Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and "You Better Sit Down Kids". She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows; first The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, watched by over 30 million viewers weekly during its three-year run, and then the namesake Cher. She emerged as a fashion trendsetter by wearing elaborate outfits on her television shows.
While working on television, Cher released the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", "Half-Breed", and "Dark Lady", becoming the female artist with the most number-one singles in United States history at the time. After her divorce from Sonny Bono in 1975, she released the disco album Take Me Home (1979) and earned $300,000 a week for her 1979–1982 concert residency in Las Vegas.
In 1982, Cher made her Broadway debut in the play Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and starred in its film adaptation. She subsequently garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films such as Silkwood (1983), Mask (1985), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), and Moonstruck (1987), the last of which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She then revived her music career by recording the rock-inflected albums Cher (1987), Heart of Stone (1989), and Love Hurts (1991), all of which yielded successful singles such as "I Found Someone", "If I Could Turn Back Time", and "Love and Understanding". Cher contributed to the soundtrack for her next film, Mermaids (1990), which spawned the UK number-one single "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)". She made her directorial debut with a segment in the abortion-themed anthology If These Walls Could Talk (1996).
Cher reached a new commercial peak in 1998 with the dance-pop album Believe, whose title track topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1999 and became the biggest-selling single of all time by a female artist in the UK. It features pioneering use of Auto-Tune to distort her vocals, known as the "Cher effect". Her 2002–2005 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour became one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, earning $250 million. In 2008, she signed a $60 million deal to headline the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for three years. During the 2010s, she landed starring roles in the films Burlesque (2010) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and released studio albums Closer to the Truth (2013) and Dancing Queen (2018), both of which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.
Having sold 100 million records, Cher is one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. Aside from music and acting, she is noted for her political views, social media presence, philanthropic endeavors, and social activism, including LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS prevention.
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Skin Deep
Cher Lyrics
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One look was all it took for my desire
I'm still burnin'
It's the middle of the night
I need somethin''
That can make me feel alright as I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Skin deep-to the bone
Tellin' me that I'm in trouble
S.O.S.
I'm in distress -tonight
Knock knock in the dark-what will I find
Your eyes-hypnotize-but can they read my mind
Watch your step now
We're gettin' closer to the edge
This is dangerous
And all the lights are flashing red as I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Every time I see your face I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Tellin' me that I'm in trouble
Skin deep-to the bone
Every time I hear your voice I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Tellin' me that I'm in trouble
Too far gone
Can't hold on-tonight-not tonight
I'm still burnin'
It's the middle of the night
I need someone
Who can make me feel alright as I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Every time I see your face I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Tellin' me that I'm in trouble
Skin deep-to the bone
Every time I hear your voice I go
Skin deep-to the bone
Tellin' me that I'm in trouble
Too far gone
Can't hold on-tonight-not tonight
The lyrics to Cher's song Skin Deep depict a woman who has fallen for someone instantly after meeting them – like a house on fire. The first few sentences suggest that the man is incredibly attractive and desirable, and the woman is infatuated with him. As she goes on, she reveals that she is looking for something that can distract her and make her feel better.
As the song progresses, we see a sense of danger beginning to creep in, suggesting that her attraction to the man is not entirely healthy. She speaks of "knocking in the dark" and "getting closer to the edge," which implies that her desire is leading her down a dangerous path. Despite this, she is unable to resist her feelings for him, suggesting she's gone "too far gone" and cannot hold on any longer.
Throughout the song, Cher repeats the phrase "skin deep-to the bone," suggesting that her attraction to the man in question is ongoing and all-consuming. The song conveys a sense of excitement, but also of desperation, indicating a woman struggling to control her desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You came on to me a house on fire
Your approach towards me was filled with passion and intensity
One look was all it took for my desire
Just a single glance from you was enough to awaken my longing
I'm still burnin'
My desire for you is still strong and present
It's the middle of the night
The time of day is late, implying a sense of secrecy and intimacy
I need somethin'
I have a longing or a need that must be fulfilled
That can make me feel alright as I go
I require something that will make me feel better as I move forward
Skin deep-to the bone
My feelings for you are intense and deeply felt
Every time I see your face I go
Just catching a glimpse of you can trigger strong emotions in me
Tellin' me that I'm in trouble
My feelings for you are so strong that I may be in danger of losing control
S.O.S.
I am in need of help or assistance
I'm in distress -tonight
I am experiencing extreme emotional discomfort or pain at this moment
Knock knock in the dark-what will I find
I am uncertain of what will happen next in this situation
Your eyes-hypnotize-but can they read my mind
Your gaze is captivating, but I wonder if you truly understand my thoughts and feelings
Watch your step now
I am warning you to be careful in your actions
We're gettin' closer to the edge
We are moving closer to a point of no return or danger
This is dangerous
The situation we are in has the potential to be harmful or risky
And all the lights are flashing red as I go
There are warning signs that indicate trouble as I move forward
Too far gone
I have reached a point where it is too difficult to turn back
Can't hold on-tonight-not tonight
I am unable to maintain my composure or resist my desire any longer
I need someone
I require a specific person to fulfill my needs or desires
Every time I hear your voice I go
Hearing your voice can trigger strong emotional responses within me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK GOLDENBERG, JON LIND
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