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)
Out Of Control
Skew Siskin Lyrics
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Ain't comin' back here no more
Bought a one way ticket in a rocket to a planet at my drugstore
I can't wait to go far from home
On my own, let it go out of control
Ten more seconds and I'll be gone, just press the button
Flyin' high above the sky, you wonder why
You were never here before
I can't take it slow, wanna roll
All alone, let it go out of control
The time has come for me to get away now
I feel good, I'm feeling like in a cloud
I don't think I'm ever gonna come down
Find a new world, find me a better town
Out of town is where I'm headin'
What we'll find there I can't say right now
I can't wait to go far from home
On my own, let it go out of control
I can't take it slow, wanna roll
All alone, let it go out of control
Goodbye
The lyrics of Skew Siskin's song Out of Control express the desire for freedom and exploration. The singer is leaving behind their old life, symbolized by selling their car and buying a one-way ticket to an unknown planet. They yearn to escape and start anew, to experience something different and exciting. The urgency to leave is palpable, with the singer wanting to press the button and leave in just ten more seconds.
The chorus expresses this desire to explore and be free, without any restrictions or limitations. They want to let go and allow themselves to lose control. The singer is excited about the unknown, ready to take risks and find something better. They feel good, like they're in a cloud, and they don't think they'll ever come down. They want to find a new world and a better town.
Overall, the lyrics of Out of Control are about the need for change and the desire to explore. The song encourages the listener to leave behind their old life and embrace new experiences, wherever they may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Packed my bags, sold the car, I'm a shootin' star
I'm leaving everything behind, I'm unstoppable and on the rise.
Ain't comin' back here no more
I'm leaving this place for good, I'm not returning.
Bought a one way ticket in a rocket to a planet at my drugstore
I'm on my way to a new world and I'm not looking back.
I can't wait to go far from home
I'm excited to leave everything behind, including my old life.
On my own, let it go out of control
I'm ready to take on this adventure on my own and let it be wild and free.
Ten more seconds and I'll be gone, just press the button
I'm ready to leave this life behind, just need the final push to go.
You won't see me no more
I'm disappearing from your life forever.
Flyin' high above the sky, you wonder why
I'm soaring above everything and everyone, and you're left wondering what happened.
You were never here before
You never saw me coming, you never knew the real me.
I can't take it slow, wanna roll
I can't wait to live life at full speed, I want to be reckless and have fun.
All alone, let it go out of control
I'm going to do this all on my own, and I'm going to let it be as wild as it wants to be.
The time has come for me to get away now
It's time for me to go and start a new life.
I feel good, I'm feeling like in a cloud
I feel free and untethered, like I'm floating in a dream.
I don't think I'm ever gonna come down
I'm not sure I'm ready to leave this world of endless possibilities.
Find a new world, find me a better town
I'm searching for something new, something better than before.
Out of town is where I'm headin'
I'm leaving this town behind for good, there's nothing left for me here.
What we'll find there I can't say right now
I don't know what's ahead of me, but I'm ready to find out.
Goodbye
This is my farewell to my old life, I'm moving on to something new.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.