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)
One of Us
Skinlab Lyrics
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We're one of you
Coming together through native tongue
Respect for me, Respect for you
How do we even know where we survive
Nothing can seperate now that your one of us
Believe in me, Believe in you
All that shines through leaving me scarred for life
Decieving me, Decieving you
All comes around when our planets collide
Nothing can seperate now that your one odf us
Now that your one of us
Believing me, Scaring me
What do you even exspect from us?
It's killing me, it's killing you
All this technology takin our lives
All thie technology feeding outr families
You're one of us, We're one with you
Now that you're one of us
You can seperate
You can seperate us now
The song "One of Us" by Skinlab is a powerful anthem that celebrates togetherness and unity among different people. The lyrics speak about the importance of coming together through a "native tongue" and respecting each other's differences. The song acknowledges the struggles of surviving and the scars that we carry with us, but it also emphasizes the idea that once we become part of a community, nothing can separate us.
The lyrics also touch on the negative impact of technology on our lives, and how it can be killing us and feeding our families at the same time. The song expresses a sense of urgency for people to wake up and recognize the importance of connecting with each other in a real and meaningful way. The message of this song is clear: we are all one, and we need to stick together to survive.
Overall, "One of Us" is an uplifting and empowering song that inspires listeners to embrace each other's differences and work towards a common goal. It is a powerful message of hope and unity that resonates with people from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're one of us
We see you as part of our group and community
We're one of you
We are members of the same community as you
Coming together through native tongue
Our shared language and culture brings us together
Respect for me, Respect for you
We value mutual respect between ourselves
How do we even know where we survive
We wonder how we survive in a world where there are so many challenges
Nothing can seperate now that your one of us
As one of our own, nothing can divide us
Believe in me, Believe in you
We believe in each other and support one another
All that shines through leaving me scarred for life
Sometimes things that seem good at first can ultimately cause lasting harm
Decieving me, Decieving you
If we deceive each other, we are only deceiving ourselves
All comes around when our planets collide
Our actions have consequences that will affect us all
Believing me, Scaring me
Both trust and fear can be present in our relationships with each other
What do you even exspect from us?
We wonder what others' expectations of us are
It's killing me, it's killing you
The negative effects of technology are hurting us all, as individuals and as a community
All this technology takin our lives
We feel that modern technology is having a harmful impact on our lifestyles
All this technology feeding outr families
Despite its drawbacks, technology is an important source of sustenance for our families
You're one of us, We're one with you
We see ourselves and you as part of the same group
Now that you're one of us
You have become a valued member of our community
You can seperate
Now that we are united, nothing can divide us
You can seperate us now
There is no force that can tear apart our community
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.