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.
Black Sheep
Saliva Lyrics
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An outlaw straight from birth
My mama danced around a fire
And pulled me from the dirt
I live out in the woods
I'm not misunderstood
Maybe you're thinking that I won't
That's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
One, one sick son of a gun
I'm crushing you for fun
Don't find yourself on the wrong end
Of anything I've done
'Cause I'll lay you to waste
I guess I like the taste
I'll take you out the back door
And shoot you right in the face
That's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I was born into a curse
An outlaw straight from birth
My mama danced around a fire
And pulled me from the dirt
I live out in the woods
I'm not misunderstood
Maybe you're thinking that I won't
I'm thinking that I would
That's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
Whoa, that's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
Whoa, that's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
The song "Black Sheep" by Saliva appears to be an anthem for a rebel, an outlaw who is proud to be different and refuses to conform to society's expectations. The lyrics suggest that the singer was born into a curse, an outcast from the beginning due to their family's unconventional ways. They were pulled from the dirt by their mother, who danced around a fire, hinting at some kind of mystical or supernatural element to their origins.
The singer declares themselves to be the black sheep of the family, someone who refuses to conform to mundane expectations and chooses to embrace their wild and unconventional nature instead. They live in the woods and are not misunderstood, suggesting that they are comfortable with who they are and don't feel the need to explain themselves to others.
The lyrics also suggest a certain level of danger and violence associated with the singer, as they threaten to "lay you to waste" and "shoot you right in the face." This could be interpreted as a metaphorical rebellion against societal norms, rather than literal violence. In essence, "Black Sheep" seems to be a song about embracing individuality, refusing to conform, and being unapologetically oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born into a curse
I was born with a bad fate
An outlaw straight from birth
From the moment I was born, I was already considered an outcast
My mama danced around a fire
My mother was involved in activities that were considered unconventional
And pulled me from the dirt
She gave birth to me in a manner that was far from the norm
I live out in the woods
I prefer to live in isolation away from society
I'm not misunderstood
People know exactly who I am and what I stand for
Maybe you're thinking that I won't
You might not think that I am capable of doing something, but I am
I'm thinking that I would
In fact, I am already considering doing it
That's why I'm dressed in black
I wear black to reflect my dark disposition
Ain't ever coming back
I have no intention of changing or returning to normal society
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
I am the odd one out in my family and the community
No, don't look the other way
Don't ignore me or pretend that I'm not there
I'll spit right in your face
I'll make sure that you acknowledge my existence whether you like it or not
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
Again, I am the outlier, and I will not be ignored
One, one sick son of a gun
I am a twisted individual
I'm crushing you for fun
I enjoy causing harm to others
Don't find yourself on the wrong end
Stay away from me and don't cross me
Of anything I've done
I have a dark history, and it's not to be taken lightly
'Cause I'll lay you to waste
I will destroy you
I guess I like the taste
I take pleasure in hurting others
I'll take you out the back door
I will deal with you in secret
And shoot you right in the face
I will harm you without remorse
I'm the black sheep of the family
I am an anomaly in my family
Whoa, that's why I'm dressed in black
This is why I wear black attire
No, don't look the other way
Again, don't ignore me
I'll spit right in your face
I will make sure that I am noticed and acknowledged by people
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY
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@Shad0w_Tech
One of their best songs. Saliva still rocks.
Like this if you came here because of your good taste in music
@JacobG1985
Probably my most favorite Saliva song, especially because of John5 (from Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie) performing on it!
@YasuKikyo
While not the best lyrics-wise, in my opinion anyway, it definitely is catchy. Plenty of headbanging moments as well, especially the last one and a half minutes. I'm not a big Saliva fan but this song is one that I could come back to and grin along to while I'm listening. :)
@coolio1986
this song, and broken sunday, and ladies and gentleman, are the reasons why i went, and purchased this cd after christmas, and i still have it, and i still enjoy it today
@h1ckfil
I think that personally, comparing Saliva's first two albums to Nickelback's entire catalogue is a pretty good way of sussing out which is a better band. I mean, dude, Back into Your System rocks.
@dragonfromtheshadows
I'm the first person to like your comment in 11 yrs. you still around homie?
@tylerturnerlonerebelissumm1298
I Love This Song Its An Awesome Song By Saliva.
@Tyrendal
dude they opened with this song at their concert last night in misawa shit was insane
@jordanvine8509
this band is FUCKING AMAZING
@oddlyreasonable
(some awesome BUCKETHEAD songs off his 40+ albums) final wars- the way to heaven- lurker at the threshold- nottingham lace- soothsayer- sail on soothsayer- witches on the heath- inferno- peppers ghost- angel monster- seige engine- sea of expanding shapes- stretching lighthouse- brewer in the air- the treeman- king james- woods of suicide- all in the waiting- siphoning sequence- broken mirror- aunt suzie- spell of the gypsies- mrs beasley- for mom- padmasana- spokes on the wheel of torment.