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There isn't a soul in the world who couldn't tell a story of how that perfect song was there for them when no one in the world was. How those carefully constructed chords and clever penmanship of a stranger somehow feels like it was written specifically for you. Maybe it made you smile, maybe it stole your heart, or maybe it even saved your life, but one way or another it moved you in a way too powerful to describe with words. The boys of Arms Like Yours are all walking testimonies of being in debt to the work of strangers. Hailing from Orange County and Los Angeles, five refined veterans of the local music scene are blending the elements of rock, hardcore, and pop in an effort to walk in the steps of those who came before, and to leave something behind for everyone who follows after.
Discography:
2011 - .Architect.
2009 - Inhale Exhale (Acoustic EP)
2009 - My Silhouette
2008 - Arms Like Yours
Members during their time:
Bobby Burap - Vocals (On the first EP | Later in Speaking The Kings)
Rory Rodriguez - Vocals (On the second and third EP | Later in Dayseeker)
Eric Carrizales - Guitar (Later in The Hollowed and The Arson Choir)
Anthony Lobato - Guitar
Marc Motley - Bass/Vocals (Later in The Arson Choir)
Kevin Kincaid - Drums (Later in The Arson Choir)
Diego Blakely - Bass
Andrew Perea - Drums
Alex Polk - Guitar (Later in Southern Lights and Dayseeker)
Corey Calvert - Drums (Later in I, Of Helix)
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New Skin
Arms Like Yours Lyrics
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And you come closer
Bodies colliding, we’ve been here before
But were wasting our time on the hearts we don’t hold anymore
My mind free falls into a place that I can’t escape from
If something could turn back the time
You’d see that your vision was blind
And I’d become a shadow as time passes you
If my shadows come close, and live within my life
I’ll keep breathing, and keep my eyes to the sky
But your new skin won’t let this end inside my mind
I must assume that a circle is your favorite pattern to follow
Reliving the past, is not a way to live
My eyes wander from love
and my life is moving towards
A day that rests in consciousness
I won’t forget but I’m trying not to remember
I won’t forget but I’m trying not to remember
Breathe and let your eyes align, with the eyes that aren’t mine
In "New Skin" by Arms Like Yours, the lyrics describe a relationship that is familiar but not fulfilling. The two bodies collide, but it is a waste of time because they are holding onto each other's hearts in the past. The singer's mind free falls, unable to escape the cycle they are trapped in. They wish something could turn back time and patterns could exit their life. They feel invisible and helpless, as their partner cannot see the importance of their presence. The singer becomes a shadow as time passes, struggling to maintain their identity in the wake of the relationship's failure.
The chorus suggests that although the singer is trying to move on, they are unable to escape the memory of their former lover. They are breathing and moving forward, but can't forget the past. The new skin of their partner won't let the memories end inside their mind. The second verse acknowledges that the singer is trying to move on, but their emotions are conflicted. They are trying not to remember the past, but the memories keep resurfacing. The song concludes with the singer telling themselves to breathe and let their eyes align with someone new, someone who is not trapped in the same cycle.
Overall, "New Skin" is a heartfelt and introspective song about the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics capture the frustration, confusion, and emotional struggle that often accompany a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes align and stare back into mine
Establishing eye contact with someone who is approaching
And you come closer
Other person moves closer to the singer
Bodies colliding, we’ve been here before
Two people with past romantic history are interacting physically
But were wasting our time on the hearts we don’t hold anymore
Both parties have moved on from their past relationship, but are still engaging in physical intimacy
My mind free falls into a place that I can’t escape from
The artist is getting emotionally attached during the physical encounter, even though it’s not what he/she truly wants
If something could turn back the time
Wishing to go back in time
And patterns would exit my life
Desiring to break free from old habits
You’d see that your vision was blind
The other person is not seeing the situation clearly
And I’d become a shadow as time passes you
The artist would fade away from the other person's life as time progresses
If my shadows come close, and live within my life
Trying to overcome past habits and mistakes
I’ll keep breathing, and keep my eyes to the sky
The singer will persist in overcoming difficulties, despite feeling helpless at times
But your new skin won’t let this end inside my mind
The other person's changed self won't allow speaker to let go of past memories
I must assume that a circle is your favorite pattern to follow
Assuming that the other person has a tendency to make the same mistakes over and over
Reliving the past, is not a way to live
One should move on from past mistakes, instead of dwelling on them
My eyes wander from love
The singer is disinterested in romantic relationships
and my life is moving towards
The artist is moving on from romantic disappointment
A day that rests in consciousness
A meaningful day that one will remember
I won’t forget but I’m trying not to remember
Trying to move on from a hurtful memory
Breathe and let your eyes align, with the eyes that aren’t mine
Telling the other person to let go of the past and focus on the present
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Allison Elizabeth
I've been an Arms Like Yours fan for so long, and I can honestly say they just keep getting better.
Chris Hughes
This new CD is going to be fucking incredible. I love this band so much<3
Superzxoz
Amazing! Can't wait for the new CD!
Zach Shaub
Holy shit. This is amazing. Thank you, ApoCore. :D
EDYMADEN
great sound <3
Faith Foster
they deserve this<3
MrZerolicious
Vocals <3333
tedssoN
Don't you just feel like when an awesome band disbands or changes vocalist after a very long time that a small piece of your heart shatters? That's how I feel anyways
NisiMi
this song is more than perfect o: *-*
resetreflectt
I'm so glad they're getting bigger