Backstory:
Shameful Committee was formed in the 1990s in the grungy backstreets of Seattle, Washington. Starting out as a quartet of misfit friends – lead vocalist Jonny ‘Raptor’ Rapp, lead guitarist ‘Sizzle’ Zoeller, bassist Danny ‘Dynamo’ Johnson, and drummer Alex ‘Animal’ Carter – they found solace in music during a period of social unrest and constant change. They began performing in basement gigs and soon earned a reputation for their raw, uncensored performances and honest lyrics that resonated with the disenchanted youth of the time. Their breakthrough came when they were spotted by a talent agent at a local music festival, and they’ve been creating waves in the music industry ever since.
Genre:
Alternative Rock / Grunge
Title:
“Drowning in Silence”
Lyrics:
(V1)
[G] Lost within the [D] echoes, [Em] in the corners of my [C] mind
[G] Searching for the [D] answers, [Em] that I can never [C] find
[G] A prisoner of [D] shadows, [Em] in the darkness I’m [C] confined
[G] Drowning in the [D] silence, [Em] leaving everything [C] behind
(Chorus)
[G] I’m just a [D] soul, [Em] sinking in the [C] deep
[G] Held by the [D] cold, [Em] where broken promises [C] sleep
[G] Drowning in the [D] silence, [Em] it’s the secret I [C] keep
[G] Drowning in the [D] silence, [Em] where the shadows always [C] creep
(V2)
[G] Walking on the [D] tightrope, [Em] between the right and [C] wrong
[G] Singing out a [D] sad note, [Em] in a forgotten [C] song
[G] Trapped inside the [D] wreckage, [Em] where my dreams no longer [C] belong
[G] Drowning in the [D] silence, [Em] where my heart has grown [C] strong
(Chorus)
(Fan Testimonial)
Fan Name: Lisa ‘RockQueen’ Sanders
Lisa ‘RockQueen’ Sanders has been a diehard fan of Shameful Committee from the very start. She recalls queuing up hours before their basement gigs in the early days, drawn by their raw energy and authentic lyrics. “Their music is like a mirror reflecting our struggles and hopes. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s powerful. ‘Drowning in Silence’ is my personal anthem. I feel like every word speaks directly to my soul. Shameful Committee isn’t just my favorite band, they’re an essential part of my life.”