“Shiner In The Dark” was first debuted on July 29th, 2023 at a show at Brighton On The Beach, almost a month before the release of “Back To The Water Below.”
[Verse 1]
Man made of stone
Says my delusions
Got golden bones, bulletproof soul
Don't mind the bruises
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Got buried wounds and battle scars
The speed of light in sorrow's arms
Dead of night, can't shake the ghosts
The ones that last still hurt the most
[Chorus]
Shadows on the back seat, taint the glass
Drive-through memories, hit me fast
I got bruises
Assault and battery, black and blue
Shiner in the dark, on my heart got the marks to prove it
Don't mind the bruises
[Verse 2]
Don't stitch me up (Don't stitch me up)
Don't dab me down (Don't dab me down)
I'll eat the mud (I'll eat the mud)
I'll fight for blood (I'll fight for blood)
Comе back around
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Through thick and thin, wear diamond skin
Inside I am shattering
Hеlping hands walked out the door
Say goodnight, face it all
[Chorus]
Shadows on the back seat, taint the glass
Drive-through memories, hit me fast
I got bruises
Assault and battery, black and blue
Shiner in the dark, on my heart got the marks to prove it
[Bridge]
Don't mind the bruises
Yeah
Don't mind the bruises
[Chorus]
Shadows on the back seat, taint the glass
Drive-through memories, hit me fast
I got bruises
Assault and battery, black and blue
Shiner in the dark, on my heart got the marks to prove it
Don't mind the bruises
Shiner in the Dark was written by Mike Kerr & Ben Thatcher.
Shiner in the Dark was produced by Royal Blood.
Royal Blood released Shiner in the Dark on Fri Sep 01 2023.
Mike Kerr:
The drumming approach that Ben has is what makes him a unique rock drummer, because he’s very well versed in classic hip-hop. He knows every single one of those beats like the back of his hand. That kind of low-rider drumbeat comes so naturally to him, and for me, it gives me a platform...