Skankin
Fortunate Youth Lyrics
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I don't need no distance to go and see you
I don't even need you, yes to know my love is true
Oh don't even need you to love me too
You see us skankin to this music feeling right (right)
Yes I'm looking at you eye to eye
Me and you are so
Skankin outta control
And you're skankin
And we're out of control
So high
Yes you make me feel so high
Yes you make me feel so high so high so high so high
You Said you wanna move me right?
You got to move me tight
You wanna move me right?
You got to move me tight
See we're skankin around this room
You feeling alright?
Ya I'm feeling alright you got me feeling so
and I'm skankin around the room
You feeling all right?
Said I want to go? X3
Now, now, now say so.
Its been a long day, its been a long week
Im looking for the weekend and I can barely speak
I need to find a way to escape my day to day
Lookin for the weekend is my only way
We bumping and we swaying all night
Im givin it to you on the dance floor tonight
Oh, Loving you so
Oh, Loving you right
Im loving it im loving it so tight
You Said you wanna move me right?
You got to move me tight
You wanna move me right?
You got to move me tight
See we're skankin around this room
You feeling alright?
Ya I'm feeling alright you got me feeling so
and I'm skankin around the room
You feeling all right?
Said I want to go? X3
Now, now, now say so.
If there was one last toast that I'd dedicate the most
When the bar says last call, you know I'm happy all
If I got your number or the way you like to sway
I would sway yes everyday
Cause then I feel so right
Im skankin around this room
And then I feel so tight
Im skankin around this room
And then I could die tonight
Cause im skankin around with you
Oh, You got me feeling so right
You Said you wanna move me right?
You got to move me tight
You wanna move me right?
You got to move me tight
See we're skankin around this room
You feeling alright?
Ya I'm feeling alright you got me feeling so
and I'm skankin around the room
You feeling all right?
Said I want to go? X3
Now, now, now say so.
The Fortunate Youth's song "Skankin" is about the love between the singer and his girl, as they dance and lose themselves in the music. He sings about how he does not need any distance to see her and to know that his love for her is true. They are both "skankin" around the room, eyes locked, and feeling high.
The lyrics indicate that the singer has had a long week and is looking forward to the weekend as this is his only escape from his day-to-day routine. He feels alive when he is dancing with his love and dedicates his last toast to her, expressing how happy he feels when he is around her.
The lyrics of the song are unique and creative, with the word "skankin" being used frequently in the song, which refers to a style of dance that originated in Jamaica. The song has a reggae vibe, which is a unique aspect to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You see my girl, yes across this room
I see my girl from across the room
I don't need no distance to go and see you
I don't need to physically be close to you to see you
I don't even need you, yes to know my love is true
I don't even need you to confirm that my love is genuine
Oh don't even need you to love me too
I don't require you to love me back to feel this way
You see us skankin to this music feeling right (right)
We are dancing to the music and feeling good
Yes I'm looking at you eye to eye
I am making direct eye contact with you
Me and you are so
We are both feeling the same way
Skankin outta control
We are dancing uncontrollably
I'm skankin
I am dancing
And you're skankin
You are dancing
And we're out of control
We are dancing uncontrollably
So high
We are feeling great
Yes you make me feel so high
You make me feel fantastic
Said you wanna move me right?
Do you want to impress me?
You got to move me tight
You have to impress me
See we're skankin around this room
We are dancing throughout the room
You feeling alright?
Are you feeling good?
Ya I'm feeling alright you got me feeling so
Yes, I am feeling good because of you
Said I want to go? X3
Are you ready to leave?
Now, now, now say so.
Let me know if you want to leave
Its been a long day, its been a long week
I've had a long week
Im looking for the weekend and I can barely speak
I am eagerly awaiting the weekend
I need to find a way to escape my day to day
I need a break from my normal routine
Lookin for the weekend is my only way
The weekend is my way out
We bumping and we swaying all night
We are dancing all night
Im givin it to you on the dance floor tonight
I am impressing you with my moves tonight
Oh, Loving you so
I love you so much
Oh, Loving you right
I love you in the right way
Im loving it im loving it so tight
I love you very deeply
If there was one last toast that I'd dedicate the most
If I were to make one last toast, it would be for you
When the bar says last call, you know I'm happy all
I am happy when the bar announces last call
If I got your number or the way you like to sway
If I had your number or knew what you liked to do
I would sway yes everyday
I would say yes to anything you wanted
Cause then I feel so right
I feel good when I'm with you
And then I feel so tight
I feel great when I'm with you
And then I could die tonight
I would die happy if I was with you tonight
Cause I'm skankin around with you
Because we are dancing together
Oh, You got me feeling so right
You make me feel really good
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Duds Nilds
OMG These guys know how to make reggae music.
renee scharf
I love this song!! And bandπ
yungniggatomarnold
Dont fret on the different versions of the music. Just rejoice that its being kept alive. No matter what twist a person puts on it. Reggae is reggae. Be blessed.
Luis Larmonie
on another note this song is really relaxing ^_^ good vibes people - Bless
Scott Goulet
Great track!
S A
This is such a fucking awesome song it should have a million views, maybe even a billion
mistareggaeful
Same here! Sunshine state reggae all night and day! Loveee this song.
nknowledge11
saw these guys along with tribal seeds, 80 proof, and through the roots yesterday and i have to say FY had me skanking the whole time !!
Lauren Brenner
<3 Fortunate Youth <3 The boys are Fire!!
/ /RetroDriftCrew\ \
lol idk if I'm just too high or this song is just too awesome haha damn