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Skin
Brave Combo Lyrics
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The former covered with fur and latter on the head has hair
Skin could be reminiscent of Harry Truman
Animals covered with fur, humans generally bare
Skin!
Skin!
Skin covers up animals and humans
Skin!
Skin covers up animals and humans
Normally animals' skin is thick
But humans' is comparatively thin
A tear in skin can make animals and humans sick
Normally all hilarious and seldom sin
Skin!
Skin!
Skin covers up animals and humans
(repeat)
The song "Skin" by Brave Combo is a playful take on the concept of skin and its various functions. The opening lines describe how skin covers both animals and humans, with animals being covered in fur and humans having hair on their heads. The mention of Harry Truman is a bit of a non sequitur, but it could be a reference to the former president's baldness and the idea that his skin is more visible as a result. The chorus repeats the phrase "Skin!" several times, emphasizing the importance of this bodily organ.
The second verse delves deeper into the differences between animal and human skin, with the former being thicker and the latter being comparatively thin. The line "a tear in skin can make animals and humans sick" highlights how skin serves as a barrier against infection and disease. The final line of the verse is a bit harder to parse, but it seems to be saying that most instances of skin-related humor are harmless and don't lead to sin (perhaps referring to the idea of "skin jokes" being a form of naughty humor).
Overall, the song's lyrics are lighthearted and clever, making a simple topic like skin feel fresh and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Skin covers flesh of animals and humans
The outer layer called skin, surrounds the body of both animals and humans.
The former covered with fur and latter on the head has hair
While animals have thick skin covered with fur, humans only have hair on their head.
Skin could be reminiscent of Harry Truman
The singer compares skin to Harry Truman to suggest that it is a common feature that is often overlooked.
Animals covered with fur, humans generally bare
Unlike animals, humans do not have a fur coat and their skin is generally bare.
Skin could be reminiscent of Harry Truman
The singer compares skin to Harry Truman to suggest that it is a common feature that is often overlooked.
Skin! Skin! Skin covers up animals and humans
The chorus emphasizes that the function of skin is to cover and protect both animals and humans.
Normally animals' skin is thick
Animals have thicker skin compared to humans.
But humans' is comparatively thin
In contrast to animals, humans have thin skin.
A tear in skin can make animals and humans sick
If the skin is torn, both animals and humans are susceptible to infection.
Normally all hilarious and seldom sin
Skin is often a source of amusement but rarely causes harm.
Skin! Skin! Skin covers up animals and humans
The chorus reiterates the function of skin to cover and protect both animals and humans.
(repeat)
The song concludes with another repetition of the chorus.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFREY PAUL STEBBINS, JON T. KING
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