Two years later, the second EP called "Villain" was released, with which they gained their first wave of fame. In 2013, they released their first single, "Faded Memory", which can be found on their debut album' Tear Me Down', which was released in the same year. In the same year, bassist Tom Mansfield left the group. Martin Shepherd rehearsed with Skarlett Riot for the first time before being officially appointed as the new bassist on 16 January 2014. Together, they performed at the Eat You Alive Festival.
On 16 February 2015, the band released their third EP called "We Are the Brave" and supported Gus G. on his UK tour.
In 2017, the single "Feel" was released, which can be found on the previously released EP, "Sentience". Both a music video and a remix of Zardonic were released in a short time.
On 27 October 2017, Skarlett Riot released their second album "Regenerate".
In early 2019, the band announced the departure of bassist Martin Shepherd. Tim Chambers formally joined the band as their new bassist at the end of 2019.
On 7 May 2021, Skarlett Riot released their third album "Invicta".
Members
Chloe Drinkwater - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2010-present)
Danny Oglesby - lead guitar, backing vocals (2010-present)
Luke Oglesby - drums (2010-present)
Tim Chambers - bass guitar, backing vocals (2019-present)
Albums
2013: "Tear Me Down'
2017: "Regenerate'
2021: "Invicta'
EPs
2010: "Skarlett Riot'
2012: "Villain'
2015: "We Are the Brave'
2016: "Sentience'
Break
Skarlett Riot Lyrics
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Why don't you beat me black and blue?
Maybe someday till I'm a weed
Show me how I can bleed
Strike me when I'm down
Till I hit the ground
Drowning in my tears to make this disappear
Break me, bury me alive
Take me down
I will not run away without
Break me, bury me alive
Take me down
I will not run just to survive
Break me
Break me
You make me feel so sick
You're such a psycho hypocrite
Free me from these chains
Why have you imprisoned me?
You kept me locked inside that cage
Made me feel I had no escape
I won't be left in desperation
I won't be your throne
No, I won't be nice
Break me, bury me alive
Take me down
I will not run away without
Break me, bury me alive
I will not run just to survive
I will not run to stay alive
Break me
Break me
When will this stop
When will this end
You keep on pushing me, I won't give in
(Break)
Break me, bury me alive
Take me down
I will not run away without
Break me, bury me alive
Take me down
I will not run just to survive
Break me
Break me
Break me
Skarlett Riot's song, Break, is a powerful track that reflects someone's inner turmoil and feelings of being trapped in an unhealthy or abusive relationship or environment. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels like a victim, shown through lines such as "Throw me to the wolves" and "Why don't you beat me black and blue." The abuser takes away the singer's freedom and locks them in a metaphorical "cage." The singer is yearning for an escape from this controlling and damaging situation, and the chorus shows that the singer is not willing to give up or be broken by their abuser. Instead, they are determined to fight back and break free, saying, "I will not run away without/Break me, bury me alive/Take me down/I will not run just to survive."
The song also touches upon themes of resilience and perseverance. Despite the hardships and pain caused by their abuser, the singer refuses to be crushed and will not allow themselves to be defeated. They are asking to be broken but are not giving up and will "not run away" from their problems. Throughout the song, the tension builds until the explosive chorus, where the message becomes unambiguously clear.
Overall, Skarlett Riot's "Break" is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever found themselves stuck in an oppressive situation or feeling hopeless. Its powerful vocals and energetic instrumentals make it a cathartic and empowering anthem for anyone going through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw me to the wolves
Put me in a difficult situation
Why don't you beat me black and blue?
Hurt me physically and emotionally
Maybe someday till I'm a weed
Become hardened and resilient
Show me how I can bleed
Make me vulnerable
Strike me when I'm down
Take advantage of me when I'm vulnerable
Till I hit the ground
Until I'm completely defeated
Drowning in my tears to make this disappear
Trying to cope with and erase the pain
I won't give up until you
I won't surrender to you
Break me, bury me alive
Destroy and bury me
Take me down
Bring me to my lowest point
I will not run away without
I will face this head on
I will not run just to survive
I won't give up and just try to survive
You make me feel so sick
You disgust me
You're such a psycho hypocrite
You're crazy and a hypocrite
Free me from these chains
Release me from bondage
Why have you imprisoned me?
Why have you trapped me?
You kept me locked inside that cage
You've kept me confined
Made me feel I had no escape
Made me feel helpless
I won't be left in desperation
I won't be hopeless
I won't be your throne
I won't be your subservient
No, I won't be nice
No, I'm not going to be kind to you
When will this stop
When will the pain stop
When will this end
When will this suffering come to an end
You keep on pushing me, I won't give in
I won't give up or surrender to your oppression
(Break)
Instrumental break
Break me
Destroy me
Break me
Destroy me
Break me
Destroy me
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Дмитрий В
Skarlett Riot is an absolutely great band!
Станислав Коваль
очень очень хорошо звучите
Marcos Arias
I love you Skarlett!!! You guys deserve be at the top
Colin
This is a fucking masterpiece ! I hope you will come one day in France, I'd love to see you guys ! J'achèterai votre album dès qu'il sort ! (I'll buy your upcoming album)
GrandAdmiralShadow
A new single from Skarlett Riot? What a great way to start fall break!
dodgeviper56
God damn that guitar riff all hail esp and that damn fine guitar work this band is to good you guys really need to be noticed more
NOCTURNE
I just found this today by accident. Awesome, Instant love.
JN Perez
This is amazing! <3
Can't wait for the upcoming album. \m/
Killors Liondo
I love the singer, and the music is so cool :-D
Anthony Whisenant
Such an amazing song and band! I'm so glad I was able to get the handwritten lyric sheet for it!