45

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"45" is a song by American rock band Shinedown. The song was released on July 13, 2003, on the album Leave a Whisper. Following the album's release, "45" became a popular single. An acoustic cover of "45" was featured on the album's re-release on June 15, 2004. "45" placed twelfth among U. S. Modern Rock and third among U. S. Mainstream Rock songs after its release.


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2003
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Send away for a priceless gift
One not subtle, one not on the list
Send away for a perfect world
One not simply, so absurd
In these times of doing what you're told
Keep these feelings, no one knows
What ever happened to the young man's heart?
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45,
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45

Send a message to the unborn child
Keep your eyes open for a while
In a box high up on the shelf, left for you, no one else
There's a piece of a puzzle known as life
Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight

What ever happened to the young man's heart?
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45,
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45

Everyone's pointing their fingers
Always condemning me
And nobody knows what I believe
I believe!

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45,
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45,
And I'm swimming through the ashes of another life
There is no real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45, 45

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Shinedown

Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers and bassist and pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums – Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), and Amaryllis (2012) – and a total of 15 singles. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Anthony C. Battaglia, Brent Smith

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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8 facts about this song

Composition and Release
"45" is a song by the American rock band, Shinedown. It was released on July 13, 2003. The track was featured on their debut studio album, "Leave a Whisper".
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "45" was immensely popular and peaked at number three on the US Active Rock chart and number five on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Song Meaning
This song speaks about being at a crossroads in life and grappling with big decisions. Lead singer Brent Smith has said that the song was broadly about feeling overwhelmed.
Controversial Interpretation
The title, "45", refers to a .45 caliber firearm, which has led some to interpret the song as a narrative about contemplating suicide. However, the band has clarified that this is a misunderstanding and that the song is about hope and not giving up.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "45" was included in a re-release of the "Leave a Whisper" album, showing the versatility of the band and the song itself.
Popular with Audiences
Despite the controversy surrounding its meaning, "45" quickly became a fan-favorite track and remains one of Shinedown's most popular songs to this day.
Impact on Band's Career
This track has played a huge role in Shinedown's early growth, helping the band gain significant recognition on rock music charts.
Music Video
The music video for "45" shows the band performing the song live. It does a fantastic job of showcasing the band’s energy and talent, particularly highlighting Brent Smith's impassioned performance.

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