Bruised Water
Chicane vs. Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics

My skin is like a map
My skin carries the scars and marks of my past experiences and emotions

Of where my heart has been
Each mark on my skin represents a time when my heart was impacted or affected

And I can't hide the marks
The marks on my skin are not something I can conceal or cover up

Its not a negative thing
Although my skin may appear scarred, it's not something negative or something to be ashamed of

So I let down my guard
I allow myself to be vulnerable and unprotected

Drop my defenses down by my clothes
I'm exposing my vulnerabilities by lowering my defenses that I typically hide behind

I'm learning to fall
I am taking a risk and learning to be more accepting of potential pain

With no safety net to cushion the blow
I have no protection or recourse for the pain I may experience

I bruise easily
I am emotionally fragile and sensitive

So be gentle when you handle me
I am asking others to be tender and cautious with my emotions

There's a mark you leave
Every interaction can impact my emotional well-being and leave a visible mark

Like a love heart carved on a tree
These marks are indicative of the love and connections I've made with others

Can't scratch the surface
My emotional state runs deep and can't be impacted without affecting me significantly

Without moving me underneath
Any interaction, even minor, could affect me emotionally

Anyone who can touch you
Anyone who interacts with me can potentially affect my emotional well-being

Can hurt you or heal you
These interactions may cause pain or bring healing

Can love you or leave you
These interactions may lead to deeper connections or a cutting of ties

So be gentle
I'm reiterating that I need to be treated with tenderness and sensitivity