By 2008 The Blackwater Fever had gained national radio exposure from youth radio station Triple J, on the Home & Hosed (October) and Roots 'n' All (November) segments,and from that station's Unearthed competition for new unsigned bands. In November 2008 they released their debut studio album, Sweet Misery, where DeMarco had been replaced by Andrew Walter on drums.
By late 2010 the line-up was a trio with Hicks and Walter joined by Jed A. Walters on bass guitar and keyboards. However their second album, In Stereo (June 2011), had been recorded before Walters had joined, "[Jed] didn't contribute to this album but he'll definitely be making a big contribution to the next one." Their third album, The Depths, appeared in March 2013 Luke Saunders of Reverb Street Press compared it with the previous two albums "[its] another intriguing step forward following the solid foundations the band laid on their dark and gritty debut, Sweet Misery (2009) and its more refined, equally accomplished follow-up, In Stereo (2011).
Crawlin' Skin
The Blackwater Fever Lyrics
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And I got a whole long way home
It's late out and I'm lightin' the road
And I got a whole long way home
Skin is crawlin', crawlin'
Broke down back there about a mile or so
And I ain't superstitious but a black cat just cross my trail
The lyrics to The Blackwater Fever's song "Crawlin' Skin" depict a late night journey home. The singer is traveling on a long road, feeling a sense of urgency to reach their destination. The repetition of the line "And I got a whole long way home" emphasizes the distance that they still have to cover. As the journey progresses, the singer starts experiencing a peculiar sensation - their skin is crawling. This tactile discomfort could symbolize the unease or restlessness they feel as they navigate the dark and lonely road.
The lyrics take a slight turn when the singer encounters a setback - their vehicle breaks down about a mile away. Although they claim not to be superstitious, the appearance of a black cat crossing their path adds an element of mystery and possibly bad omens to the situation. This encounter further enhances the singer's unease and strengthens the metaphor of their skin crawling. It suggests that there may be a deeper, underlying sense of something being off or not going according to plan.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crawlin' Skin" evoke a feeling of tension and discomfort during a late-night journey home, enhanced by the unsettling imagery of crawling skin and a black cat crossing the path. The song captures the restlessness and unease that can arise when facing challenging circumstances and emphasizes the atmospheric and moody sound that The Blackwater Fever is known for.
Line by Line Meaning
Late out and I'm lightin' the road
I'm leaving late and driving through the night
And I got a whole long way home
I have a significant distance to travel back home
It's late out and I'm lightin' the road
It's late at night and I'm driving on the road
And I got a whole long way home
I still have a considerable distance to cover until I reach home
Skin is crawlin', crawlin'
I feel uncomfortable and anxious, like something is unsettling me
Broke down back there about a mile or so
My vehicle broke down a short distance away
And I ain't superstitious but a black cat just cross my trail
Although I don't believe in superstitions, a black cat crossed my path
Skin is crawlin', crawlin'
I'm experiencing a strong sense of unease or creepiness
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Written by: Shane Hicks
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