The 2nd CD, 'Electric Chair Music', issued on the band's own Monongo imprint. It's worth noting that band fan LEMMY of MOTÖRHEAD repute, a vocal champion of the band, guests on the track 'B4' found on the 'Voices Of War' EP. The band's fanbase grew substantially during this period and both 'Electric Chair Music' and the EP 'Voices Of War' sold exceptionally well.
SKEW SISKIN's 1999 album WHAT THE HELL, saw the band gaining international popularity once more. Lemmy would get involved with the band once again, penning lyrics for two tracks 'Life's A Bitch' and 'Shoot Out Your Lights'. Nina also took time out to duet on the track 'Run' on POTHEAD's 'Burning Bridges' album.
Initially the group embarked upon a lengthy run of dates as guests to SAXON. Extended live work in Germany witnessed a headline tour in September and October 2000 with SKELETOR as support act. Nina would persevere on the road though, attending some shows of the MOTORHEAD tour acting as special guest vocalist for the encore song 'Born To Raise Hell'. This track had actually been originally written by Lemmy for SKEW SISKIN. Behind the scenes the band had once again fallen victim to a collapsing label as Cultural Minority floundered. Yet again a frustrated SKEW SISKIN was forced to wait out a distribution contract, this time with SPV until the Autumn of 2003. Support from Lemmy and other industry icons such as ALICE COOPER and Twiggy Ramirez from the MARILYN MANSON band helped the group through these tough times.
The band would be relatively quiet during 2001 but did place Stefan Schwarzmann of RUNNING WILD, ACCEPT, U.D.O. repute as their new drummer. Following a lengthy hiatus SKEW SISKIN, with a newly installed bassplayer, returned in September of 2002, acting as opening band for ANTHRAX and MOTORHEAD's UK dates. SKEW SISKIN also revealed a fourth album provisionally billed as 'Waste Your Youth' was nearing completion. Armed with a new drummer, the band was confirmed on a German support tour to MOTORHEAD in November. The record, backed by a promotional video of the single 'The Goddess', finally emerged billed as 'Album Of The Year'. European headline dates commencing in March of 2004 had the band on an extensive run of dates throughout Germany, France, Swizerland and Spain. However, in early April forced the band was forced to cancel the last three shows of their tour when vocalist Nina C. Alice collapsed after a show in Vienna and was rushed to a hospital.
Known to be a strong supporter of the band MOTORHEAD's frontman, Lemmy, guested with the band onstage for the first time on 5th September at the Columbiahalle in Berlin, guesting on the track 'Boogey Man'.
During 2005 the band had been forced to cancel again all their shows for the entire year, due medical treatment Nina C. Alice was undergoing for an infection.
In the beginning of 2006 SKEW SISKIN went back into the studio to start recording a new CD with Henning Menke (ex JINGO DE LUNCH, OJO ROJO) on bass and ex - ANNIHILATOR drummer Randy Black.
Towards the end of 2006 the band will finally hit the road again.
Discogs
Skew Siskin - (1992)
Electric Chair Music (1996)
Voices from the War (1996)
What the Hell (1999)
Album of the Year (2003)
Devil's Disciple (compilation) (2005)
Peace Breaker (2007)
Ace Against the Jack
Skew Siskin Lyrics
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Ain't my fault, I ain't the sort of fool you need
The smiling face, the fatal charm, the state of grace
No more crying in your arms
Oh now I'm free
Walk the line
Believe in me
Do you really wanna know why it's easy come and easy go
Well, I came for love but you push and shove
Now I got one nice and slow
But now
You're on your knees
Begging please
C'mon, c'mon don't refrain
End of the line, reap as you sow
You're never mine, I quit you babe and gonna steal your show
Close the door behind your back
You played the ace against my jack
Oh now I'm free
Chalk up a win
Look after me
Do you really wanna know why it's easy come and easy go
Well, I came for love but you push and shove
Now I got one nice and slow
You're back
Fan the breeze
I try to freeze
C'mon, c'mon it ain't no fun
Do you really wanna know why it's easy come and easy go
Well, I came for love but you push and shove
Now I got one nice and slow
Oh don't gun me down
Your mind is cheap
You stand alone
So long, you foolish creep
In Skew Siskin's song "Ace Against the Jack," the lyrics deal with a relationship that has come to an end. The singer describes the past promises they made to their significant other, and how they can no longer believe in them. The singer recognizes that they were not the fool their partner needed, despite the partner's charm and grace. There is no more crying in each other's arms, and the singer is now free from the relationship. The singer urges their former partner to believe in them and that they will walk the line.
The second verse deals with the aftermath of the breakup. The singer questions whether their former partner really understands why the relationship ended. They came for love, but their partner pushed and shoved, and now the singer's move on at their own pace. The former partner is now on their knees begging for the singer to come back, but it's too late. The singer closes the door on the past and is ready to move forward. The metaphor of the "ace against my jack" alludes to their former partner overpowering them, but now the singer has won and is looking after themselves. The final line is a snarky goodbye to their ex-lover calling them a foolish creep.
Line by Line Meaning
No more promises, I can't believe
I don't trust you anymore, so don't make any empty promises
Ain't my fault, I ain't the sort of fool you need
It's not my fault that I'm not the type of person you want me to be
The smiling face, the fatal charm, the state of grace
You may have seemed charming and graceful, but you were actually dangerous
No more crying in your arms
I won't let you comfort me when you're the one who caused my pain
Oh now I'm free
Walk the line
Believe in me
I'm free from your control, so trust me and follow my lead
Do you really wanna know why it's easy come and easy go
Well, I came for love but you push and shove
Now I got one nice and slow
You didn't cherish my love, so now you'll have to work harder to win my affections
But now
You're on your knees
Begging please
C'mon, c'mon don't refrain
You're desperate for my forgiveness and attention, so don't hold back
End of the line, reap as you sow
You're never mine, I quit you babe and gonna steal your show
Close the door behind your back
You played the ace against my jack
Our relationship is over, and you'll get what you deserve for how you treated me. I'm moving on and taking the spotlight with me.
Oh now I'm free
Chalk up a win
Look after me
I'm finally victorious and I need you to support me
You're back
Fan the breeze
I try to freeze
C'mon, c'mon it ain't no fun
You're trying to come back into my life, but I'm not interested anymore
Oh don't gun me down
Your mind is cheap
You stand alone
So long, you foolish creep
Don't try to hurt me or take advantage of me anymore. You're on your own now and I'm done with you.
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.