Ek Skyn
Fokofpolisiekar Lyrics

The lyrics to Fokofpolisiekar's "Ek Skyn" are a complex mix of emotions and ideas. The song opens with the singer admitting they are moving too quickly, taking on too much, and breaking promises as a result. They question who will be able to make them feel loved and wonder why they still feel so messed up despite the summer being so nice. The chorus then bursts in with the repetition of "Ek skyn" (I shine) followed by "heilig" (holy). The sense of irony in this repetition is palpable, as the singer paints a picture of their own desperation even as they claim to be shining and holy under the streetlight and moonlight. They ask for someone to tell them when the revolution is over, hinting at a larger sense of societal injustice and discontent.

The second verse continues the exploration of the singer's inner turmoil and societal frustration. They acknowledge that lovers always return to old patterns (like a dog returning to its vomit), and suggest stoking the fire rather than being surprised by it. The final lines of this verse describe the singer as "sick and melancholic," emphasizing their own internal struggle. The chorus repeats again, with the same ironic juxtaposition of shining and holiness paired with a sense of despair and frustration.

The last verse takes a turn towards darker imagery, with references to Hell and betrayal. The singer acknowledges that they are both the betrayer and the victim, caught up in a world where speaking the truth can lead to death. The final repetition of the chorus is juxtaposed with the lines "I stay bored / and my bones ache / I stand in front of your door / and my head pounds," further emphasizing the discord between the singer's inner world and the image they project to the world.