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.
Flesh
Saliva Lyrics
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Show me your dark secret
I wanna scrape you naked
I'm gonna take you down down down
I can tell you good to go yeah
You better do me like to blow yeah
Common a baby start the show
Flesh
Let's go skin to skin
Maybe let me in, I know you know I want it.
Flesh
You're a downing dirty girl
Common rock my world, I know you know I want it.
Flesh
I want your flesh
So feel my hunger
I really wanna taste you
I wanna wait any longer
I'm gonna take you down down down
Tell me how you wanna make it.
ANd how far you like to take it.
Running like you're gonna break it.
Like a born star, baby I want your
Flesh
Let's go skin to skin
Maybe let me in, I know you know I want it.
Flesh
You're a downing dirty girl
Common rock my world, I know you know I want it.
Flesh
I want your flesh
(Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh, Flesh)
I can tell you good to go yeah
You better do me like to blow yeah
Common a baby start the show
Like a born star, I wanna see your
Flesh
Let's go skin to skin
Maybe let me in, I know you know I want it.
Flesh
You're a downing dirty girl
Common rock my world, I know you know I want it.
Flesh
I know you know I want it.
Flesh
I know you know I want it.
The lyrics to Saliva's song "Flesh" convey the desire for sexual intimacy and physical pleasure with the use of vivid and suggestive language. The singer is asking his partner to reveal their deepest and darkest desires to him, as he wants to explore and experience their true selves. The lyrics make it clear that the singer is more interested in physical pleasure than emotional connection or commitment. He talks about wanting to "scrape you naked" and being "good to go" as if he's simply looking for a physical encounter. The repeated use of the word "flesh" emphasizes the physicality of the act, and the repeated phrase "I know you know I want it" further emphasizes the singer's strong desire for sexual intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics of "Flesh" are quite explicit and may be considered controversial or offensive by some. However, when viewed through the lens of rock music and its emphasis on rebellion and pushing the boundaries of what society deems acceptable, the lyrics fit within the larger musical genre. Additionally, the song's popular reception and continued fandom suggest that there is an audience for this type of music and subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you like it
Asking the partner how they want to be pleased during sexual activity
Show me your dark secret
Asking the partner to reveal a secretive and potentially taboo aspect of their sexuality
I wanna scrape you naked
Expressing a desire to undress the partner with force or aggression
I'm gonna take you down down down
Signifying a strong sexual desire and an eagerness to engage in sexual activity with the partner
I can tell you good to go yeah
Suggesting that the partner is ready and willing to engage in sexual activity
You better do me like to blow yeah
Demanding that the partner perform oral sex on the singer
Common a baby start the show
Encouraging the partner to initiate sexual activity
Like a born star, I wanna see your
Comparing the partner to a performer and expressing a desire to witness them engage in sexual activity
Flesh
Referring to the physical body and expressing a strong sexual desire towards the partner
Let's go skin to skin
Proposing skin-to-skin contact
Maybe let me in, I know you know I want it.
Suggesting the possibility of sexual penetration and acknowledging the partner's awareness of the singer's desire
You're a downing dirty girl
Complimenting the partner on their sexual openness and willingness to engage in taboo activities
Common rock my world
Encouraging the partner to sexually satisfy the singer
I want your flesh
Reiterating the singer's strong sexual desire towards the partner
So feel my hunger
Expressing the singer's intense sexual appetite and desire for physical contact with the partner
I really wanna taste you
Expressing a strong desire for sexual pleasure and suggesting that the singer wants to perform oral sex on the partner
I wanna wait any longer
Expressing impatience and a strong desire to engage in sexual activity immediately
Tell me how you wanna make it.
Asking the partner how they want to engage in sexual activity
And how far you like to take it.
Asking the partner about their sexual preferences and willingness to engage in taboo activities
Running like you're gonna break it.
Expressing enthusiasm and eagerness towards engaging in sexual activity
Flesh (repeated multiple times)
Using the repetition of the word to emphasize the singer's strong sexual desire towards the partner
I know you know I want it.
Reiterating the singer's sexual desire towards the partner and acknowledging the partner's awareness of it
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.