A female fronted German Rock band, Berlin's SKEW SISKIN possessed huge pote… Read Full Bio ↴A female fronted German Rock band, Berlin's SKEW SISKIN possessed huge potential when, after signing to Giant Records, the debut album received glowing reviews all over Europe. The reviews were especially excited about album track 'If The Walls Could Talk' and the quite uniquely aggressive vocal display put on by Nina C. Alice. A 1993 single of 'Livin' On The Redline' featured the JIMI HENDRIX track 'Purple Haze' as a B side cut. This rendition would be honored by a popular vote of the US Jimi Hendrix Foundation as an "outstanding cover version". The group toured in Germany with ACCEPT, ALICE COOPER and ANTHRAX as well as playing shows with MOTORHEAD.
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)

All Fired Up
Skew Siskin Lyrics

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Jumping like a cat on a hot tin roof
But I'll be your dog if you throw me a bone
Backstabber tricks and a poison hook
Using my body just to save my soul

Shooting for the top, I'm solid as a rock
Hold on, honey, it's gonna get rough

I'm all fired up to shoot you down
I'm all fired up, I want you to know
I'm all fired up to burn this town
I'm all fired up, I want you to know
I'm gonna shoot you down

Roll them bones, trying to make a dime
Gotta kick some ass just to make it through
Cop a buzz, get moving, 'cause I'm in heat
C'mon over baby, let's make some time

I'm a hot missile, a snakeskin reptile
I'm slick, I'm looking for kicks
I'm pure magic, gonna show you some kicks

Gimme some hard, hard stuff
Hold on, honey, now it's gonna get rough

I'm all fired up to shoot you down
I'm all fired up, I want you to know
I'm all fired up to burn this town

I'm all fired up, I want you to know
I'm gonna shoot you down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skew Siskin's song All Fired Up exude a raw, rebellious energy that is characteristic of the hard rock genre. The singer starts off by likening himself to a cat on a hot tin roof, conveying a sense of restless anticipation. He then goes on to say that he will be loyal to the person who rewards him, painting a picture of a dog waiting for a bone.

The theme of loyalty is quickly subverted though as he accuses others of backstabbing and manipulation, claiming that they are using his body to save their own soul. The singer's ambition is also made clear as he declares his intention to shoot for the top and be solid as a rock. He warns his adversary that it's going to get rough before repeating the refrain "I'm all fired up to shoot you down", conveying a sense of weaponized desire and readiness for combat.

The second verse is similarly charged, with the singer resorting to gambling and fighting to make a living. He declares that he is in heat, and invites his lover to join him in his pursuit of pleasure. The singer describes himself as a hot missile and a snakeskin reptile, conveying a sense of danger and excitement. He repeats his desire for "hard stuff" and once again warns his adversary to hold on tight.

Overall, the lyrics of All Fired Up are a celebration of rebellion, ambition, and desire. The singer embraces his status as an outsider, exalting in his ability to transcend societal norms and expectations. The song's raw energy and unabashed celebration of sexuality and aggression are characteristic of the hard rock genre and make for an exhilarating listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Jumping like a cat on a hot tin roof
Feeling restless and anxious, unable to settle down

But I'll be your dog if you throw me a bone
Willing to do anything for a little favor in return

Backstabber tricks and a poison hook
Deceptive tactics used to harm others

Using my body just to save my soul
Sacrificing one's physical well-being in order to protect one's self-interests

Shooting for the top, I'm solid as a rock
Striving for greatness and feeling unbreakable

Hold on, honey, it's gonna get rough
Prepare for the difficult road ahead

I'm all fired up to shoot you down
Filled with determination to defeat or overpower someone

I'm all fired up, I want you to know
Expressing intense excitement or enthusiasm

I'm all fired up to burn this town
Desiring to cause destruction or chaos

I'm gonna shoot you down
Promising to overpower or take out one's adversary

Roll them bones, trying to make a dime
Taking chances and gambling in order to earn money