Skin
Anna Renae Lyrics
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Into that cold December night
She knows he's leaving her soon
For a land that lies under a distant moon
And her faith will dry out
The sounds of the waiting silence
Months pass and she still sheds tears
She'll be torn for the next two years
But her will will return
Though she may find a stranger returns
It's beneath her skin
And she walks alone through his night
And it taints her thoughts
Cause she finds no truth in his eyes
Those eyes
He walks with the sun on his side
Strengthened by having only faith to guide
A pretty voice to match a pretty soul
What he meant to her, he'll never know
Cause he's no longer there
For now, he's fighting peaceful battles far away
And it's beneath her skin
And she walks alone through his night
And it taints her thoughts
Cause she finds no truth in his eyes
Those eyes
So here we are, years apart
It's beneath her skin
And she walks alone through his night
And it taints her thoughts
Cause she finds no truth in his eyes
It's beneath her skin
As she walks alone through his night
And it haunts her so
Cause she finds no truth in his eyes
Those eyes
The lyrics of Anna Renae's song "Skin" depict a heartbreaking story of a woman who is left behind by her loved one, who is going off to a distant land. The opening lines, "He listens as she starts to cry, into that cold December night," set a melancholic tone and establish the emotional weight of the situation. The woman knows that her partner is leaving her soon, and she is overcome with sadness and uncertainty. The line "For a land that lies under a distant moon" suggests that he is going on a journey far away, adding to the sense of distance and separation.
The chorus, "It's beneath her skin, and she walks alone through his night," signifies the deep impact this separation has on her. The pain and longing are etched into her being, affecting her thoughts and perception. She struggles to find truth and solace in his absence, as indicated by the line "Cause she finds no truth in his eyes."
The second verse introduces the perspective of the person leaving, emphasizing the strength derived from faith and the sacrifices made for a greater cause. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that he will never fully comprehend the significance he held in the woman's life. The lines "What he meant to her, he'll never know, Cause he's no longer there" highlight the sense of loss, both for the woman and for the man who may never understand the impact of his departure.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the enduring nature of the pain and longing experienced by the woman. The closing lines, "And it haunts her so, Cause she finds no truth in his eyes," reveal the lasting impact this separation has had on her, leaving her haunted by the absence of the person she loves.
Overall, "Skin" is a poignant exploration of the emotional toll of distance and separation in a relationship, highlighting the anguish and uncertainty experienced by those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
He listens as she starts to cry
He pays attention to her emotions as she begins to cry
Into that cold December night
In the chilly nights of December
She knows he's leaving her soon
She is aware that he will soon depart from her
For a land that lies under a distant moon
To a distant place governed by a different moon
And her faith will dry out
Her belief and trust will diminish
The sounds of the waiting silence
The silence that fills the atmosphere, waiting for something
Amplify her doubt and loneliness
Intensify her uncertainty and feelings of being alone
Months pass and she still sheds tears
Even after several months, she continues to cry
She'll be torn for the next two years
She will be emotionally conflicted for the following two years
But her will will return
However, her determination and strength will eventually resurface
Though she may find a stranger returns
Although she may encounter someone unfamiliar who comes back
It's beneath her skin
It deeply affects her
And she walks alone through his night
She navigates his absence during dark times
And it taints her thoughts
And it corrupts her thoughts
Cause she finds no truth in his eyes
Because she doesn't perceive honesty in his gaze
Those eyes
Referring to the eyes mentioned earlier
He walks with the sun on his side
He moves forward with confidence and positivity
Strengthened by having only faith to guide
His only source of strength is his unwavering belief
A pretty voice to match a pretty soul
A beautiful voice that reflects his inner beauty
What he meant to her, he'll never know
He will never fully comprehend his significance to her
Cause he's no longer there
Because he is no longer present
For now, he's fighting peaceful battles far away
Currently, he is engaged in peaceful conflicts in distant lands
So here we are, years apart
Thus, we find ourselves separated by time
And it haunts her so
And it deeply troubles her
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Anna Tucker
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