1. A pseudonym of B… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least eight artists that use this name:
1. A pseudonym of British rock singer/guitarist Deborah Anne Dyer, lead singer of Skunk Anansie.
2. A Swans side project, of Michael Gira and Jarboe.
3. A British hard rock band.
4. A Japanese rock super-group (aka S.K.I.N.).
5. An Australian four piece percussion group.
6. A Richmond, VA, USA noise rock band.
7. A Venezuelan alternative indie rock girl band.
8. A german post-punk band from Flensburg.
1) A pseudonym of British rock singer / guitarist Deborah Anne Dyer (b. 3rd Aug 1967, Brixton, London, England), lead vocalist with Skunk Anansie. Under this name, she débuted solo with the single "Trashed" (June 2003, EMI) and the latest is "Tear Down These Houses" (Dec 2007, Sony BMG Music Entertainment).
After Skunk Anansie split, Skin released her debut solo album "Fleshwounds". The album was toned down from her Skunk Anansie days and seemingly Skunk Anansie fans never took to it. After releasing "Fleshwounds", Skin went on to perform various solo gigs around Europe. She was also support for the European leg of Robbie Williams' and Placebo's world tours. After touring, she began to record her second album, "Fake Chemical State", which was released in March 2006, preceded by a new single 'Just Let the Sun' on 6th March 2006. The first single from this album was "Alone in My Room", a download only track released on 7th November 2005. "Alone in My Room" was also the name given to Skin's first UK solo tour in two years, which started in Berlin on 4th November, 2005.
Her second album, Fake Chemical State, was released on 20th March 2006. She is currently working on her third, as well as touring with the reformed Skunk Anansie.
Site: SkinMusic.net (official)
2) A Swans side project, of Michael Gira and Jarboe. The first album: Blood, Women, Roses was released in 1987 and had Jarboe singing lead vocals with Gira doing occational backing vocals. This LP had cover versions of Cry Me a River and The Man I Love along with original material from the artists themselves. Later came 2 12"s: Girl: come out and One Thousand Years and in 1988 the 2nd LP Shame, Humility, Revenge was released, on which Gira provided lead vocals, with Jarboe doing backing vocals on several tracks. In 1990 they changed name to 'The World of Skin', and released 'Ten Songs For Another World' LP, in which both Gira and Jarboe provided lead vocals. There's no significant difference between Skin and Swans, the music is the same in many senses. It could be said that the change to Skin marked a slight change in style of the music in that it became slower and more emotional.
3) A British hard rock band, fronted by Neville MacDonald with Myke Gray on guitars, Dicki Fliszar on drums and Andy Robbins on bass.
Members: Neville McDonald (vocals), Myke Gray (guitar), Andy Robbins (bass), Dicki Fliszar (drums), and Colin McLeod (keyboards - 1994 to 96).
Skin were formed in the early 1990s by ex-Jagged Edge members Myke Grey and Andy Robbins (also formerly of Tokyo Blade & Shogun) along with former Kooga vocalist Neville MacDonald and drummer Dicki Fliszar, formerly from Bruce Dickinson's touring band and band Vamp. Originally called Taste, they went through a number of names as they played a smattering of small club dates throughout 1992. The band showed enough quality on these dates to be offered a management deal with Sanctuary Management, who also handled Iron Maiden and, ultimately, a record deal with Parlophone. Through Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, the band came to the attention of noted American producer Keith Olsen who offered to produce their debut at his 'Goodnight LA' Studio. During 1993, the band flew to LA and began recording. Once the sessions were finished, the band listened to the finished product and decided more was needed so another three songs were recorded with Shay Baby producing.
Prior to the release of the album, the band finally decided upon the name Skin (someone had written it down on a wall) and embarked upon a fourteen-date UK tour supporting Little Angels. Another support tour, this time with Thunder helped swell their growing fan base and, in 1993, they released their debut single The Skin Up EP. This was followed by House of Love before their first UK chart single "Money".
1995 saw Skin consolidating their fan base by recording and releasing Live at the Borderline. A very limited edition CD of classic rock cover versions given away free with Kerrang! magazine, only 50 were available and it has become one of the most prized collectors items among Skin fans although a Japanese import version was released shortly after. In order to capitalise upon their appearance at Gateshead Stadium supporting Bon Jovi, the band also recorded and released Take Me Down to the River as a double CD along with some of the Borderline cuts.
The Bon Jovi appearance marked a high and low point in the career of Skin. A gig that would potentially give excellent exposure was marred by a fault with the band equipment as a voltage converter was incorrectly installed to USA settings by a stage tech which resulted in blowing Myke's guitar amp and Colin's hammond organ.
1996 marked the first time that touring keyboard player Colin McLeod was featured in promotional artwork as well as the music video for single "Perfect Day". Despite this, Colin was a part time member as he wanted maintain a funk orientated direction he was continuing at the same time.
Neither the second album, "Lucky" or the two singles, the first being "How Lucky You Are" and "Perfect Day" achieved the chart success of the debut album. The progression of British chart music at this time, along with the lack of backing for rock music in the mainstream media, led to the band being dropped by Parlophone.
Despite this, Skin still held a Japanese record contract and the third album "Big Fat Slice of Life" was finished and released in 1997. Awaiting a UK release, the band released a self-financed two track CD single "Degeneration" that was distributed through the fan club. Later that same year they released their fourth, and final, studio album Experience Electric on Snapper Music. "Experience..." marked a revised version of the Japanese release with several tracks being reworked. "Ride The Blue Wave" evolved into the title track from the album, but "Big Fat Slice..." and "Degeneration" were omitted due to the fan club release. The album went on to top the indie charts at number 1.
During this period, Skin toured relentlessly. The albums was shopped to several American record companies, and met with mogul Jonathan King. Following the culmination of the tour to promote the album, skin announced they would be emabarking on their farewell tour in 1998.
The final Skin concert at the LA2 in London, was recorded and released as a double live album Hasta La Vista, Baby! on Reef Records (a subset of Snapper Music). Since the band's demise, a number of un-official releases have been issued featuring rare and unreleased tracks. These tracks combined of what would be the fifth UK album, and a large collection of demos that didn't make it on the debut.
In March 2009 it was announced that Skin would reform to play the Download 2009 Festival.
Site: SkinFreak.co.UK (official)
4) A Japanese rock super-group (aka S.K.I.N.), with: former X JAPAN drummer [atist]Yoshik, former Malice Mizer vocalist Gackt, former Luna Sea guitarist Sugizo, and former Dué Le Quartz guitarist -miyavi-.
5) An Australian four-piece percussion group, reflecting their country's multicultural society. They take musical influences from Polynesia, Africa, Asia, and more, and create unique rhythms by experimenting with number patterns to make up rhythmic phrases. Some band members also play in Blue King Brown.
6) A Richmond, Virginia, USA noise-rock band (aka The Skin), with a self titled CD out on CNP Records. The band is Alex Tomlin (La Mere Vipere, Battlemaster, Partyman), Derek Tomlin (La Mere Vipere), and Chris Conrad (The Amoeba Men, Seven Hearts) and each song on the CD has lead vocals with different guests including Danny Trice (La Mere Vipere, Leper Colony), Jason Hodges (The Amoeba Men, Suppression, Bermuda Triangles), John Chambers (Hallelujah!), and Andy Horn (Battlemaster, Cannabis Corpse).
8) A post-punk group formed in the spring of 2015 in Flensburg, Germany. The quintet includes Leon Kraack (vocals, guitar), Lasse Jürgensen (vocals, guitar), Max Schumacher (bass), Meret Krasa (cello, synths) and Lennart Krasa (drums) who replaces the founding member Lennart Autzen. 2018 they published the EP 'Shave My Eyelashes' and 2022 their debut album 'Entertainment' at the german label Wimbleheim.
Purple
Skin Lyrics
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Seeping through my open seams
I'm stained all over
You pretend we've started again
Waiting for me to say when
But I say purple
Where I
I would go for you
I'd curse my heart
For you
Silence makes a girl talk fast
Speeding but I'm gonna crash
And burn for loves sake
Duty keeps a lover loyal
(But) is it really worth the spoils
When I dream purple
In the song "Purple" by Skin, the artist talks about the feeling of being overwhelmed by a particular emotion, which she refers to as "purple." The lyrics suggest that this emotion is all-consuming, seeping through her clothes and becoming a part of her very being. Despite this, the artist remains determined to resist the temptation to give in to this emotion, even though someone else in her life is waiting for her to do so.
The line "you pretend we've started again, waiting for me to say when, but I say purple" suggests that the artist is being pressured by someone to restart a relationship or situation that she may have previously walked away from. However, instead of giving in, she chooses to remain steadfast in her decision to not pursue the relationship, opting to stay with the "purple" feeling that has overtaken her.
The artist also mentions sacrifices that she would make for the person she loves, such as going places she wouldn't otherwise go and even cursing her own heart. Despite these efforts, however, it seems that the relationship may be doomed to fail. Even though duty may keep a lover loyal, the artist questions whether the spoils are truly worth the effort, as she continues to dream of "purple" and the emotion it represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple washes over me
I feel overwhelmed and consumed by a deep feeling of sadness or depression, represented by the color purple.
Seeping through my open seams
This feeling is penetrating and infiltrating my innermost thoughts and emotions.
I'm stained all over
It has affected me so much that it has left a permanent mark, or stain, on me.
You pretend we've started again
You're acting like we're starting anew, as if our past struggles and problems never happened.
Waiting for me to say when
You're expecting me to initiate our relationship again, to set the tone or pace for us moving forward.
But I say purple
I refuse to play along or hide my true feelings - instead, I express my sadness or pain by saying 'purple'.
She won't go
I can't move on or forget about someone I care about deeply, no matter how hard I try.
Where I
To a place or situation
I would go for you
I am willing to do anything, even put myself in harm's way, to be with or help you.
I'd curse my heart
Despite knowing the risks and consequences, I would go against my better judgement and follow my heart.
For you
This willingness to sacrifice is driven by my love and devotion to you.
Silence makes a girl talk fast
When I'm full of emotions and thoughts, but unable to express them, I become restless and talk nonsensically.
Speeding but I'm gonna crash
I am rushing to say or do something, but I know deep down that this will only lead to a disastrous result.
And burn for loves sake
Despite the dangers and risks, I am willing to go through pain and hardship for the chance to experience love.
Duty keeps a lover loyal
Feeling obligated or responsible to stay with someone, despite any problems or conflicts, keeps a person faithful.
(But) is it really worth the spoils
However, this loyalty may come at a cost or sacrifice, and it may not be worth it in the end.
When I dream purple
Even in my sleep, I am haunted by thoughts or feelings of sadness, represented by the color purple.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Deborah Dyer, Gary Clark
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@christavanderheijden9338
Lyrics:
Purple washes over me
Seeping through my open seams
I'm stained all over
You pretend we've started again
Waiting for me to say when
But I say purple
She won't go
Where I
I would go for you
I'd curse my heart
For you
Silence makes a girl talk fast
Speeding but I'm gonna crash
And burn for loves sake
Duty keeps a lover loyal
(But) is it really worth the spoils
When I dream purple
@heyjudedontbeafraid1
Purple washes over me
Seeping through my open seams
I'm stained all over
You pretend we've started again
Waiting for me to say when
But I say purple
She won't go
Where I
I would go for you
I'd curse my heart
For you
Silence makes a girl talk fast
Speeding but I'm gonna crash
And burn for loves sake
Duty keeps a lover loyal
(But) is it really worth the spoils
When I dream purple
@AlessioRagnoRanieri92
Questa non è una canzone che ho ascoltato particolarmente o che tengo nel mio archivio musicale! Però ogni volta che mi capita di sentire le primissime note crea in me una sensazione davvero forte di nostalgia.... Mi ricordo che per un anno è stata come sottofondo di una pubblicità del Festivalbar e mi fa venire in mente quel periodo in cui andavo alle medie e l'estate aveva un sapore di libertà e spensieratezza...
@filippofalchetti7640
stessa identica situazione!
@angelosignorino8684
Fenomenale....spettacolare...drammatico, romantico, pulsante...che dire...
musica mai sentita...
Questo è il rock...sempre diverso, sempre originale, magnifico ed essenziale.
@disenchantedmoon
❤️
@sarahhawkins3607
Her first band Skunk Anansie '92:were formative to my teenage years ❤ x
@giuseppecosta7559
Pezzo leggendario.
@dudydudy
purple is created by combining blue and red. as we all know red is a direct symbol of love and blue is a direct symbol of sadness and so purple represents the combination of the what she feels the sadness about her man being with another girl however she loves him, therefore purple^^.
@EuTuboSim2010
i suppose purple rain of prince is the same
@markiriez
Thanx
@chrisnagoosen9693
I also think of it as purple being (for me) associated with death. Don't know. For me. Death of those feelings she once felt. Fuckin'n ouch! So brutal.