After several lineup changes, the band acquired Billy Hamilton, a local fan who learned of the band's need for a bassist on the Internet message board "The 905 Board" (an Ontario area outreach board which used to be for local musicians). In Christmas of 2001, he joined the band after Shane Told helped him learn the music for the songs. Following a rehearsal on Boxing Day (December 26) in 2001, he officially debuted with Silverstein. The next spring, original guitarist Richard McWalter left the band to move to Victoria, British Columbia to study engineering. He was then replaced by Neil Boshart, childhood friend of Shane Told. The new lineup recorded a second EP, When the Shadows Beam, in preparation for their first tour in Eastern Canada.
The band then signed to Victory Records in October of 2002 with a complete lineup as Hamilton attempted to complete his secondary education one semester early. The January after, the band recorded their full-length debut CD When Broken Is Easily Fixed, released on the Victory Records label.
In August 2005 the band's second studio album, Discovering the Waterfront, was released through Victory Records. It was the first album to be produced by Cameron Webb, and marked the beginning of a long relationship between the band and the American producer. It also marked a shift in sound from When Broken Is Easily Fixed, with faster paced and more energetic songs, and with the band also incorporating more punk rock aspects into their music. Told's clean and unclean vocals had matured since their previous effort. Discovering The Waterfront opened the band up to a wider audience, with the music video for the first single "Smile in Your Sleep" receiving airplay on stations such as FUSE and IMF. The album sold 26,229 copies in its first week.
The band's third full-length album, Arrivals And Departures, was released on July 3, 2007, and was designated by AP Magazine as one of the most eagerly anticipated CDs of 2007. Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Finch) produced the CD. The album sold 27,000 copies in its first week. Silverstein also contributed a new acoustic version of their song "Red Light Pledge" to the Punk Goes Acoustic 2 compilation, released May 8, 2007 through Fearless Records.
On December 14, 2008, the band announced by Myspace bulletin that their fourth album would be released by March 31, 2009. The name of the new album, A Shipwreck in the Sand, was announced on January 29, 2009, when the band concluded a viral marketing campaign by announcing the track listing via an album website, also revealing it would be a concept album. Along with the demo of "Broken Stars", which the band had been performing during their final U.S. tour in support of "Arrivals and Departures", short clips of the songs "Vices", "Born Dead" and "American Dream" were made available on MySpace On March 17, the band filmed a music video for "Vices" with director Robby Starbuck. Later, on March 23, 2009, the band posted the full album to stream on their official MySpace page.
A Shipwreck in the Sand was released on March 31, 2009 and sold nearly 17,000 copies in its first week. The iTunes version of the album includes four bonus cover songs, "Help!" (The Beatles cover), Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac Cover), Three Miles Down (Saves The Day cover), and Total Bummer (NOFX cover).
Silverstein contributed a cover version of "Apologize", originally recorded by OneRepublic, to the Punk Goes Pop 2 compilation album.
On October 8, 2010, online rumors spread about their new album reportedly being titled Set This All Ablaze, and that it would again be released through Silverstein's long time label, Victory Records. The band later rejected the rumor that the new album will be titled Set This All Ablaze, although they did confirm their departure from Victory. However, as of the first week of October 2010, Silverstein's official website contained a banner stating Set This All Ablaze.
On November 15, Silverstein announced on Facebook that they have signed with Hopeless Records in the USA/Europe/Japan and with Universal Music in Canada. They also said that a new EP entitled Transitions will be released December 7 and will feature two songs from their new album coming out next year as well as three additional b-sides. In response to a fan on Tumblr, Shane Told described the new music as "a cross between Discovering the Waterfront and A Shipwreck in the Sand". On December 3, 2010, the band posted the first single, Sacrifice, off of the new EP. On February 9, 2011, Silverstein confirmed on their Facebook and Tumblr that their new album will be called Rescue. On February 15, 2011, the band posted the album artwork for Rescue on their official Facebook page. On February 19, 2011, 89X Radio aired a new song from the band named "Burning Hearts". On February 22, 2011, in response to a fan on Facebook, the band stated that they were not releasing a traditional lead single from the new album, and that they had made three music videos so far. They then went on to state that the new record has "tons of screaming and breakdowns". The album, Rescue, was released on April 26, 2011. Silverstein has also recorded a song featuring Ryan Key of Yellowcard called "Stay Posi" (Stay Positive) for the Take Action! Vol 10. Compilation.
On October 17, 2011, the band posted a new video on their YouTube channel about an upcoming release. They announced that are in process of recording a new album called Short Songs with producer Jordan Valeriote, scheduled for release on February 7, 2012. They also said that the EP will contain 22 songs under 90 seconds with half songs being covers of punk songs that influenced them. Silverstein contributed a cover version of "Runaway", originally recorded by Kanye West, to the Punk Goes Pop 4 compilation album, released in November 21, 2011. On December 1, 2011, the band streamed two songs off Short Songs, "SOS" and "Brookfield", as well as their covers of Green Day's "The Ballad of Wilhelm Fink" and NOFX's "It's My Job to Keep Punk Rock Elite" on PunkNews.
On the SHORT TOUR, the band began announcing that they would have a new album in 2013. On September 25, 2012, the band announced that Neil Boshart was no longer a member of the band, after 11 years together. He was replaced by former I Am Committing A Sin guitarist Paul Marc Rousseau. Told later revealed that Boshart's replacement was due to many years of growing apart, stating there was very little contribution to Short Songs from Boshart.
On November 26, 2012, the band announced that their seventh studio album would be titled This Is How the Wind Shifts and would be released on February 5, 2013. A few hours later they also released the first single, titled "Stand Amid The Roar". On January 15, 2013 the band released the lyric video for the song "Massachusetts" from their seventh album.
The band's eighth studio album I Am Alive In Everything I Touch was released on May 19, 2015. Coinciding with the album's announcement, Silverstein released a music video for the track "A Midwestern State of Emergency." On March 4 the band released the second single from the album, Milestone, with a lyric video to accompany the release. On March 16, 2016, Silverstein released the third music video from the album, "The Continual Condition." Later, on July 27, 2016, they released a music video for "Toronto (Unabridged)".
On October 13, 2016, Silverstein announced the streaming "Ghost" on SiriusXM. Later that day, they released the music video on YouTube and the song on iTunes. Silverstein said on social media that the upcoming studio album will be released in 2017. On Thursday, May 18, 2017, Silverstein released the second single from the record, "Retrograde", as well as announced the track listing and title of the record, "Dead Reflection", which was released on July 14, 2017. Dead Reflection was released worldwide on July 14, 2017.
If You Could See Into My Soul
Silverstein Lyrics
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I hear you choking on your words again
The secrets in your throat
And I really wish you'd say
What you're thinking
We've been down this road
My stomach can not take it
I've been killing time
You've been crossing lines
You say
[Chorus:]
Get ready, get ready, get ready for this
I'm taking out my dagger
Just say it, just say it, just say it for me
I'm holding it up to your throat
are you ready, are you ready, are you ready for this
you don't wanna hear it
just say it, just say it, just say it again
It will tear your soul apart again
I'm leaving you out in the cold again
I'll let you freeze to death
I wont let you see the flames
Just the chimney
Where there's smoke there's fire
But I'm such a good liar
You cant read the signals
And my lips are sealed
Saying words that deal
Your shame
[Chorus]
Stick to your guns
You've been betting it all on a long shot
16 ways
You gotta call a spade a spade
There is no ace up your sleeve
How can you believe you will win
[Chorus]
It will tear your soul apart
I will tear your soul apart
It will tear your soul apart
Tear your soul apart again
The lyrics to Silverstein's "If You Could See Into My Soul" describe a relationship that is teetering on the brink of collapse due to a lack of communication. The singer is frustrated with their partner's reluctance to speak their mind, and the constant cycle of misunderstandings and hurt feelings has left them feeling emotionally drained. The chorus is a warning to their partner that the truth may be painful to hear, but it's necessary for their relationship to progress. The final verse reveals that the singer is intentionally withholding their own feelings in order to maintain the upper hand in the relationship.
The line "Stick to your guns, you've been betting it all on a long shot" suggests that the partner is stubbornly clinging to a belief or course of action that may not be in their best interest. The line "There is no ace up your sleeve, how can you believe you will win" implies that the partner is deluding themselves into thinking that everything will work out in their favor, despite the odds being against them.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and desperation, with the singer yearning for a deeper level of emotional intimacy with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you choking on your words again
I sense that you're struggling to speak your mind
The secrets in your throat
You're holding on to something that you're not ready to share yet
And I really wish you'd say
I'm hoping you'll be open with me and express yourself
What you're thinking
I want to understand your thoughts and feelings
We've been down this road
We've had this conversation before
So many times before
It feels like we're going through the same thing over and over
My stomach can not take it
I'm becoming physically and emotionally drained by this situation
I've been killing time
I've been waiting for you to speak up
You've been crossing lines
You've been doing things that are inappropriate or unacceptable
You say
You're trying to justify your actions or minimize the situation
Get ready, get ready, get ready for this
Prepare yourself for what I'm about to do/say
I'm taking out my dagger
I'm getting ready to confront you in a harsh way
Just say it, just say it, just say it for me
Speak up and be honest with me
I'm holding it up to your throat
I'm using fear or intimidation to make you talk
are you ready, are you ready, are you ready for this
Are you prepared for what's going to happen
you don't wanna hear it
You may not like what I'm about to say
It will tear your soul apart again
It will emotionally hurt you, just like it has in the past
I'm leaving you out in the cold again
I'm ignoring your needs and not providing warmth or comfort
I'll let you freeze to death
I'm willing to let you suffer without showing any empathy or compassion
I wont let you see the flames
I'm hiding the truth or what's really happening
Just the chimney
I'm only showing you a small part of what's happening
Where there's smoke there's fire
There's something serious going on, even if I'm not telling you the whole truth
But I'm such a good liar
I'm skilled at hiding the truth and manipulating situations
You cant read the signals
You're not picking up on the signs that something is wrong
And my lips are sealed
I'm not going to reveal my true thoughts or feelings
Saying words that deal
I'm trying to manage or cope with the situation
Your shame
I'm using your vulnerabilities or insecurities against you
Stick to your guns
Stand firm in your beliefs or decisions
You've been betting it all on a long shot
You're taking a big risk by pursuing something that's unlikely to happen
16 ways
There are many possible outcomes, but only one can happen
You gotta call a spade a spade
You need to be honest and straightforward about what's really going on
There is no ace up your sleeve
You don't have any hidden advantages or backup plans
How can you believe you will win
You're being unrealistic by thinking you can come out on top
It will tear your soul apart
The situation will be emotionally devastating
I will tear your soul apart
I'm willing to cause you emotional pain
Tear your soul apart again
Hurt you emotionally, just like it has happened before
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Joshua Bradford, Neil Boshart, Paul Koehler, Shane Told, William Hamilton
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Erlene Faye Basijan
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I hear you choking on your words again
The secrets in your throat
And I really wish you'd say
What you're thinking
We've been down this road
So many times before
My stomach can not take it
I've been killing time
You've been crossing lines
You say
Get ready, get ready, get ready for this
I'm taking out my dagger
Just say it, just say it, just say it for me
I'm holding it up to your throat
are you ready, are you ready, are you ready for this
you don't wanna hear it
just say it, just say it, just say it again
It will tear your soul apart again
I'm leaving you out in the cold again
I'll let you freeze to death
I wont let you see the flames
Just the chimney
Where there's smoke there's fire
But I'm such a good liar
You cant read the signals
And my lips are sealed
Saying words that deal
Your shame
Get ready, get ready, get ready for this
I'm taking out my dagger
Just say it, just say it, just say it for me
I'm holding it up to your throat
are you ready, are you ready, are you ready for this
you don't wanna hear it
just say it, just say it, just say it again
It will tear your soul apart again
Stick to your guns
You've been betting it all on a long shot
16 ways
You gotta call a spade a spade
There is no ace up your sleeve
How can you believe you will win
Get ready, get ready, get ready for this
I'm taking out my dagger
Just say it, just say it, just say it for me
I'm holding it up to your throat
are you ready, are you ready, are you ready for this
you don't wanna hear it
just say it, just say it, just say it again
It will tear your soul apart again
It will tear your soul apart
I will tear your soul apart
It will tear your soul apart
Tear your soul apart again
Evan Bladh
I own every SIlverstein album ever released. There is a reason why Silverstein has been around for so long. Because they are that DAMN GOOD!
Jacob Valleau
Bruh, they played in Toronto on the Friday night that started March break that year, and I got a black eye in the pit. By the time I was going back to school a little over a week later, I still had intense purples and greens going on with eye bruising. All that aside, the show was adequate.
Bassman5000
yes they are, and i'm glad they still go hard instead of just going totally soft haha
El Chingon
8 years later and its still fucking true
Christoph Diegelmann
Still got them all? ;)
Curly Dadan
20th year anniversary Tour is here, but are you still here or do you have a new yt account lmao.
Axel Angel
I hate how underrated they are...
Jimbo Slice Gaming
LOL
Ryan Nexus
Underrated? Not around here. Where are you from? LOL
John Ritter
2020, still underrated