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.
Greater Than/Less Than
Saliva Lyrics
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You're going to anyway
Take what you need from me
All that you'll ever be is something so crazy
And you can find another side to be on
If you wish you can
Or you can choose the other way
And you can mistake it for anything that you want
And you can erase it with everything that you're on
You're so lazy, you're so crazy
You got me crazy in my head
What you're wastin' is what you're chasin'
And it's right there in your hands
And you can mistake it for anything that you want
And you can erase it with everything that you're on
'Cause you're greater than but less than what you are
'Cause you're greater than but less than you come from
Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no, oh, no, oh, no
Oh, no, no, no, oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no
(Time is on her knees)
Oh, no, oh, no
And you can mistake it for anything that you want
And you can erase it with everything that you're on
'Cause you're greater than but less than what you are
'Cause you're greater than but less than you come from
The lyrics of Saliva's "Greater Than Less Than" are about self-discovery, individuality and choice, urging the listener to make their own decisions and embrace their unique identity, while warning of the consequences of laziness and indecision. The opening line "Be what you wanna be, see what you wanna see, you're going to anyway" sets the tone for the song, encouraging the listener to take control of their life and pursue their dreams, regardless of what others may think or say.
The lyrics then address the listener directly, telling them that they can find another path or choose to continue on the one they are on, emphasizing the responsibility and power they have over their own life. The verses repeat the message that the listener can mistake or erase anything they choose, both positive and negative, but ultimately they are "greater than but less than" what they are and where they come from, implying that they have the potential for greatness but may not yet have realized it.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the listener has the ability to shape their life: "what you're wastin' is what you're chasin', and it's right there in your hands". The repeated phrase "oh no" could be interpreted as either regret or determination, depending on the listener's perspective. Overall, the lyrics of "Greater Than Less Than" encourage self-expression and taking control of one's life, while warning against complacency and indecision.
Line by Line Meaning
Be what you wanna be, see what you wanna see
You have the freedom to live your life as you wish and perceive the world as you want.
You're going to anyway
Regardless of anything, you will still live your life and experience the world.
Take what you need from me
You can take whatever you require from me to achieve your goals.
All that you'll ever be is something so crazy
Your destiny or who you become might be unpredictable and unconventional.
And you can find another side to be on
You can choose to take a different path if you wish.
If you wish you can
The choice to take a different path or not is entirely up to you.
Or you can choose the other way
You have the option to follow the path you're on or take a different one.
'Cause it is right there in your hands
You have the power to change the course of your life.
And you can mistake it for anything that you want
You have the freedom to perceive your life's course as you desire.
And you can erase it with everything that you're on
You can change your life's course with your actions and choices.
You're so lazy, you're so crazy
You're not putting in the required effort, and your actions might be unconventional.
You got me crazy in my head
Your actions might be difficult to comprehend by others and might cause confusion.
What you're wastin' is what you're chasin'
You might be expendable resources chasing something that might not be worth your while.
And it's right there in your hands
The power to make the right choice is within you.
'Cause you're greater than but less than what you are
You have the potential to be great, but you're not quite there.
'Cause you're greater than but less than you come from
You have the potential to achieve greater things than your current state, but you still have a way to go.
Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no, oh, no, oh, no
An expression of worry and shock.
Oh, no, no, no, oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no
An expression of worry and shock.
(Time is on her knees)
A phrase with unclear meaning.
Oh, no, oh, no
An expression of worry and shock.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, JOSEPH TODD POOLE, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY, DAVID A NOVOTNY, ROBERT ROY MARLETTE, WAYNE SWINNY
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