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
The Wind Blows
Skeletal Family Lyrics
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It's better when they stay the same
Although the whole world knows your name
So on a bigger stage they came to see you spit your game
Ooooohhhhhhh
It shouldn't be difficult to explain
Just why you came back again, you hate the fame
Love the game, cold as ice you remain
So, god damn... is it that time again already
Haha, you don't look too happy to see me
Fuck man, don't everybody welcome me back at once
All right, fuck ya'll then
You can get the dick, just call me the ballsack, I'm nuts
Michael Vick in this bitch, dog fall back you mutts
Fuck your worms, you never seen such a sick puppy
Fuck it a sick duck, I want my duck sick mummy
And my nuts, licked, gobble 'em up trick, yummy
Bitch you don't fucking think I know that you suck dick dummy?
You'll get your butt kicked, fuck all that love shit honey
Yeah I laugh when I call you a slut, it's funny!
Shawty dance while I diss you to the beat, fuck the words
You don't listen to 'em anyway, yeah struck a nerve sucker
Motherfucker might as well let my lips pucker
Like Elton John, cause I'm just a mean cock sucker
This shit is on, cause you went and pissed me off
Now I'm shitting and pissing on everybody
Give a fuck if it's right or wrong
So buck the Buddha, light a bong
But take a look at mariah the next time I inspire you to write a song, c'mon
The lyrics to Skeletal Family's song "The Wind Blows" discuss how some things just never change, and how it's better that way. The singer talks about how the whole world knows their name, and they've come to a bigger stage to perform. However, they hate the fame but love the game; they remain cold as ice while telling everyone to eat shit. The singer then acts as if they are returning to the stage, sarcastically saying that everyone is welcoming them back, before going on to insult the audience, comparing themselves to Michael Vick and stating that they're a "sick puppy."
The lyrics then take on a more aggressive tone, with the singer insulting and degrading someone. They use vulgar language and homophobic slurs, seemingly enjoying making fun of someone as they dance to the beat. The singer encourages the listener to take a look at Mariah (Carey) the next time they inspire them to write a song.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Wind Blows" are aggressive and confrontational. They seem to be about someone who hates fame and the attention that comes with it, but is still willing to perform and insult anyone who gets in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause some things just don't change
Despite our efforts, certain aspects of life will always remain the same
It's better when they stay the same
Sometimes, keeping things consistent is preferable to change
Although the whole world knows your name
Fame can bring widespread recognition, even on a global scale
So on a bigger stage they came to see you spit your game
As your popularity grows, your audience expands to include bigger and bigger venues
Ooooohhhhhhh
Expressing sounds of excitement or anticipation
It shouldn't be difficult to explain
Something should be easy to understand or describe
Just why you came back again, you hate the fame
Returning to the spotlight may be challenging if you don't enjoy the attention it brings
Love the game, cold as ice you remain
Even if you enjoy what you do, maintain a level of detachment and professionalism
Fuck em' all, tell 'em all eat shit, here we go again
Disregard negative comments and criticisms, and press on despite any setbacks
So, god damn... is it that time again already
Exclaiming surprise or disbelief upon realizing that a certain event or occasion has returned
Haha, you don't look too happy to see me
Expressing amusement at another person's lack of enthusiasm or joy in seeing you
Fuck man, don't everybody welcome me back at once
Sarcastically pointing out the absence of a warm reception or greeting
All right, fuck ya'll then
Reacting with frustration or anger towards others
You can get the dick, just call me the ballsack, I'm nuts
Insulting someone, while also using vulgar and sexual language to describe oneself
Michael Vick in this bitch, dog fall back you mutts
Comparing oneself to a controversial figure, while also attacking others and asserting dominance
Fuck your worms, you never seen such a sick puppy
Insulting another person or group, and claiming that they are weaker and less impressive than oneself
Fuck it a sick duck, I want my duck sick mummy
Using nonsensical and obscene language, possibly to shock or offend others
And my nuts, licked, gobble 'em up trick, yummy
Making sexual and crude comments, likely directed towards another person
Bitch you don't fucking think I know that you suck dick dummy?
Accusing someone of performing oral sex on others, while also using a derogatory term to describe them
You'll get your butt kicked, fuck all that love shit honey
Threatening physical violence towards another person, and dismissing affection or kindness
Yeah I laugh when I call you a slut, it's funny!
Deriding someone with a derogatory label or insult, while finding humor in it
Shawty dance while I diss you to the beat, fuck the words
Encouraging another person to dance, while simultaneously insulting or demeaning them
You don't listen to 'em anyway, yeah struck a nerve sucker
Assuming that another person is bothered or impacted by one's insults or criticism
Motherfucker might as well let my lips pucker
Using obscene and sexual language, possibly to shock or offend others
Like Elton John, cause I'm just a mean cock sucker
Comparing oneself to a famous musician, while also using vulgar and crude language
This shit is on, cause you went and pissed me off
Making a threat or warning to someone who has upset or angered the singer
Now I'm shitting and pissing on everybody
Using crude and disgusting language, while expressing anger or frustration with others
Give a fuck if it's right or wrong
Disregarding morality or ethics, and only caring about one's own desires or interests
So buck the Buddha, light a bong
Contrasting spirituality and drug use, and promoting the latter
But take a look at mariah the next time I inspire you to write a song, c'mon
Claiming to be inspirational, while also directing a crude and dismissive comment towards a famous singer
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cabronaMR
born on 85 but still, love all the classic bands.. goth give it life.. goth take it away..
@NomNomFairy
I love that band<333333 Born in 1996 and i still do like this. Thanx god for my mom and dad showing me good music :)
@ChalesLeeRay-of2nb
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust!!!
@thomasjester2213
this is when goth was goth
@FileAssassin
Might even be before goth was goth, i reckon.
@ostorius1
Well before. These were my (later) school years. Underground, Alternative or (if ya talking posh) Post Punk. Was a few years before the whole Goth moniker started.
@3carnforth
Went to see them with sisters of mercy in 1984 (I think) at the studio in Bristol !! Happy days!!
@ungerOgre
AH...brings back memeories o the old days in the hollywood club scene...
@JCridford
I know, and what a band! My friend got me a copy of 'The singles plus' for my 19th birthday from eBay last year and it's never far from my speakers :) Being born in 1990 is hard, missing out on this great music, but thank gawd for the internet! Long live goth!
@joshuakosch6475
you didnt miss shit. tons of bands no one will ever know about .which is a good thing. keep an eye on bandcamp. everything thats happens these days matter more than the 80's and its way more decked out.