Produced by Jim Sclavunos (of Grinderman and Nick Cave + The Bad Seeds), David J Roch’s debut album offers a collection of darkly romantic compositions of epic sweep. Whether set against a backdrop of lush orchestration, stark electronic ambience or thrumming crescendos, Roch’s voice compels and mesmerizes as it leaps from sonorous baritone to soaring falsetto.
David’s stirring vocal style resonates with echoes of both Tim and Jeff Buckley or Nick Drake, also bringing to mind singers well outside the folk milieu such as Matt Berninger (The National) or Antony Hegarty. But it is jazz chanteuses Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday that David cites as his personal inspirations, while lyrically he feels a kinship with poets as timeless as William Blake or as contemporary as Simon Armitage.
Skin
David J. Roch Lyrics
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when body and soul collide
it's a feeling so right
it's a whispter inside
so clear
that tells me
we will always
we will always be
closer than skin
forever we've been
into each other again and again
never apart
joined at the heart
into each other we're falling
are we going too far to fast
i would really like to see this last
i wanna take it in stride
but i'm going going going gone
this time
so just tell me
we will always
we will always be
closer than skin
forever we've been
into each other again and again
never apart
joined at the heart
into each other we're falling
we're calling through a cloudless sky
as we leave the world behind
closer than skin
forever we've been
into each other again and again
never apart
joined at the heart
into each other we're falling...
The lyrics to David J. Roch's song "Skin" speak about the powerful connection between two people, both physically and emotionally. The opening lines, "it's funny how time can fly when body and soul collide," suggest that when two people come together, time seems to pass quickly because they are deeply connected. The phrase "it's a feeling so right, it's a whisper inside" implies that this connection is intuitive and natural, something that is felt deep within oneself.
The chorus emphasizes the inseparability of the two individuals, saying that they are "closer than skin" and have always been connected. The repetition of the line "into each other again and again, never apart" reinforces the idea of their enduring bond. The lyrics also express a desire for the relationship to last, as the singer wonders if they are moving too fast and hopes to "take it in stride." However, there is a hint of uncertainty and fear of losing the connection, as observed in the line "but I'm going, going, going gone, this time." The singer seeks reassurance and asks the other person to affirm that they will always be together.
The final lines of the song suggest a sense of transcendence and escape from the outside world. They speak about calling out to each other, leaving the world behind as they embrace their connection. This imagery implies a deep and intimate love that creates its own universe, separate from the rest of the world.
Overall, "Skin" portrays a deep and profound connection between two individuals, emphasizing their unity, desire for longevity, and the transformative power of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
it's funny how time can fly
It's amusing to witness how quickly time passes
when body and soul collide
When our physical and emotional selves merge together
it's a feeling so right
It's an incredibly satisfying sensation
it's a whisper inside
It's a subtle voice within us
so clear
Exceptionally evident and unmistakable
that tells me
That communicates to me
we will always
We will perpetually
we will always be
We will forever remain in this state
closer than skin
In a closer connection than our physical bodies
forever we've been
We have existed together for an eternity
into each other again and again
Repeatedly merging our beings
never apart
Never separated
joined at the heart
Connected intimately at the core of our being
into each other we're falling
We are continuously descending into one another
are we going too far too fast
Are we progressing excessively quickly
i would really like to see this last
I truly desire for this to endure
i wanna take it in stride
I want to handle it calmly
but i'm going going going gone
But I am rapidly disappearing
this time
In this particular instance
so just tell me
Therefore, communicate to me
we will always
We will perpetually
we will always be
We will forever remain in this state
we're calling through a cloudless sky
We are reaching out with our voices under a clear sky
as we leave the world behind
As we abandon the rest of the world
closer than skin
In a closer connection than our physical bodies
forever we've been
We have existed together for an eternity
into each other again and again
Repeatedly merging our beings
never apart
Never separated
joined at the heart
Connected intimately at the core of our being
into each other we're falling...
We are continuously descending into one another
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEN ROSE, ROCH VOISINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Silvia Natella
Don't lose your soul as your eyes roll shut
Don't worry, it will be over
Hold on though, you're alone, I am there with you
That much at least I can promise
You know what's to come to not accept this
Don't lose your soul, you must fight for each breath
Don't go quietly
Don't cry out for God
Just breathe in and out
Don't cry out for God
Just breathe in and out
We are but lambs to the slaughter now
I have no fear of death itself
So don't try and save me and please, God, forsake me
I'll suffer alone, I just want to be left
My soul has flown and I am what is left
I am skin and bones
Silvia Natella
Don't lose your soul as your eyes roll shut
Don't worry, it will be over
Hold on though, you're alone, I am there with you
That much at least I can promise
You know what's to come to not accept this
Don't lose your soul, you must fight for each breath
Don't go quietly
Don't cry out for God
Just breathe in and out
Don't cry out for God
Just breathe in and out
We are but lambs to the slaughter now
I have no fear of death itself
So don't try and save me and please, God, forsake me
I'll suffer alone, I just want to be left
My soul has flown and I am what is left
I am skin and bones
Madeline McCloskey
This is my favorite song right now. I love his voice.
Cassidy Cowan-Harrison
After 2 years of looking for this song I feel sooooo good
Emina Agnam
i literally cried out this is so beautiful
Simone Rodriguez
Love this song
adam brake
I love being human and there music!
Maxella Roe
Everyone is talking about something called Being Human, and I'm over here like,
I just discovered this song while at a talent show one day...
Leia-Jim Athena
Maxella Roe Haha 😛 Go listen Being Human! It’s so good <3
Malena Watfe
Is the show "So you think you can dance" ?
Maxella Roe
@Malena Watfe No, it was local competitive dance.