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)
The Greatest View
Silverchair Lyrics
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The fungus in my milk,
When you want no-one,
And you got someone,
Through the wind you crawl,
And laugh at burning dunes,
When no-one else will ever see
They're turning their head
Whilst they wait for no-one
And finally I know why you feel like letting it go
I'm watching you, watch over me
And I've got the greatest view from here
Mistakes don't mean a thing,
If you don't regret them,
So pack your tactic toes for the winter
Chain a waterfall,
To a burned and withered skin
When no-one else will ever see
I'm watching you, watch over me
And I've got the greatest view from here
Now that you know why you feel like you do
They're turning their head
Whilst they wait for no-one
And finally I know why I feel like you're letting me go
I'm Watching you, watch over me
And I've got the greatest view from here
The Greatest View by Silverchair is a song that can be interpreted in various ways, but the overall lyrics seem to be about a person who feels like an outsider and doesn't fit in with others. The first few lines could be interpreted as the person feeling like they have a negative influence on others, the "fungus in my milk" line suggesting that they spoil or sour people's experiences. The next few lines describe the person's tendency to withdraw and isolate themselves, seeking solace in being alone. The lines "through the wind, you crawl, and laugh at burning dunes" create a vivid image of someone being tough and resilient despite the difficult circumstances they face.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more positive and hopeful. The line "mistakes don't mean a thing if you don't regret them" suggests that the person has become more accepting of themselves and their past actions. The lines about chaining a waterfall to a burned and withered skin show the person's ability to endure hardship and find beauty in unlikely places.
The chorus, "I'm watching you, watch over me and I've got the greatest view from here" seems to suggest that the person has found someone they trust and who understands them. The phrase "the greatest view" implies that this person gives them a new perspective on life and makes them feel grateful for the struggles they've faced.
Overall, the song seems to be about finding strength in oneself and in the connections we make with others. It speaks to the human experience of feeling like an outsider but ultimately finding a way to belong and feel understood.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the analyst,
You are the one who carefully analyzes and observes me
The fungus in my milk,
You are the imperfection or nuisance in my life that I cannot seem to get rid of
When you want no-one,
You try to distance yourself from others
And you got someone,
Yet, you have someone who looks up to you
Through the wind you crawl,
You go through obstacles and difficulties to get to where you need to be
And laugh at burning dunes,
You find humor in things that others would find painful or unpleasant
When no-one else will ever see
These actions and thoughts are only for your own eyes and ears
Now that you know why you feel like you do
Now that you understand your own emotions
They're turning their head
Others are ignoring you or paying you no attention
Whilst they wait for no-one
They do not have any particular agenda or reason for doing so
And finally I know why you feel like letting it go
I now comprehend why you feel like giving up or moving on
I'm watching you, watch over me
I am monitoring your actions and thoughts towards me
And I've got the greatest view from here
I have a unique and exceptional perspective in my current position
Mistakes don't mean a thing,
Errors or blunders are insignificant if you do not regret them
If you don't regret them,
If you do not feel remorseful or apologetic for your mistakes
So pack your tactic toes for the winter
Prepare yourself and plan ahead for the future
Chain a waterfall,
Attempt a task that seems impossible or challenging
To a burned and withered skin
To something or someone that is damaged, worn out, or hopeless
I'm Watching you, watch over me
I am still observing and paying attention to you, even as you do the same to me
And I've got the greatest view from here
I still have a unique and exceptional perspective in my current position
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jagpriddle
You're the analyst,
The fungus in my milk,
When you want no-one,
And you got someone,
Through the wind you crawl,
And laugh at burning dunes,
When no-one else will ever see
Now that you know why you feel like you do
They're turning their head
Whilst they wait for no-one
And finally I know why you feel like letting it go
I'm watching you, watch over me
And I've got the greatest view from here
Mistakes don't mean a thing,
If you don't regret them,
So pack your tactic toes for the winter
Chain a waterfall,
To a burned and withered skin
When no-one else will ever see
I'm watching you, watch over me
And I've got the greatest view from here
Now that you know why you feel like you do
They're turning their head
Whilst they wait for no-one
And finally I know why I feel like you're letting me go
I'm Watching you, watch over me
And I've got the greatest view from here
@leokimvideo
This whole album is a modern music masterpiece. It's Silverchair's St Peppers. It perplexes me how this album is still a mystery in the US market. It's the sort of album that never ages, it just gets better over time.
@JonnyBoyOfficial
And Young Modern is their Abbey Road!
@seanmoran6801
never understood
@silviocinti
Neon Ballroom was the St Peppers for me! But anyway I love all Silverchair albums!
@isasilverchair
YEAH
@jameschlupac8805
I can tell you why it didn't fare well cause not to be rude this record sucked lol. It's like they took thir man cards away. When your use. To hearing Isreal son and freak then you listen to this mess than you understand why it failed
@alinesmcacamargo
Há 20 anos no Disk MTV, essa foi a primeira música que ouvi do Silverchair e me apaixonei pela banda!!
@DarkWizz
Pegamos uma boa época para ouvir música.
@fernandameira9618
Comigo aconteceu o msm!
@caioaugustosantos
Sim!! esse riff do inicio me marcou muito, essa também foi a primeira que ouvi deles, tinha 6 anos na época em 2002