With the departure of Roberts in 1998, the band quickly recruited guitarists Scott Seargant (Killing Culture) and Snake (Skrew)and went into writting mode. These sessions led to the Eyesore E.P which introduced the new line up (Available as a limited edition release of only 5000 copies which to this day remains a cult classic with fans worldwide). In 1999 the band entered El Paso's Village studio, again with producer Andy Sneap, to record Disembody: The New Flesh. The album went on to become an underground favorite for die hard metal fans around the globe. 18 months of touring would follow, with the band sharing the stage with the likes of Exodus, S.O.D, Fear Factory, the Deftones, Coal Chamber, Deicide, Entombed, and Napalm Death. 1999 would also see the band making another appearance on the main stage of the Dynamo Open Air Festival.
In 2003, Skinlab parted with guitarist Scott Seargant, and introduced Glen Telford to the line up. With Telford onboard, the band recorded The Revolting Room, which to some, was the highlight of the bands recording collection. Revolting Room saw the band move in more of a heavy/melodic direction, both in terms of song writing and production. This time the band worked with Producer Steve Evetts (Hatebreed,Glasjaw), bringing in Andy Sneap to round out the ulitmate mix of metal fans have learned to love.
The Revolting Room touring cycle saw the band share the stage with such acts as Hatebreed, Superjoint Ritual, Arch Enemy, Soil, and In Flames. They would hit stages from London to El Paso, making friends and new fans by the thousands. After a successful run of dates on the JagerMusic/Slayer Tour, the band decided to take a break and explore other musical adventures.
After a 4 year hiatus Skinlab, returned to the road with the "The Face Of Aggression" tour. This tour saw the band bring back it's furious stage presence and 'in for the kill attitude', culminating with a June 3rd 2007 performance at The Oakland Metro. This intense performance was captured for a future DVD and live album release.(04/29/2008 Skinlab return with the release of "SkinnedAlive!" through BCD Music Group).
The band is hard at work, writing the next full length album "The Scars Between Us", which will be released on September 15th, 2009.
Discography:
* Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded (1997)
* Eyesore EP (1998)
* Disembody: The New Flesh (1999)
* Revolting Room (2002)
* Nerve Damage (2004)
* The Scars Between Us (2009)
Beneath The Surface
Skinlab Lyrics
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They're trapped in the distance
And can't get what they want most
They throw a wall
And then call for assistance
And make no attempt to get close
Oh, I think you should know
You've got to go slow
And easy through the waves
Slow below the surface
And easy through the waves
You're running so fast
That you can't find the past
And your future is wearing thin
Come from behind, it's a matter of time
'Til you see where you've always been
Oh, I think you should know
You've got to go slow
Below the surface
And easy through the waves
Slow below the surface
And easy through the waves
Some people tell you
They're in trapped in the distance
And can't get what they want most
They throw up a wall and then
Call for assistance
And make no attempt to get close
Oh, I think you should know
You've got to go slow
Below the surface
And easy through the waves
Slow below the surface
And easy through the waves
You know that your life
Must have a purpose
You better make a stand
While you still can
The song "Beneath the Surface" by Skinlab talks about the idea that some people choose to distance themselves from things in their life, even if it is what they want most. The song suggests that these people throw up walls around themselves and ask for help without making any effort to overcome their barriers. The song encourages going slow and taking a steady approach to overcome obstacles and ultimately find purpose in life. The lyrics "You're running so fast, that you can't find the past, and your future is wearing thin" describe the idea that moving too quickly through life without taking the time to process one's experiences can lead to feeling lost or directionless.
The chorus "Below the surface, and easy through the waves" suggests that the solution to these problems is to dig deep and take a more measured approach. The song speaks to the idea that everyone deserves to find happiness and purpose in life, but it may require some digging and an easy, steady approach. The final line "You better make a stand while you still can" encourages listeners to take charge of their lives and make changes while they are still able to.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people tell you
There are people who claim they are stuck far away.
They're trapped in the distance
Those people feel like they're trapped in a far-away place.
And can't get what they want most
They cannot obtain their heart's desire.
They throw a wall
They put up a barrier to protect themselves.
And then call for assistance
They seek help from others to break through their protective wall.
And make no attempt to get close
They don't try to get closer to what they want.
Oh, I think you should know
The singer thinks the listener should be aware of something important.
You've got to go slow
One must take it easy and not rush into things.
Below the surface
It's important to look deeper and not settle for surface-level understanding.
And easy through the waves
One should navigate through life's challenges calmly.
You're running so fast
The listener is going too fast through life.
That you can't find the past
They're so caught up in the present and future, they forget the past.
And your future is wearing thin
The listener's future is becoming less certain.
Come from behind, it's a matter of time
It's possible to catch up and succeed, albeit with time and hard work.
'Til you see where you've always been
Eventually, one will realize where they were always meant to be.
You know that your life
The listener is aware of their life and its importance.
Must have a purpose
They believe that life must have a meaning or goal.
You better make a stand
The listener needs to take a stand for what they believe in.
While you still can
It's important to act now while there's still time.
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.