Shun is the only band in today's music scene putting this emotion and dynamics into their songs to create a style not yet seen in music today. They tend to stay away from trendy beats and originate their own style instead of imitating others.
Shun has played many shows covering the southeast from Nashville to New Orleans, playing with many known bands such as The Urge, Stuck Mojo, and Nothingface. By playing with these bands shun was able to develop their name throughout the Southeast. Releasing a locally recorded demo in December of 1998 they sold over 1200 copies and have been on several college stations and the local buzz 102.9. Shun has set out to be the next wave of long lasting music with a sound completely original yet familiar and with an intelligence level strong enough to capture both young and old. Shun will be pressing their new style until dreams and destiny are accomplished.
Shun has released 2 CDs. An EP entitled Promising (2000) and a full-length titled Michael In Reign (2001)
Members:
Billy White: Vocals
David Crutcher: Guitar
Cris Hawkins: Guitar
Richie Glover: Bass
Jac Glenn: Drums
MySpace:
www.myspace.com/shunband
There are multiple groups named Shun, but one belongs to the legendary Japanese electronic mastermind Susumu Hirasawa. Hirasawa's group made experimental electronic music during the 80's similar in vibe to Susumu's other work, but with a more hypnotic compositional style.
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Shun Lyrics
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(chorus)
If it's easy to let go, why does this burn?
Wounded within. Fighting the words. Your feelings I never spared...
If it's easy to let go, why does this burn? It's taken me over. Why does this matter?
Because it takes more than an open hand to let me know that you don't care. Because it takes more than singing words to let you know just who I am. It takes more than this. Because it takes more than an open hand to let you know that i don't care.
Wounded with words. Fighting again. Your feelings we never spared....
Because it takes more than an open hand to let me know that you don't care. Because it takes more than singing words to let you know just who I am. Because it takes more than an open hand to let you know that I don't care.
In this song, Shun expresses the conflicting emotions that arise when trying to move on from a relationship that has caused hurt and pain. The opening lines suggest that the exchange of hurtful words has left emotional wounds, as the singer continues to fight within themselves. Despite this, there is a sense of detachment that comes with the realization that perhaps they shouldn't care anymore.
The chorus, however, highlights the paradoxical nature of moving on. The singer questions why, if letting go is supposed to be easy, it feels like a burning pain. The repetition of this line emphasizes the confusion and frustration that comes with the inability to let go completely. The line "it's taken me over, why does this matter?" suggests a sense of being overwhelmed and lost in the emotions, questioning the significance of the pain and the relationship as a whole.
The final lines of each stanza are particularly significant as they emphasize the need for more than just superficial gestures to truly connect and communicate. It takes more than simply an “open hand” or singing words to express true caring and understanding. This suggests that despite the conflict and pain, there is still an underlying desire for true connection and validation from the other person involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Wounded with words. Fighting within. It feels like we shouldn't care....
I am emotionally hurt by the things that were said, and I'm struggling to come to terms with it. It almost seems like we shouldn't care about each other anymore.
If it's easy to let go, why does this burn?
If it's supposed to be easy to move on from this, why does it still hurt so much?
Wounded within. Fighting the words. Your feelings I never spared...
I feel wounded on the inside, and I'm fighting back against the words that hurt me. I realize now that I never took your feelings into account.
It's taken me over. Why does this matter?
This whole situation has consumed me. I'm questioning why any of it even matters anymore.
Because it takes more than an open hand to let me know that you don't care. Because it takes more than singing words to let you know just who I am. It takes more than this. Because it takes more than an open hand to let you know that i don't care.
Simply saying or doing superficial things won't convince me that you don't care or that I don't care. It takes more than that to truly show or understand someone's emotions.
Wounded with words. Fighting again. Your feelings we never spared....
Once again, I'm hurt by what was said, and I'm pushing back against it. It's clear now that we weren't mindful of each other's feelings.
Because it takes more than an open hand to let me know that you don't care. Because it takes more than singing words to let you know just who I am. Because it takes more than an open hand to let you know that I don't care.
Reiterating that true emotions can't be proven simply through gestures or words.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
billseraph
This is probably my favorite song on this album. Lyrically it has the least amount of lyrics I had written on the album. I haven't heard it in so long. Thank you Paradox King for putting these up. I don't even own a physical copy of this album. I gave them all away. :)
HM Henry
Your album should be rereleased; sincerely!
Neil Patrick Hairless
I had three copies of this. One was stolen, one went to a girl I was in love with who is no longer with us and the copy I kept for myself ended up being played until it was see-through and no longer worked anymore. This album is medicine... Thanks for making it, Billy and shun
Hoovy 11
you should reunite the band again and do more albums, you guys were/are amazing!
Aenashi
i truly miss these guys. Billy White is just such an amazing singer. They used to come to St Louis all the time.
Neil Patrick Hairless
Yeah, great voice and lyrics and some really slick instrumentation and arrangements. shun deserved more
Bruno Gandarela
Thank you Paradox King for putting these incredible up.
Tomas Bocking
SOS! If anyone has the CD or mp3s could you please upload the album somewhere and send me the link, please, please, please? Cant find them on spotify or itunes or anywhere, and I really dont want the music to dissapear if anything happens with the videos here. Thanks to you my savior.