1) Two piece sister noise mo… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands called skamp.
1) Two piece sister noise monster. Skamp started around the summer of 2010 in the heat of boredom and frustration of the lackluster music scene. Band members: Kaylee Lewis-vox, guitars, Jancee Lewis-drums, yells.
2) SKAMP are a perfect example of the quality music that is storming out of the new EU countries. Producer Viktoras Diawara aka Vee, singer / lyricist Erica Jennings & rapper Vilius Alesius (Willux) teamed up to bring us finely crafted, thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies.
A delicious cocktail blending well together, Vilius grew up in Lithuania; Erica studied singing and dance in her hometown of Dublin and Vee was raised in Mali by artistic parents. Though most of their lyrics are in English, the trio have released tracks mixing in French, German, Lithuanian, Russian & Bambara.
SKAMP burst onto the Lithuanian music scene in May 1998 with a hip-hop cover version of George Gershwin''s "Summertime" mixing the summer classic with french and lithuanian rap. The song shot straight to the top of the charts proving that their blend of cultural and musical styles worked. Much success, many hits, late-nights, tours and fans followed. Since then, the group have gone on to release 6 albums, (they' ve sold over 80,000 units) and they’ve set up their own record company (Tabami Records). SKAMP are today one of the most respected live bands in the Baltics having won a long list of music awards along the way. They have also supported acts such as: The Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Reamonn, Robert Plant, Wheatus, The Bomfunk MCs and many more.
Since 2003 Skamp have started working with several established producers from the UK & the US (Oliver Leiber & Dave Gamson, Jez Coad, Stuart Brown, Jon Kingsley Hall and George Stewart). Thanks to those collaborations SKAMP’S fifth studio album “Reach”, made in London & Wales, is a solid pop rock creation. The album has some great hit tracks like “Split the atom (Na Na Na)” and “Calling after me”.
Their album “Deadly” has been recorded in Mali & Lithuania fulfilling an old dream to mix African musical elements with the typical SKAMP sound.
Many people say SKAMP are to be the next “big thing” to emerge from the new EU countries.
At 2008, recording new album "Kažką[/album", due out end '08. May 30th had a WICKED b'day bash gig and released new tracks "Kill U Wit My Mic" and "Sportas".
SKAMP have been nominated twice (2006, 2007) for "Best Baltic Act" at the MTV European Music Awards.
Tell Me Your Story
SKAMP Lyrics
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Sit down beside me, Let's pass the time,
Talkin'of the nothing and everything we have,
We got lots in common, everybody has,
Tales from our past, all that drives us mad,
Dreams for the future, hopes we once had,
Sorrow, joy and regrets, What you plan on doing next?
What you haven't done quite yet,
We ain't always as we seem
You don't know the places I've been
You ain't seen the things I've seen
They'd keep you from your sleep
Tell me your story n' I'll tell you mine,
Pass me the bottle, I'll pour the wine,
Talkin' of the old times,
Dreamin' of a new life,
We all know what that's like
'Coz we all feel the same inside
In the song "Tell Me Your Story", SKAMP brings to light the power of storytelling and human connection. The lyrics are inviting and full of empathy, encouraging the listener to share their own experiences while also sharing the artist's own story. The lyrics are structured as a conversation, with the artist inviting the listener to sit beside them and pass the time. The song is two people simply getting to know each other, connecting over similarities and differences in their lives.
The lyrics delve into a range of human experiences, from tales of the past to hopes for the future, as well as joys and regrets. The message of the song is that, regardless of our differences, everyone has their own unique story that can be shared and appreciated. By seeking to understand one another, we can find common ground and ultimately, empathy towards one another. SKAMP uses the central theme of storytelling to argue that we are all the same on a fundamental level, and through human connection, we can overcome our differences.
* The song was released in 2000 and became a hit in Lithuania, reaching the top of the charts there.
* SKAMP is a multi-genre Lithuanian music group formed in 1998 consisting of three members.
* The group represented Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 with their song, "You Got Style."
* The song was written by Viktoras Diawara and performed by Erica Jennings, who does most of the vocals in the song.
* SKAMP has released six studio albums and has won numerous awards in their home country.
* The lyrics of "Tell Me Your Story" have been translated into multiple languages, including French and Lithuanian.
* The song has been covered by various artists, including the Belarusian band Litvinki.
* The music video for "Tell Me Your Story" was directed by Gediminas Šiaulys and features the band members performing in a brightly lit room with various objects and instruments around them.
* The song has been used in multiple Lithuanian television shows and films, solidifying its status as a cultural touchstone for the country.
* The chords for the song are Bm, A, G, and D.
Chords:
Bm - x24432
A - x02220
G - 320003
D - xx0232
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me your story, I'll tell you mine,
Let's share our experiences with each other.
Sit down beside me, Let's pass the time,
Let's spend some quality time together.
Talkin'of the nothing and everything we have,
We can talk about anything and everything that we possess or lack.
We got lots in common, everybody has,
We all have many things that we share in common.
Tales from our past, all that drives us mad,
We can discuss the things from our past that affect us emotionally.
Dreams for the future, hopes we once had,
We can share our aspirations for the future and the desires we had in the past.
Sorrow, joy and regrets, What you plan on doing next?
We can talk about the emotions of remorse, delight and regret, and what we have planned for the future.
What you haven't done quite yet,
We can talk about the things that we haven't accomplished yet.
N' memories we'll never forget
We can also talk about the memories that will stay with us forever.
We ain't always as we seem
We may not appear to others as we genuinely are.
You don't know the places I've been
Others may not know the experiences we have gone through.
You ain't seen the things I've seen
Others may not have witnessed or understood the things that we have seen.
They'd keep you from your sleep
Some of the things we have experienced may be disturbing.
Pass me the bottle, I'll pour the wine,
Let's sit back and relax with a drink.
Talkin' of the old times,
Let's remember and reminisce about the past.
Dreamin' of a new life,
Let's aspire to a different life.
We all know what that's like
We all long for something better.
'Coz we all feel the same inside
We all have similar emotions and desires inside us.
Writer(s): E. Jennings, V. Diawara
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.