Silverstein is a 5-piece post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada; formed in 2000. The band name was taken from the famous children's author Shel Silverstein.
After several lineup changes, the band acquired Billy Hamilton, a local fan who learned of the band's need for a bassist on the Internet message board "The 905 Board" (an Ontario area outreach board which used to be for local musicians). In Christmas of 2001, he joined the band after Shane Told helped him learn the music for the songs.
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Verse 1: G#m I've looked you right in the face E And I have told the worst lies G#m I've put my arms around you E And felt nothing at all G#m I've stolen tasteless bread E I've salted hundreds G#m of cities paint them red I've taken a thousand miles and E I'll take a thousand more until you say
Refrain 1: C#mEC#mE You can't believe me C#m You can't make me stay E You won't change
Chorus 1: Beat switched from standard 4/4 to 3/4 G#mF#EG#m I hear your whispers calling me F#E I will turn away (turn away) G#mF#E Just like a hunter G#m you will prey F#E Prey on me
Verse 2: Beat switched back from 3/4 to standard 4/4 G#mE And the world will let you hang G#m I just made a pact with them E To always drop you where you land G#m I'll fight from my way and E I'll say that I've changed and I'll try to convince G#m you you should stay Whatever your goal I'll be here E Making sure you fail
(Repeat Refrain 1)
Chorus 2: Beat switched to 3/4 again G#mF#EG#m I hear your whispers calling me F#E I will turn away (turn away) G#mF#EG#m Just like a hunter you will prey F#E-- Prey on me (prey on me prey on me prey)
Bridge: G#m(hold) E-- These seven years G#m(hold) have opened my eyes But I don't want you E living all again (all again)
Guitar Solo: G#m--E-- x2
Shane Growls: G#mEG#mE You!
Refrain 2: C#mEC#mE You can't believe me C#m You can't make me stay E You'll never change
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 3: Shane Growls G#mF#EG#m Undreadful? I have been F#EG#m Loyalty? I have none F#EG#m No respect no passion F#EG#m(hold) I'm out to find it