feel euphoric and happy
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends
My friends assist me in getting through life's challenges
With a little help from my friends
By receiving assistance from my friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Coimbra Law
This gave me chills. It’s so good
shinedownluvr
Just cannot get over how much I love this version of this song!!! I love my cd/dvd set. I got mine pre-order and love it! If anyone out there loves Shinedown then they need to own this set.
shinedownluvr
Simply amazing!!!!!
Tina Doty
<3 it simply AMAZING!!!
Trent Harris
@shinedownluvr I agree. Brent Smith created such a different sound with his voice in this song than I have heard from him in others.
Christopher Stania
How do i not know this...?
Amazing!!!
freebirdiii
SO. GOOD.
AmerginMacEccit
this one is forever
Alex Febrero
Awesome!!, Really Awesome!! man.
Trent Harris
@darkcreed18 Thanks!! It's from the new DVD! Definitely worth the $30