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
Yes Its Fucking Political
Skunk Anansie Lyrics
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All gangs of youth have taken to the streets
Bloody ready to fight
Bloody culture, baby
Using shots in the battle
[Incomprehensible]
Any change is a good change
Especially after the government has been in power for something
I like to justify that I haven't eaten any of that beef}
So the pierce screwed up your face
'cause your girlie liked the taste
You're infected by the tease political
So you're dirty guilty braids
Made your body smell of mace
So debauched in your slick mink political
Yes it's fucking political
Everything's political
Yes it's fucking satirical
Everything's satirical
Yes it's fucking political
Everything's political
The wild ones like to hide
As the dirty priest confides
In the love of baby whores political
Negative are all your views
So you to can prop up your fake cool
A puppet all the same political
Yes it's fucking political
Everything's political
Yes it's fucking satirical
Everything's satirical
Yes it's fucking political
Everything's political
Yes it's fucking political
Everything's political
Yes it's fucking satirical
Everything's satirical
Yes it's fucking political
Everything's political
The lyrics to Skunk Anansie's "Yes It's Fucking Political" are biting and critical of the social and political climate of the time. The song points out the way that youth culture has become violent and combative, with gangs of young people taking to the streets and fighting. The lyrics suggest that this violence is a result of political policies and a lack of change. The singer believes that any change is good, especially after the government has been in power for some time. However, the lyrics acknowledge that there are inherent problems with violence, and that it's not a solution to the bigger problem.
The song also touches on themes of infidelity and debauchery, with the lyrics painting a picture of a person who is both physically and morally corrupt. The singer suggests that this person is caught up in political gamesmanship, allowing themselves to be manipulated by the political powers that be. The lyrics are critical of this behavior, suggesting that it's not only wrong, but also hypocritical.
Overall, Skunk Anansie's "Yes It's Fucking Political" is a powerful song that speaks to the social and political ills of its time. It's a sharp critique of the way that politics and power can corrupt even the most well-intentioned people, and a warning about the dangers of violence and complacency in the face of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight we discuss the phenomenon of hooliganism
We are going to talk about the problem of hooliganism tonight
All gangs of youth have taken to the streets
Young gangs are everywhere on the streets
Bloody ready to fight
They are completely prepared to engage in a violent conflict
Bloody culture, baby
This kind of behavior is unfortunately embedded in their culture
Using shots in the battle
The youths have escalated the situation by using firearms
[Incomprehensible]
This part is unclear or difficult to understand
Any change is a good change
We should always strive to make changes, even if they are small
Especially after the government has been in power for something
Particularly when the government has been in power for an extended period of time
I like to justify that I haven't eaten any of that beef
I want to make it clear that I haven't consumed any beef, possibly due to religious or personal reasons
So the pierce screwed up your face
The piercing you got has caused damage to your face
'cause your girlie liked the taste
You got the piercing because your girlfriend enjoyed it
You're infected by the tease political
You have been influenced by political propaganda or rhetoric
So you're dirty guilty braids
Your hair is unkempt and you feel ashamed
Made your body smell of mace
Your body odor reminds others of a pepper spray
So debauched in your slick mink political
You are indulging in a lavish and excessive lifestyle fueled by political ambition or power
The wild ones like to hide
Some people who are rebellious or uncontrollable prefer to remain hidden
As the dirty priest confides
A corrupt religious figure shares secrets with them
In the love of baby whores political
These people are drawn to political scandals and controversies involving sex workers
Negative are all your views
Your opinions are overwhelmingly pessimistic
So you to can prop up your fake cool
You are pretending to be cool or fashionable in order to fit in
A puppet all the same political
You are being controlled by political forces without realizing it
Yes it's fucking political
Everything is political and influenced by political forces
Everything's political
All aspects of life are shaped by political forces
Yes it's fucking satirical
Many political events and figures are satirical in nature
Everything's satirical
Irony and humor are frequently used in political commentary
Yes it's fucking political
Politics is everywhere and cannot be avoided
Everything's political
Politics even influences things that seem unrelated
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Written by: DEBORAH ANN DYER, MARTIN KENT, MARTIN LEWIS
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