Containing elements of death metal, thrash metal, black metal, progressive metal and industrial metal, Strapping Young Lad's music was characterized by the use of complex time signatures, polyrhythmic guitar riffing and drumming, blast beats and Wall of Sound production. The band's musical direction was mainly determined by Townsend, whose battle with bipolar disorder and dark sense of humour were major influences on his songwriting. Townsend was also noted for his eccentric appearance and on-stage behaviour, which greatly contributed to the band's intense live performances.
The band gained critical success and a growing underground fan base from their 1997 album City. After a hiatus between 1999 and 2002, the band released three more albums, reaching their commercial peak with the 2006 effort, The New Black. Townsend disbanded Strapping Young Lad in May 2007, announcing his decision to retreat from public view while continuing to record solo albums.
The legacy continues.....
Shine
Strapping Young Lad Lyrics
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Need you to try
And on the way,
... reeling...
... reeling...
Burn!
I've seen your shine
But by the way...
... you're clouded...
I'm clouded???
Don't tell me shit!
Don't you tell me fucking shit!
Boring, you're boring boring you're
Boring, you're boring , you're boring, you're boring, you're boring me into myself!
Shine on, shine on, shine on...
I wonder why
Need you to try
But by the way
You're clouded...
We're all clouded boy!
The lyrics to Strapping Young Lad's song Shine suggest a feeling of dissatisfaction with someone or something. The repeated phrase "I wonder why, need you to try" implies that there is a communication breakdown or lack of effort between two parties. The lines "And on the way, ... reeling... burn!" could signify that the frustrations are building up and creating a sense of chaos, leading to a need for release or destruction.
The chorus of "I've seen your shine, it seems divine, but by the way... you're clouded... I'm clouded???" suggests a sense of disappointment or disillusionment with someone or something that was initially perceived to be positive or inspiring. The repetition of the word "clouded" implies a lack of clarity or truth.
The bridge of "Don't tell me shit! Don't you tell me fucking shit!" expresses a refusal to accept any excuses or explanations from the other party, further emphasizing the frustration and anger being felt.
Ultimately, the lyrics to Shine suggest a sense of disillusionment and frustration with someone or something that was thought to be positive or inspiring. The repetition of phrases and words such as "clouded" and "boring" reinforce this feeling of disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder why
I am curious as to why
Need you to try
I require you to make an effort
And on the way,
While in the midst of it
... reeling...
Overwhelmed and dizzy
... reeling...
Overwhelmed and dizzy
Burn!
Exclamation conveying intensity or emotion
I've seen your shine
I have witnessed your radiance
It seems divine!
It appears godlike!
But by the way...
However, at this moment...
...you're clouded...
...you are unclear or foggy...
I'm clouded???!
Am I also uncertain/obscured?
Don't tell me shit!
Do not speak nonsense/talk down to me!
Don't you tell me fucking shit!
Do not even attempt to speak nonsense/talk down to me!
Boring, you're boring boring you're
You are uninteresting, you are repetitively uninteresting
Boring, you're boring , you're boring, you're boring, you're boring me into myself!
Your lack of interest/disinterest is pushing me further into my own head/thoughts
Shine on, shine on, shine on...
Please continue to radiate/glow!
But by the way
However, currently
You're clouded...
You are unclear or foggy...
We're all clouded boy!
All of us suffer from uncertainty/obscurity, dear boy!
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Written by: ANDREW BEWS, ANDREW GILMOUR, COLIN DORAN, LAURENCE JOHN HIBBITT, PAUL TOWNSEND
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