1) Shiner were a math roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands with the name Shiner:
1) Shiner were a math rock band from Kansas City.
2) Shiner were a hardcore/emo band from Canada.
3) Shiner are a hardcore band from Aberdeen, Scotland.
4) Shiner are an indie band from Helsinki, Finland.
1) Shiner was a math rock band from Kansas City, Missouri formed in 1992. The group originally comprised of Allen Epley (guitar/ vocals), Jeff Brown (drums) and Shawn Sherrill (bass), before Tim Dow took over on the skins a year later. With this line up, the band found themselves sharing the stage with Season To Risk, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Jesus Lizard, Girls Against Boys and Jawbox among others before DeSoto Records released their debut EP "Brooks" b/w "Released" 7" in 1993.
Following Shiner's first album Splay also put out by DeSoto, Paul Malinowski took over for bass duties after departing with Season To Risk in 1995. With HitIt! Recordings releasing their second full-length Lula Divinia two years later, Sub Pop took notice and followed with the single "Sleep it Off"/ "Half Empty" that same year. After a brief tour with HUM in 1998, yet another single "Semper Fi" b/w "Sailor's Fate" 7" came out a year after. With Jason Gerken taking over dums and Josh Newton manipulating the guitar, a third full-length studio effort Starless was released in fall 2000, and the band's swansong The Egg was released in 2001 hinting at a more experimental sound.
Allen Epley currently plays in The Life and Times. Shawn Sherrill plays in Roman Numerals with Season To Risk frontman, Steve Tulipana. Tim Dow joined Ken Andrews in Year of the Rabbit. Jason Gerken is playing in Open Hand. Josh Newton played for The Great Fire of Sixteen Sixty Six, From Autumn To Ashes, Every Time I Die and The Damned Things
2) Shiner was a Canadian hardcore/emo band active in the 1990's. Their 7" "Slightly Polished" was released by Slow To Burn Records in 1993. It was the first STB release.
3) Shiner are a hardcore band from Aberdeen, Scotland formed in late 2009. They released their "Take Me Home" EP on June 18th 2010.
In 2011, after a few line up changes, began writing an album.
4) Shiner are an indie band from Helsinki, Finland formed in 2016.
Pills
Shiner Lyrics
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If I ran out pills today, fill my plate.
I keep my paxil-chardonnay, just in case.
I'd drive to hell to fill my eyes, face the sky.
And there's no trick to reason why I'll stay high.
Then it pins you to the wall
Then you sink into the sea,
But it keeps you off your knees.
And it keeps you on the phone.
And you find yourself alone.
Then you sink into the sea,
But it keeps you off your knees.
You're giving it away.
If I ran out of pills today, reinstate.
And I don't care what keeps me sane, just keep me sane.
I'll take the risk and calculate, just when I'll break.
Then it pins you to the wall
And you just can't turn it off.
Then you sink into the sea,
But it keeps you off your knees.
And it keeps you on the phone.
And you find yourself alone.
Then you sink into the sea,
But it keeps you off your knees.
If it keeps you on your way...
The lyrics to Shiner's song "Pills" speak to the experience of someone who relies on medication to maintain their mental and emotional stability. The opening lines, "If I ran out of pills today, I won't wait. If I ran out pills today, fill my plate," express a sense of urgency and reliance on medication. The mention of "paxil-chardonnay" suggest that there may be a mix of prescribed medication and self-medication happening.
The chorus describes the sensation of being "pinned to the wall" and unable to "turn it off," likely referring to the overwhelming experience of mental health struggles. The mention of sinking into the sea and being kept "off your knees" implies that the medication offers some relief from these feelings. However, the idea of being "alone" and "giving it away" suggests that there is still a sense of isolation that comes with relying on medication.
The second verse continues to emphasize the importance of medication, with the lyric "If I ran out of pills today, reinstate. And I don't care what keeps me sane, just keep me sane." The final line, "If it keeps you on your way," could be interpreted in a few different ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to stay functional and to maintain their mental health - even if that means relying on medication that may come with its own set of risks and challenges.
Overall, the lyrics to "Pills" offer a poignant and honest look at the experience of someone who relies on medication to stay afloat, and the complex feelings and experiences that come with that.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ran out of pills today, I won't wait.
I won't hesitate to take more pills if I run out today.
If I ran out pills today, fill my plate.
If I run out of pills, give me more as soon as possible.
I keep my paxil-chardonnay, just in case.
I always have a combination of pills and alcohol ready to use.
I'd drive to hell to fill my eyes, face the sky.
I would go to any lengths, even dangerous ones, to get high.
And there's no trick to reason why I'll stay high.
There is no logical reason why I continue to abuse drugs to remain high.
Then it pins you to the wall
The effects of the drug make you feel trapped.
And you just can't turn it off.
Once under the influence, you can't stop using the drug.
Then you sink into the sea,
You feel like you are drowning or sinking into oblivion.
But it keeps you off your knees.
Using drugs keeps you from feeling weak or powerless.
And it keeps you on the phone.
Drugs can make you feel compelled to call people for no reason.
And you find yourself alone.
Drug use can lead to social isolation and loneliness.
You're giving it away.
You are losing control by giving in to your addiction.
If I ran out of pills today, reinstate.
If I run out of drugs, I need more immediately.
And I don't care what keeps me sane, just keep me sane.
I'll do whatever it takes to keep from feeling insane, including using dangerous drugs.
I'll take the risk and calculate, just when I'll break.
I know I'm taking a risk by using drugs, but I'm trying to find a way to keep using them without facing negative consequences.
If it keeps you on your way...
If using drugs keeps you going forward in life, then it's worth it to you.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.