Initially, they played at night clubs in the greater London area and recorded some demos under the name of Fleeing New York before changing their name to Band of Skulls in November 2008. Their debut album Baby Darling Dollface Honey, distributed by Shangri-La Music, was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 6 March 2009, followed by a general release on 20 March. The track I Know What I Am was chosen as iTunes' free Single of the Week to coincide with the digital release. The song was also featured in the soundtrack for TV series Friday Night Lights, Volume 2, which was released on 4 May 2010. The song also appeared in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Another track that was not actually on the album, "Friends", was included on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack in November 2009.
On 23 March 2010, Band of Skulls released Friends EP, which includes the studio-recorded version of "Friends", a live version, and a music video of the song.
Band of Skulls played at the SXSW Festival in early 2010 and toured the Midwest in March in support of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band appeared on the French TV show Taratata broadcast in March 2010, where they covered the song "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones with the band John & Jehn.[4] In April 2010, they toured the U.S. and Canada followed by England in May 2010, including a sold-out show at the London Electric Ballroom. On 28 June 2010, Band of Skulls supported The Dead Weather at The Roundhouse in London. In July 2010, the band covered Goldfrapp's "Strict Machine" for Australian radio. They were also one of three bands who opened for Muse on 4 September 2010 at Lancashire County Cricket Ground. In October 2010 they also toured to South Africa to play at the annual Rocking The Daisies festival.
On 26 October 2010, Band of Skulls released a live album called Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
On 5 October 2011, the band released "The Devil Takes Care of His Own"—the first single to be taken from the new album—with an accompanying music video. The second studio album Sweet Sour was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. It is produced by Ian Davenport (Supergrass, Badly Drawn Boy), who also produced their debut album, and was released on February 21, 2012 in the US, and February 20, 2012 in the UK and Europe.
On 12 April 2012, Channel 4 broadcast a short documentary starring the band. They discuss the formation of Band Of Skulls through to going from working the bars of their hometown to playing music in front of expansive crowds of adoring fans across the globe. It is a rare and intimate insight into the world of Band Of Skulls, focusing of their success and achievements over the years.
On 13 October 2012, Band of Skulls played the 11th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. The show was briefly interrupted by a rainstorm that soaked the front of the stage, including Russell's pedal board, prompting the band to leave the stage while crews dried and moved the affected equipment. The band was able to return and complete their set after about a 10-minute delay.
On 2nd December 2013, the band released the video for "Asleep At The Wheel" - the first track to be shared from their yet unreleased album 'Himalayan'.
In January 2017, it was announced via social media that Hayward had left the band.
Cold Sweat
Band of Skulls Lyrics
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I got the fever for you tonight
And I can't stop, no, I won't stop
How can I stop when nothing is enough?
I got this feeling in my bones
Something loving, God only knows
And I can't sleep, then I, I won't sleep
How can I sleep when nothing is enough?
So do it, what you waiting for?
Surely enough to go wrong
You got me yearning, like never before
And I don't want to lose out
You got to live and let it knock you out
I haven't learned so don't ask me what it's all about
I can't speak and I won't speak
How can I speak when nothing is enough?
There's still a cold, cold sweat, alright
There's still a fever for you tonight
And I can't stop, and I, I won't stop
How can I stop when nothing is enough?
So do it, what you waiting for?
Surely enough to go wrong
You got me yearning, like never before
And I don't want to lose out
Do it, what you waiting for?
Surely enough to go wrong
You got me yearning, like never before
And I don't want to lose out
In the song "Cold Sweat," by Band of Skulls, the lyrics speak about a person who cannot control their feelings for someone else. The lyrics describe the intensity of the attraction as a "cold sweat" and a "fever." The person feels like they have this longing feeling in their bones that they cannot shake off. They cannot sleep or speak because nothing they do is enough to relieve the intensity of the attraction they feel towards the other person.
The lyrics also suggest that the person is afraid to lose out on this opportunity to be with the other person. They encourage the other person to take action and not wait for something to go wrong. They emphasize the need to live in the moment and let the attraction "knock you out."
The recurring theme of the song is the inability to control the feelings that the person has towards the other person. This is emphasized by the repetition of the lines "how can I stop when nothing is enough" and "how can I speak when nothing is enough." The song's lyrics capture the intense, overwhelming feeling of being in love, and the fear of missing out on the chance to be with the object of one's affections.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a cold, cold sweat, alright
I have an intense feeling of attraction towards you
I got the fever for you tonight
I am burning with desire for you tonight
And I can't stop, no, I won't stop
I cannot control my feelings for you; I will not give up on my desire for you
How can I stop when nothing is enough?
I cannot get enough of you; I cannot stop desiring you
I got this feeling in my bones
I have a deep, instinctive feeling for you
Something loving, God only knows
I have a strong feeling of love for you that is hard to explain
And I can't sleep, then I, I won't sleep
I cannot fall asleep because I am thinking about you; I refuse to sleep because I want to keep thinking about you
So do it, what you waiting for?
Take action on our attraction; don't wait any longer
Surely enough to go wrong
There may be risks involved, but it's worth pursuing our desire for each other
You got me yearning, like never before
I am longing for you more than I ever have before
And I don't want to lose out
I do not want to miss my chance with you
You got to live and let it knock you out
You have to take risks in life, even if it means getting hurt
I haven't learned so don't ask me what it's all about
I am unsure of why I feel this way for you
I can't speak and I won't speak
I am speechless because of my feelings for you; I will not reveal my true feelings for fear of rejection
There's still a cold, cold sweat, alright
My intense attraction to you persists
And I can't stop, and I, I won't stop
I cannot resist my longing for you; I refuse to give up on my desire for you
Do it, what you waiting for?
Take action on our attraction; don't wait any longer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emma Richardson, Matt Hayward, Russell Marsden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maxgorov561
Like a cold cold sweat alright
I got the fever for you tonight
and I can't stop no, I won't stop,
How can I stop when nothing is enough
I got this feeling in my bones
something loving god only knows
and I can't sleep oh I won't sleep
How can I sleep when nothing is enough
So do it, what you waiting for?
surely enough to go on
You got me yearning, like never before
and I don't want to lose love
You got to live and let it knock you out
I haven't learnt so don't ask me what it's all about
I can't speak and I won't speak
How can I speak when nothing is enough
There's still a cold cold sweat alright
There's still a fever for you alright
and I can't stop, no I won't stop
How can I stop when nothing is enough
So do it what you waiting for
surely enough to go on
You got me yearning, like never before
and I don't want to lose love
@marialenabella8895
The Originals has upgraded my music taste SO much.
@AdamEvansKOL
It's rare that every song on an album is perfect, but Band of Skulls have managed it.
@msderyae
I'm so happy to hear one of my favourite bands on one of my favourite series :') DAMN LAUREN!
@barrylennon526
This is the best song I've heard in ages! Seriously amazing stuff. Incredibly powerful vocals.
@Lore3440
Looks like Lost Girl brought us all here, great tune.
@REDchichiandthesalazarfamily
same here jajaja
@janiyacoleman4015
True
@pevylonton
omg !!! sameeeee
@michaelbell5238
Rewatching Lost Girl & this one popped out to me! 💜✌🏽🎶
@sanakizaki7044
I hate the fact that I found this perfect little thing through Lost Girl, but I'm glad that I did. I'll listen to your other songs, for sure.