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.
Hand in Hand
Saliva Lyrics
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Wait don't matter finna end up in the basement
Face on mat witta match to the face yeah
Grey kick a ladder wait to feeling that sensation
Why the fuck I always wanna run for a minute aye
You ain't looking in my eyes I intimidate
Tell you how the fuck it is whatchu finna say?
Bedside head I get it from yo bitch yeah
East side west side trapping in the daylight
Weak mind free nah you a lil sheep ahh
Fecal please don't fuck around get shit on
Blade all black flicking ash in the graveyard
Wait don't matter finna end up in the basement
Face on mat witta match to the face yah
Grey kick a ladder wait to feeling that sensation
Psycho motherfucker wrong my blood you get that fah fah fah
Fuck up out my face before I fuck around and pop pop pop
Pop a motherfucker rock a motherfucker uh
Imma cocky motherfucker watch you motherfuckers fall
Imma dope man
Witta cut on my hand
Never wash that blood
Boutta pillage yo land
Got a feeling you ain't
What you preach to the man
You gon feast on the hand
Then proceed to complain uh
Boy could you tell me how to be irrelevant
Grey be the revenant cut through yo ligament
Cut through yo filament open yo body
Proceeded to filling it with all my sentiment uh
Blade all black flickin ash in the graveyard
Wait don't matter finna end up in the basement
Face on mat witta match to the face yah
Grey kick a ladder wait to feeling that sensation
The lyrics of Saliva Grey's song "Feast on Hand" contain several references to violence and aggression. The opening line sets the scene in a graveyard, with the imagery of a blade all black and flicking ash suggesting a sense of menace. The second line indicates a fatalistic attitude towards the future, with the only certainty being an end in the basement. The following lines refer to a violent confrontation, with Grey waiting for a sensation and a face on a mat with a match to the face.
The lyrics then turn to a tone of defiance, with the singer expressing a desire to confront anyone who intimidates them. The line "bedside head I get it from yo bitch" may be interpreted as a boast about a sexual conquest, and the reference to trapping suggests involvement in criminal activity. The line "weak mind free nah you a lil sheep ahh" suggests contempt for those who are easily led, with the singer positioning themselves as a more independent figure. The following lines contain more violent imagery, with references to fecal matter and being shit on.
The final section of the song contains a mixture of bravado and nihilism. The singer describes themselves as a "psycho motherfucker," threatening those who wrong them with violence. The lines "Imma dope man / Witta cut on my hand / Never wash that blood / Boutta pillage yo land" suggest a sense of control over their environment, with the singer willing to spill blood to achieve their goals. The final lines "You gon feast on the hand / Then proceed to complain uh / Boy could you tell me how to be irrelevant" suggest a sense of frustration with those who take what they are given but still complain. Grey is referred to as "the revenant," a reference to the film of the same name about a man seeking revenge in the wilderness.
Line by Line Meaning
Blade all black flickin' ash in the graveyard
The singer is in a cemetery with a black blade, flipping ashes.
Wait don't matter finna end up in the basement
The future is inevitable, and the singer knows that they are heading towards a dark place.
Face on mat witta match to the face yeah
Someone has been attacked, and is lying on the ground with a match in their face.
Grey kick a ladder wait to feeling that sensation
Grey, the artist, is waiting for a feeling of satisfaction that comes from asserting his power over others. He kicks a ladder, which could be used to climb over a wall or fence.
Why the fuck I always wanna run for a minute aye
The artist wonders why he always feels the need to escape from a situation or confrontation.
You ain't looking in my eyes I intimidate
The singer believes that people are intimidated by him, and don't want to make eye contact.
Tell you how the fuck it is whatchu finna say?
The singer is asking how the person he is talking to will respond to his frankness and honesty.
You gon walk away, you gon walk away
The artist expects that the person he is talking to will leave the conversation, feeling uncomfortable or threatened.
Bedside head I get it from yo bitch yeah
The artist is bragging about sleeping with someone else's partner - in this case, a woman.
East side west side trapping in the daylight
The artist is involved in some illegal activity, going about his business during the day.
Weak mind free nah you a lil sheep ahh
The singer is insulting someone, suggesting they are weak-minded and easily controlled.
Fecal please don't fuck around get shit on
The artist is warning someone not to mess with him, or they will get beaten up or humiliated.
Psycho motherfucker wrong my blood you get that fah fah fah
The singer is warning others not to mess with him or his family, because he'll become violent. The 'fah fah fah' might mean the sound his gun makes.
Fuck up out my face before I fuck around and pop pop pop
The singer is threatening violence if someone doesn't leave them alone.
Pop a motherfucker rock a motherfucker uh
The singer is suggesting they have a gun and are willing to use it against someone who crosses them.
Imma cocky motherfucker watch you motherfuckers fall
The artist is confident in their own power, and expects others to fall by the wayside.
Imma dope man witta cut on my hand
The artist has been involved in some sort of violent activity, resulting in a cut on their hand. They refer to themselves as a 'dope man', but it's uncertain what that might mean.
Never wash that blood
The singer is suggesting they are proud of the violent acts they may have committed, and are keeping evidence of it on their hands.
Boutta pillage yo land
The singer is suggesting they are going to take something from someone else - perhaps something that does not rightfully belong to them.
Got a feeling you ain't what you preach to the man
The artist is accusing someone of being a hypocrite - saying one thing but doing another.
You gon feast on the hand then proceed to complain uh
The artist is warning someone that if they take advantage of him, they will regret it later, but it will be too late.
Boy could you tell me how to be irrelevant
The artist is mocking someone who has no power, and asking them how to be powerless and unimportant.
Grey be the revenant cut through yo ligament
The singer, Grey, is comparing himself to the main character in the movie 'The Revenant', who is a survivor against all odds, and can be very violent. Grey is threatening to hurt someone by cutting through their ligament or connective tissue.
Cut through yo filament open yo body
The artist is threatening to cut someone open, causing serious harm.
Proceeded to filling it with all my sentiment uh
The singer is suggesting that they will fill the open wound or body cavity with their own thoughts and feelings, as if someone else is not worthy of having their own thoughts and feelings.
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Written by: Andrew Moran
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