Skin
Alexz Johnson Lyrics


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I drift away to a place
Another kind of life
Take away the pain
I create my paradise

Everything I've held
Has hit the wall
What used to be yours
Isn't yours at all

Falling apart, and all that I'm asking
Is it a crime, am I overreacting

Oh, he's under my skin
Just give me something to get rid of him
I've got a reason now to bury this alive
Another little white lie

So what you had didn't fit
Among the pretty things
Never fear, never fear
I know now where you've been

Braids have been un-tied
Ribbons fall away
Leave the consequence
My tears you'll taste

Falling apart and all that I question
Is this a dream or is this my lesson

Oh, he's under my skin
Just give me something to get rid of him
I've got a reason now to bury this alive
Another little white lie

I don't believe I'll be alright
I don't believe I'll be ok
I don't believe how you throw me away
I do believe you didn't try
I do blame you for every lie
When I look in your eyes, I don't see mine

Oh, he's under my skin
Just give me something to get rid of him
I've got a reason now to bury this alive
Another little white lie

Oh my permission to sin
You might have started my reckoning




I've got a reason now to bury him alive
Another little white lie

Overall Meaning

The song "Skin" by Alexz Johnson is a powerful expression of a woman crushed by heartbreak, disappointment, and deception. The opening lines "I drift away to a place, another kind of life" indicate a desire to escape from reality and create a better world for herself. The singer wants to "take away the pain" and finds solace in building her own paradise. However, soon the reality hits her hard. She realizes that everything she ever had before is lost and she is left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart.


The following lines "Falling apart, and all that I'm asking, is it a crime, am I overreacting" reveal how she is struggling with her emotions, questioning her reaction to the situation she finds herself in. The singer admits to being consumed by the pain caused by the one she loved. She feels that he is still under her skin and wants to get rid of him, hence the lyrics "just give me something to get rid of him, I've got a reason now to bury this alive, another little white lie."


As the song progresses, the singer expresses her anger and disappointment towards the one who betrayed her. She acknowledges that what she had with the person did not fit in with the pretty things, but she believes that she knows where he has been. She is also frustrated with the lies she was told and the actions he took that led to their relationship ending.


In conclusion, "Skin" is a raw and emotional song that speaks about the journey of a woman trying to move on from heartbreak. From the opening lines that describe her desire to escape reality to the closing lyrics that speak to her anger and frustration towards the one who betrayed her, the song showcases the tumultuous emotions that often accompany a failed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I drift away to a place
I find myself lost in a different reality from the one I'm living in.


Another kind of life
One that is free from the pain and turmoil I'm currently experiencing.


Take away the pain
Help me rid myself of the suffering that's been plaguing me.


I create my paradise
I'm working towards building my own personal heaven, one that brings me peace and happiness.


Everything I've held
All of the things that have brought me comfort and stability.


Has hit the wall
Have been shattered and are no longer there for me to rely on.


What used to be yours
The things that once belonged to you.


Isn't yours at all
You no longer have possession of them and cannot claim them as your own.


Falling apart, and all that I'm asking
I'm going through a difficult time and all I want is for things to get better.


Is it a crime, am I overreacting
I'm questioning whether or not it's wrong for me to feel the way I do, or if I'm exaggerating the situation.


Oh, he's under my skin
Someone or something is really bothering me.


Just give me something to get rid of him
I need help to make this person or thing go away.


I've got a reason now to bury this alive
I have motivation to let go of this issue and move on.


Another little white lie
Perhaps I'm not being totally truthful about how I'm feeling or what's really going on.


So what you had didn't fit
You didn't belong in the life I was trying to build for myself.


Among the pretty things
I was striving to create a beautiful existence for myself, but you didn't fit in with that vision.


Never fear, never fear
I'm not scared anymore and I'm ready to move forward.


I know now where you've been
I understand your true intentions and recognize that you were never really on my side.


Braids have been un-tied
Something that was once neatly bundled and organized is now unraveling.


Ribbons fall away
The decorative aspects of life are slipping away, leaving only the raw and bare elements beneath.


Leave the consequence
I'm willing to face whatever the outcome may be.


My tears you'll taste
You will feel the weight and impact of the pain you've caused me.


Falling apart and all that I question
As I struggle through this difficult time, I'm full of doubts and uncertainties.


Is this a dream or is this my lesson
I'm trying to determine whether this experience is meant to teach me something or if it's just a bad dream I'll wake up from.


I don't believe I'll be alright
I'm not sure that everything will eventually work out in my favor.


I don't believe I'll be ok
I'm struggling to see a future where I'm content and at peace.


I don't believe how you throw me away
I feel discarded and unwanted.


I do believe you didn't try
I know that you didn't put in the effort to save our relationship or make things better.


I do blame you for every lie
You are responsible for every time you deceived or betrayed me.


When I look in your eyes, I don't see mine
I feel disconnected and lost when I try to connect with you and your perspective.


Oh my permission to sin
I gave you the freedom to do something wrong, despite the potential consequences.


You might have started my reckoning
Your actions have pushed me towards a moment of reckoning or realization about our relationship.


I've got a reason now to bury him alive
I've found a way to move on from this situation and leave it behind.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Alexzandra Spencer Johnson, Brendan James Johnson

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@ebonysmallwood8989

I was 11 when I first heard this song on instant star. I'm 26 now and it still lives in my brain rent free ! A masterpiece!

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@ThuggyMacho

Literally same age and everything lol

@WhatsBiggin

Saw it when I was 15. I’m 32 now. 😂🤣

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@James Biggins You and me both! <3

@taysanchez1541

I am 27 years old and I still love the music of Alexz Johnson

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Instant Star had me in a chokehold when I was like 13! So good! 🔥🔥

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