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
Weak
Skunk Anansie Lyrics
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I said when I thought they went unheard
All of those harsh thoughts so unkind
'Cause I wanted you
And now I sit here I'm all alone
So here sits a bloody mess, tears fly home
A circle of angels, deep in war
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Deep as I am, I'm no ones fool
Weak as I am
So what am I now I'm love last home
I'm all of the soft words I once owned
If I opened my he heart, there'd be no space for air
'Cause I wanted you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Deep as I am, I'm no ones fool
Weak as I am
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you?
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you?
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am
Weak as I am
Weak as I am
Weak as I am, am, am
Weak as I am
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am, yeah!
The lyrics to Skunk Anansie's song "Weak" explore the theme of unrequited love and the pain and vulnerability that comes with it. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that they feel lost and unheard, having expressed their feelings to the object of their affection but not receiving a response. The harsh thoughts they had about that person were meant to show their desire for them, but now they sit alone and upset with tears flying home. The image of a "circle of angels, deep in war" may refer to the inner turmoil and conflict the singer is experiencing.
The chorus then repeats the phrase "Weak as I am, no tears for you," which could mean several things. On one hand, it could be interpreted as the singer saying that even in their weakened state, they refuse to cry over someone who doesn't feel the same way. On the other hand, it could be seen as a way for the singer to shield themselves from their vulnerability by refusing to show emotion.
The second verse takes a more introspective turn, with the singer wondering what they are now that their love has gone unrequited. They describe themselves as a "bloody mess" and all of the soft words they once owned, but also acknowledge that if they were to open their heart, there would be no space for air. This image suggests that the singer is suffocating under their own emotions.
The chorus repeats twice more, with the addition of the lines "Deep as I am, I'm no ones fool" suggesting that even though the singer is deeply in love, they are not naive or foolish. The song concludes with a series of repetitions of the title phrase "Weak as I am," as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are strong enough to get through their heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in time I can't count the words
I'm unable to remember and contemplate the number of things I said when I believed no one was listening
I said when I thought they went unheard
the things I spoke were what I truly wanted to express, even though I assumed nobody was listening
All of those harsh thoughts so unkind
my words were filled with cruel and uncharitable thoughts
'Cause I wanted you
everything I said was fueled by my desire for you
And now I sit here I'm all alone
I am currently alone with no one to talk to
So here sits a bloody mess, tears fly home
I am a complete disaster and my tears have nowhere else to go but back to myself
A circle of angels, deep in war
possibly refers to a chaotic inner conflict within oneself
'Cause I wanted you
again, everything comes back to my desire for you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
despite feeling weak, I will not shed any more tears for you
Deep as I am, I'm no one's fool
although I'm vulnerable and have deep feelings, I'm not foolish
So what am I now I'm love last home
suggesting a feeling of being lost and not belonging, with nowhere to go
I'm all of the soft words I once owned
now I am just filled with tender, comforting, and gentle words that I used to have and shared with someone else
If I opened my heart, there'd be no space for air
revealing that if I let out my true feelings, they would completely consume me
'Cause I wanted you
once again, everything can be traced back to my desire for you
In this tainted soul
suggesting that I feel impure, damaged, and corrupted
In this weak young heart
I possess a vulnerable and fragile heart, despite being young
Am I too much for you?
wondering whether I am too emotional, needy, or intense for the person I desire
Weak as I am
I'm still vulnerable and fragile
Weak as I am
reiterating my vulnerability and fragility
Weak as I am
emphasizing my weakness once again
Weak as I am, am, am
further emphasizing that I am still weak and vulnerable
Am I too much for you?
repeating the previous question, suggesting uncertainty and vulnerability
Am I too much for you?
once again, questioning whether I am too much for the person I desire
Am I too much for you?
reiterating my doubts and insecurities about whether I am emotionally overwhelming for someone else
Weak as I am, yeah!
concluding the song with a final declaration of my weakness, again emphasizing that I am still vulnerable and fragile.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DEBORAH ANN DYER, ROBERT FRANCE, IVOR KENT MARTIN, KEITH LEWIS RICHARD
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@FPrise
Lost in time I can't count the words
I said when I thought they went unheard
All of those harsh thoughts so unkind
'Cause I wanted you
And now I sit here I'm all alone
So here sits a bloody mess, tears fly home
A circle of angels, deep in war
'Cause I wanted you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Deep as I am, I'm no ones fool
Weak as I am
So what am I now I'm love last home
I'm all of the soft words I once owned
If I opened my he heart, there'd be no space for air
'Cause I wanted you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Deep as I am, I'm no ones fool
Weak as I am
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you?
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you?
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am
Weak as I am
Weak as I am
Weak as I am, am, am
Weak as I am
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am
Am I too much for you?
Weak as I am, yeah!
@nakiinflame1824
"Weak"
Lost in time I can`t count the words
(I) said when I thought they went unheard
All of those harsh thoughts so unkind
`Cause I wanted you
(And) now I sit here I`m all alone
So here sits a bloody mess, tears fly home
A circle of angels, deep in war
`Cause I wanted you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Weak as I am, no tears for you
Deep as I am, I`m no ones fool
Weak as I am
So what am I now I'm loves last home
I`m all of the soft words I once owned
If I opened my heart, there`d be no space for air
`Cause I wanted you
In this tainted soul
In this weak young heart
Am I too much for you
@aliciac.5808
I was like 8 years old - me and my mom and brother just left this homeless shelter and she got an apartment, so the shelter gave us a box of donations. In it, there were a bunch of CD's and this album was in there. I was so intrigued, as a kid it was creepy, enticing and new. Small difference, but made a difference in my life. Music has always been healing for me. Now as an adult, I can go back and listed with a new understanding and appreciation.
@jimpage7141
The reason it was in a 'donation box' is because it was unwanted fucking trash. I love 2nd hand stores, mainly because of cool clothes that can be found. I once saw the entire BUSH catalog at a store, do you know why? Because it's trash music.🤦🏻♂️
@Bystander.13
@@jimpage7141 Sending hugs your way
@jimpage7141
@Bystander.13 that's gay.🤦🏻♂️
@aliciac.5808
@@jimpage7141 That is incredibly insightful, and you're completely right- music preference is 100% objective :)
@jimpage7141
@@aliciac.5808 whatever. This music is cheap, knock off weak sauce. Low energy bullshit. Laughable.🤣
@electricious80
I met Skin at EndFest in Cleveland in 1996... as a nerdy 15yr old this band's kindness really made an impression on me. They all signed my poster and took me backstage to meet the other bands performing at the festival. I'll never forget that.
Thank you Skunk Anansie, you guys rock!! Still got my poster too!
@p4fizzle
+electricious80 That's cool
@t.s.elliotiii5721
Afrikan hosting traditions...they make water dippers of WOOD to fit one hand, long handle with leverage so no spill, and paint the whole handle and inside with beautiful off-register polka dots in straight rows. That's just to offer a sip of water :) I guess if you carry it in your arms (on your head when arm gets tired) you value your water though. Beautiful beautiful roots rock. And cute guy in dreadlocks and khakis too! Eek! ~tse
@jimjiminy1929
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