Flesh
DJ Tiësto/Jan Johnston Lyrics
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Touch me
The light is going blue
Morning approaches
The pain's still here
I'm empty, empty, empty
Of laughter and tears
I've nothing left
I'm empty, empty, empty
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Before I take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me, one last time
I want wisdom on tap
Flowing like water
Strange I want that because
I'm empty, empty, empty
So now eat your words
I hope you choke
I feel nothing no more
I'm empty, empty, empty
Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Touch me
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Before I take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me, one last time
The lyrics of Jan Johnston's song "Flesh" depict a sense of emptiness and desperation that the singer is feeling. The opening line, "Baby, I can hardly recognize myself," suggests that she feels disconnected from her own self. She longs for touch, which is something that can provide comfort and a sense of belonging. The blue light and approaching morning symbolize the passage of time, but her pain still remains. The repetition of the word "empty" emphasizes the loneliness and despair she feels.
The second verse reveals that despite the sounds of the world, she feels like she has nothing left. She acknowledges that heaven is forbidden, but she is going soon, suggesting that she is contemplating suicide. The repeated plea to kiss her one last time before she takes her flesh away adds to the sense of finality that she is feeling.
The third verse adds a layer of complexity to the song's meaning. The singer wants wisdom on tap, which could be interpreted as a desire for knowledge and understanding. However, the fact that she wants it flowing like water suggests that she is seeking to fill a void within herself. The line "I feel nothing no more" indicates that she has lost the ability to feel joy or pleasure. The reference to eating words and hoping someone chokes could be interpreted as feeling betrayed or hurt by someone, but it's unclear who that person is.
Overall, "Flesh" is a bleak song that portrays the dark thoughts and emotions that someone might have when they feel lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
I'm going through such a difficult time that I don't even know who I am anymore.
Touch me
I need comfort and human touch to help me through this pain.
The light is going blue
The night is ending and dawn is approaching.
Morning approaches
A new day is coming.
The pain's still here
Despite the passage of time, my emotional and mental pain is still present.
I'm empty, empty, empty
I feel completely devoid of emotion and energy.
Sounds of the world
The world around me is filled with various emotions and experiences.
Of laughter and tears
People experience both joy and sadness.
I've nothing left
I have no emotional resources remaining.
Heaven is forbidden
I cannot escape my pain through death, despite how tempting it may be.
But I'm going soon
Even though I cannot escape through death, I feel like I am coming close.
Kiss me, one last time
I want to experience love and affection before I go.
Before I take my flesh away
Before I kill myself.
I want wisdom on tap
I want a constant source of knowledge and understanding.
Flowing like water
Always available and readily accessible.
Strange I want that because
It's odd that I want this despite my emptiness.
So now eat your words
I proved you wrong, and now you must accept it.
I hope you choke
I want you to feel the same pain that I feel.
I feel nothing no more
I have become numb to the world and its experiences.
Heaven is forbidden
Again, I cannot escape my pain through death.
Kiss me, one last time
I want to experience love and affection before I go.
Kiss me, one last time
I want to experience love and affection before I go.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN WAYNE TRANSEAU, JAN JOHNSTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rocko44444444
Ah... baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Mmmmmmmm... touch me
The light is going blue.
Morning approaches.
The pain's still here.
I'm empty - empty - empty.
Sounds of the world,
Of laughter and tears.
I've nothing left.
I'm empty - empty - empty.
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Before I take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Kiss me one last time
I want wisdom on tap, flowing like water
Strange I want that because
I'm empty - empty - empty.
So now eat your words,
I hope you choke.
I feel nothing no more.
I'm empty - empty - empty.
Ah... baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Mmmmmmmm... touch me
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Before I take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Kiss me one last time
@______________4296
This track man. It is a teleportation machine disguised as classic trance...
@elektrinate
4:49 a moment in Trance classics that no one in this era will hear, experience, or could ever understand...
@ishtube
or will make similar!
@Duppy40
well i'm so fucking glad I do ! :)
@darkskye.rising
Major fucking goosebumps!
@jpugh7456
@@darkskye.rising Same here - every time I hear that section!
@abstractmodule4574
@Rajdeep kundu Awesome! Keep at it. I would love to hear some of your work.
@AV-wr1fr
Early 2000’s trance will always be remembered as the golden era.
@journeyfurthur6396
Agreed
@boogiebrother9891
And late 90's...