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!
Sing: EbmF#C# Fragile leaves hit the ground EbmF#C# The cold air drifts into my lungs EbmF#C# I see your face through the fog EbmF#C# Reminds me of the dreams you lost
Chorus 1:
Sing: EbmB I can see it in your eyes Bbm You're broken down BC# your hands are tied EbmB I can feel it in my side F# Over and over and C#/F over I've tried EbmB I can see it in your eyes Bbm You're broken down BC# your hands are tied Ebm And I know you B cannot hide F# Over and over C#/F and over I've tried
Verse 2:
Sing: EbmC# It broke my heart
Growl: Ebm It felt so good to see you
Sing: F#C# I've never been one to
Growl: put my trust in
Sing: EbmF#C# When did I become so weak
Growl: or have I always been?
Sing: EbmF# I can't put all C# this back in place
Growl: Back in place
(Repeat Chorus)
Interlude: Ebm--Bbm-B--Bbm--B-C#-
Bridge:
Sing: EbmBbmB This gaping hole in my F#BbmEbmBbmB chest is filled with deceit
Growl: Bbm I fear that all my C#EbmB cries fell upon deaf ears F#BbmEbmB I caress flesh with severed nerves BbmC#EbmB I go veiled in darkness and disease F#Bbm This No-vember swallows me
Verse 3: Beat switched from fast to slow
Growl: EbmBBbm whole (Bass line) And this may EbmBF#C# be the closest thing EbmBBbm (Bass line) that you'll ever EbmBF#C# receive to an apology
Outro:
Growl: EbmBBbmBC# I close my eyes and I can see you dead EbmBF#C# I close my eyes and I can see you dead EbmBBbmBC# I close my eyes and I can see you dead EbmBF# (Bass Line) Ebm(hold) I close my eyes and I can see you dead