The name Silversun Pickups refers to a liquor store across the road L.A. rock-scene hang Silverlake Lounge. One of the band’s friends would often arrive at the store late at night to buy liquor, and would be as such making the "Silversun Pickup".
The band is signed to Dangerbird Records. They released their debut EP "Pikul" in July of 2005. The band has released four albums, 2006's "Carnavas", 2009's "Swoon", 2012's "Neck of the Woods" and 2015's "Better Nature". The band managed two Top 10 singles on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2007: "Lazy Eye" (#5) and "Well Thought Out Twinkles" (#9). In 2009, they managed their third top 10 on the chart, "Panic Switch" (#1) and a fourth song "Substitution" was also on that chart (#23).
Silversun Pickups have been compared to The Smashing Pumpkins (possibly due in part to Brian Aubert's vocal style) and 90's shoegazing bands like My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Ride, and Slowdive. Silversun Pickups claim they have been heavily influenced by Modest Mouse and The Velvet Underground as well as other lesser-known acts.
Their first break came when a friend mailed a boombox demo to CMJ and they were accepted. They got their start in many of the most important L.A. clubs and began to draw a strong following upon the release of the Pikul EP. This culminated in frequent touring, including a co-headlining stint with Viva Voce.
The band finished a three-week tour opening for Australian rockers Wolfmother on December 9, 2006, and have toured with OK Go and Snow Patrol on their U.S. spring tour, which ended on April 10, 2007. The Pickups played at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California on April 27, 2007.
The band supported Foo Fighters, along with Nine Inch Nails on August 21st 2007 as part of the 'T on the Fringe' music festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, and then on the 22nd in Marley Park, Dublin, Ireland. They also performed at the Carling Reading and Leeds festivals on the 25th/26th August 2007 and supported Kaiser Chiefs on their Autumn European tour and Snow Patrol on their tour of Australia (with Paolo from Snow Patrol joining them regularly to play guitar on Lazy Eye and Nikki guesting on vocals for Snow Patrol's Set The Fire To The Third Bar onstage). On some of these dates the band have been covering Joy Division's Shadowplay and Bjork's Big Time Sensuality, both of which have been recorded for web or radio sessions.
The second full studio album, entitled "Swoon", was released 14th April 2009 in both the US and UK.
The band was also part of Lollapalooza 2009 in Chicago, IL, Voodoo Fest 2009 and 2012 in New Orleans, and the 2009 Sasquatch! Festival.
In early 2010, they supported the UK anthem-rock superstars Muse for several of their North American dates for The Resistance tour.
Simmer
Silversun Pickups Lyrics
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And where it ends
Is here in my bedroom
Chatter from vents
Is the only thing seeping through
I see spiders defend
I should be calmer to mend
The words are mattering
What am I waiting for?
Somebody to break in
What am I aiming towards?
A fight that never ends
What am I searching for?
A light to shine again
A silent curtain
Still the world’s still grinning
I need a strong arm my friend
To keep me from simmering
What am I waiting for?
Somebody to break in
What am I aiming towards?
A fight that never ends
What am I searching for?
A light to shine again
Nothing’s coming
Nothing’s coming
Nothing’s coming
If I get up
I’ll let this end
Where do I begin?
What am I waiting for?
Somebody to break in
What am I aiming towards?
A fight that never ends
What am I searching for?
A light to shine again
Nothing’s coming
Nothing’s coming
Nothing’s coming
Nothing’s coming
Nothing’s coming
That’s where it starts
That’s where it ends
That’s where it starts
That’s where it ends
That’s where it starts
And where it ends
The lyrics of the song Simmer by Silversun Pickups seem to be describing a state of limbo and angst that the singer is in, as they lay in their bedroom. The initial lines "Where it starts, and where it ends is here in my bedroom" suggest that the person is confined in their own space and things seem to be stagnant. The only thing seeping through is the noise from the vents, which highlights the sense of isolation the singer feels. The line "I see spiders defend, the same space I'm living in" implies that the person is living in a state of duress, feeling the need to defend their own space against encroaching forces. They acknowledge that they should be calmer to mend, recognizing that it is their own emotions that are causing them to feel this way.
The chorus "What am I waiting for? Somebody to break in. What am I aiming towards? A fight that never ends. What am I searching for? A light to shine again" shows the person's confusion and uncertainty about their own life. They seem to be waiting for something to happen, waiting for a reason to push back against their current situation, but unsure of what that is exactly. The singer seems to be desperate for something to change, searching for a reason to feel hopeful again, but nothing seems to be coming.
The final lines "If I get up, I'll let this end, Where do I begin" suggest that the singer is stuck in a state of inertia and needs to take action to break free from this limbo. They acknowledge that getting up and taking action is the only way to let things end, and that's where they begin.
Line by Line Meaning
Where it starts
The origin or source of something.
And where it ends
The ultimate conclusion or destination of something.
Is here in my bedroom
Referring to the mental or emotional state of the singer, which encompasses both the starting point and endpoint of their thoughts and concerns.
Chatter from vents
Background noise or distractions that the artist is aware of.
Is the only thing seeping through
The only discernible sensation or intrusion that the artist is experiencing.
I see spiders defend
A metaphorical representation of the singer's awareness of the presence of danger (or perceived danger) and the need to be alert and responsive.
The same space I’m living in
The shared environment or circumstances that the singer is currently occupying or experiencing.
I should be calmer to mend
The artist recognizes the need to be more composed, composed and focused in order to find solutions or to move forward.
The words are mattering
The artist believes that the things they say or think are significant and can have an impact.
What am I waiting for?
A rhetorical question, expressing the artist's feelings of uncertainty, impatience, or frustration with their current situation.
Somebody to break in
A reference to a desire for external intervention or disruption in the current state of affairs.
What am I aiming towards?
A question regarding the motivation or objective behind the artist's actions or thoughts.
A fight that never ends
A metaphor for a struggle or conflict that seems to have no resolution or conclusion.
What am I searching for?
A query about the singer's aspirations or hopes, and what they believe might bring them fulfillment or satisfaction.
A light to shine again
A metaphor for a sense of positivity or hope that the singer yearns for.
A silent curtain
A reference to a barrier or obstacle that feels impenetrable or difficult to overcome.
Still the world’s still grinning
Despite the artist's struggles or difficulties, the wider world continues on unperturbed, which can feel unfair or frustrating.
I need a strong arm my friend
The singer desires emotional or physical support, perhaps someone who can help them through their struggles or provide reassurance.
To keep me from simmering
A metaphorical reference to the singer's feelings of stress, anxiety or anger, which they need help controlling or managing.
Nothing’s coming
A statement of disappointment or frustration that things are not progressing as hoped or expected.
If I get up
A hypothetical scenario in which the artist takes action or makes a change to try to improve their situation.
I’ll let this end
Accepting an ending or resolution to something, rather than pursuing it endlessly.
Where do I begin?
A question regarding the next step or where to focus efforts in order to achieve a desirable outcome.
That’s where it starts
The beginning or origin point of something, reiterated for emphasis.
That’s where it ends
The ultimate destination or conclusion point of something, reiterated for emphasis.
That’s where it starts
Reiteration of the starting point, perhaps with a sense of uncertainty or dissatisfaction.
And where it ends
Reiteration of the endpoint or conclusion point, perhaps with a sense of acceptance or resignation.
That’s where it starts
Reiteration of the starting point, with a sense of exploration or investigation.
And where it ends
Reiteration of the endpoint, with a sense of possibility or potential outcomes.
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
Written by: Brian Nolan Kalei Aubert, Christopher Andrew Guanlao, Joseph C Lester, Nicole Lynn Webber
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