Briston Maroney largely grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. In August 2013, at age 15, Maroney tried out for the 13th season of American Idol at one of its audition bus stops in Knoxville. He was then selected to audition in front of the American Idol judges in Salt Lake City. There, he sang a version of The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on an episode that aired in January 2014. The judges voted to advance him to Hollywood, where he became one of 30 semi-finalists. Maroney did not advance beyond that point.
Under My Skin
Briston Maroney Lyrics
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This low and down feeling
Don't know what I did
But I done it good
Tomorrow come
And I'll be waiting
With my head held high
I'm not looking to run
Cause I've been taking my time, baby
And I ain't talking too much lately
Oh, I don't know what I want, Can you help me?
Cause I've been wasting my time, Oh but
I don't know what I need
Can you help me to find, Something
It's getting under my skin
And you took me down
And what a slow fall
But what I needed
To be right here
And for one
It seems that I've found
That all the answers
Were all so clear
Cause I've been taking my time, baby
And I ain't talking too much lately
Oh, I don't know what I want, Can you help me?
Cause I've been wasting my time, Oh but
I don't know what I need
Can you help me to find, Something
It's getting under my skin
It's getting under my skin
The lyrics to Briston Maroney's song "Under My Skin" convey a feeling of confusion and uncertainty that seems to be consuming the singer. The line "It's getting under my skin" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that whatever is troubling the singer is becoming a part of them. The singer acknowledges that they have done something to contribute to this feeling, but they are unsure exactly what it is.
The chorus highlights the singer's sense of aimlessness and their desire for guidance. They admit that they have been "wasting [their] time" and that they don't know what they want or need. By asking for someone to "help [them] find something," the singer is expressing their hopelessness and their need for support.
Overall, the song captures the experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed. The repeated phrase "It's getting under my skin" suggests that the singer feels like they are being consumed by this feeling, and the chorus shows that they are searching for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting under my skin
The situation or feeling is starting to bother me and affect me deeply.
This low and down feeling
This negative feeling is heavy and depressing.
Don't know what I did
I am uncertain about what I did wrong or what caused this feeling.
But I done it good
If I did something wrong, I did it well and thoroughly.
Tomorrow come
With the new day coming soon.
And I'll be waiting
I will be waiting for the answers or resolution to come.
With my head held high
I will remain confident and strong despite the situation.
I'm not looking to run
I am not attempting to run away or hide from this situation.
Cause I've been taking my time, baby
I am taking things slowly and deliberately.
And I ain't talking too much lately
I am keeping things to myself and not seeking advice or help from others.
Oh, I don't know what I want, Can you help me?
I am feeling lost and unsure, and I am seeking guidance or assistance from someone else.
Cause I've been wasting my time, Oh but
I feel like I have been spending my time in an unproductive or aimless manner.
I don't know what I need
I am unsure about what I need to do, how to feel better or how to resolve the situation.
Can you help me to find, Something
I am asking for help from someone else to find a solution, guidance, or direction.
And you took me down
I was negatively impacted by something or someone.
And what a slow fall
The negative impact was gradual and took a while to fully impact me.
But what I needed
Despite the slow impact and negative effects, it was ultimately necessary for my personal growth.
To be right here
To be in this exact moment or situation, where I can learn and grow from it.
And for one
For once, I understand and can see the answers clearly.
It seems that I've found
It appears that I have found what I needed to learn or grow from this situation.
That all the answers
The understanding or clarity I have gained has revealed all of the answers I needed.
Were all so clear
The answers are now obvious and easy to see after the growth and learning I have experienced.
Writer(s): briston maroney
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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It's getting under my skin
This low and down feeling
Don't know what I did
But I done it good
And tomorrow come
And I'll be waiting
With my head held high
I'm not looking to run
'Cause I've been taking my time, baby
And I ain't talking too much lately
Oh, I don't know what I want, can you help me?
'Cause I've been wasting my time
Oh, but I don't know what I need
Can you help me to find something?
It's getting under my skin
And you took me down
And what a slow fall
But what I needed
To be right here
And for one
It seems that I've found
That all the answers
Were all so clear
'Cause I've been taking my time, baby
And I ain't talking too much lately
Oh, I don't know what I want, can you help me?
'Cause I've been wasting my time
Oh, but I don't know what I need
Can you help me to find something?
It's getting under my skin
It's getting under my skin
@harrylewin3180
The random finds are the best ones
@melodicatyto
FR THO
@anldemirdoven6588
Time to replay
@chrisfeltus3641
seriously one of the most underrated artists right now
anyone else that can't figure out if this or Freakin out on the interstate is their fav song on the EP ??
@harrylewin3180
Coming back a year later.. still havenโt decided on my favourite song by him
@megancannon2342
youโre such a strong songwriter and the visuals just enhance that, i love it
@tylerpendleton8119
I'm a year late to this masterpiece
@aguscalibare3263
Same
@nusratkazi6127
same
@heatherthomas5995
Better late than neva!!!!!