Shade

Silverchair

About Shade

"Shade" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Silverchair. It was released as the fourth single from their debut album, Frogstomp, in 1995. It was the group's only single not chosen to be on their compilation album The Best of Volume 1. Soundscape Magazine writer Colm Browne wrote that the song has a "terrific sound that is extremely pleasing to listen to. The lyrics are very simple and short but they seem much more heartfelt and that they may relate to the band personally".  


Year:
1995
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If your hurt  
Why don't you tell someone  
Don't feel bad  
You're not the only one  yeah  
Don't go hiding  
Hiding  in the shade  
Don't go hiding  
Hiding  in the shade  

If you were abused  
Find someone to help you  
I know you were used  
What are you gonna' do? 
Yeah  

Don't go hiding  
Hiding  in the shade  
Don't go hiding  
Hiding  in the shade  

Don't go hiding  
Hiding  in the shade  
Don't go hiding, 
Hiding, in the shade, 
Hiding, hiding, don't go, 
Hiding, hiding, hiding, in the shade, 
Yeah, in the shade, in the, in the shade, 
In the shade, in the shade, in the shade.

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Silverchair

Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo competition conducted by SBS TV show Nomad and ABC radio station, Triple J. The band were signed by Murmur, and were successful on the Australian and international rock stages. more »

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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS, BEN GILLIES

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10 facts about this song

Band History
"Shade" is a song by the Australian rock band Silverchair, which came into existence in 1992 in Newcastle, New South Wales. The original band members were vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns, bass guitarist Chris Joannou, and drummer Ben Gillies.
Album Release
"Shade" was included in Silverchair’s debut album, "Frogstomp", released in 1995.
Song Popularity
While "Shade" is not the most commercially successful of the band’s repertoire, it is a fan favorite and showcases the signature grunge rock sound that Silverchair was well known for in its early years.
Album Success
"Frogstomp", the album on which "Shade" appears, was incredibly successful, debuting at Number 1 on the Australian ARIA Charts where it also achieved double platinum certification.
Age of Band Members
Impressively, the members of Silverchair were only 15 years old when they recorded the "Frogstomp" album.
Meaning Behind the Song
The song "Shade", along with many other songs on the "Frogstomp" album, deals with dark and heavy themes. This reflects the grunge era of the 1990s, a subculture that rejected the affluence or consumerist attitudes that society often portrayed.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, which mirrored the dark and gritty aesthetic of the music. It further cemented Silverchair's reputation as a formidable grunge act.
Record Label
Both "Shade" and the rest of the Frogstomp album were released under the labels Murmur and Epic.
Concert History
"Shade" made a regular appearance on Silverchair’s setlists during their concert tours in the mid to late 90s.
End of the Band
Silverchair disbanded in 2011, with "Shade" and other hits from the "Frogstomp" album living on as a testament to the band's major contributions to the 90s grunge movement.

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