45
Shinedown
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Send away for a priceless gift One not subtle, one not on the list Send away for a perfect world One not simply, so absurd In these times of doing what you're told Keep these feelings, no one knows What ever happened to the young man's heart? Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45, Swimming through the ashes of another life No real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45 Send a message to the unborn child Keep your eyes open for a while In a box high up on the shelf, left for you, no one else There's a piece of a puzzle known as life Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight What ever happened to the young man's heart? Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45, Swimming through the ashes of another life No real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45 Everyone's pointing their fingers Always condemning me And nobody knows what I believe I believe! And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45, Swimming through the ashes of another life No real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45 And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45, And I'm swimming through the ashes of another life There is no real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45, 45
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Written by: Anthony C. Battaglia, Brent Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Composition and Release"45" is a song by the American rock band, Shinedown. It was released on July 13, 2003. The track was featured on their debut studio album, "Leave a Whisper".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "45" was immensely popular and peaked at number three on the US Active Rock chart and number five on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Song MeaningThis song speaks about being at a crossroads in life and grappling with big decisions. Lead singer Brent Smith has said that the song was broadly about feeling overwhelmed.
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Controversial InterpretationThe title, "45", refers to a .45 caliber firearm, which has led some to interpret the song as a narrative about contemplating suicide. However, the band has clarified that this is a misunderstanding and that the song is about hope and not giving up.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "45" was included in a re-release of the "Leave a Whisper" album, showing the versatility of the band and the song itself.
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Popular with AudiencesDespite the controversy surrounding its meaning, "45" quickly became a fan-favorite track and remains one of Shinedown's most popular songs to this day.
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Impact on Band's CareerThis track has played a huge role in Shinedown's early growth, helping the band gain significant recognition on rock music charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "45" shows the band performing the song live. It does a fantastic job of showcasing the band’s energy and talent, particularly highlighting Brent Smith's impassioned performance.
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