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)

I Wanna Know
Skew Siskin Lyrics

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I need some action, yes I'm looking for satisfaction
I want a new sensation, you know I'm looking for a new creation
I'm going round and round and round and round
So, I'm going insane

I wanna know
I really wanna know
Baby, where to go

When I'm living in sweet devotion

I need reaction
Man, I'm looking for a new direction
I need a new vocation
But I just need a little patience
I'm going round and round and round and round
So, won't you explain

I wanna know
I really wanna know
What to do when I'm drunk
From your lover's potion

I wanna know
I really wanna know
I'm searching high
I'm searchin' low
I'm searchin' low
I'm searchin' low
I don't know

I wanna know
I really wanna know
I wanna know
I really wanna know
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I wanna know
Gimme reaction
I really wanna know
I need satisfaction
I wanna know
I need reaction
I really wanna know
Gimme reaction

Ready to go, hot to burn
Don't say no ‘cause baby, it's your turn

I wanna know
I really wanna know
I wanna know
I really wanna know
I wanna know
What's the way
I really wanna know
Baby, I can't say
I wanna know
Where to go
I really wanna know
Searchin', searchin' high and low
I wanna know
'Cause I'm going insane
I really wanna know
Won't you e-x-plain
I wanna know
Dead or alive

I really wanna know
'Cause it cuts like a knife

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skew Siskin's "I Wanna Know" depict the singer's intense yearning for something new and exciting in his life. He is desperately seeking action, satisfaction, and a new creation to shake up his mundane routine. He feels like he is going around in circles and slowly losing his mind. He craves reactions, directions, and a new vocation, but realizes he needs patience. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna know" emphasizes his desperation and frustration, as well as his willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy his desire for something more.

The chorus of the song is especially powerful, as the singer asks where to go when he is living in sweet devotion, and what to do when he is drunk from his lover's potion. These lines suggest that he is looking for guidance and answers, perhaps from a higher power or from someone he loves. He is searching high and low and going insane, but he keeps asking for explanations and reactions because he wants to feel alive again. The final lines, "Dead or alive, 'cause it cuts like a knife," suggest that the singer is willing to take risks and face the consequences, even if they are painful.

Overall, "I Wanna Know" is a passionate and honest expression of a person's need for change and fulfillment. The lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability, as he is admitting that he is lost and needs help. However, the song also embodies a sense of hope and determination, as the singer is actively seeking answers and solutions to his problems.

Line by Line Meaning

I need some action, yes I'm looking for satisfaction
I desire to take physical or mental activity to achieve contentment.

I want a new sensation, you know I'm looking for a new creation
I desire to experience something different that can give rise to a novel concept.

I'm going round and round and round and round So, I'm going insane
I am mentally and physically drained, indulging myself in the same activities repetitively.

I really wanna know Baby, where to go When I'm living in sweet devotion
I yearn to know where to advance to when I'm completely dedicated to my love interest.

I need reaction Man, I'm looking for a new direction I need a new vocation But I just need a little patience
I require feedback to find where to move next in life; a new profession would be great, but I require some patience to find one.

What to do when I'm drunk From your lover's potion
I am curious about the things to do after getting intoxicated by the love potion of my partner.

I'm searching high I'm searchin' low I don't know
I'm searching for my true calling everywhere, and I'm unaware of its exact location.

Ready to go, hot to burn Don't say no ‘cause baby, it's your turn
I am motivated and prepared to engage in any pleasing activity; it's now my lover's chance to respond.

I wanna know Dead or alive I really wanna know 'Cause it cuts like a knife
I'm desperately seeking answers to cure what hurts me, as it's piercing me like a sharp blade.

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