The Soundtrack of Little Me

45 Shinedown

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
Lyrics



Album: Leave A Whisper
Released: 2003
Genres: Metal/Rock

Band:
Brent Smith - Lead Vocals
Brad Stewart - Bass
Barry Kerch - Drums, Percussion
Jason Todd - Guitar

Released during the "grunge" movement, it wasn't successful at first, but after marketing and touring and other bands like Seether, and Puddle Of Mudd, and the two-dimensional sound carries from song to song. Brooding and Positive, it's crazy how many feelings this song can stir up.

It's a very popular song now, and gained it status because people felt like it a was about accepting suicide. I agree I was one of them when I first heard it. "Staring down the barrel of a 45" It's crazy moving. anyone who is struggling with depression or lose, or PTSD, or just want a great guitar run will appreciate this song. The video for it is also powerful, and I can just so relaxed listening to the acrostic version. Singer Brent Smith is amazing and when it was first realized lines were changed. His vocal range is crazy! So many memories come to the surface. 45 is the world, and it's like waking up and looking in the mirror and not liking yourself, but somehow moving to place where you do.

In fact the song is more about accepting who your truly are, more for the LGBTQIA community; really anyone who feels misunderstood. I love this song, listen to it daily and can honestly say it makes me feel understood. My sadness and happiness comes out and so many millions appreciate it too. I saw a video once of the band live, and Brent explained what inspired the sing, and that heartbreaking in itself. We need songs like this, classic grunge, brooding and emotional. The video is relevant today, as it shows the singer in difficult moments. I found this through Spotify later in life, and missed out a lot of years with just a powerful song. I know this song is enjoyed still today

Acrostic Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGiLaRC_U0g
So many sings from this band, hit home with me. This is my favorite ever, so it's Number 1.