Heavily influenced by Elliot Smith, Jeff Buckley, Flaming Lips and Sunny Day Real Estate, the Silent Years’ are combining sweet-as-candy melodies with eardrum-piercing, full-on noise. Adding to the intrigue was the multiple tempo changes and playful dynamics that were delivered like an amusement park rollercoaster.
The band has played previous dates with Mellowdrone, French Kicks, Sound Team, Akron Family, The Processions, Stars Track and Fields, Aqueduct and The Fields.
To help round out their sound, vocalist Josh Epstein recently enlisted the help of keyboardist and violinist Cassandra Verras, drummer Ryan Clancy and bassist Michael Majewski.
Sharks
The Silent Years Lyrics
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Anyway, I was never shy about offending you
This machine has propensity for accidents
Accidental as we are
Is there something that you can?????? for me before you go
You can swim with sharks with no??? and no??? and no???
There's blood in the water, I think you should blink and go home
Who??????, well just business men
Yeah, a take charge type
With a briefcase in his hand
Suddenly old friends seem expendable
Yeah embarrassing, uncultured as they all are
Is there something that you can?????? for me before you go
You can swim with sharks with no??? and no??? and no???
There's blood in the water, I think you should blink and go home
I'll wait by the window and watch for your tall ship to come
Is there something that you can?????? for me before you go
You can swim with sharks with no??? and no??? and no???
There′s blood in the water, I think you should blink and go home
I′ll wait by the window and watch for your tall ship to come
The lyrics to "Sharks" by The Silent Years convey a sense of detachment and resignation towards relationships and the world at large. The first verse suggests that the singer has given up trying to communicate with someone who has possibly been offended by them in the past. The line "This machine has propensity for accidents, accidental as we are" is a metaphorical reference to the human tendency to make mistakes and break down, suggesting that communication between the two parties may have been difficult or prone to misunderstandings.
The second verse seems to touch on the theme of power dynamics and the cutthroat nature of business. The "take charge type" with a briefcase is portrayed as willing to discard old friendships for the sake of personal gain. The line "embarrassing, uncultured as they all are" may refer to the singer's disillusionment with the world and the people in it, which could stem from a feeling of being left behind in the competitive rat race.
The chorus, with its repeated line "You can swim with sharks with no [word] and no [word] and no [word]", suggests a sense of danger and vulnerability. The image of blood in the water evokes a sense of impending doom, while the waiting for the tall ship to come could be interpreted as a hopeful, if somewhat passive, gesture.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sharks" paint a picture of a world where human relationships are fraught with difficulty and where survival often entails sacrificing one's principles or sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Given up sayin′ a word, no offence now
I won't talk anymore, don't take it personally. Anyway, I never held back when criticizing you.
This machine has propensity for accidents
Mistakes happen, just like this machine is prone to them.
Is there something that you can?????? for me before you go
Can you do me a favor before you leave?
You can swim with sharks with no??? and no??? and no???
You have the confidence and fearlessness to face dangerous situations without any hesitation, preparation or protection.
There's blood in the water, I think you should blink and go home
The situation is getting dangerous, you should retreat before it's too late.
Who??????, well just business men
It doesn't matter who they are, they all seem like ruthless businessmen.
Suddenly old friends seem expendable
As priorities change, old friendships become less and less important.
Yeah embarrassing, uncultured as they all are
They are all unsophisticated and unrefined, which is shameful.
I′ll wait by the window and watch for your tall ship to come
I'll wait for you to come back, and when I see your boat coming, I'll know you've returned.
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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