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)
I Can't Take It
Skew Siskin Lyrics
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I am a page of your book of memories
If you don't want me, set me free
Why should it takes my tears to see you hate me
"Shut up, don't look at me and leave me be"
So you don't like it, just let it be
Nobody's perfect but so are you
I ain't your steppin' stone
Is the message through
All I do is wrong in your eyes
But you're a damn cock in his pride
So you don't like me, well okay
Why should I like you anyway?
You put the blame on me if something's going wrong
Everything was right before, before I came along
So I better go my way, nothing else left to say
Burn a little candle for us today
Maybe you'll stop to chase your tail
I can't take it with you
I can't take it with you
I can't take it with you
Well, it takes two to make two people act like stupid fools
Nag, nag, nag
Put a little love in your heart
I think it's a good way start
No matter if it takes you a week or a year
Isn't that a word in your ear?
You know what pain it is to part
It's over when you played your card
Never guaranteed to last
No, we can't undo the past
I can't take it with you
I can't take it with you
I can't take it with you
Nobody's perfect but so are you
And I ain't your stepping stone
Dig it
The song "I Can't Take It" by Skew Siskin is a fiery anthem about a rocky relationship. The lyrics suggest that the person singing the song is tired of constantly being nagged and criticized by their partner. They acknowledge that nobody's perfect, but feel like they can never do anything right in their partner's eyes. The line "I am a page of your book of memories" suggests that the relationship is nearing its end and their time together will soon be nothing more than a memory.
The chorus repeatedly states "I can't take it with you" which could be interpreted as a message to their partner that they can no longer tolerate the negativity in the relationship. They urge their partner to let them go if they no longer want them, rather than making them suffer. The line "Isn't that a word in your ear?" implies that they are trying to communicate with their partner and encourage them to put more love into the relationship.
The song presents a raw and intense energy with its heavy guitar riffs and passionate lyrics. It reflects the frustration and pain of a relationship that is on the verge of collapse. It also carries a message of empowerment, as the singer asserts their worth and refuses to be treated poorly any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you do is complain about me
You constantly criticize and find fault in everything I do
I am a page of your book of memories
I am just a small part of your life story
If you don't want me, set me free
If you do not have feelings for me, please let me go
Why should it takes my tears to see you hate me
Why do I have to cry to realize that you do not like me
"Shut up, don't look at me and leave me be"
Ordering me to be silent, not look at you, and stay away
So you don't like it, just let it be
If you do not enjoy it, then leave it alone
Because you don't care, that's all I see
It is evident that you do not care about me or my feelings
Nobody's perfect but so are you
Nobody is faultless, including you
I ain't your steppin' stone
I am not someone you can use for personal gain or advancement
Is the message through
Have you grasped the meaning behind these statements?
All I do is wrong in your eyes
You see everything I do as incorrect or flawed
But you're a damn cock in his pride
You are just a proud, egotistical person
So you don't like me, well okay
If you do not like me, that is fine
Why should I like you anyway?
Why should I care about liking you after the way you have treated me?
You put the blame on me if something's going wrong
You always accuse me of being responsible for anything that goes amiss
Everything was right before, before I came along
Everything was perfect in your life before I entered it
So I better go my way, nothing else left to say
It is best if I move on and there is nothing more to discuss
Burn a little candle for us today
Take some time to remember the good times we had together
Maybe you'll stop to chase your tail
Perhaps you will stop pursuing fruitless endeavors or trying to distract yourself from your feelings
I can't take it with you
I cannot go with you wherever you go
Well, it takes two to make two people act like stupid fools
Both parties are responsible for behaving foolishly in a relationship
Nag, nag, nag
You constantly complain or irritate me with your criticisms
Put a little love in your heart
Try to be kinder and more affectionate in your interactions with others
I think it's a good way start
I believe it is a positive beginning
No matter if it takes you a week or a year
Regardless of how long it takes, you should still try to show love to others
Isn't that a word in your ear?
Is this something you should be considering?
You know what pain it is to part
You know how difficult it is to say goodbye to someone you care about
It's over when you played your card
When you have made your decision, it is the end of the relationship
Never guaranteed to last
Relationships are not promised to last forever
No, we can't undo the past
It is impossible to reverse or change what has already happened
And I ain't your stepping stone
I will not let you take advantage of me
Dig it
Understand the message being conveyed
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.