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
Set it Off
Skindred Lyrics
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Know we inna the zone we come for mash it and go home
And we make the room tear down das what the dred come to do
I know the people understand
When they see the dredder with the mic in ah me hand
We make the vibe just cool
When you see we rocking heavy weight we got the fuel
Coming with the action yer you know we're on top
Yer you know we're like a bomb ready to go off we got the ammunition
Yer you know that it's on
DJ rocks the place from dust till dawn and
Cause you know that it's on
We tears it up from dusk till dawn
Kill them with the rhythm 'cause we come to set it off
Set it off Jah know say we come fe set it off
Kill them with the rhythm 'cause we come to set it off
Set it off Jah know say we come fe set it off
Set it off Jah know I say we come fe set it off
You know that we come to set it off
Set it off Jah know I say we come fe set it off
You know the we come fe set it off
Now we've stated what we want inside dis place
Now its up to you to move your body to the bass
We no were hitting hard and coming strong
As you jump around you could never do no wrong
Set up the sound an make it rock
Coming with the power musically can't stop
We no what no negative in de place stepping up a gear
We got the bass you can taste
You know the people dem ah rock and everything is just fine
We no need no violence we no need no crime
And if you deal with dat dem call 999
Babylon will beat you up and put you back in to line
Rude boy it's you that I am talking to
Yeah man
"Set it Off" by Skindred is an upbeat track with an infectious rhythm that's easy to move to. The lyrics of the song talk about the band's musical prowess and their intention to create a positive atmosphere by using their powerful sound. The first verse establishes the band's dominance and confidence in their style, saying that they are "in ah heavyweight style" and that they will "mash it and go home." The second verse speaks of the connection and understanding between the band and the audience, who know that Skindred will always "make the vibe just cool" and "tear it up." The chorus is a call to action, saying that the band is here to "set it off" and that they will do so with their music.
Line by Line Meaning
We in ah heavyweight style we are kick it
We have a powerful musical style and we're delivering it with force.
Know we inna the zone we come for mash it and go home
We're in the right mindset to deliver an amazing performance and then leave without a hassle.
And we make the room tear down das what the dred come to do
Our goal is to make the audience go wild and bring down the energy of the room in a good way.
I know the people understand
We have a deep connection with our audience and they know what we're about.
When they see the dredder with the mic in ah me hand
When the audience sees me with the microphone in my hand, they know we're about to start a great show.
We make the vibe just cool
We have a calming and positive influence that sets a great atmosphere.
When you see we rocking heavy weight we got the fuel
When we're playing with full power, we've got the energy to keep it going.
Yer you know we tear it up
Our performances are amazing and unforgettable.
Coming with the action yer you know we're on top
We come with exciting music that is on top of the game.
Yer you know we're like a bomb ready to go off we got the ammunition
We're like a musical bomb, ready to explode with all the things we have at our disposal.
Yer you know that it's on
Our musical performance is starting and it's on in full force.
DJ rocks the place from dust till dawn and
Our DJ is keeping the music going from dusk till dawn.
Cause you know that it's on
Our music is on and it's here to stay.
We tears it up from dusk till dawn
Our performance is amazing and it lasts from dusk till dawn.
Kill them with the rhythm 'cause we come to set it off
We have an excellent rhythm that can really get the crowd going.
Set it off Jah know say we come fe set it off
We're here to set the energy level high and keep it there.
Now we've stated what we want inside dis place
We're letting everyone know what we're about and what we want to achieve with our music.
Now its up to you to move your body to the bass
The audience can now respond to our music by moving their bodies to the beat.
We no were hitting hard and coming strong
We're making a big impact and delivering our music powerfully.
As you jump around you could never do no wrong
The audience can have a great time and never feel like they're doing something wrong while enjoying our music.
Set up the sound an make it rock
We're creating a great sound that can rock the entire room.
Coming with the power musically can't stop
Our musical performance is so powerful that it's unstoppable.
We no what no negative in de place stepping up a gear
We're creating a positive atmosphere and taking things up to the next level.
We got the bass you can taste
Our music has such great bass that you can feel it in your bones.
You know the people dem ah rock and everything is just fine
The audience is really enjoying the music and everything is going great.
We no need no violence we no need no crime
Our music is all about positivity and there's no need for violence or crime.
And if you deal with dat dem call 999
If anyone tries to create a negative atmosphere or cause trouble, it will be dealt with through the appropriate authorities.
Babylon will beat you up and put you back in to line
Any negative behavior will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly and firmly.
Rude boy it's you that I am talking to
If you're thinking of causing trouble or behaving negatively, we're specifically addressing you to change your ways and enjoy the music instead.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benji Webbe, Daniel Pugsley, Jeffrey Rose, Martyn Ford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We in ah heavy weight style and we kick it
Know we inner de zone and we mash it
And we go home and we make the room tear down
Das what de dred come fe do
I know the people understand
When they see the dredder with the mic in ah me hand
We make the vibe just cool when you see we rocking
Heavy weight we got the fuel
Yer you know we tear it up coming with the action
Yer you know we're on top
Yer you know we're like a bomb
Ready to go off we got the ammunition
Yer you know that it's on
DJ rocks the place from dust till dawn anner
Co you know that it's on
We tears it up from dusk till dawn
Kill them with the rhythm
Coz we come to set it off, set it off
Yah know say we come fe set it off
You know say we come fe set it off
Know we've stated what we want in ah der place
Now its up to you to move your body to the bass
We're hitting hard and coming strong
As you're jumping around you coulder never do no wrong
Set up the sound and make it rock
Coming with the power musically can't stop
We no want no negative in ah der place
Stepping up a gear we got the bass you can taste
Come follow me one and two an
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
You know the people dem ah rock and everything is just fine
We no need no violence we no need no crime
And if you deal with that dem dial 999
Babylon will beat you up and put you back into line
Rude boy its you imma talking to
Yer man
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Set it off Ginger Ford him in ah A1 Class
Set it off Danite Pea him in ah A1 Class
Set it off Benji Singer in ah A1 Class
Set it off Jeff Rose him in ah A1 Class
@PyrozPlayground
I love their choice of styles! Jungle, Metal, Reggae, all the good shit in one!
@zoeedwards4318
i insisted on having this song playing at my 3rd and 4th birthday party, and here i am at 18, still listening to these guys <3
@TheLlamaspajamas72
I like Reggae. I like Metal (All forms, including Nu Metal). I like them both a lot. Now we have Reggae Metal. Mind = Blown, Ears = Constant Orgasm. I love you Skindred. Rock on!
@BluntEversmoke
'Eavy I-ron! π
@mistikalnawe
hahaaa the first skindred song i couldnt stop playing when i was like 12 in 2003 :D my introduction to metal. LOVED ITTTTTTT wooooo!!
@DrIi607
I Love Skindred
@pliskin824
one of the best albums i own!!
@Archosaur96
That ending is wonderful
@thelostirishmanmik
great band, great combo of musical styles.
@Punkichu
Can't believe it's been so long,, seen them perform/debut 15 yrs ago with this amazing song π