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.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Chords used: C#m - x46654 E - 022100 F#m - 244222 G# - 466544 A - x02220 B - x24442
Intro:
Silence: C#m-E-F#m-G#(hold)
Verse 1: Growl C#m Forgive all my sins! I know I come with them! A I know what will happen! B When I take reason C#m for loss of control! A call to arms! A With clots and scars! B With healthy minds! when you are asked to war!
Chorus 1: Sing C#mA When you see the shadow cast F#mG# upon the light you know C#mA there will be an angel weeping F#m tears of blood that G# (hold) stain the earth below C#mF#mA You'll lose yourself (but you'll find embrace you'll find help) C#mF#mA You'll lose yourself (hold) Is this where you belong?
Verse 2: Growl! C#m You try to avoid it! A you try to abstain! B but relentless C#m we take it's control! you must obey! A you'll cower now! B is the pressure drenched upon your pain!
Chorus 2: Sing C#mA When you see the shadow cast F#mG# upon the light you know C#mA there will be an angel weeping F#m tears of blood that G# (hold) stain the earth below C#mF#mA You'll lose yourself (but you'll find embrace you'll find help) C#mF#mA You'll lose yourself Is this where you be-
Bridge:
Sing: AB You are not the one C#m who's trapped inside
Growl: F#m You can make a difference! Look in to your!
Sing: AB Mind your memories C#m are what defines
Growl: F#m who you really are! A That's what makes you special! B (special) beautiful (beautiful)! C#m you can still be loved! F#m You are held to!
Sing: AB(hold) such a high regard
Growl: you!!!!
Guitar Solo: C#m--A-B
Verse 3: Growl C#m Your blood is contagious! F#mG# Someone in desperation! C#m Your mind is the blur! A you are in despair! B You need to wipe it now! C#m you must fight! you must fight! you must stand! you must stand! F#mG#A-G#(hold) you must believe in yourself
Chorus 3:
Sing: C#mA When you see the shadow cast F#mG# upon the light you know C#mA there will be an angel weeping F#m tears of blood that G# (hold) stain the earth below C#mF#mA You'll lose yourself (but you'll find embrace you'll find help) C#mF#mA You'll lose yourself