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
waiting
Skeletal Family Lyrics
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And now you're miles away
You drink through the pain
But in the end you feel the same
You can't break the chain
And while you're sitting on the bathroom floor
Contemplating what has gone before
You tell yourself, "this can't go on no more"
It's time for change, what are you waiting for?
With your mind in a haze
You go along with this charade
And go out in a blaze
And while you're sitting on the bathroom floor
Contemplating what has gone before
You tell yourself, "this can't go on no more"
It's time for change, what are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for?
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You drink through the pain
But in the end you feel the same
You can't break the chain
With your mind in a haze
You go along with this charade
And go out in a blaze
And while you're sitting on the bathroom floor
Contemplating what has gone before
You tell yourself, "this can't go on no more"
It's time for change, what are you waiting for?
And while you're sitting on the bathroom floor
Contemplating what has gone before
You tell yourself, "this can't go on no more"
It's time for change, what are you waiting for?
The lyrics to Skeletal Family's song "Waiting" explore a sense of frustration and a desire for change. The song portrays a person who is stuck in a repetitive cycle, longing for something different but unable to break free from their current situation.
The opening lines, "Another night is over, and now you're miles away", suggest a sense of loneliness and isolation. The singer seeks solace in drinking, hoping it will ease their pain, but ultimately realizes that it doesn't bring any lasting relief.
The chorus, "You drink through the pain, but in the end you feel the same, you can't break the chain", highlights the cycle of self-destructive behavior and the inability to break free from it. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the frustration and hopelessness experienced by the singer.
The verse, "And while you're sitting on the bathroom floor, contemplating what has gone before, you tell yourself, 'this can't go on no more', it's time for change, what are you waiting for?" reflects a moment of introspection and realization. The singer acknowledges that their current situation is unsustainable and questions why they have been waiting for change instead of taking action.
Overall, the lyrics of "Waiting" convey a sense of longing for change and the realization that it is up to the individual to break free from negative patterns and seek a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night is over
The passing of time, indicating that a period of waiting has ended
And now you're miles away
Feeling emotionally distant and disconnected from someone or something
You drink through the pain
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to numb emotional distress
But in the end you feel the same
Despite attempts to escape, the underlying emotional pain remains unchanged
You can't break the chain
Unable to break free from a repetitive and destructive pattern
And while you're sitting on the bathroom floor
Alone and contemplating in a vulnerable state
Contemplating what has gone before
Reflecting on past experiences and their impact on the present situation
You tell yourself, 'this can't go on no more'
Acknowledging that the current situation is unsustainable and needs to change
It's time for change, what are you waiting for?
Encouraging oneself to take action and make a necessary change
With your mind in a haze
Feeling confused and unclear in thought processes
You go along with this charade
Continuing to participate in a deceptive or pretentious act
And go out in a blaze
End the situation or relationship dramatically and explosively
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Professor Yakkington
Cheers! Love this band :)