In 2014, they won the Hard Rock Rising competition in Helsinki, which secured them a gig at the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto, the young band's first foray outside of the U.S. Buoyed by increasing exposure, they released their debut single "Out There Somewhere" b/w "Money Talks" later that year. Those songs would later appear on their first EP. Shiraz Lane's debut five track EP named "Be The Slave Or Be The Change" was released in the spring of 2015. It was extremely well received by both public and the press and the single ''Mental Slavery'' could even be described as an underground hit in the Rock scene. Following this mini-record the band has put out four EP supporting music videos, toured the biggest national summer festivals and played in Toronto (Canada) , Tokyo (Japan) & Wacken Open Air in Germany. In the Autumn of 2015 Shiraz Lane embarked on an extensive national tour supporting Santa Cruz, playing the biggest club venues in Finland. The hype culminated with a worldwide record deal with Frontiers Music Srl, which was signed and sealed in September. Although music is not a matter of competition, it might be suitable to list winning the Hard Rock Rising 2014 and Wacken Metal Battle 2015 competitions as past merits. After signing with Frontier Records, they began work on their first LP with producer Ben Varon. "For Crying Out Loud" was released in April 2016 and included first single "House of Cards."
"Carnival Days', a full-length LP followed in 2018.
Hannes Kett (Lead Vocals)
Jani Laine (Lead Guitar)
Miki Kalske (Rhythm Guitar)
Joel Alex (Bass)
Ana Willman (Drums)
House Of Cards
Shiraz Lane Lyrics
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Gettin' underneath my skin
You look the other way
Walk over them and smile
What gives us the right
to block them out of sight
to stay out of the fight
Say you could save a life
prevent another bitter strife
clear up somebody's sky
Would you care to try?
Could you even shed a tear?
Please try
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Deception everywhere
the streets are filled with empty shells
Finding brand new ways to hold on to denial
Could you even shed a tear?
Would you care to try?
Could you even shed a tear?
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Corruption everywhere
Don't you see?
It's bound to fall down
(SOLO)
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
GUILTY
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
The opening lines of Shiraz Lane's 'House of Cards' reference the ubiquity of corruption and the inescapable feeling that it's seeping into every aspect of the world around us. This focus on corruption as a central theme is emphasized throughout the song, with lyrics that call attention to the apathy of those who are complicit in allowing it to continue: "You look the other way, walk over them and smile." The song's central question is what gives us the right to ignore it and stay out of the fight, pretending that everything is alright? The call to action is to consider what we could do to prevent bitter strife and clear up somebody's sky.
The repetition of the term "Guilty" throughout the song reinforces this sentiment, as the singer (presumably a voice of conscience) confronts us with our own culpability. The title itself, 'House of Cards', also plays on this idea of a fragile construction that is bound to fall down due to its own internal flaws. The image of the house of cards collapsing is a warning that without action, the society built on corruption will crumble.
Line by Line Meaning
Corruption everywhere
There is corruption all around us, and it's hard to escape.
Gettin' underneath my skin
This corruption is affecting me personally and making me uncomfortable.
You look the other way
People tend to ignore corruption and act as though it isn't happening.
Walk over them and smile
Some people actually participate in corruption and pretend that everything is fine.
What gives us the right
We have a moral obligation to help those affected by corruption.
to block them out of sight
Ignoring the corruption will not make it go away.
to stay out of the fight
We cannot be passive when it comes to tackling corruption.
to pretend it's alright
Ignoring corruption sends a message of acceptance, even though it is not alright.
Say you could save a life
We have the ability to make a difference in the lives of people affected by corruption.
prevent another bitter strife
Preventing corruption can prevent the conflicts that often arise as a result of it.
clear up somebody's sky
We have the potential to improve someone's life by tackling corruption.
Would you care to try?
Will you take action and try to make a difference?
Could you even shed a tear?
Are you moved by the suffering and injustices caused by corruption?
GUILTY
Those who ignore and perpetuate corruption are guilty of contributing to the problem.
Coming down like a house of cards
Corruption will eventually come crashing down due to its own instability.
Too much is not enough
The greed and corruption is insatiable and leads to destruction.
Deception everywhere
Deceit and dishonesty are pervasive in societies where corruption runs rampant.
the streets are filled with empty shells
People are reduced to mere shells of themselves when corruption overruns their lives and livelihoods.
Finding brand new ways to hold on to denial
Corrupt individuals and societies will always try to justify and rationalize their actions to avoid taking responsibility.
Don't you see?
The problem of corruption is plain to see and cannot be ignored.
(SOLO)
Musical solo break in the song.
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ss1980s
Corruption everywhere
Gettin' underneath my skin
You look the other way
Walk over them and smile
What gives us the right
To block them out of sight
To stay out of the fight
To pretend it's alright
Say you could save a life
Prevent another bitter strife
Clear up somebody's sky
Would you care to try?
[Pre-Chorus]
Could you even shed a tear?
Please try
[Chorus]
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
[Verese ]
Deception everywhere
The streets are filled with empty shells
Finding brand new ways to hold on to denial
[Pre-Chorus]
Could you even shed a tear?
Would you care to try?
Could you even shed a tear?
[Chorus]
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Corruption everywhere
Don't you see?
It's bound to fall down
[Chorus]
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
@bcamp1390
Great chorus.
@5erja0
Sensacional essa banda
Futuro brilhante, muito potencial, um diamante 💎 bruto
@backinblack729
awsome guys!
@Judezki92
very promising!
@DivaDannette
Kick A$$!!! \m/
@MartinoCasalini
oh yees
@ss1980s
Corruption everywhere
Gettin' underneath my skin
You look the other way
Walk over them and smile
What gives us the right
To block them out of sight
To stay out of the fight
To pretend it's alright
Say you could save a life
Prevent another bitter strife
Clear up somebody's sky
Would you care to try?
[Pre-Chorus]
Could you even shed a tear?
Please try
[Chorus]
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
[Verese ]
Deception everywhere
The streets are filled with empty shells
Finding brand new ways to hold on to denial
[Pre-Chorus]
Could you even shed a tear?
Would you care to try?
Could you even shed a tear?
[Chorus]
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Corruption everywhere
Don't you see?
It's bound to fall down
[Chorus]
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
Guilty
Coming down like a house of cards
Too much is not enough
Too much is not enough
@drmmrdude7064
Dig this band a lot, the U.S. does not make music like this anymore.
@monkeyrocks5150
Wonder if the 8 thumbs down who took the effort to thumbs down, Big Name Guys Like Lynch or VH ect... No, im not feeling it like that ... Ok, how bout the 8 who thumb it down are those considered Happy People... Ya know, still not feeling it as am local 378 30yrs already ... for any smart ass who try's feel this then, you can work with me and learn about what Iron feels like ... The Thumbs down was put there to see if any one dumb enough to click it, thats all & not dumb if you Change your ways 10~4? Rubber Duck?...
@Phoenix_VanDerWeyden
+Rick Johnson Usually this hate comes from Metal Elitists ... the ones who comment on every single vid the very same things : Death To False Metal , Gay LA Metal . They´re the Jeohvah witnesses of YT