The band initially came together with three of the four Dub War veterans with Jeff Rose and Martin Ford returning alongside Webbe, along with new bassist Daniel Pugsley. The group released their debut LP Babylon in July 2002, with sporadic success in parts of Europe and the U.S. metal underground. However after suffering years of indifference and waning support from Earache Records with Dub War and now seeing the same lack of label support from RCA for Skindred, Rose and Ford amicably left the band in November of 2002, but would continue to offer their support.
Soon Webbe had hooked up with guitarist Mikey Dee, and drummer Dirty Arya and continued on, but it wasn't until a year or so later and Lava Records' involvement that the album really took off. Skindred re-released Babylon in August 2004. Lava's version featured different cover art, and included newly recorded material in addition to the original, Howard Benson-helmed songs. Skindred then headed out on a series of tours with acts like Sevendust, Nonpoint, and Papa Roach, and never looked back.
Discography
Albums
2002 - Babylon
2007 - Roots Rock Riot
2009 - Shark Bites And Dog Fights
2011 - Union Black
2014 - Kill The Power
2015 - Volume
2018 - Big Tings
Singles
2005 - Nobody
2006 - Pressure
2007 - RatRace
2008 - Trouble
2009 - Electric Avenue
2009 - Stand For Something
2011 - Warning (featuring Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach)
2011 - Cut Dem
2012 - Game Over
2013 - Ninja
Falling Down
Skindred Lyrics
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And the lines they just can't stop falling out
And the truth from my lips
I scream it without a doubt
I always did as you said
Even though it was against my will
Ain't afraid any longer
Just hear as my lips they spill
Spit the words out
I can't stop from making this noise no more
Spit the words out
I can't stop from being SO paranoid
I will not fall for you
Not falling down for you
I will not fall for you
I don't regret what i said
you're like a weight that just held me down
Everything that i once was
You changed and made me your clown
No I'm not holding your hand
And i want you to MOVE from me
i want to know that i found a piece
from you am eternally free
Spit the words out
I can't stop from making this noise no more
Spit the words out
I can't stop from being SO paranoid
I will not fall for you
Not falling down for you
I will not fall for you
Spit the words out
I can't stop from being SO paranoid
Being so paranoid
Making this noise no more
Being so paranoid
Making this noise no more
Not falling down for you
In Skindred's song "Falling Down," the lyrics explore the singer's experiences of feeling controlled and weighed down by someone else. The song opens with the line "There's a hole in my head, and the lines they just can't stop falling out," which can be interpreted as the singer feeling unable to keep their thoughts and feelings in anymore. They feel like they have to speak the truth, even if it means going against someone else's desires. The next line, "And the truth from my lips, I scream it without a doubt," reinforces this idea that the singer is done keeping quiet about how they feel.
There is also a sense of standing up for oneself in the song, as the singer declares "Ain't afraid any longer, just hear as my lips they spill." They are no longer willing to do what someone else says, even if it means facing the consequences of speaking their truth. The chorus of the song emphasizes this determination, with lines like "I will not fall for you, not falling down for you." The repetitive nature of the chorus solidifies the idea that the singer is confident in this decision and committed to standing up for themselves.
Overall, "Falling Down" is a powerful anthem about finding the strength to speak up for oneself and not allowing others to control your life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a hole in my head
I feel like there is something missing from me
And the lines they just can't stop falling out
I can't help but express my feelings and thoughts
And the truth from my lips
I am being honest and sincere
I scream it without a doubt
I am confident in what I am saying
I always did as you said
I used to follow your orders
Even though it was against my will
Even if it was not what I wanted
Ain't afraid any longer
Now I am not scared to speak up
Just hear as my lips they spill
Listen to what I have to say
Spit the words out
I can't hold it in any longer
I can't stop from making this noise no more
I can't keep quiet anymore
I can't stop from being SO paranoid
I can't help but feel anxious
I will not fall for you
I won't be controlled by you anymore
Not falling down for you
Not giving in to your demands anymore
I don't regret what i said
I stand by what I said
you're like a weight that just held me down
You were dragging me down with your influence
Everything that i once was
My old self
You changed and made me your clown
You influenced me to behave foolishly
No I'm not holding your hand
I am not under your control anymore
And i want you to MOVE from me
I want you to leave me alone
i want to know that i found a piece
I want to find inner peace
from you am eternally free
I will be free from your influence forever
Being so paranoid
Feeling incredibly anxious
Making this noise no more
Can't keep my feelings inside anymore
Not falling down for you
Can't be controlled by you anymore
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
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@GarrestheWarrior
Seriously. With the amount of unreleased, rare, demo, or special songs Skindred's done over the years, they could put out a CD with all those songs. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Seems to be the only way to get those songs these days. Trust me, I've looked around.
@user-ol9gc6qo1k
Бляяя как я долго её искал!!!! (Мишаня топ)
@asusasus8266
Я тож
@EgorFreerider
согласен
@romaksbassbmx
Согласен
@kiryukha4411
Да, Мишаня топ!
@BBallWizard
I love the mix of reggae and heavy metal
@marianneteulieres3054
Ça déchire ! J'adore !
@AndreZzz13
1 день искал эту песню и не зря [Я ПРИЕХАЛ]
@eldergoose4075
Why isn't this on spotify!!