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)
Breathe
Skinlab Lyrics
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I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
Of my time yeah
I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
Of my time
What do you want from me?
Just let me breathe a little
What do you want from me?
Just let me breathe
What do you want from me?
Just let me breathe a little
What do you want from me?
Just let me breathe
Time, time, time, time, time, time
Just let me breathe
I feel you breathing down my spine again and that's OK
Try and to bleed me, but you bore me with you sympathy
Try your weak conversations on me
Got me confused on someone else because I don't give a fuck
Just let me breathe
Just let me breathe
Don't you know it was a force of denial?
Just let me breathe
Just let me breathe
Don't you know it was a force of denial?
I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
Of my time yeah
I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
I'll give you just a little
Of my goddamn time
Time, time, time, time, time, time
Skinlab's 'Breathe' is a song that talks about the singer feeling suffocated and burdened under the weight of someone's expectations. The first verse talks about the singer giving just a little bit of their time, indicating that they are not willing to give too much away. The chorus repeats the phrase "Just let me breathe," emphasizing the feeling of suffocation and the need for freedom. The singer begs for space and autonomy, demanding that the other person back off and let them be.
The second verse refers to someone who is trying to manipulate and control the singer. They are using sympathy as a weapon to guilt the singer into doing what they want. The singer is not having it and is tired of weak conversations and being confused for someone else. The force of denial refers to the domination and control that the other person is exerting on the singer. All they want is to be left alone and given the freedom to breathe without being suffocated by someone else's expectations.
Overall, the song is about the struggle for autonomy and freedom from oppression. It is a powerful reminder that sometimes, we need to set boundaries and demand the space we need to breathe and exist on our own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll give you just a little
I am willing to give you a small portion of my attention or effort
Of my time yeah
This small portion I am willing to give you is my time
Just let me breathe a little
Please allow me some personal space or freedom to be myself
What do you want from me?
I am unclear about your motives or intentions
I feel you breathing down my spine again and that's OK
I sense your presence or influence, but I am not bothered by it
Try and to bleed me, but you bore me with you sympathy
Your attempts to manipulate or harm me are not effective, and your attempts at sympathy are uninteresting
Try your weak conversations on me
I am uninterested in engaging in superficial or boring conversation with you
Got me confused on someone else because I don't give a fuck
Your behavior or words are confusing, but ultimately I do not care enough to fully understand or engage with you
Don't you know it was a force of denial?
You are denying or ignoring the reality of the situation or my feelings
Of my goddamn time
This small portion I am willing to give you is also frustrating or irritating to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Mary Holladay Lamar, Stephanie Kay Bentley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rob Morris
I always though these were super underrated during the 90s.
MajorDamage
This takes me back. I fucking love Skinlab. Amazing album.
Jasmin Denis
Best Skinlab album for sure !!
cyberwst
Underrated band
Joshua Yettou
Loooove this song. Heavy isn't heavy enough of a word to even begin to describe how fucking heavy this song is. HEAVY. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Jerry Miller
Skin lab sounds great live! Maritime hall sanfransisco 1998!
andyz bak
if I could like it again I would.......I love this song.......
Jackson de Wit
Good thing they're making new music again then.
ArmoredCoreFan27
Like a crossover of Deftones and Machine Head/Sepultura. Really good.
JC
POWER🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘GET UP GET UP ... The song alone.. The intro🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 straight up circle pit!!!! YAAAAAAS🤘