Shinedown - 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. Brent Smith (the lead singer and songwriter) has stated in an interview: "The inspiration from the song really came from – I think a lot of people kinda take a literal sense because of the lyrics – but the song is basically about the day that you wake up and you look at yourself in the mirror and you finally decide that you want to try to become comfortable in your own skin, and realize that you’re gonna have to make yourself happy before you’re going to make anyone else happy. And basically, the 45 isn’t an actual literal term for a gun, I used it as a metaphor for the world, the .45 is actually the world and what it hands you every day of your life. When you get up, it’s a gift to be alive to begin with. A lot of different people, when I’ve talked about it, they said, “Do you really honestly mean that?” And I’m like, “Well, yeah.” Because I’ve been in that situation where I didn’t know if I wanted to continue going on and I didn’t know how to necessarily make myself comfortable with who I was, trying to find a way of learning more about myself. And you come from a dark place sometimes, and that’s really the reality of the song. It’s about overcoming and about moving forward. And it’s basically about understanding that it’s not always going to be good, but you really have no one to blame for yourself if you don’t move forward. That’s where the whole, “Nobody knows what I believe,” [comes from] because we’re all individuals. So that’s really where it comes from, it’s about moving on, really." The band requested that the music video for "45" be removed from MTV broadcast because the lyrics "the barrel of a .45" and "ashes of another life" were removed from the chorus and the title card of the video referred to the song by the MTV-originated title "Staring Down..." Singer Brent Smith felt the editing blurred the message of the song and MTV was hypocritical since they had played other unedited videos. Smith believed that if they did not wish to play the song as it was written, they should never have broadcast it. Though the edited version of the video was aired a few times without the artists' consent, the song was eventually pulled from the airwaves. MTV had broadcast without editing, in heavy rotation and during daytime hours, Depeche Mode's 1997 music video for the song "Barrel of a Gun". It was never censored on other music video channels or radio although it had in the chorus, "I've been staring down the barrel of a gun"; it caused no controversy and MTV had no concern.

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- Don't Forget Lost in The Crowd!

Everybody loves 45 and Fly from the inside which are good songs dont get me wrong but give a listen to Lost in The Crowd...simply amazing

- Unbelievable (seriously this album owns anybody)

No lie, Fly fom the Inside is the best song in the history of music. period! end of report. u cannot argue with that tru fact. i kid u not u will apsolutely love that song if u play it loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u havnt heard music until u hear this song. also get 45(acoustic if u can but not sold on itunes) and lost in a crowd and in memory. but most importantly "cuz i found a way, to steal the sun the SKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Get that song and listen to it 365/7 <3333333333333

- Woah

Ok, im listening to this album as I write this. I have had crying out on its own for about 3 weeks and i finally decided to get the cd. It is unbelievable. Leaves me speechless. I cannot find the words that fit how good this album is

- Wow!!

Most bands, the radio plays one or two of their songs...but with Shinedown, I've heard at least 5 of these on teh radio! It shows that Shinedown makes great music all the time in their songs. Not just one or two hits...all their songs are hits to me :D

- awesome

These guys are freakin' amazing!! I saw them in concert a while ago and was blown away! I even caught the guitar pick, and my sister got her album signed.

- SHINEDOWN

ya who ever said shinedown is amazing in concert is right i just saw them at pointfest and the song burning bright blew me away

- Awesome Find

Heard one of their songs on kroq the other day and looooove their music. Where has this group been hiding?

- Pretty Good

Great

- best band

this is one of the best overall bands i have ever heard. if you have never listen to them u r completely missing out.

- cbd89 is wrong

for cbd89, shinedown blows live. I saw them open for avenged sevenfold last month and they were practically booed off of the stage. they still have good music but on that day at least they were pathetic.

- DA BOMB!!!!!!

This is an amazing album produced by the greatest grunge rock band of today. Way to go boys

- It's pretty good :)

It's not the best, but it's alright.

- Seriously, number 1 album in my opinion

Seriously everyone, I have to say that the Shinedown group are music geniuses. They Rock!!! Too bad iTunes left out the last two songs, but this is still a really good album. I look forward to all of Shinedown's future CD's, including Us and Them. They are also awesome in concert. They stole the concert when they performed in Evansville, IN from Three Doors Down. They performed for 1:30 and 3 Doors Down performed for 1:00. Keep doing what you do Shinedown.

- Shinedown: Leave A Whisper

I have the one with the sanford sessions on it. favorite songs include: 1.45 2.simple man 3.45acoustic 4.burning bright 5.fly from the inside

- I love this band!

SHinedown nis, and has been, one of favorite bands in the rock genre. It's just so good. The instrumental and vocal portions are both amazing...particularly the vocals. This is a nearly flawless album in almost every aspect...and even though it's nearly 4 years old...it is still played frequantly on my Ipod...as it has been since day 1 of its release. Buy this. it's good.

- WOW! AMAZING!

In many rock bands today I feel that they are missing just that pinch, that capturing sound that grabs you! I have looked for that sound for so long, the sound that makes the band irresistable. Funny! because I type the wrong name of the band I was looking for, and when I came across ShineDown! I WAS LIKE WOW! AMAZING SOUND! THAT WAS IT MY SEARCH WAS OVER! AMAZING BAND!

- Live in IRAQ!

I saw them while on base in Iraq. That was the best concert I've ever been to. Guns in the air, great music, and a bunch of my fellow Marines. I appreciated all Shinedown had to do to get to that base and give us the show of a lifetime.

- amazing band

this band is absolutely amazing just buy anything by them thats my advice you will ALWAYS love it

- Shinedown is awesome!!!!!!

45 is such a good song! Shinedown rocks!

- Fly from the Inside!

Shinedowwn is fricken amazin! All of their songs are wicked sick, especially my personally favorite, "Fly from the Inside!" Once you listen to one song by them, you keep wanting to come back for more! Their music is so addicting and it's awsome! Anyone who wants more music or is undecided about buying and listening to Shinedown, let me tell you something, download Shinedown and you will never regret it! At least I haven't!

- Shinedown is awsome.

This band is one of the greatest bands i have ever heard. The guitar playing sounds amazing and get it with the vocals of their lead singer and you have a perfect sound. I listen to this band every day and i just can't get enough.

- Incredible...

I'm not exactly a 'huge' Shinedown fan, only because I haven't really listened to their songs much. But 45... It brings back such good memories...

- Leave a whisper embedded into my ear so that I never stop hearing it.

In each song of Shinedown, I'm not disappointed and I'm not a cynic. Each song reminds me heavily of a cross between Metallica and a better Chad Kroeger and a strong emphasis on pleasure. Each song is so beautifully composed, I don't know what I feel besides pleasure in hearing this band.

- AMAZING!!!

Heard about shinedown i found this there best album wit songs such as better version, burning bright, all i ever wanted, and 45. i can listen to this album over and over again so it is so amazing, i reccomend you buy this.

- Wow

Good album, good hard rock, not screemo, but good mixture of good voice and distortion. I would give it 10 stars if they would let me. Take a chance with In Memory, its a good song despite its low popularity. 45 & Burning Bright, definently get. All good songs. Especially if you like 3 Doors down, this is the band for you.

- buy this cd in stores

Itunes did hold back and they frgt three tracks that are bonuses. the cd itself is just plain awesome though. almost everyone has heard the song fly from the inside but the rest of the songs are also good. Burning Bright is my personal favorite though.

- Fly From the Inside

Great Song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Melt Your Brains It Rocks So Hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Shinedown Rox!!!!!

I've been listening to shinedown for years and they're amazingly awesome! I would recommend listening and buying their music immediately and sync it to your ipod now! JUST DO IT!_!

- greatest band ever?

To me shinedown is the greatest band ever. ive seen them every singel time they have come to lubbock tx starrting with X1 and ending with the firts headlining show this past year. Underrated? Totally!! What p**ses me off is VH f-ing 1!!!!!!!!!!!! Second chance is on their countdown now, the debute song for the band. what about 45, Simple man, Save me, Lady so Divine, Devour? What about those songs. Yes second chance is a great song but not the best. (SAVE ME) the only reason seond chance is popular NOW and not then is because school is almost out and yes good bye is a second chance. Just remember tennie-bopers the song means more to us REAL FANS than to you. Oh yeah hey itunes you should totally put "Live from the Inside" on itunes i would totally buy it no matter what price.

- Unfreakin' Believable

One Helluva album! Alot of angst in the vocals. These guys just plan and simple ROCK! I would recommend it to anyone looking for some ridng tunes. Can't wait to see them come to Denver. Rock on! Though, I do have to admit I think they butchered "Simple Man" on the Bonus Tracks.

- the best alternative rock out there

probably my favorite alt rock band. more melodic than some like three days grace and AFI. best songs are fly from the inside and 45

- Seems to be a song missing

This is a GREAT album, but there was a bonus track on it of an ACOUSTIC version of 45 that in my opinion is even better than the original. WHERE IS IT?? I even used to have it on my iPod, but had son computer issues & lost it. Don't get me wrong. Shinedown absolutely ROCKS, but I'm just wondering why 45 (acoustic) is "not on the list."

- Shinedown !

This band is amazing, the lead singer's voice is crazy good. they have so much talent, i thought 3 doors down was good these guys blow them away. Keep comming with the albums guys you rock!

- Holy $&^#

I came upon this album by accident but now it is one of the most played albums in my library. You MUST HAVE this album!!

- shinedown rocks

ok this album was the best .. listen to their main songs (45, fly from the inside burning bright) .. there great.. but "no more love" and Better versoin" are extremly underrated .. there asome 2.. most of the tracks are great DEFFF buy the album

- Wow...

Wow 45 has to be the most deep song ive ever herd. This albam....this band ROCKS!!

- shinedown owns

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Shinedown Rules!!!!!

Great band, Great Music and Killer Ideas fir the Next Album!!!

- 45 Is A Sign From Above

Shinedown is incredible. I usually don't go for these slightly slower songs but this song is wonderful. 45 is one of the best songs I've ever heard, period.

- Stranger Inside - 5 Stars

the title says it all, stranger inside is an amazing song and has a really good beat to it.

- Shinedown

Shinedown , The best band ever PERIOD .

- BURNING BRIGHT

I SHOULDVE LET MY BROTHER REVIEW THIS BECAUSE HE IS OBSESSED WITH SHINEDOWN BUT MATTHEW IF YOUR READING THIS SEE THE 5 STARS.THE SONGS THAT I LOVE IS STRANGER INSIDE AND BURNING BRIGHT

- Oh Wow...

I had never heard of these people but iTunes suggested it after I bought some 3 Doors Down songs, I listened and I love them! Definetly buy some songs!

- Great

Every song is awesome!

- Shinedown Is

Shinedown is a legitamtely good band, their vocals are clean, and they mean something. If you disagree with that, you can at least say its better than rap

- BLEW ME AWAY!!!!

This is the best album I have come across in a very long time. Shinedown will rock till the end of time. Click yes if you agree.

- WHOA never knew these guys were anygood

I heard them on the radio a few times, and thought they were ok, then I went to a Godsmack show, Shinedown opened, and I've liked 'e ever since I strongly reccommend this album and their other, they're jusy awesome, pure and simple

- So Under Rated and SO GOOD

Shinedown is my all time favorite band. They have amazing songs like Simple Man, Burning Bright, 45, and one of my new favorites Heroes. Shinedown is way under rated and deserves much better. I'm really hoping that they are working on a new album.

- The most awesomest band ever

Okay I like greenday and other bands in rock like that but I must say Shinedown is the best band on my ipod. My fave song is 45 and next is fly from the inside. I totally recomend buying ths whole album even though it's missing 3 songs from the cd. P.S. Change the stars to 10x10^1000...

- One of My ALL TIME FAVORITE ALBUMS

THIS IS A MUST HAVE. My other favorite bands are STP, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, etc. I think that Shinedown is about as good as it gets right now. I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW UNDERATED I THINK THEY ARE!!!

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