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
So Sure
Skeletal Family Lyrics
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IT'S NOT A EMPTY SPACE THAT YOU'D NOTICE
IT'S THE ACTS OF FEAR, THE PRIDE OF MIND
AND THE FINAL SOLUTION THAT'S A CLEAR
IT'S NOT A DOUBT IN THE MIND OF A CHILD THAT FEELS
IT'S NOT A HOPE FOR A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
DAYLIGHT IS DAWNING BUT THE NIGHT IS DARK
YOU'RE SO SURE
IT WAS SO SIMPLE
YOU'RE SO SURE
NOTHING LEFT TO DOUBT
YOU'RE SO SURE
BUT THIS IS LIFE
NO SIGN OF EMOTION AS THE PRESS BUTTON SNAPS
IT'S OVER AND DONE ON THE STAIRS
THE EVENING IS OVER AND IT'S JUST THE SMOKE
AND NOTHING WORTH NOTING WAS RECORDED
YOU'RE SO SURE
IT WAS SO SIMPLE
YOU'RE SO SURE
NOTHING LEFT TO DOUBT
YOU'RE SO SURE
BUT IT'S OVER
The lyrics of Skeletal Family's song "So Sure" describe a sense of apathy and detachment towards the value of human life. The singer questions the belief that life is not wasted if it is one that you care about, arguing that this does not mean that violent or destructive acts are justified. They also question the notion that hope or doubt in the life of a child or the possibility of a better future can provide meaning, with the final solution being the only clear course of action. The lyrics suggest a cold and indifferent attitude towards death, with a lack of emotion or significance placed on the act of taking a life. The song ultimately challenges the certainty and simplicity of such beliefs, indicating that there is still a complexity and value to life despite the darkness and regrets that may come with it.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the dangers of a nihilistic worldview that devalues human life and promotes violence and destruction. It encourages listeners to reflect on the significance of their actions and to resist the impulse towards apathy and detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
NOT A WASTE OF A LIFE THAT YOU CARE ABOUT
This thing that happened was not meaningless or unimportant to you.
IT'S NOT A EMPTY SPACE THAT YOU'D NOTICE
It wasn't something that happened without anyone realizing or caring.
IT'S THE ACTS OF FEAR, THE PRIDE OF MIND
AND THE FINAL SOLUTION THAT'S A CLEAR
It was about fear, and pride, and ultimately finding a way out of a difficult situation.
IT'S NOT A DOUBT IN THE MIND OF A CHILD THAT FEELS
This experience wasn't just a fleeting doubt or worry in the mind of a child.
IT'S NOT A HOPE FOR A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
It wasn't just about hoping things would improve without any action taken.
DAYLIGHT IS DAWNING BUT THE NIGHT IS DARK
AND IT'S TIME FOR THOUGHTS AND REGRETS
It's a new day after a dark time, and now is a time to reflect and feel remorseful for what happened.
YOU'RE SO SURE
IT WAS SO SIMPLE
YOU'RE SO SURE
NOTHING LEFT TO DOUBT
YOU'RE SO SURE
BUT THIS IS LIFE
You were confident that what you were doing was the right thing, and it seemed simple and straightforward to you, but life is much more complicated than that and sometimes things go wrong despite our best efforts.
NO SIGN OF EMOTION AS THE PRESS BUTTON SNAPS
IT'S OVER AND DONE ON THE STAIRS
There was no outward display of emotion as something irreparable happened, and it was all over in an instant.
THE EVENING IS OVER AND IT'S JUST THE SMOKE
AND NOTHING WORTH NOTING WAS RECORDED
When it was all said and done, there was just a sense of emptiness and confusion, and no records were made of what happened.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Catmad65
Amazing memories of The Bierkeller 1984 Blackpool 🇬🇧
@seenerbun
The first song ive heard from them and ive been hooked since!
@fenrirkaos4630
Eu nao me canso de ouvir essa banda ,fico feliz por ver Brs aqui
@haral66
excellent , capture de spirit of good music, super
@millertj27
This album is now available on CD.
@BadDreamFancyDress
Brilliant - thank you for posting xxxx
@peluka641
Exelente recuerdo
@BikiniDeathSquad
Love this song...it was up not a month ago.
@BikiniDeathSquad
awesome song
@zeenife
Amo ♡