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)
Slave the Way
Skinlab Lyrics
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Everybody got their own desicions, right?
Everybody got their own ass on the line
Everyone slave the way, pave the way, slave
All the people scream!
Everybody made their own decisions, right?
Everybody made teir own opionions, right?
Everybody put their own ass on the line
Everybody got their own addictions, right?
Everyone slave the way, pave the way, slave
All the people scream!
Falling further and further and further away
Slave the way, pave the way, slave
I can not live whe I'm force fed
Slave the way
I can not live when I'm forced in society
Falling further and further and further away
Slave the way, pave the way, slave
Everyone slave the way, pave the way
The lyrics to Skinlab's song "Slave the Way" are a commentary on the pressures and expectations of society. The opening lines acknowledge that everyone has their own opinions and decisions, but also recognizes the pressure to conform and follow the crowd. The repetition of "slave the way, pave the way, slave" emphasizes this message and highlights the idea that everyone is expected to fall in line and go along with the status quo.
The chorus takes this message even further, with the repeated phrase "all the people scream." This could be interpreted as a call to action, urging people to stand up against the pressures of society and fight for their own freedoms and individuality.
The verses also touch on the idea of addiction and religion, which can both be seen as ways in which society exerts control over individuals. The lines "I can not live when I'm forced in society" and "falling further and further away" further emphasize the sense of alienation and disconnection that can come from feeling like one is not living authentically.
Overall, "Slave the Way" is a powerful critique of the way in which society can pressure people into conforming, often at the expense of their own happiness and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody got their own opinions, right?
Everyone has their own personal views or beliefs, isn't that true?
Everybody got their own decisions, right?
Every individual is capable of making his or her own choices, isn't that true?
Everybody got their own ass on the line
Each person has their own stakes, interests and risks involved, whether they acknowledge it or not
Everyone slave the way, pave the way, slave
Everyone is a follower, eagerly or reluctantly creating and conforming to societal, cultural and/or religious norms and expectations.
All the people scream!
Everyone cries out for help or freedom, either directly or indirectly in their own ways
Falling further and further and further away
Moving away from the expectations and norms of society, even if through subtle and subconscious means
I can not live when I'm forced in society
I cannot thrive or be myself when society's expectations and pressure do not align with my own values or beliefs
Slave the way, pave the way, slave
Following the same patterns and conforming to a society that perpetuates inequality, oppression or any other negative practices
Everybody got their own religion, right?
Every individual has their own faith, deity or system of beliefs or worship, isn't that so?
Everybody got their own addictions, right?
Every individual has their own compulsive behaviors, habits or dependencies, aren't those so?
Everyone slave the way, pave the way, slave
Again, everyone is a follower, even if through addictive or compulsive behaviors.
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.