Lights Out (2021 Remastered)

by Silver Haar

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"Lights Out lays down the mission statement straight out the gate. The guitars shimmer plangently in the intro, only to be shot forward suddenly by the arrival of a driving rhythm section and a Robert Smith-esque lead guitar line that counterpoints beautifully with synthesised strings bearing a trace of The Queen Is Dead era Smiths. These “simple lines intertwining” (to quote Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnell) explode the whole thing into an epic widescreen Technicolor landscape, though probably that of a Douglas Sirk melodrama rather than a John Ford adventure picture. A strong vocal melody (supported by gorgeous harmonies) pushes us through into a chorus that contradictingly sounds celebratory despite the words we’re hearing - “Lights Out/We’ll never be free.” Are we entrapped by dead-end careers, a romance that’s long lost its spark, some other form of subjugation or all of the above? The lyrics are elliptical enough to deny a solid answer, but one thing’s for sure, whatever’s keeping us in chains is likely of our own making and it’s rarely sounded so joyous."

Paul Barrie, 2021

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"If there was a formula for a classic catchy indie tune then Glaswegian group Silver Haar must have found it.
A chorus that will stick in your head, simple but effective harmonies, a guitar solo that isn’t over the top, fast-rolling hi-hats, and even a big build-up right before the final chorus. This track has got it all.
‘Lights Out’ is the title-track from the band’s debut EP which was released on July 23rd. If you’re looking for a new indie group with some relatable lyrics to chant along to, Silver Haar just might be your guys."

RGM Magazine

lyrics

Lyrics
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We’re waking up
And we’re shaking up
Cos you and I have got stories to tell

Will we Break it out
And take it out
Cos everybody’s got something to sell

But you’re never gonna leave it
And you’re never gonna tell me otherwise
And you know I know it’s true

So we’re rolling on again
Rolling on again
Rolling on again and again and again
Then you say to me

Lights out
We’ll never be free
Never be free
Never be free again

We can waste it all
Or we can taste it all
Cos you and I have got stories to tell
There’s nothing else for you
And nothing else for me
So Turn it up
And Turn it round
Feel the rush and let the sound go

It’s rolling on again
Rolling on again x 3
(Keep running, just keep running)

Lights out
We’ll never be free
Never be free
Never be free again

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released August 20, 2021
Tom Brogan - songwriter, vocals, guitars, synths
Duncan McCormick - songwriter, vocals, guitars
Kevin McCormick - guitars
Cammy Maxwell - bass
Danny Robinson - drums

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Silver Haar Glasgow, UK

Silver Haar are a Scottish Alt-Rock band with anthemic choruses, soaring guitar melodies and explosive live shows - for fans of The Cure, Biffy Clyro, The War on Drugs and Radiohead.

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