Skinny Boy
Amy Millan Lyrics
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Your so miserable in the mornings
Will you will wait up for me?
Its sordid and I can't find my feet
And you've got lips I could spend a day with
Skinny boy, some where some prostitution
Some devour some doubt some dance
And there you are on the fence
With those lips I could spend a day with
When its done ill drink champagne to the lonely
Lonely in me
Monday, Tuesday so lonely
Wednesday, Thursday only me
Friday, Saturday only me
Here comes Sunday
The song "Skinny Boy" by Amy Millan is a beautiful ballad that speaks about a relationship with a physically thin guy who is often miserable in the mornings. The song's main character is looking for something more meaningful in the relationship, but it seems sordid – hinting towards prostitution or infidelity – and leaves her feeling lost and disoriented. Despite this, the singer cannot deny the physical attraction she has towards him, especially his lips, which she can spend a day with.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a feeling of loneliness and isolation in the singer's life. She blames the lonely feeling on the little time spent with her lover and waiting for him to come around. She even plans on drinking champagne, but this wouldn't take away the feeling of loneliness in her, which gets stronger from Monday to Sunday. Sunday signifies the ending, and it seems like the singer hangs on, waiting for her lover, despite the troubled nature of their relationship.
Overall, "Skinny Boy" is a song exploring the complexities of a problematic relationship while revealing the singers' underlying feelings of loneliness and yearning for more meaningful connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Skinny boy, all bones no lies
You're thin and straightforward
Your so miserable in the mornings
You're always unhappy in the morning
Will you will wait up for me?
Will you stay awake and wait for me?
Its sordid and I can't find my feet
It's dirty and I'm lost
And you've got lips I could spend a day with
You have attractive lips
Skinny boy, some where some prostitution
You're involved in some shady business
Some devour some doubt some dance
Some indulge, some hesitate, some do nothing
They're coming with swords through the backdoor
They're attacking secretly
And there you are on the fence
You're uncertain and indecisive
With those lips I could spend a day with
You have attractive lips
When its done ill drink champagne to the lonely
When it's over, I'll drink champagne alone
Lonely in me
I feel lonely
Monday, Tuesday so lonely
I feel lonely on Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday only me
It's just me on Wednesday and Thursday
Friday, Saturday only me
It's just me on Friday and Saturday
Here comes Sunday
Sunday is coming
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amy Millan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hemang Chauhan
Wow!
This is one of those songs that make you feel nostalgic, even if you haven't heard it before.
cay87
I would say this is my favourite song off of Honey From The Tombs. iTunes released this one week as their single of the week, and I couldn't stop listening to for weeks. LOOVVVVE IT!!!! :)
Shahid Chauhdry
Omg this comment is soo old lol
Kenniffs
Beautiful, timeless song!
Emmet
such a beautiful voice...
cschofield
i love this song. does anyone know where i could get a guitar tab for it?
sojealous08
This song will forever remind me of the skinny boy I loved with all my heart.
AlcoholLevel
great video and a great song... doesn't happen very often.
cara1yn
i love this song.
runtilempty
I love this (and Amy too, of course.)