Their impressive live show at this time brought them to the attention of The Sisters of Mercy front man Andrew Eldritch, who, after seeing a local performance, invited them as special guests on their 1984 Black October tour. The next two years saw the band gracing the stage with acts such as Siouxsie & The Banshees, Spear Of Destiny & The Mission etc..
Undeterred, following vocalist Anne Hurst's sudden departure in 1985 following the release of their second album "Futile Combat, the band enjoyed greater national chart success with the singles 'Restless' & 'Just A Minute' via signing to Chrysalis Records with new vocalist Katrina Phillips (from ex Specials Terry Hall’s band The Colourfield, single 'Thinking Of You')
This line up of the group disbanded in 1987 but due to the advent of the worldwide web, reissues of earlier studio and compilation albums, along with a rapidly growing resurgence of interest in eighties music & culture the band reformed again in 2002.
Now consisting of original members Stan Greenwood, Roger "Trotwood" Nowell and Ian "Karl Heinz" Taylor, i.e. the main songwriters of the band (all of whom were in the original pre cursor to Skeletal Family from 1979 called The Elements) produced two new original studio albums "Sakura" & "Songs Of Love Hope & Despair" alongside a third release on Jungle Records titled "Day Of All Days"
The band continue to play live to this day, headlining alternative European festivals / events which culminated with an extensive month long USA in 2018 coupled with one off appearances in Brazil and Mexico.
2020 / 2021 saw the band utilising the Covid pandemic to their advantage. Alongside vocalist Anneka Latta and drummer Adrian "Ozzy" Osadzenko the band recorded 19 new songs at Paul Weller's Black Barn Studios, Ripley, UK.
Ten of these tracks have been selected for the bands sixth studio album "Light From The Dark" scheduled for release Spring 2023 via Chapter 22 Records.
Skeletal Family 2023 line up:-
Anneka Latta - Vocals
Stan Greenwood - Guitars
Roger "Trotwood" Nowell - Bass
Ian "Karl Heinz" Taylor - Keyboards / Saxophone
Adrian "Ozzy" Osadzenko
Move
Skeletal Family Lyrics
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Walking in thin lines
Someones pulling at me
Pulling at me all the time
You put me in a box
With cellophane for a lid
Running through the water
You can keep your'e eye on me kid
Time to move, time to move
Time to move, time to move
Move into a different page
Moving to a different faces
Pull the plug, get on the case
Where did all the people go?
We seem to be on our own
One day we'll walk alone
But you know what you've to do
There's looking up to you
Time to move, time to move
Time to move, time to move
The song "Move" by Skeletal Family portrays the feeling of being trapped and controlled by someone or something. The lyrics describe the sensation of walking on a tightrope, balancing on thin lines, with someone constantly pulling at the artist. The line, "you put me in a box with cellophane for a lid," indicates that the singer feels suffocated and trapped, with no room to breathe or escape.
The chorus of the song, "Time to move, time to move," seems to signify the desire to break free from the controlling force and move towards a different path or space. The lines, "move into a different page, moving to different faces," suggest the intention to change direction by seeking new surroundings and new people, disconnecting from the previous situation.
The song's second half talks about feeling isolated and alone, but at the same time, recognizes the importance of self-worth and the need to persevere. The lyrics, "One day we'll walk alone, but you know what you've to do, there's looking up to you," emphasize the importance of self-belief and the understanding that despite walking a solitary path, one must never give up and remain focused on their ultimate goal.
Overall, the song "Move" by Skeletal Family suggests the importance of recognizing when a situation is not beneficial for one's growth and development and the need to break free from it, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Balancing on the tightrope
Feeling like I'm in a precarious situation
Walking in thin lines
Navigating a difficult path
Someones pulling at me
Feeling pressured by external influences
Pulling at me all the time
Feeling constantly pressured
You put me in a box
Feeling restricted and limited by another person
With cellophane for a lid
Feeling suffocated and unable to escape
Running through the water
Trying to escape from something difficult
You can keep your'e eye on me kid
Feeling watched and monitored
Time to move, time to move
It's time to make a change
Move into a different page
Start a new chapter in life
Moving to a different faces
Interacting with different people
Pull the plug, get on the case
Cutting ties and taking action
Where did all the people go?
Feeling alone and abandoned
We seem to be on our own
Realizing that we need to rely on ourselves
One day we'll walk alone
Knowing that we need to be independent
But you know what you've to do
Having confidence in oneself
There's looking up to you
Knowing that others are seeking inspiration from you
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.