Silverchair was formed in 1992 in Newcastle, New South Wales. In 1994, at t… Read Full Bio ↴Silverchair was formed in 1992 in Newcastle, New South Wales. In 1994, at the age of 15, Silverchair got their big break when the band won a national competition called "Pick Me" with the demo of their song, "Tomorrow". The demo became one of the most played songs in the history of the Australian station Triple J, and they played that year's Big Day Out as part of the prize for their win.

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)

Findaway
Silverchair Lyrics

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You've been locked up and you need to escape
You broke the law it was a first offense
Drug addiction subtracting all your privileges
Giving up just makes no sense
We'll find a way
We'll find a way
Don't give in don't give in
Don't give in don't give in

Oh

All you can think about is breakin' free
You can't make it on your own
You're thinking negative nothing can go right
It's eating you down to the bone

We'll find a way,
We'll find a way,
Don't give in, don't give in,
Don't give in, don't give in
Oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh,
We'll find a way,
We'll find a way,
Don't give in, don't give in,

Don't give in, don't give in,
Oh oh.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Silverchair's song "Findaway" touch on themes of struggle and hope, particularly in relation to drug addiction and imprisonment. The opening lines depict a person who has been locked up and needs to escape, after having committed a first-time offense due to drug addiction. Despite having lost their privileges, the song urges that giving up is not an option, and that there is always a way out. This message is reinforced throughout the chorus which repeatedly reassures that they will find a way, and not to give in to negativity.

The second verse continues to describe feelings of hopelessness and despair, with the person feeling trapped and that nothing can go right. However, the chorus once again offers a glimmer of hope, that despite the odds, they will find a way to overcome this obstacle. The repetition of "don't give in" in the lyrics serves as a powerful reminder to persevere and not let difficulties break one's spirit.

Overall, "Findaway" is a song that encourages perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. It acknowledges the challenges that come with drug addiction and imprisonment while still emphasizing that there is always a way forward.

Line by Line Meaning

You've been locked up and you need to escape
You are imprisoned and feel the need to break free.

You broke the law it was a first offense
You committed a crime for the first time.

Drug addiction subtracting all your privileges
You are addicted to drugs, which has cost you all your privileges.

Giving up just makes no sense
There is no rational reason to give up.

We'll find a way
We will succeed in finding a solution.

Don't give in don't give in
Do not surrender to defeatism.

All you can think about is breakin' free
Breaking free is all you can think about.

You can't make it on your own
You are unable to achieve success alone.

You're thinking negative nothing can go right
You are pessimistic and believe that nothing will work out.

It's eating you down to the bone
It's consuming you and causing you great distress.

We'll find a way
We will succeed in finding a solution.