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)
Livin' On the Redline
Skew Siskin Lyrics
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Motel baby, won't you turn down the light
Take your eyes off me and keep your hands on the wheel
Don't get fresh and try to cop no feel
Make no mistake
Take off the brake
Put your pedal to the metal, gonna make you weak
Ain't wastin' no time
Don't brake for stop signs
Ridin' on the redline
Crossing state borders like there was a picket fence
Heading for disaster with maximum suspense
A bat out of hell, it don't got nothin' on me
Goin' down the wrong way on a one way street
Take it fast
Never slow
We go everywhere you could never go
Livin' on the redline
Ain't wastin' no time
Don't brake for stop signs
Ridin' on the redline
The song Livin' On the Redline by Skew Siskin is about a wild and reckless road trip. The singer takes the listener on a high-speed adventure down the highway, with no one else in sight except for their motel partner. The lyrics suggest that they are in a hurry to get somewhere and don't have time to slow down or stop at any signs. The singer tells their partner to keep their hands on the wheel and not get fresh with them, implying that they are in a serious rush and cannot afford any distractions or detours. They are living life to the fullest and pushing themselves to the limit, with no regard for the consequences or potential danger.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes even more daring and brazen. They cross state borders with ease and disregard for laws or regulations, and they suggest that they are headed towards certain disaster. They compare themselves to a "bat out of hell" and claim that they can go anywhere that their listeners can never even imagine. They are living life on the edge, without worrying about the consequences.
Overall, Livin' on the Redline is an adrenaline-fueled anthem about taking risks and living life on the edge. It encourages the listener to go out and live their life to the fullest, without worrying about the consequences. The song is a classic example of the hard rock genre, with pounding drums, blazing guitar riffs, and powerful vocals that perfectly convey the sense of danger and recklessness that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Drivin' down the highway, ain't no one in sight
We are speeding down the highway without any traffic around us in sight
Motel baby, won't you turn down the light
Hey girl in the motel, please reduce the brightness of the room's lighting
Take your eyes off me and keep your hands on the wheel
Don't look at me and concentrate on driving with both hands on the wheel
Don't get fresh and try to cop no feel
Don't try to touch me inappropriately
Make no mistake
Don't misunderstand anything I'm saying or doing
Take off the brake
Remove the brakes and get ready to go fast
Put your pedal to the metal, gonna make you weak
Step on the gas pedal fully, it's going to be an intense ride
Livin' on the redline
Living dangerously and taking risks
Ain't wastin' no time
Not wasting any time, moving quickly
Don't brake for stop signs
Ignore stop signs and keep going
Ridin' on the redline
Taking the risk and living dangerously
Crossing state borders like there was a picket fence
Crossing state borders frequently and easily as if crossing a fence
Heading for disaster with maximum suspense
Going towards a risky, dangerous situation with lots of anticipation and excitement
A bat out of hell, it don't got nothin' on me
I'm faster and more powerful than anything else, like a bat out of hell
Goin' down the wrong way on a one way street
Driving on the wrong side of a one-way street
Take it fast
Drive fast
Never slow
Never slow down, keep it fast
We go everywhere you could never go
We explore places you could never go, taking risks and living dangerously
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.