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)
Trick or Treat
Skew Siskin Lyrics
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I'm scared of that special moment
Look at me and ask yourself
I doubt that you're independent
Trick or treat
Kick or bleed
I am your sister
There ain't no love around us
No presents, not for free
I know life ain't always easy
Open eyes don't always see
Keep an eye on them, the ones who cause the pain
I am innocent but I want to breathe again
A risk I have to take, make my own mistakes
I'm so tired of hearing lies, every religion wants a sacrifice
What if I die? Only hypocrites would cry
Well, mendacious temptation is a dreadful consummation
I'd try to walk upon the water, I'd fly upon the seven seas
Trick or treat
Kick or bleed
I am your sister
I am what you need
Filled up with strange desire
But I learned to cool it down
Got me something to get higher
I know the place in every town
I'm no prostitute, accept no substitute
But still got lust in me and I want to set it free
A risk I have to take, a face I have to make
I'm so tired of hearing lies of liars who take away my pride
What if I die? Only hypocrites would cry
What a selfish occupation, it's a deadly consultation
Highs and lows
Trick or treat
Kick or bleed
I am your sister
I am what you need
You don't know who I am
Tell me: why do you give a damn?
Trick or treat
Kick or bleed
I am your sister
And I am world unique
The Skew Siskin song "Trick or Treat" is a hard-hitting rock song with lyrics that reflect the pain and frustration of feeling trapped in a world where there seems to be little love or compassion. The opening line, "Yeah, I am not brave to kill myself," sets the tone for a song about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The verses are filled with lines like "There ain't no love around us," and "Open eyes don't always see," which capture a sense of loneliness and disillusionment that many people can relate to.
The chorus, which repeats the lines "Trick or treat, kick or bleed, I am your sister, I am what you need," is a defiant statement of self-empowerment in the face of adversity. The line "I'm no prostitute, accept no substitute, but still got lust in me and I want to set it free," is a declaration of sexual independence and the need to express oneself freely.
The song's bridge, with its line "I'd try to walk upon the water, I'd fly upon the seven seas," is a symbol of the desire to break free from the limitations of the everyday world and explore new possibilities. The song's overall message is one of resilience and defiance in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I am not brave to kill myself
I don't have the courage to end my life
I'm scared of that special moment
I'm afraid of facing death
Look at me and ask yourself
Take a good look at me and wonder
I doubt that you're independent
I don't think you can make choices for yourself
Trick or treat
You can choose to play games with me or face the consequences
Kick or bleed
You can either fight me or get hurt
I am your sister
I am someone you can relate to
I am what you need
I am the solution to your problems
There ain't no love around us
There's no affection and care among us
No presents, not for free
Nothing is given away without a price
I know life ain't always easy
I understand that life can be difficult
Open eyes don't always see
One can be blind to the truth, even with eyes wide open
Keep an eye on them, the ones who cause the pain
Be cautious of those who hurt you
I am innocent but I want to breathe again
I didn't do anything wrong, but I need to start over
A risk I have to take, make my own mistakes
I have to take chances and learn from my experiences
I'm so tired of hearing lies, every religion wants a sacrifice
I'm exhausted of falsehoods, each faith requires a tribute
What if I die? Only hypocrites would cry
If I perish, only those who pretend to care would mourn
Well, mendacious temptation is a dreadful consummation
Indulging in deceitful enticement leads to a terrible conclusion
I'd try to walk upon the water, I'd fly upon the seven seas
I'd attempt the impossible things
Filled up with strange desire
I have an unusual craving
But I learned to cool it down
I've learned to control it
Got me something to get higher
I have a way to elevate myself
I know the place in every town
I know where to find what I need wherever I go
I'm no prostitute, accept no substitute
I don't sell myself, and I don't settle for less
But still got lust in me and I want to set it free
But I still have desires, and I want to indulge them
A risk I have to take, a face I have to make
I have to take risks and show my true self
I'm so tired of hearing lies of liars who take away my pride
I'm exhausted of deceit and dishonest people who make me feel ashamed
What if I die? Only hypocrites would cry
If I perish, only those who pretend to care would mourn
What a selfish occupation, it's a deadly consultation
What a self-centered business, it leads to a lethal result
Highs and lows
Ups and downs
You don't know who I am
You have no idea about my background and identity
Tell me: why do you give a damn?
Why do you care?
And I am world unique
I am one of a kind
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.