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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Growl: Dm I'm cutting through Bb you're bleeding out
Sing: F And I would tell the truth but I can't C help myself
Growl: Dm Red rushes out Bb dissect this nerve
Sing: F And I'll stop myself C/E before I reach my cell
Chorus: BbC I wasn't asking Dm(Do intro 1st bar) for the world
Beat switched to 3/4 Bb And you know that C I'm not one to Dm(Do intro 1st bar) follow through
Beat Switched back to 4/4 Bb All these city streets C the people look the same Dm And I can see your face and I can F hear your name BbC I wasn't asking for the world
Verse 2:
Growl: Dm You're stabbing in Bb permanent scars
Sing: F And you'll justify it C all inside yourself
Growl: Dm You've finished me Bb my pulse is gone
Sing: F And you're satisfied C/E to put this all to hell
(Repeat Chorus)
Interlude: Dm--- x14 Bb--C
Bridge: Beat switched to 3/4
Sing: Dm Drink the poison F when you think it's over (Drink the poison) Bb Stabbing yourself F when you think C/E it's too late Dm Tragic endings are F your thing you love them (Tragic endings) Bb You love letting go FC/E the ending's the same Dm Drink the poison when F you think it's over (Drink the poison) Bb Inevitable