Their debut album, It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, was released in 1995. For the supporting tour, Slash enlisted James LoMenzo and Brian Tichy, of Pride & Glory, in place of Inez and Sorum, who had other commitments. They played shows in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia before Geffen Records pulled their financial support for the tour, with Slash returning to Guns N' Roses and Slash's Snakepit disbanding.
Following his departure from Guns N' Roses in 1996, Slash formed the cover band Slash's Blues Ball. After a tour in 1997, Slash approached Blues Ball bassist Johnny Griparic about forming a new lineup of Slash's Snakepit. The new lineup consisted of Slash, Griparic, singer Rod Jackson, guitarist Ryan Roxie, and drummer Matt Laug (Roxie and Laug were both former members of Alice Cooper's solo band). They recorded and released their second album, entitled Ain't Life Grand, in 2000, which was preceded by a tour supporting AC/DC and followed by their own headlining tour. For the tour, Keri Kelli joined the group in place of Ryan Roxie, who departed following the completion of the album. However, after the final show, Slash disbanded Snakepit due to a lack of commitment from his band members. Shortly after, Slash formed Velvet Revolver in 2002, along with drummer and fellow Guns N' Roses member Matt Sorum.
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Studio albums
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (1995)
Ain't Life Grand (2000)
Take It Away
Slash's Snakepit Lyrics
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Have been playing this game
For so damn long
And I don't know why
These cards are too old
So I'm gonna fold
Bye Bye
Bye Bye
Party's over and all our friends
are gone
Was it something I said, did we have
too much fun
Guess you missed it, look around
It's never you who's to blame for
bringing everyone down
It's never you who's to blame
For setting the stage
You want it your way
C'mon, C'mon, C'mon
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
Come on, take it away
Take it away
Take it away
Take it away
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
Bad rumors goin' round
Nothing said from my mouth
Why would you think
It's you
It's hitting too close to home now
Is it me or you
Who carries the weight
To deal with your pain
And don't you hate it too
It smothers and drains all the same
C'mon, Take it away
Take it away
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
C'mon, Take it away
Take it away
Take it away
C'mon, C'mon, C'mon
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
Come on, take it away
Take it away
Take it away
Take it away
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
You and I
Have been doin' the time
For all of your crimes
And I don't know why
It don't make sense
It seems such a waste of time
Bye Bye
Bye Bye
Bye Bye
C'mon, C'mon, C'mon
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
Come on, take it away
Take it away
Take it away
Take it away
Why don't you take it away
Take it away
The lyrics of Slash's Snakepit's song "Take It Away" appear to describe a dysfunctional relationship between the singer and someone else. The repetition of the phrase "take it away" throughout the song suggests that the singer wants the other person to take responsibility for something that is causing conflict or strife in their relationship. The first verse indicates that the two have been playing a game for a long time, but the singer doesn't know why they are still playing. The metaphorical "cards" they are playing with are "too old," which suggests that whatever they are fighting over is outdated and no longer worth arguing about. The singer then decides to "fold," or give up, indicating that they are tired of the conflict.
The second verse seems to indicate that the conflict may have been related to a party or social gathering where something went wrong. The singer suggests that the other person missed whatever caused the problem and that they are never to blame for setting the stage for conflict. They want things done their way and are frustrated that others don't seem to understand their perspective. They ask the other person to "take it away" and remove whatever it is that is causing the conflict, suggesting that they are tired of dealing with it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take It Away" seem to describe a tense and frustrating relationship in which one person is always trying to control the situation and the other is tired of dealing with the resulting conflict. The repetition of "take it away" indicates a desire for resolution and an end to the conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I... Have been playing this game
We have been engaging in this same familiar pattern for quite some time.
For so damn long
It has been going on for an extended period of time.
And I... Don't know why
Despite the history, I am unsure of the reasons behind our behavior.
These cards are too old
The situation has grown stale and ineffective.
So I'm gonna fold
I am giving up on the situation and moving on.
Bye bye
Goodbye.
Party's over and all our friends are gone
The fun and camaraderie have ended, and everyone has left.
Was it something I said, did we have too much fun
I am questioning what went wrong, wondering if it was something I did or if we had too much fun.
Guess you missed it, look around
You failed to notice how the situation has changed and the current state of things.
It's never you who's to blame for bringin' everyone down
Despite the impression you may have, you are not responsible for negatively affecting the situation.
For setting the stage
You are responsible for creating the circumstances that led to the situation.
You want it your way
You desire to maintain control and have things work out according to your desires.
Why don't you take it away
I am encouraging you to take control of the situation and change it for the better.
Bad rumors goin' round
There are negative stories and rumors circulating about the situation.
Nothing said from my mouth
I did not contribute to these negative rumors.
Why would you think it's you
You are assuming that the negativity is directed towards you, when it is not.
It's hitting too close to home now
The rumors and negativity are now having a personal impact on you.
Is it me or you
We are both uncertain about the source and cause of the negativity.
Who carries the weight
Who is responsible for resolving the situation and making things right again.
To deal with your pain
One of us must take charge and devise a plan to deal with the negative aspects of the situation.
And don't you hate it too
The negativity is affecting both of us and we want to see it resolved.
It smothers and drains all the same
The negativity is emotionally exhausting and crippling for both of us.
You and I... Have been doin' the time
We have been putting up with the negative aspects of the situation for a long time.
For all of your crimes
You are responsible for the negative aspects of the situation.
Don't know why, it don't make sense
Despite the amount of time that has passed, it is still unclear why the situation turned out the way it did and it does not make logical sense.
It seems such a waste of time
All the time and energy we put into this situation seems to have been futile and pointless.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAUL HUDSON, ERIC J. DOVER, MICHAEL A. INEZ, MATT SORUM
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