From their third album (Neon Ballroom) onward, the band have tried to experiment with slightly more complex song structures, pop influences, and the usage of orchestral backing on a few songs, most notably on their fourth album Diorama with composer Van Dyke Parks contributing to three of the tracks. This change is shown on their performance in their only live album "Live At Faraway Stables" where the band plays two sets - the first comprising newer material where they are backed by two keyboardists to simulate orchestral arrangements, and the second containing their earlier material.
2007 saw the release of the band's latest album Young Modern, featuring the lead single Straight Lines; the song reached number one on the ARIA singles charts. The album was supported by a full tour of North America (their first since 1999), and an extensive tour of Australia and New Zealand with fellow Aussie post-grunge rockers Powderfinger, entitled "Across the Great Divide."
To quote Daniel Johns, "I've been thinking a lot since we finished [[album artist=Silverchair]Young Modern] about where this fits into the other stuff we've done. The way I see it, the first album was naivete, the second one was anger, the third one was depression and the last one was escapism. Young Modern is all about acceptance."
The band announced an indefinite hiatus in May 2011:
"We formed Silverchair nearly 20 years ago when we were just 12 years old. Today we stand by the same rules now as we did back then ... if the band stops being fun and if it's no longer fulfilling creatively, then we need to stop. [...] Despite our best efforts over the last year or so, it's become increasingly clear that the spark simply isn't there between the three of us at the moment. Therefore after much soul searching we wanted to let you know that we're putting Silverchair into "indefinite hibernation" and we've decided to each do our own thing for the foreseeable future".
—Daniel, Ben and Chris, chairpage.com (Silverchair Official Website), 25 May 2011.
Members:
* Daniel Johns (vocals, guitar)
* Chris Joannou (bass)
* Ben Gillies (drums)
Albums:
* Tomorrow (EP) (1994)
* Frogstomp (1995)
* Freak Show (1997)
* Neon Ballroom (1999)
* The Best Of - Volume One (2000)
* Diorama (2002)
* Rarities 1994-1999 (2002)
* Live From Faraway Stables (2CD & DVD) (2003)
* Young Modern (2007)
Do You Feel the Same
Silverchair Lyrics
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To find my place of hiding
Try to detach
Try to decrease
To make it easier on me
Despise myself for what you've done
Sent me back into my world
I'll make it easier
Now I have managed to be the one
To be the victim without the gun
Do you feel the same anyway?
Now you've come
Do you feel the same anyway?
Now you've come
Stay alert cause I'm obsessed
Surely I can't be depressed
Could I be read if I was see-through,
Or would you just read my spine
Could I be read if I was see-through
Could I be read if I was see-through
Could I be read if I was see through,
Or would you just read my spine
Now I have managed to be the one
To be the victim without the gun
Do you feel the same anyway?
Now you've come
Do you feel the same anyway?
Now you've come
Do you feel the same
Feel the same
Now you've come
Do you feel the same anyway?
Hold yourself cause no one will
I'll be there to take the spill
Cleanse your soul
Change the tide
And ride the wave back into me
Be the one
Without the gun
Do you feel the same anyway?
Now you've come
Do you feel the same anyway?
Now you've come
Do you feel the same
Feel the same
Now you've come
Do you feel the same anyway?
The lyrics of Silverchair's song Do You Feel The Same are about feeling lost and detached from oneself, and longing for someone else to understand and relate to those feelings. The singer, who is feeling lost and detached, is determined to find a place where they can hide and detach further from themselves. They despise themselves for what they have done and are sent back into their own little world. The singer urges themselves to hold on, as no one else will hold on for them.
The lyrics express that the singer has been a victim without a gun, suggesting that they may have been hurt emotionally by someone else. They ask, "Do you feel the same anyway?" in reference to whether the other person can relate to their feelings. They urge the other person to stay alert because they may become obsessed, yet still question their own ability to be depressed. The lyric, "could I be read if I was see-through, or would you just read my spine," suggests that the singer is wondering if anyone would be able to understand and relate to them if they were completely transparent. The chorus repeats the question asking if the other person feels the same.
The song ends on a hopeful note as the singer urges the other person to hold on and promises to help them. They encourage the other person to cleanse their soul and ride the wave back into them. The chorus repeats the question, "Do you feel the same?" emphasizing the longing for someone to understand their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon covered determined to find
I am on a journey to find my place of hiding, even though it might be challenging
To find my place of hiding
To find a safe and comfortable space to retreat from the world
Try to detach
I try to disconnect myself from my emotions and the situation
Try to decrease
I attempt to minimize the intensity and impact of the situation
To make it easier on me
To make it less difficult for myself to cope with the situation
Despise myself for what you've done
I resent myself for allowing others to hurt me or influence my actions negatively
Sent me back into my world
The experience has caused me to retreat back into my own world and mindset
Hold yourself cause no one will
I need to rely on myself to get through this as no one else will do it for me
I'll make it easier
I will find a way to make the situation less painful or easier to handle
Now I have managed to be the one
I have unintentionally become a victim in this situation
To be the victim without the gun
I have been hurt, but not in a physical sense
Do you feel the same anyway?
Do you share the same emotions or experiences as me regardless?
Now you've come
Now that you are here in my life, will you understand me better?
Stay alert cause I'm obsessed
I am fixated on this situation, and I need to be careful not to let it consume me
Surely I can't be depressed
I cannot admit that I might be struggling with depression
Could I be read if I was see-through,
If I was completely open and honest, would you be able to read my emotions?
Or would you just read my spine
Would you judge me based solely on my physical appearance or outward behavior?
I'll be there to take the spill
I will be there to support you and help you through difficult times
Cleanse your soul
Let go of any negative thoughts or emotions and find a sense of inner peace
Change the tide
Turn the situation around and make things better
And ride the wave back into me
Come back to me, and we will face the situation together
Be the one
Be the person who is strong and in control of their emotions
Without the gun
Without having to rely on physical force or aggression to assert oneself
Feel the same
Share the same emotions or experiences as me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
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