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
Ratrace
Skindred Lyrics
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Too much of us caught in a rat race ah fe bust out ah that
They're in a contest and a competition
Caught in the snare material suction
If what you've got is all you mention
Move an go way I tell you, move an go way I tell you
Pushing and pulling juggling it no stop
You better watch before the snap goes pop
Move an go way I tell you, move an go way I tell you
Don't even bother with the boasting
Just take care, cause this ya rat race ain't fair
Even the saints them are falling
So beware You'll find no winners in there
You know it's gonna get you, whoa
And it will never let you go
You know who it's gonna get you, whoa
And it will never let you go
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go, whoa-whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
It'll never it'll never, we in a we in a
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go, whoa-whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go, can't get out of there
Chatty people they will talk all day
Talk your business and they feel no way
Elaborate and make up the story
Move an go way I tell you, move an go way I tell you
You're always watching what they got next door
If your belly is full and you still want more
Helping the rich when you go down with the poor
Move on go way I tell you, move on go way I tell you
Don't even bother with the boasting
Just take care, cause this ya rat race ain't fair
Even the saints them are falling
So beware you'll find no winners in there
You know it's gonna get you whoa
And it will never let you go
You know who it's gonna get you whoa
And it will never let you go
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go, whoa-whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
It'll never it'll never, we in a we in a
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go, whoa-whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go
It's a rat race it's a rat race
Someone come and tell me what is wrong with the human race?
Fury breaks the chain let us go
Fury breaks the chain let us go
Fury breaks the chain let us go
Don't even bother with the boasting
Just take care, cause this ya rat race ain't fair
Even the saints them are falling
So beware you'll find no winners in there
You know it's gonna get you, whoa
And it will never let you go
You know who it's gonna get you, whoa
And it will never let you go
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go whoa-whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
It'll never it'll never, we in a we in a
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go whoa, whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it, whoa
And it will never let you go
The lyrics to Skindred's "Ratrace" are an examination of the rat race that many people find themselves in, where they feel trapped by materialistic desires and societal pressure. The chorus specifically speaks to this feeling of being caught in a never-ending cycle that traps people, and the verses address the various pressures that keep people stuck in this undesirable cycle. The lyrics suggest that people should "move an go way" and not get caught up in the materialistic desires and competition that comes with the rat race. Additionally, the lyrics caution against the dangers of getting caught up in gossip and jealousy, and the negative impact it can have on one's mental wellbeing.
Overall, the song's message is a call to challenge the status quo and break free from the cycle that so many people find themselves in. It's a plea for people to live more meaningful lives and not get consumed by the rat race.
Line by Line Meaning
Too much of us caught in a rat trap we ah fe bust out ah that
Many of us are stuck in a never-ending competition and we need to break free
They're in a contest and a competition
People are constantly in competition with each other
Caught in the snare material suction
People are trapped in the obsession with material possessions and success
If what you've got is all you mention
If you constantly talk about what you own or have achieved
Move an go way I tell you, move an go way I tell you
Move on and leave this rat race behind
Pushing and pulling juggling it no stop
People are constantly striving and struggling to achieve more
There's always free cheese inside a rat trap
There are temptations that trap people in the rat race
You better watch before the snap goes pop
Be careful not to get caught in the trap before it's too late
Don't even bother with the boasting
Don't waste your time bragging about your accomplishments
Just take care, cause this ya rat race ain't fair
The rat race is unfair and unjust
Even the saints them are falling
Even the most virtuous people are getting caught up in the rat race
So beware You'll find no winners in there
No one truly wins in the rat race
Chatty people they will talk all day
Gossipy people will talk endlessly
Talk your business and they feel no way
They'll share your private information without any guilt
Elaborate and make up the story
They'll even exaggerate or fabricate details for the sake of gossip
You're always watching what they got next door
People are always comparing themselves to others and wanting more
If your belly is full and you still want more
Even if you have enough, you might still desire more
Helping the rich when you go down with the poor
You may support the wealthy but suffer alongside the poor
It's a rat race it's a rat race
Life is a never-ending cycle of competition and materialism
Someone come and tell me what is wrong with the human race?
The rat race represents a larger problem with humanity
Fury breaks the chain let us go
We need to break free from the cycle of the rat race through passion and determination
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Arya Paul Goggin, Benji Webbe, Daniel John Pugsley, Michael John Fry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro:]
Too much of us caught in a rat trap we ah fe bust out ah that
Too much of us caught in a rat race ah fe bust out ah that
[Verse 1:]
They're in a contest and a competition
Caught in the snare material suction
If what you've got is all you mention
Move on go way I tell you, move on go way I tell you
Pushing and pulling juggling it no stop
There's always free cheese inside a rat trap
You better watch before the snap goes pop
Move on go way I tell you, move on go way I tell you
[Hook:]
Don't even bother with the boasting
Just take care, cause this ya rat race ain't fair
Even the saints them are falling
So beware! You'll find no winners in there
You know its gonna get you whoa
And it will never let you go
You know who its gonna get you whoa
And it will never let you go
Rat trap we can't escape from it whoa!
And it will never let you go whoa whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it whoa
It'll never it'll never, we in a we in a
Rat trap we can't escape from it whoa!
And it will never let you go whoa whoa
Rat trap we can't escape from it whoa
And it will never let you go
Can't get out of there
[Verse 2:]
Chatty people they will talk all day
Talk your business and they feel no way
Elaborate and make up the story
Move on go way I tell you, move on go way I tell you
You're always watching what they got next door
If your belly is full and you still want more
Helping the rich when you go down with the poor
Move on go way I tell you, move on go way I tell you
[Hook]
It's a rat race; it's a rat race
Someone come and tell me who [?] the human race?
Fury breaks the chain! Let us go. (x4)
[Hook]
@piccotwitch47
This is like when you were a kid and mixed a bunch of drinks in your fridge together and it actually tastes great.
@laslw
Kids these days will never know... actually y'know what, with this quarantine, maybe.
@dexterw2783
Man lol this is spot on
@TruePotential23
holly crap, i always mixed my drinks in a glass, never tought the fridge was better
@upriseproduction2733
As long as it's a non alcoholic beverage
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A suicide hahaha
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2024 anyone?
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Yep
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Yes
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Yuppp