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
tears
Skindred Lyrics
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What you trying do to me
Trying make me crazy
Telling me just how it should be
And I've got to know
Which way are we gunner go
Gunner take it fast or slow
But with you I never know
Its never the same these things that your saying
And who is to blame this world it is swaying
I know when you're lying
There's no point in crying
Well if that's how the girl is treating you man,
You're out of your mind
She is disrespecting the programme
And you can't see the signs
The girls she's got you like a puppet,
Man you're deaf or you're blind
Blackmail you throw
Using me emotionally
That ain't how it should be
Lock me up and eat the key
Let your love flow
That's the way its meant to be
Love should flow more easily
There's enough for you and me
It's never the same these game that you're playing
And who is to blame my world it is swaying
I know when you're lying
There's no point in crying
Those crocodile tears won't work
Stop using your tears
The lyrics of Skindred’s song “Tears” delves into a turbulent relationship that is leading to the emotional breaking point of the singer. The opening lines convey a sense of injustice felt by the singer as his partner seems to be manipulating him. He’s distressed by her behavior and feels that she’s leading him into madness with her indecisiveness. He’s confused and doesn’t know where the relationship is headed, whether to take it fast or go slow. He wishes for clarity, but he never seems to get it from her.
The song highlights the instability of the relationship with the lyrics, “Its never the same these things that your saying, and who is to blame, this world it is swaying.” He blames the world for the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the relationship but identifies that it is her behavior that is causing this instability.
The chorus reflects the singer's understanding of his partner's manipulative behavior as he states, “I know when you’re lying, there’s no point in crying.” He acknowledges that her tears and public displays of emotions are an attempt to manipulate and blackmail him emotionally, and he’s not going to fall for her tactics. The song portrays a relationship that is on the brink of breaking under the weight of poor communication and emotional manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
This just ain't fair
The situation is unjust and unreasonable.
What you trying do to me
You are attempting to manipulate or control me.
Trying make me crazy
You are intentionally causing me to feel upset or unstable.
Telling me just how it should be
You are asserting your opinion and trying to impose your view on me.
And I've got to know
I need to understand the situation better.
Which way are we gunner go
What is the direction we will take?
Gunner take it fast or slow
Are we going to proceed quickly or with caution?
But with you I never know
I am uncertain about your intentions or plans.
Its never the same these things that your saying
Your words and actions are inconsistent and unpredictable.
And who is to blame this world it is swaying
Neither of us can be fully responsible for the unstable nature of the situation.
I know when you're lying
I can tell when you are not telling the truth.
There's no point in crying
Crying will not change the situation or affect the outcome.
Well if that's how the girl is treating you man,
If the person you are involved with is treating you poorly,
You're out of your mind
You are not thinking clearly or logically.
She is disrespecting the programme
She is not following the rules or terms of the relationship.
And you can't see the signs
You are not aware of the warning signals or red flags.
The girls she's got you like a puppet,
She is controlling you like a puppet master controlling a puppet.
Man you're deaf or you're blind
You are not hearing or seeing the situation clearly.
Blackmail you throw
You are using emotional manipulation or blackmail against me.
Using me emotionally
You are exploiting my emotional vulnerabilities for your own benefit.
That ain't how it should be
This is not a healthy or fair way to behave in a relationship.
Lock me up and eat the key
You are trapping me in an unhealthy or toxic situation.
Let your love flow
Your love should be free and natural.
That's the way its meant to be
This is the healthy and natural way for a relationship to proceed.
Love should flow more easily
Love should not be a struggle or challenge.
There's enough for you and me
Love is not a limited resource that must be fought over; there is plenty to go around.
Those crocodile tears won't work
Your fake tears or emotional displays will not be effective in manipulating or controlling me.
Stop using your tears
Stop trying to use emotional manipulation to get what you want.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOE FALSIA, STEPHEN SINCLAIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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