The group played its first gig at London's Splash club in March 1994, subsequently taking six weeks to record its debut album, Paranoid and Sunburnt, at a "haunted house" outside the city. The band's first single, "Selling Jesus," was featured on the soundtrack of the film Strange Days; Stoosh followed in 1996, and three years later Skunk Anansie returned with Post Orgasmic Chill. They broke up in 2001, with Skin moving on to a solo career (releasing Fleshwounds in 2003 and Fake Chemical State in 2006). The group re-formed in early 2009, playing sold-out shows and recording three new tracks for a greatest-hits album, Smashes & Trashes. The reunion went so well that they decided to stick together and record a new album, Wonderlustre, released in the autumn of 2010, with the track "You Saved Me" used in Zack Snyder's 2011 movie Sucker Punch, along with their remix of Björk's "Army of Me."
Sadly, former drummer Robbie France passed away after his aorta ruptured in January 2011. The band released its fifth album, Black Traffic, in September 2012 and backed it with an extensive European tour. The first single from the album was "Sad, Sad, Sad." The group followed this up with the live album An Acoustic Skunk Anansie: Live in London, a recording of their performance at Cadogan Hall, London in April 2013, before their sixth studio effort, Anarchytecture, arrived in 2016. The following year, the band put out 25live@25 -- a compilation album that traversed 25 years of live material.
Biography by Steve Huey
Breathing
Skunk Anansie Lyrics
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Cool days we've said our hopes said
I don't know what you find
But there only breath away
You want to grieve forever
I hope we'd grieve together
Truth is we're out of time
'Cause we're only a brath away
Suddenly everything's blinded by your lies
No-one thinks, no-one joined lips to make it right
We want to laugh forever
Lived days to full, together
Truth is we're out of time
'Cause we're only a breath away
The lyrics of Skunk Anansie's song "Breathing" seem to convey a sense of impending doom and regret, as the singer acknowledges that time is running out and that they are "only a breath away" from some kind of unknown, possibly tragic event. The verses address someone else directly, suggesting perhaps a relationship or friendship that is breaking down, and expressing a desire to hold onto the connection they once had. However, the chorus seems to suggest that the other person has betrayed the singer in some way, and that this has caused a rift that cannot be easily overcome. The repeated refrains of "we're out of time" and "only a breath away" emphasize the fragility and urgency of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Breathing" suggest that relationships and connections can be fleeting and fragile, and that we should make the most of our time with loved ones while we have it. The song also seems to caution against taking things for granted, and highlights the importance of honesty and communication in maintaining relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your days are closing
I understand that your life is coming to an end
Cool days we've said our hopes said
We've spent some calm and peaceful days together, talking about our dreams and desires
I don't know what you find
I'm not sure what you're looking for or what your wishes are
But there only breath away
But whatever it is, it seems very close and within reach
You want to grieve forever
You might wish to mourn and lament forever
I hope we'd grieve together
I wish we could experience this pain and sadness as companions
Truth is we're out of time
However, the reality is that we don't have much time left
'Cause we're only a breath away
Because we're so close to the end, just one breath away from it
Suddenly everything's blinded by your lies
All of a sudden, everything seems obscured and distorted by the untruthfulness you might have exhibited
No-one thinks, no-one joined lips to make it right
No one is trying to find the right solution or trying to reconcile with each other
We want to laugh forever
Ideally, we would like to be happy and joyful permanently
Lived days to full, together
We've shared many wonderful moments together, enjoying life to the fullest
Truth is we're out of time
However, the truth is that our time is up
'Cause we're only a breath away
Because we're so close to the end, just one breath away from it
Contributed by Christian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mpvt
after all these years...still one of my favourite songs!
tyrone mac
Mine too
Anderson Moraes ( The Moon)
Linda canção❤
S. Meloni.
Amazing be side 😍