Enter Shikari - satellites* *

'satellites* *' is taken from the album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’.
Released April 2020.
Website: www.entershikar...
Instagram: / entershikari
Twitter: / entershikari
LYRICS:
satellites* *
I wish I was a comet
Burning up into the night
I wish I was a comet
But I’m just a satellite
I don’t like the limelight
So we don’t hold hands in daylight
I still drag the closet
All my limbs, they ache inside
And surely all my family and my friends,
My god and my ends
They cannot all be wrong
So I play along:
We refrain from touch
We are satellites
In a cosmic dance
Amongst the northern lights
And we orbit fast
But I wish we could collide
I’m sick of concealing
I’m sick of the feeling
I no longer want to hide
‘Cos I think it could be love
But I can’t show you enough
I wanna burn through the atmosphere
Soar like a meteor tonight
All the gravity between us
Someone bring me down to land
And write a prayer to Venus
What is life without affection
Now online they discuss
Whether I exist
And in the court they decide
Who I can kiss

[@McYates24]

Fav song on the album, incredible

[@edunogues23]

and you like CHON too? Nice

[@uuabbit]

Glad someone else noticed too 😁

[@MatthiasHermann]

Haha, so true

[@boomboompoopify]

Word

[@adskelso8398]

My favourite song changes every time I listen to the album lol. I can't decide

[@aliiicimo]

I wish I could send this song to my teenage self and say “what you’re feeling right now is completely normal that you will begin to get over after years of taught & internalised homophobia, please don’t worry so much about what people think”. This is literally so poignant I’m close to crying about my sexuality for the first time in about 5 years, especially the line “Surely, my friends and family, my god and my ends, they cannot all be wrong, so I play along.” Idk how Rou managed to sum up the feelings so well when they aren’t even his feelings and he was instead being empathetic towards his friend but it’s masterful.

[@latinoheat74]

because the man is a literal genius, he is so in touch with the here and now

[@SJ-ik8zr]

I dont know whether this poignant but you are normal

[@saephon3988]

Songs like this are the masterful work of empathy. Like Rou, I'm a straight male - but my heart aches when I think about someone being told they're wrong for being who they are. I'm glad you're able to feel some sort of acceptance and catharsis from this track :)

[@aliiicimo]

Simo Jokinen thank you

[@aliiicimo]

Justin DiMatteo Yep, the level of empathy in this track and also in his discussions about it. Like I’ve seen some songs written by LGBT+ people who are still scared to talk about the song being about LGBT+’ness and yet, here he is. So open and honest about it. Thank you for your kind words too!

[@battmarn]

I’ll admit I didn’t really pay much attention to the lyrics the first time round, but having actually read them this song’s message is so important. Love it

[@markbaker465]

I used to like them until they started getting politic--- Ahahaha I can't even finish that! Can you imagine?! Incredible that those people actually exist.

[@SJ-ik8zr]

Mate it's the same shit as when patriotic Americans play Born In The USA unironically as patriotic song. Some people are so dense that they like songs on a superficial level but never think about what the songs represent. Enter Shikari, how I see it, has been political and activist from day one and if someone missed that, I reckon they weren't paying attention and liked just the tunes

[@Sky-nq9pw]

hahah Non political E:S is just not them

[@ukjay5631]

Love this song and the lyrics

[@Akira-le3ws]

Thank you so, so much for this song and all your wonderful music. I didn't think I'd click with this album to this extent, but this song in particular really just blew me away and came at a perfect time in my life. These lyrics hit me so hard, as someone struggling with his sexuality after thinking I had it all figured out. Genuinely heart wrenching, but it was long needed. Looking forward to hearing it live, yeah?

[@dearMxDaring]

I've been there, too! I know it's confusing and maybe seems scary, but you can take all the time you need to figure this out. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here. Take care.

[@thefaulkness]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TOVAmusic]

[@dranrebm1564]

Its amazing how some Bands Just Stick with one for a decade and more

[@SJ-ik8zr]

I hope you are well

[@jackryanmiller]

Without meaning to sound like I’m exaggerating, this might just be the best song I’ve ever heard.

[@weaponx100]

Jack Miller Good but I’ve heard way way better from them!

[@tonytomato100]

@Fraser I really like Torn Apart, Arguing With Thermometers, and Shinrin Yoko. My top 3 from them Rn, all very different Oh and Anything Can Happen in the Next 30 Minutes is right up there

[@Unicornmayo4]

Definitely a rave song but there's so many great enter shikari song's so hard to pick

[@penisman594]

@Fraser ghandi mate, the feast, and stalemate to add to that. stalemate doesn't have that hardcore rave or metal to most ES songs but it's still a great track

[@Gillpradi]

I can agree, holy shit

[@CthulhuXVX]

Genuinely one of my favourite ES songs, I didn't even realise the message behind it but when you know.. Wow 🤯🏳️‍🌈

[@Zholat]

This song is incredibly beautiful. I dont care about anyones sexuality, since we are all simply human. And i think this song shows how wanting to be nothing but what all of us are, is nothing but human.

[@phoenixnilaturrell4136]

Best gig i've ever seen, the energy was unreal

[@hi00118]

I first became a fan of Enter Shikari just after AFFOC came out. Out of all their albums which were ever “new” since then, I think I’m enjoying this one the most. I’m loving it more than my first listens of AFFOC, The Mindsweep, or The Spark

[@dasteelerz7413]

this gives me the chills/goosebumps and im not even lgbt

[@SlaniCraft]

I’m glad the song can be emotional to allies as well. We all appreciate people like you!

[@K0ticQueen7693]

Same!!! Such chills

[@thalix582]

I've been listening to this song for a while now, but I just now looked up the lyrics for the first time. After realising what this song is about, I immediately started crying. I'm queer myself, and this just hit home. Thank you, Enter shikari, for this masterpiece!!

[@DarshUK1]

Such a great song! Anyone here since take to the skies?

[@P.Trick93]

AND STILL WE WILL BE HERE

[@DatFastBoi]

@@P.Trick93 STANDING LIKE STATUES !

[@adamprotz]

I'm here since the Pioneer skate park shows

[@PivotStryker]

YEEEEEA did u catch the Reprise 3 on the album? I LOST MY SHIT

[@Stegibbon]

since sorry you're not a winner mate, myspace music days, kaoss pads out lads!

[@A_Salted_Fishe]

Wtf I had stalemate stuck in my head when I woke up - look on KZbin and there's a new album just released an hour ago. Wtf.

[@ryanscoots21]

Good timing mate

[@charliewolff2152]

They need to start playing that fkin song again man. Bring back stalemate

[@jakob4justice105]

@@charliewolff2152 yea that track was friggin awesome

[@offiziellerkanalvondoggen-3116]

Can I get a 10 hour version of the first 33 seconds?

[@saephon3988]

Just loop Bon Iver, M83, and The 1975 for 10 hours. You're welcome :P

[@ambrason2267]

hey! i totally recommend you to listen Sigur Ros, their albums have the same vibe, vocal and instrumental technique. You would love it!

[@SJ-ik8zr]

No

[@qwerdf12]

my favorite love song

[@RockedNet]

My favorite song on the album.

[@SlaniCraft]

Rocked Luke as an lgbt+ fan I have to thank you for all of your amazing kindness and support to us over the years. We love you and your content :)!

[@lukebailey3023]

This album is incredible rinsed it today. Love the use of wind and string intruments on a couple of the songs, but most of all being in this strange and uncertain time we are in this put a big smile on me face from start to finish; thanks enter shikari.

[@julianvaldenebro4312]

this makes me so happy

[@3horsesandme]

The lyrics: I wish I was a comet Burning up into the night I wish I was a comet But I'm just a satellite I don't like the limelight So we don't hold hands in daylight I still drag the closet All my limbs, they ache inside And surely all my family and my friends My god and my ends They cannot all be wrong So I play along: We refrain from touch We are satellites Lalalalalala In a cosmic dance Amongst the northern lights Lalalalalala And we orbit fast But I wish we could collide I'm sick of concealing I'm sick of the feeling I no longer want to hide 'Cause I think it could be love ('Cause I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight 'Cause I think it could be love ('Cause I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight All the gravity between us Someone bring me down to land And write a prayer to Venus What is life without affection We refrain from touch We are satellites Lalalalalala In a cosmic dance Amongst the northern lights Lalalalalala And we orbit fast But I wish we could collide I'm sick of concealing I'm sick of the feeling I no longer want to hide 'Cause I think it could be love ('Cause I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight Now online they discuss Whether I exist And in the court they decide Who I can kiss Now online they discuss Whether I exist And in the court they decide Who I can kiss 'Cause I think it could be love ('Cause I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight 'Cause I think it could be love ('Cause I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight

[@anonymousxaela761]

I've loved Shikari for so many years now, they've been such a big part of my life and have inspired me in countless ways. I came out to close friends last year as transgender, and hearing Satellites has given me a whole new level of appreciation for the band. I'm terrified of going public with who I am, and how I want to portray myself, and hearing Rou sing these words has resonated with me deeply - God fucking damn, I can't even begin to express through words how much I adore them. I hope they keep up the good fight for years to come.

[@cloenobody]

these lyrics hit me so hard too, im crying

[@CookiiMx]

I relate much to what you say. I'm openly non-binary (Assigned male at birth), but it's still really scary at times when meeting new people. But the fact that my favorite band of like 9 years made a song for us, it made me so happy, and made me feel the love they have for us. Be who you are, everyone who judges you suck, you are worth so much more. Much love, friend

[@sylvainemaple8098]

As a trans girl in a relationship at the moment, it's amazing how much the song hits the mark for how it feels. That fear of wanting to go out somewhere with the love of my life and experience the beauties of the world, but not knowing how society is going to treat us. By experience alone, this beats out Undercover Agents as my favorite song from Enter Shikari, honestly. By the way - and by no obligation at all - if you're on the Aether DC, I have a character on Jenova under the same name I have here if you want to to talk about personal experiences.

[@anonymousxaela761]

@@sylvainemaple8098 Oh wow haha, I never expected to be picked up on my username! I'm on Crystal unfortunately, part of the 'RP' crowd!

[@A_Salted_Fishe]

@@sylvainemaple8098 yikes, I'd delete the info asap lmao.

[@zachbarnes5300]

I was not expecting a lgbt bop. Thank you so much

[@hi00118]

I love this song even more since it’s apparently weeding out the homophobes from the fan base

[@SJ-ik8zr]

Fucking well gone

[@freedomordeath89]

Lol if you think people listen to music Only if it fits their political ideologies, then you are pretty dumb. For example I listen to songs from commies bands from the Soviet era. But I am not a communist. I know a couple neo nazi guys who listen to far left punk rock bands.. And so on...

[@hi00118]

Freedom I didn’t say anything about that lol, just that homophobia is not a respectable belief and that I’m happy the homophobes are no longer listening to my favorite band

[@MrDutchmarshal]

@@freedomordeath89 Sheesh you are using the words neo nazi and commie wrong just like almost everyone..

[@freedomordeath89]

@@hi00118 And I told you that this song is not gonna stop any homophobe because people don't listen to songs because of the lyrics, but because of how the song sounds. Otherwise, pop songs and rap wouldn't be popular. You think people actually listen to the words in the songs? No, they don't.

[@krbyTHING]

I absolutely love this. Thank you Enter Shikari!

[@amaryllisbelladonna3619]

I just listened to that song for 1 hour on repeat bc it's great and then I suddenly got caught on that closet line and then I really listened to the lyrics and sat there with my mouth open (non native speaker so forgive me lol). Good job, great band, will listen to this some more on repeat now.

[@hi00118]

Hey I needed to see Rou tweeting about this song before I fully picked up on what the lyrics are and I am a native English speaker

[@yoryaleon4056]

This hits different

[@gavinm9071]

This song actually describes my love for this song. Thank you Shikari, amazing audio gold this!

[@joshray7084]

I was so upset that I did not know this song when I saw you guys in 2022, after the show this was on repeat for DAYS, I am so big on lyrical meaning in songs and you guys have never disappointed. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@Brechto]

Hearing this song live was incredible, thank you guys so much for making your music 💜

[@alucky_mango5114]

i am late to this party. but this is one of the best songs i have ever heard

[@elalbert942.0]

So much TTTS and Common Dreads vibes on this one! Maybe the best song in the album, loving it so much! 💜💜💜

[@jonnysniperman]

Absolutely love this track. It's one of my Faves already

[@B_B_]

my little trans heart is THRIVING

[@huhduhda7950]

I haven't touched my drums in years, hearing this song was the catalyst for me to snap out of instrumental funk. Thanks ES.

[@Rezzin]

Is there an Enter Shikari Sample Pack ?

[@zexilanthefool]

LaLaLaLaLa

[@jonnysniperman]

Beat me to it lol

[@chirripitiflauticoid]

You missed one la, they're 6 in a row

[@patrickdamacet6085]

Clap Clap Clap

[@neonjaystones1992]

*Alexa add Enter Shikari to the list of artists that are awesome allies to the lgbt community*

[@Sxcheschka]

This song is love! I love everything about this song! ❤❤❤

[@ngc2005]

Is the most beautiful song! I'm loving it.. Thank you guys!

[@daxbrandreth6985]

This song made me cry so hard. I just started a new relationship with another woman and this hits so hard. Here's hoping we make it!🖤🖤🖤

[@junobeetch]

Incredible song, the lovely message is just an added bonus ❤️

[@l0lwhat]

God, I'm struck with this song, and I'm straight. I wonder what LGBT community thinks about it.

[@liamgreatrex4482]

agreed pal, great song int it.

[@SlaniCraft]

l0lwhat it’s amazing. It caught me off guard and quickly cemented Shikari as one of my favorite groups. I’m so happy it affects allies positively as well.

[@MrDraconder]

I might not represent the whole LGBT but as a gay man this hit a cord for sure.

[@SJ-ik8zr]

Same here brother

[@thefaulkness]

@@MrDraconder same here Cant speak for everyone but they've managed to relate and understand in a way that's completely unpatronising as well as incredibly heartfelt

[@spartan7hk]

This is a beautiful song is this also rou and the band coming out or just a look at the current society we are in

[@spartan7hk]

Ah makes sense,

[@dranrebm1564]

@@CocoaMoloko thanks for the Insight

[@GamesAThome]

I LOVE YOU GUYS, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THE STRANGE SOUNDS YOU CREATE

[@DuskExperience]

This is sooo good! Thanks for the amazing album!

[@msredfox]

This song literally gives me goosebumps, great music as always 💙

[@heyoitskram5748]

On my first few listens of this song it’s wasn’t my favourite but after seeing it live, it’s become one of the top 5 songs of mine.

[@KiraArgenta]

Beautiful song ^^

[@azuredreams14]

This is a difficult one to talk about, inasmuch as I don’t really have a vocabulary that can convey with accuracy how much I adore this song. I would find myself doing it the injustice of inadvertent meiosis, were I to even attempt. Simply, it is fucking brilliant, and it will lift you up and out of whatever, wherever, whenever. This is my favorite throughout this album

[@goawaypedo]

A few weeks ago I did not care about any nothing is possible and true except for Dreamers Hotel (good song BTW) but I love this nowadays Also SHIKARI BOYS RULE

[@sabina7]

this song is wonderful

[@rhayward31]

Just got tickets for Southampton. Really awesome song. Fingers crossed gig actually goes ahead!

[@unknownlongforgottenpaths]

Think I might join you there, thanks for the idea!

[@lukeyyyyyy]

don't want to dampen any hype but all concerts/events are predicted to be put off until 2021 at the earliest.

[@alanoneil3239]

This is the absolute one!!!👌👌👌

[@Armanimation9]

This song is a banger! So beautiful!

[@PeteTemporary]

ANOTHER absolute banger. How the fuck

[@escxelle]

as someone currently doing an undergrad uni degree in astrophysics and is very very queer, i wholeheartedly approve of this song. sucks that i've only heard of this band now

[@lewiy4]

So so amazing, I'd say constellations is still my favourite, but this has to be second. Amazing all the way

[@diyanfonseka]

My favorite of the ones that haven't been released before today!! ❤❤

[@johnnysandiegoable]

Let’s hear it for Rob! Great kit work

[@giovanniinnercircle6041]

Is a true that "nothing is true"?

[@ravenecho2410]

must go see them live, an absolute must. favorite concert -> surpassed norah jones and the national

[@dwightthestonejackson4819]

It kind of sounds like modern Muse. But done way better, I love it.

[@Holykoolkev]

hell ya mate! i thought exactly the same!

[@Loraszno]

2:05-2:26 is my favorite part

[@hannah8611]

0:01-3:47 my favourite part

[@Loraszno]

@@hannah8611 Yeah I know the whole song is excellent, but the pre-chorus stands out for me.

[@Sxcheschka]

I love this song. I absolutely love this song.

[@lajosbajnai1990]

Cool...

[@TomAndrews91]

So I listened to the new album on Spotify recently for the first time. It might take me a few more listens in full to appreciate the album in it's entirety and I wasn't really feeling some of the tracks to be honest, but this song is not only by far the standout track on the album in my opinion, but one of the finest songs Shikari have ever came out with. I have been playing it on repeat almost non-stop and I'm sure seeing it live would be awesome. I am straight but the message on this track is so important. Love is universal no matter who you are... I am so proud of this band and I have been following them ever since the Take to the Skies days way back in 2007. This band continues to evolve with each album... well done boys. Enter Shikari for life!

[@antonellodelmastro423]

GREAT !!!!!!!!!

[@stephenjordan4209]

Best song on the album...

[@leonardovitucci2424]

❤️

[@ResistofDoom]

What an incredible Song. So mood actually

[@johnhowetv]

Does anyone hear what sounds like random explosions going on in the background of the chorus? I can't focus on anything else but it :(

[@TimenSpaceGaming]

ha hell yeah so many sounds on their albums!

[@SindirillaOfficial]

I love these smart details! If you listen to some LGBTQ+ artists like Sophie or Arca, they use a lot of sounds in their production, we are not used to from mainstream pop music. They add a lot of percussion, high pithced vocals, vocoders, synth drums etc. Search for hyperpop music :) I am pretty sure that ES added these layers intentionally to resemble this music movement and it perfectly fits the message of this song! :)

[@zaccole4267]

Best song on the album. Absolute classic

[@amayagarcia4883]

Found this. Last song I've heard from them is Sorry You're Not a Winner. You can understand how confused I am... hahaha great song, tho!

[@Drokis-c3f]

Is it just me or was this song in a anime as i swear i heard it in one and if so what one as i cant remember

[@sameebutt100]

Without a doubt one of their best songs ever!

[@chrissummers3067]

Great guys been with you since day 1 keep up the bangers

[@IceBoxHolly]

Absolute bop

[@IceBoxHolly]

Fancy seeing you here!

[@obiwankenobi3375]

I am sorry I couldn't be there for you

[@adambamber9536]

You guys are hero’s, I wish so much that I’d discovered you sooner so I could see you in Australia. I’m bawling my eyes out, best album yet lads ❤️🥰

[@rasjeff1]

"Now online they discuss wheter I exist"...well, being a bisexual, this rings terrifyingly true.

[@thekingrah6882]

as a nonbinary person, this is relatable

[@madboy9xx]

As an asexual this is also true haha

[@mojay30]

Even the next part "the courts decide who I should kiss" with the current legal battle if there can be gay marriage and such

[@thekingrah6882]

@@mojay30 yeah, it's sad that gay marriage is legal in only 28 countries out of 195. And people be asking why we need Pride

[@thekingrah6882]

And now that gays are more accepted, they attack trans people

[@victordeavila4195]

i'm in love

[@cristalsantiago3651]

Hi Derzek

[@jamieroadley3979]

Best song ever heard in my life

[@tbh8149]

This is my jaaaaaaam! 🤘🏻

[@von_freiesleben64]

my fav on the album. so catchy and meaningful

[@aldourban4210]

Without words. this album is... :D

[@katyparker2081]

I wish I was a comet Burning up into the night I wish I was a comet But I'm just a satellite I don't like the limelight So we don't hold hands in daylight I still drag the closet All my limbs, they ache inside And surely all my family and my friends My god and my ends They cannot all be wrong So I play along We refrain from touch We are satellites (La la la la la la) In a cosmic dance Amongst the northern lights (La la la la la la) And we orbit fast But I wish we could collide I'm sick of concealing I'm sick of the feeling I no longer want to hide 'Cause I think it could be love (Yeah I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight 'Cause I think it could be love (Yeah I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight All the gravity between us Someone bring me down to land And write a prayer to Venus What is life without affection We refrain from touch We are satellites (La la la la la la) In a cosmic dance Amongst the northern lights (La la la la la la) And we orbit fast But I wish we could collide I'm sick of concealing I'm sick of the feeling I no longer want to hide 'Cause I think it could be love (Yeah I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight Now online they discuss Whether I exist And in the court they decide Who I can kiss Now online they discuss Whether I exist And in the court they decide Who I can kiss 'Cause I think it could be love (Yeah I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight 'Cause I think it could be love (Yeah I think it could be love) But I can't show you enough (But I can't show you enough) I wanna burn through the atmosphere Soar like a meteor tonight

[@YungBuckTheLabrat]

This album is truly amazing

[@michaelkozma5929]

You guys have stepped up your Songwriting and Production Programming very big. Loving every single track you have released so far.

[@GRFAKA]

THIS IS PURE JOY

[@ravifennec]

Happy Pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

[@The666anka666]

YES YES YES!!! 💛💚💜💙

[@TheGrayfer]

Россия ?

[@rickensrickensowski7058]

you're doing very well

[@NyxisNox]

I had a mighty need

[@maribalam]

Love the chorus!

[@gaburisonne]

THIS SHIT BRINGS ME TO TEARS

[@MatthiasHermann]

One week later. Best song on the album #)

[@moonkream]

This is genius

[@williamgreer4087]

Best song of 2020 by far 🤘