Weekly Shinedown - Song Sixty Six - I Dare You - Clear Channel Stripped!

Hey There!

So around April and May 2015, I had previously written blog posts for both the original version and the acoustic version of I Dare You. However, it wasn't until June 2015 when I got around to listening to the clear channel stripped version of the song. I had already heard the clear channel stripped version of One, and I wrote a post about it back in November 2015, and all in all, it was a brilliant song.

The meaning behind I Dare You is to do with someone who is asking God to test them, to prove how faithful they are to him, and to stand up to the devil. Funnily enough, earlier tonight, my Uncle Peter was showing me and some of my friends a movie clip where Jesus was being tempted by the devil in the desert, and it just reminded me of this song.

My favourite part of this song is at the end of the introduction, where the drum suddenly kicks in just before the first verse. I also think that the vocals are amazing throughout the song, and as well that it reminds me of the theme of Shinedown's acoustic songs in general, especially with the acoustic guitar playing wonderfully in the background. Even listening to this version of the song still reminds me of back in October 2014 when I was in Scotland, just when I had discovered the original version. The memories are so nostalgic to me, which rarely ever happens usually!

Last of all, I am still learning the chords to the original version of I Dare You, so in time, I should soon be a master at them! Thanks to all of you who have read this week's blog post, and hopefully, you'll hear more from me in the future!

I'll see you all next Thursday!

Lois xx

P.S. I'll leave the lyrics to I Dare You - Clear Channel Stripped below incase you're interested!

Hello, let me introduce you to
The characters in the show
One says yes, one says no
Decide - which voice in your head you can keep alive

Even in madness, I know you still believe
Paint me your canvas so I become
What you could never be

I dare you to tell me to walk through the fire
Brand my soul and call me a liar
I dare you to tell me to walk through the fire
I dare you to tell me
I dare you to

Hello, are you still chasing
The memories in shadows
Some stay young, some grow old
Come alive, there are thoughts unclear
You can never hide

Even in madness, I know you still believe
Paint me your canvas so I become
What you could never be

I dare you to tell me to walk through the fire
Brand my soul and call me a liar
I dare you to tell me to walk through the fire
I dare you to tell me
I dare you to

Hello
Hello...
I dare you to tell me to walk through the fire
Brand my soul and call me a liar
I dare you to tell me to walk through the fire
I dare you to tell me
I dare you to
Hello...
Hello...
I dare you to tell me
I dare you to
I dare you to tell me
I dare you to