Shadow Moses

Bring Me the Horizon

About Shadow Moses

"Shadow Moses" is a song by English rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Written by vocalist Oliver Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia and keyboardist Jordan Fish, it was produced by Terry Date and featured on the band's 2013 fourth studio album Sempiternal. The song was released as the lead single from the album on 11 January 2013, reaching number 82 on the UK Singles Chart and number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart. One of the first songs written for Sempiternal, "Shadow Moses" features the use of the album's title several times throughout the song. The track is named after the main setting of the 1998 video game Metal Gear Solid, the closing theme of which is referenced in the song's opening vocal line. "Shadow Moses" was critically acclaimed upon its release and is one of the band's most frequently-performed songs at live shows. 


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Can you tell from the look in our eyes?
We're going nowhere
We live our lives like we're ready to die
We're going nowhere

Can you tell from the look in our eyes?
We're going nowhere
We live our lives like we're ready to die
We're going nowhere

I thought I'd buried you
And covered the tracks
You'll have to take this with your cold dead hands
I thought I'd buried you
What's dead can never die

I thought I'd cut you loose
Severed the feeling
I slipped through the cracks and you caved in my ceiling
I thought I'd buried you
What's dead can never die
F*ck

Can you tell from the look in our eyes
We're going nowhere
We live our lives like we're ready to die
We're going nowhere

You can run but you'll never escape
Over and over again
Will we ever see the end?
We're going nowhere

This is sempiternal
Will we ever see the end?
This is sempiternal
Over and over, again and again

Rise from the dead, you say
Secrets don't sleep 'til they're took to the grave
Signal the sirens, rally the troops
Ladies and gentlemen
It's the moment of truth

Can you tell from the look in our eyes?
We're going nowhere
We live our lives like we're ready to die
We're going nowhere

You can run but you'll never escape
Over and over again
Will we ever see the end?
We're going nowhere

Can you tell from the look in our eyes?
We're going nowhere
We live our lives like we're ready to die
We're going nowhere

You can run but you'll never escape
Over and over again
Will we ever see the end?
We're going nowhere

This is sempiternal
Will we ever see the end?
This is sempiternal
Over and over, again and again

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Bring Me the Horizon

Bring Me the Horizon are a British metal band from Sheffield, Yorkshire. Formed in 2004, the group consists of lead vocalist Oliver Sykes, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls. They are currently signed to RCA Records globally and Epitaph Records exclusively in the US. Their music has been said to be influenced diversely by grindcore, death metal and emo. While their earlier work is noted for its strong influence from American metalcore bands, they started to adopt a more eclectic style of metalcore in future releases. They have released three studio albums and one extended play. The band's name is derived from the final line of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, i… more »

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Written by: Jordan Fish, Lee Malia, Oliver Sykes

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14 facts about this song

Song's Release
"Shadow Moses" was released on January 11, 2013, as one of the songs from Bring Me the Horizon’s fourth studio album, "Sempiternal".
Work Process
The song was composed in a hotel room by the band's lead vocalist, Oliver Sykes, and keyboardist, Jordan Fish, making it the first song they wrote together.
Album's Success
The album "Sempiternal", which includes "Shadow Moses", is one of Bring Me the Horizon's highest rated albums, reaching the top of UK's Rock and Metal Albums chart.
Production
The track was produced by Terry Date, who is known for his work with other acclaimed heavy rock bands such as Deftones and Pantera.
Music Video
The music video for "Shadow Moses" was released on January 22, 2013, and was directed by Alistair Legrand, brother of Victoria Legrand from Beach House.
Influences
The song was influenced by post-rock and electronic music, showing a new direction for the band which was initially known primarily for metalcore.
Song's Title
The title "Shadow Moses" is a reference to the fictional island in the video game Metal Gear Solid, a favorite of the band members.
Chart Performance
"Shadow Moses" reached number 82 on the UK Singles Chart and number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are about struggle, hope and despair, and how we often repeat the same mistakes.
Live Performances
"Shadow Moses" is one of Bring Me the Horizon's most performed songs in their live shows and it is known for energizing the crowd.
Critical Reception
The song has received positive reviews from music critics who praised its powerful chorus and the band's progression from metalcore to a more diverse sound.
Streaming Success
As of 2021, "Shadow Moses" garnered more than 120 million plays on the streaming platform Spotify, becoming one of the band's most streamed songs.
Sheet Music
In 2015, the band also released the official sheet music for "Shadow Moses", allowing fans to learn and play the song.
Awards
Although "Shadow Moses" itself didn't win any awards, its album, "Sempiternal", won the Best Album award at the Alternative Press Music Awards in 2014.

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