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.
The Situationist
Shiner Lyrics
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One thin thred,
A thimbleful of lies.
A lie along the way
Could make your wave,
Then we'd all say your name.
Fly your flag away
They might just say your name.
I loved the time when
A little clumsy rhyming
Could fit the crown on your head.
Head down arms straight out,
Left without having completely sussed it out.
Head to the sun I have left to run
In "The Situationist," Shiner explores the idea that timing and opportunity can make all the difference in someone's success. The lyrics speak about how a small lie or manipulation of the truth can propel someone into the spotlight and earn them recognition. The song suggests that this kind of situationism is not necessarily a good thing, and warns against getting caught up in the desire for fame and attention.
The first verse sets the stage for this idea, with the lines "A simple case of timing, one thin thread, a thimbleful of lies." The singer suggests that success can hinge on very small things, like the timing of one's actions or the tiniest bit of deception. The second verse expands on this idea, imagining what it might be like to "fly your flag away" and become famous, only to realize that it was all based on a lie.
The chorus then reflects on the fleeting nature of success, and how easily it can be lost. The lines "They might just say your name, I loved the time when a little clumsy rhyming could fit the crown on your head" suggest that fame can be fickle, and that success is not necessarily based on merit or talent. The final lines of the song offer a sense of freedom, with the singer heading "to the sun" and "left to run," suggesting that perhaps the best way to avoid the pitfalls of situationism is to simply keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
A simple case of timing,
Sometimes, certain things happen in life purely due to timing, and although they may seem small or insignificant, they can have a big impact.
One thin thred,
Something as small and fragile as a thin thread can hold everything together, and without it, everything falls apart.
A thimbleful of lies.
Even a small lie can have consequences and cause problems in the end.
A lie along the way
Telling lies can often lead us down the wrong path in life, and it's important to stay true to ourselves and others.
Could make your wave,
Sometimes, telling lies or doing something wrong can gain attention and popularity, but it's not worth sacrificing our integrity for.
Then we'd all say your name.
People can become famous or infamous for various reasons, but it's important to stay true to ourselves and not sacrifice our values for fleeting recognition.
Fly your flag away
Sometimes, it's necessary to leave behind old ways of thinking and doing things in order to move forward and grow.
And see who waves,
When we make changes or take risks, it's important to observe and take note of who supports us and who doesn't.
They might just say your name.
When we make changes or stand up for what we believe in, we may earn recognition or respect for our actions.
I loved the time when
Sometimes, we look back on the past with nostalgia and wish we could relive certain moments or memories.
A little clumsy rhyming
In the past, small mistakes or flaws may have been overlooked or even celebrated, but now they may be criticized or ridiculed.
Could fit the crown on your head.
In the past, it may have been easier to achieve success or recognition, but now it's more challenging and requires more effort.
Head down arms straight out,
Sometimes, we need to focus and concentrate on our goals, even if it means blocking out distractions or external influences.
Left without having completely sussed it out.
Sometimes, we make decisions or take actions without fully understanding the situation or consequences, and we need to be prepared for the possible outcomes.
Head to the sun I have left to run
Despite the challenges and obstacles we may face, we need to keep moving forward and striving towards our goals in life.
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Written by: ANDRE S. PARKER, FRANCESCA MAEONDRA RICHARD, KEYSHIA COLE
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