They were signed to Island Records and went on to release their second studio album Every Six Seconds. Saliva later released their third studio album titled Back into Your System on November 12, 2002 which reached #19 on the Billboard 200. Back into Your System launched one of Saliva's most successful songs, "Always", reaching #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Modern Rock Chart. Three years after Survival of the Sickest, Saliva released Blood Stained Love Story on January 23, 2007, repeating Back into Your System's chart performance at #19 on the Billboard 200. Its first single, "Ladies and Gentlemen", peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Saliva was originally founded in Memphis, Tennessee in September 1996. After competing in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Grammy Showcase competition, where they advanced to the final round in New York City, the group self-released their self-titled debut album which sold over 10,000 copies in their region, prompting Island Records to take notice.
Saliva's Island debut Every Six Seconds was released in 2001 and featured the singles "Your Disease" and "Click Click Boom", both of which saw significant play on rock radio and helped bring the band into mainstream popularity.
Back into Your System, their third album, was released in 2002, which included the chart topping hits "Always", and "Rest in Pieces" co-written by James Michael and Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe. The song "Pride" was first given to the fans in a concert in a small bar, but Josey Scott also took some heat during this era for shouting out vulgar remarks about the Dixie Chicks. The band toured in 2003, opening for KISS and Aerosmith. Saliva beat out Billy Idol for the tour.
Saliva then released Survival of the Sickest on August 17, 2004, reaching #20 on the Billboard 200. On May 29, 2005, guitarist Chris D'Abaldo announced he had left the band "for obvious reasons, as the band is not a unit anymore." He then shortly retracted his statement and apologized, declaring on the band's website that "there was a bit of an issue we're working through and we're looking forward to recording a new album later this year". However, the band's website later apologized again for the confusion and confirmed that due to "creative differences", D'ABaldo was in fact leaving the band, but that Saliva was "completely moving forward as planned and [has] our best music ahead of us". D'ABaldo eventually moved on to start the band Smolder. Jake Stutevoss formerly of the band Future Leaders of the World replaced him in Saliva's tour lineup. Stutevoss left the group right before the recording sessions for Ladies and Gentlemen. Jonathan Montoya, formerly of Full Devil Jacket, then became the next permanent member of Saliva.
A new single, titled "Ladies and Gentlemen" was released in November 2006 to radio stations and made it to #2 on the US Mainstream Rock charts. Saliva released the album Blood Stained Love Story on January 23, 2007. It has also been included as the background music for a number of Sony's commercials for the PlayStation 3. It was also made the official Theme song for Wrestlemania 23. The second single released off of the album was "Broken Sunday", which reached #8 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and is frequently on the Sirius top 20 on Octane. Saliva's tour manager Chris stated that the new single off Blood Stained Love Story would be "King of the Stereo".
In an interview with WWE on February 27, Scott said "We're going to go in the studio probably around May and record our next record. If you like "Ladies and Gentlemen" and "Click Click Boom", and more dynamic stuff, it’s going to be an ass-whooping of a record. It’s going to be 45 minutes of ass-whooping!" Saliva toured with Sevendust in South Korea, Japan and a brief stint in Europe until July 2008.
As of April 30, 2008, Octane 20 on Sirius Satellite Radio began playing a new song titled "Don't Question My Heart", featuring Brent Smith from Shinedown. The song can be found on the album WWE The Music, Vol. 8, and was the official television theme song for the ECW brand. Saliva's sixth studio album is titled Cinco Diablo and was released on December 16, 2008. "Hunt You Down" was a song on the album that was then made the official WWE No Way Out 2009 theme song in February 2009.
The band have worked on a reality television show style DVD following the recording of Cinco Diablo and life on the road. In an interview with MJP, Josey was asked if it was a TV Show to which Josey stated "I hope not", and stated that he wanted it more as "a DVD or something for our fans".
Saliva was recently on tour with Pop Evil, Since October, Dead Season, and Aranda. They were scheduled to join the 13th annual SnoCore Tour, but singer Josey Scott had ulcer surgery. Walt Lafty of Silvertide was hired to fill in for Scott for the tour, but Saliva ultimately decided to drop out of the tour, instead of touring with Lafty.
On March 23, 2010, the band released a Greatest Hits album titled, Moving Forward in Reverse: Greatest Hits. "Time to Shine" from said album was used as the official theme song for the "WWE Extreme Rules" Pay-Per-View in 2010.
On 30 August 2010, the band announced the exit of guitarist Jonathan Montoya, saying that they would carry on as a four piece. They had begun recording their latest album, titled Under Your Skin, with Howard Benson.
The band supplied a song titled "Badass" to the Saw 3D soundtrack released on October 26, 2010.
The band released the lead single from their new album Under Your Skin, entitled "Nothing". It was digitally released on February 1, 2011. "Badass" was later released as the second single, and reached No. 26 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks.
At the end of 2011, after 15 years with the band, Josey Scott decided to leave the band to pursue a solo Christian music career.
In early January 2012 it was announced that Bobby Amaru has joined Saliva as the new vocalist. According to Wayne, "he is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter, producer from Jacksonville, Florida who has a GREAT voice and will not only bring some fresh blood into the band but; will also put a new spin on the Saliva sound." Amaru was the front-man of his solo band Amaru, as well as the drummer for Burn Season.
On February 10, 2012, Saliva released a brand new single named "All Around the World" and said to write a brand new album straight after the tour. In addition to "All Around the World", the band has been performing another new song titled "One More Night" on their current tour with 12 Stones and Royal Bliss.
On November 30, 2012, it was announced that the band had just signed a new record deal with Rumbum Records & that after they have finished their current tour, the band will return home to finish writing the new album and begin recording in January for a release date some time in the spring.
On February 5, 2013, Saliva began recording a new album which would later be named “In It to Win It”. “In It to Win It” was to be the bands eighth record (1st with RumBum Records) with producer Bobby Huff, and executive producer Luis Bacardi. Bobby Huff co-wrote Saliva’s single “Badass” and has worked with artists such as Meat Loaf, 3 Doors Down & Cavo.
On April 30, 2013, the band released its first single from the new album, the aggressively anthemic title track “In It To Win It,” which is now available on iTunes. On September 3, 2013, the band released an album "In It to Win It".
On January 22, 2014, a new single "Rise Up" was announced. It was also revealed that "In It to Win It" was an early limited time fan only sneak peek and the band is going to release the new record titled "Rise Up" with the same songs re-arranged.
On April 16, 2016 Saliva announced their new album, titled Love, Lies & Therapy would be released June 10, 2016. Later in May, the group announced they would be supporting the album by taking part of the "Make America Rock Again" tour in the summer 2016 alongside Trapt, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazy Town, 12 Stones, Tantric and Drowning Pool.
In mid-2018, drummer Paul Crosby announced his departure from the band after 18 years. Shortly afterward, bassist Brad Stewart would also depart to focus on other touring and projects. Saliva then released their tenth studio record, 10 Lives, on October 19, 2018 via Megaforce Records. The album was produced by frontman Bobby Amaru and Steve Perreira in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2019, both Crosby and Stewart confirmed their return to the band. Saliva would go on to tour in 2019 as a part of Puddle of Mudd's Muddfest.
In October 2019, former vocalist Josey Scott announced on The Morning Dump podcast that he planned to reunite with Saliva for a tour and a new studio album. This was confirmed by Swinny in an interview with Detroit's WRIF Radio, adding that although "there's nothing on paper," the reunion should take place from 2020 into 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Every Six Seconds. In addition to Scott rejoining, Swinny also suggested that former guitiarist Chris D'Abaldo may also be taking part. In January 2021, it was announced that these plans were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 16th, 2021, the band released a music video for "After Me" following the 20th anniversary of their second album Every Six Seconds. Also, guitarist and founder Wayne Swinney sat out touring for August, due to testing positive for COVID-19, with Josh Kulack filling in for him.
After Me
Saliva Lyrics
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Caught up in things that are inside of me.
Lookin' for something that I cannot see.
Losing my faith but I'm tryin' to believe.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to be free.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :.
The world is after me.
There feeding their jones, I'm reluctant to fight.
Caught out alone at the end of the night.
They're lookin' for victims and lookin' for me.
I'm blind in my eyes but I'm tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
Feel like I'm caught in the ocean, there's always someone to help me down.
The twisted tangled emotions, there's always someone to help me drown.
Tryin' to believe.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to be free.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
The world is after me.
The song "After Me" by Saliva appears to be about someone who is feeling isolated and constantly pursued by the world around them. The lyrics "caught out alone" and "losing my faith" suggest that the singer is struggling with their own inner demons and possibly feeling hopeless. They feel like they are being chased by the world and can't escape its overwhelming influence. The line "there's always someone to help me drown" implies that the singer is struggling with addiction or self-destructive behavior.
The repeated refrain "losing my faith" suggests that the singer is struggling with their faith in themselves, in others, or in a higher power. They are searching for something they cannot see, and the world seems to be trying to swallow them up. The line "lookin' for victims and lookin' for me" suggests that the singer feels like they are being targeted by something malicious.
Overall, the song seems to be a cry for help from someone who feels lost and alone in the world. It touches on themes of addiction, despair, and faith. The lyrics are poignant and emotive, evoking a sense of hopelessness and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught out alone, and I'm tryin' to be free.
I'm by myself and striving to attain liberation from something.
Caught up in things that are inside of me.
I'm feeling overwhelmed by internal struggles and conflicts.
Lookin' for something that I cannot see.
I am searching for a certain something that eludes me, even though it's not visible to the naked eye.
Losing my faith but I'm tryin' to believe.
Although my faith is dwindling, I'm attempting to hold on to it.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
My faith is slipping away from me and I can't seem to hold on to it.
Tryin' to be free.
I'm trying to escape and release myself from something.
The world is after me.
I feel as though the world is conspiring against me and targeting me in some way.
There feeding their jones, I'm reluctant to fight.
Others are indulging in their vices or addictions, but I am hesitant to participate or engage with them.
Caught out alone at the end of the night.
I was left alone at the end of the night without any company or support.
They're lookin' for victims and lookin' for me.
Some people are searching for victims to prey on, and I feel as though I could be their next target.
I'm blind in my eyes but I'm tryin' to see.
I can't see clearly, but I'm attempting to gain clarity nonetheless.
Feel like I'm caught in the ocean, there's always someone to help me down.
I feel like I'm stuck in a vast and overwhelming situation, and others seem to push me further down when I reach out for help.
The twisted tangled emotions, there's always someone to help me drown.
Emotional turmoil seems to have control over me, and when I seek assistance, others seem to be pulling me deeper into despair rather than helping me find resolution.
The whole world is after me.
The entire world is against me, and I can never seem to catch a break.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY
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LYRICS
Caught out alone, and I'm tryin' to be free.
Caught up in things that are inside of me.
Lookin' for something that I cannot see.
Losing my faith but I'm tryin' to believe.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to be free.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :.
The world is after me.
The world is after me.
There feeding their jones, I'm reluctant to fight.
Caught out alone at the end of the night.
They're lookin' for victims and lookin' for me.
I'm blind in my eyes but I'm tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
Feel like I'm caught in the ocean, there's always someone to help me down.
The twisted tangled emotions, there's always someone to help me drown.
Tryin' to believe.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to be free.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith.
Tryin' to see.
Losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my faith, losing my :
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
The world is after me.
The whole world is after me.
The world is after me.
Debrutsid Eno
God, I missed this song. First time I heard it was in the PS2 game The Thing. Thank you Saliva for updating it and giving it new life.
Danny Jablonski
Loved that game
FOX DIE GAMING
Awesome game and amazing song.
Declinenuthruster
What game was it in
FOX DIE GAMING
@Declinenuthruster The Thing, it was for the PS2, Xbox and GameCube.
HOCUS STROKUS
Same
Leo
Still sounds great 20 years later better than half the stuff out there today. glad you re released this as a single as it was one of the better songs on the album but overlooked by click click boom....so many great tracks on every 6 seconds
Scott Crawford
I'm a huge fan of Josey, but this vocalist is AWESOME!!!!!
Ay Kay
How did I not know Josey Scott was no longer the front man of Saliva? Either way, this guy killed it. This has always been my favorite song of the album.
Green Leaf
My opinion. His vocals are what really push this song…goes to show you don’t need epic guitar riffs and solos for a metal masterpiece ❤