Anaesthetist

Enter Shikari

About Anaesthetist

"Anaesthetist" is the second single taken from the album The Mindsweep by British band Enter Shikari. The song was first played on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 5 January 2015. An official video for the song directed by Mike Tyler was released on YouTube later the same day."Anaesthetist" received the Kerrang! Award for Best Single.


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2015
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(Anaesthetist)
(Anaesthetist)

Doctor, fetch the Anaesthetist (Anaesthetist)
Fetch the Anaesthetist, so when I go under the knife I believe in this
Fetch the Anaesthetist (Anaesthetist)
Fetch the Anaesthetist, so when I go under the knife I believe

You fucking spanner
Just a cog in the industry, you're part blind
You shared your blood from the convicted
You parasite!
You play god and you don't care who it affects
You suck the blood of the afflicted
You suck the blood of the afflicted

Illness is not an indulgence which you should pay for
Nor is it a crime for which you should be punished
For this conviction I would endanger my health
Shut it! Oi!
Just 'cause you break bridges and lust for fame
No you won't see us participating in that game
Keep it twisted, take the success
'Cause all I really want is what's beating in your chest

Doctor, fetch the Anaesthetist (Anaesthetist)
Fetch the Anaesthetist, so when I go under the knife I believe in this
Fetch the Anaesthetist (Anaesthetist)
Fetch the Anaesthetist, so when I go under the knife I believe

We drink to your health
But just one thought
This round's on you
And every day you roll the dice
We drink to your health
We capitalise on your condition
Bad luck, you pay the price
Bad luck
You pay the price

Fetch the Anaesthetist
(Anaesthetist)
Fetch the Anaesthetist
I wanna go under the knife I believe in this

You sold us short
You will not profit off our health
Step the f*ck back

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Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari are a British post-hardcore band formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. They combine post-hardcore and various heavy metal sub-genres, such as metalcore and alternative metal, with elements of various electronic genres, such as electronica, dubstep, trance and occasionally drum and bass, creating a particularly unique sound. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of which are named Shikari. Shikari also means 'Hunter' in Marathi, Persian, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. Their debut album, Take to the Skies was released on 19 March 2007 and reached No. 4 in the Official UK Album Chart. Their second album, titled Common Dreads… more »

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Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

Musical Style and Inspiration
"Anaesthetist" is often described as a hybrid of hardcore punk and electronic music, showing Enter Shikari's unique blend of styles. The song is laced with heavy guitars, explosive drumming, and synth melodies.
Political Undertones
This song addresses the issue of the privatization of healthcare, particularly focusing on the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS). The lyrics criticize politicians who aim to dismantle public healthcare. This demonstrates Enter Shikari's propensity to inject socio-political commentary into their music.
Vocal Performance
The song showcases frontman Rou Reynolds’ extreme vocal range, shifting between high-energy screams and clean, melodic passages. This wide range is characteristic of the band's overall sound.
Music Video
The music video for "Anaesthetist" is highly stylized. Featuring a continuous shot that moves between settings and scenarios, it makes a lot of visceral and visual references to medical surgeries and procedures to complement the song’s lyrics.
Reception and Awards
"Anaesthetist" is considered one of Enter Shikari's most popular songs. It won Best Single at the 2015 Kerrang! Awards and was received well for its politically charged lyrics and strong musical composition.
Release and Album
"Anaesthetist" was released in January 2015 as the second single from Enter Shikari's fourth studio album, "The Mindsweep."
Tour Performance
The song has become a staple in the band's live performances, with fans responding positively to its high-octane energy and infectious choruses.
Remixes and Alternatives
Enter Shikari also released a remix version of "Anaesthetist" as part of the "The Mindsweep: Hospitalised" album where the entire original album was remixed by different artists from London-based drum and bass record label Hospital Records.

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