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)
Stumble
Skinlab Lyrics
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You didn't feel like you're the one that doesn't care
Yeah, could you mind and believe it's not forever
So tell me that the little think you aren't who you're under
Stumbling on one thing
Stumbling on one thing
One day you're stumbling, yeah!
If I could jump right through your life
If I could scream right through your cries
And when I woke right over you
You're stumbling, you're fucking stumbling
Wake
You're stumbling
Wake
Yeah, you motherfucker, stumble
If I could live with no more lies
If I could scream right through your cries
And then I woke right over you
You're stumbling, you're fucking stumbling
The lyrics of Skinlab's "Stumble" are complex and difficult to decipher. However, it seems that the song is about a relationship that has ended badly, with one partner feeling betrayed and hurt by the other's actions. The use of words like "stumble" and "stumbling" suggests that the person in question is struggling to move on and find their footing after the breakup.
The opening lyrics, "The more I put you, believe thee or believe me / You didn't feel like you're the one that doesn't care," suggest that the singer is trying to reach out to their former partner and make amends, but the other person is putting up a wall and refusing to engage. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "You're stumbling, you're fucking stumbling," seems to be a condemnation of the other person's behavior, calling them out for their apparent inability to move on.
Overall, the song is a raw and emotional meditation on the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is struggling to come to terms with their own emotions and their partner's behavior, and the result is a powerful and moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
The more I put you, believe thee or believe me
No matter how much I try to convince you, whether you believe me or not
You didn't feel like you're the one that doesn't care
You seem like you don't care, even though logically you should be the one who cares
Yeah, could you mind and believe it's not forever
Please consider and understand that this situation won't last forever
So tell me that the little thing you aren't who you're under
Admit that you are not the person you portray yourself to be
Stumbling on one thing
Tripping or struggling with one particular issue
One day you're stumbling, yeah!
One day, you will face your problems and struggles
You motherfucker, stumble
A possible insult, emphasizing that someone is struggling or making mistakes
If I could jump right through your life
If only I could fully understand and experience your life
If I could scream right through your cries
If only I could express my frustration and emotions as intensely as you are expressing yours
And when I woke right over you
If and when I am more powerful or successful than you
You're stumbling, you're fucking stumbling
You will still be struggling and making mistakes, no matter what happens
Wake
A command to awaken or realize the truth
You're stumbling
You are having difficulties and facing obstacles
Wake
Another command to awaken or realize the truth
Yeah, you motherfucker, stumble
An insult or warning, emphasizing that someone needs to address their issues and stop making mistakes
If I could live with no more lies
If only I could live in a world without deception or falsehood
And then I woke right over you
If and when I become more successful or powerful than you
You're stumbling, you're fucking stumbling
You will still be struggling and making mistakes, no matter what happens
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HighLife Racing
This stuff is loud, heavy, and unintelligent. I love it.
SocialDissimulation
Thanks for uploading. I can't get enough of this song. I think this was the first Skinlab song that I heard on Yahoo radio a couple years ago. Got me into them, what a band.
ArmoredCoreFan27
Reminds me of Machine Head’s Burn My Eyes album. Really good.
TheAnalPunisher
Alice in chains too
Dustin perry
needs to louder!
Pat Anstee
Good fuckin tune