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
The Beginning of Sorrows
Skindred Lyrics
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Take Head that no man should decieve you
For many shall come and try to lead you
You'll hear of wars and rumours will set
Yet be not troubled it's not the time yet
It is written now it is written now
It's the beginning of sorrows
The beginning of the beginning of
For nations rising against nations
Kingdoms fighting against kingdoms
There shall be famine world-shaking pesteilence
Yet be not troubled it's not the end yet
It is written now it is written now
It's the beginning of sorrows
Fear not my brethren and my sistren
Jah light soon come fear not my brethren
I have great new, Jah manifestation
The beginning of sorrows
The beginning of sorrows
The beginning of sorrows
The beginning of sorrows
[Matthew 24,4-8]
The song "The Beginning of Sorrows" by Skindred is a commentary on the state of the world as prophesied in the Bible. The lyrics warn listeners not to be deceived by false leaders and to be prepared for wars, rumors of wars, famines, and pestilence. The song draws from the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verses 4-8, where Jesus tells his disciples about the coming of the end times. He warns them that many will be led astray by false prophets, there will be wars and rumors of wars, famines and earthquakes in various places. Skindred takes this message and turns it into a powerful call to arms, asking listeners to be ready for the coming of the end times.
The lyrics are a wake-up call to pay attention to the signs of the times and to prepare for what is to come. The use of "Jah" throughout the song is a reference to God and suggests a conversation between the lead singer of Skindred and God, as if God is providing reassurance that the end is near but not to be afraid. The repetition of "The beginning of sorrows" serves to emphasize the seriousness and urgency of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Roots
The foundation of something
Take Head that no man should decieve you
Be cautious of being deceived by others
For many shall come and try to lead you
There will be many who attempt to lead you astray
You'll hear of wars and rumours will set
There will be talk of wars and rumors spreading
Yet be not troubled it's not the time yet
Do not be troubled, as the time of true trouble has not yet come
It is written now it is written now
This has been written and foretold
It's the beginning of sorrows
This is the start of a period of great suffering and hardship
The beginning of the beginning of
The very start of something that will lead to even greater events
For nations rising against nations
Countries becoming enemies of one another
Kingdoms fighting against kingdoms
Rulers and their lands engaging in battles against one another
There shall be famine world-shaking pesteilence
There will be widespread famine and disease
Yet be not troubled it's not the end yet
Despite these events, the true ending has not yet arrived
Fear not my brethren and my sistren
Do not be afraid, my brothers and sisters
Jah light soon come fear not my brethren
God's light will come soon, so do not fear
I have great new, Jah manifestation
I have great news, as God's presence will soon become evident
The beginning of sorrows
This is the start of a time of great pain and hardship
The beginning of sorrows
The very beginning of a time of great suffering
The beginning of sorrows
The start of a time of great sorrow and misery
The beginning of sorrows
The commencement of a period of great affliction
[Matthew 24,4-8]
A reference to the source of these prophetic words
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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i like the music