Skin
Grimes (4) Lyrics


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Oh oh oh ohh oh oh ohh oh oh ohh
Soft skin,
You touch me with it, so I know
I can be human once again.
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely.
Soft skin,
You touch me once again, and somehow
It stings 'cause I know it is the end.
I hate that you're leaving.
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened,
But it meant the world to me.

And you can't, and you can't
See the weight in the trees.
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the bees.

And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart.
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart.

These are our,
These are our fallen secrets.

Soft skin,
Why have you been in my heart?
Until I think of you

Soft skin
Oh oh
You will never lie to me again
So now I'm suffering..

And you can't, and you can't
See the weight in the trees.
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the bees.

And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart.
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart.

These are our,
These are our fallen secrets.

Soft skin,
You touch me with it, so I know
I can be human once again.
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely.
Soft skin,
You touch me once again, and somehow
It stings 'cause I know it is the end.
I hate that you're leaving.
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened,




But it meant the world to me.
Ohh oh oh ohh oh oh ohh oh oh ohh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grimes (4)'s song Skin seem to be about the end of a relationship and the pain that it causes. The singer addresses their partner's "soft skin", a physical quality that is often associated with vulnerability and intimacy. The line "soft skin, you touch me with it, so I know I can be human once again" implies that the singer feels more human when they are in their partner's presence. However, they also acknowledge that their partner is struggling with something that could consume them completely. The line "somehow it stings 'cause I know it is the end" suggests that the singer is aware that the relationship is over, but is still struggling to accept it.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "and you can't see the weight" several times, suggesting that the singer's partner is not fully aware of the emotional burden that they are carrying. The final lines of the song - "you act like nothing ever happened, but it meant the world to me" - convey a sense of frustration and sadness about the disconnection between the two people in the relationship. Overall, Skin is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the complexity and pain of a relationship that is ending.


Line by Line Meaning

Soft skin,
The physical touch between them


You touch me with it, so I know I can be human once again.
The intimacy makes her feel alive and human again


I know you're faced with something That could consume you completely.
She knows he's dealing with a heavy burden that could overwhelm him


Soft skin, You touch me once again, and somehow It stings 'cause I know it is the end.
The touch is bittersweet because she knows it's goodbye


I hate that you're leaving. So why don't you talk to me? You act like nothing ever happened, But it meant the world to me.
She's hurt that he's leaving without discussing their relationship, which meant everything to her


And you can't, and you can't See the weight in the trees. And you can't, and you can't See the weight of the bees.
He's unable to see the emotional burden she's carrying


And you can't, and you can't See the weight on my heart.
He's unaware of the pain she feels inside


These are our, These are our fallen secrets.
Their relationship is built on hidden secrets that are now being exposed


Soft skin, Why have you been in my heart? Until I think of you
She questions why she's fallen for him, especially when he's leaving


Soft skin Oh oh You will never lie to me again So now I'm suffering..
She's hurting because she trusted him and now he's leaving




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher

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@jakab-balintfanny3751

[Verse]
Soft skin, you touch me within
So I know I can be human once again
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely
Soft skin, you touch me once again
And somehow it stings 'cause I know it is the end
I hate that you're leaving
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened
But it meant the world to me

[Chorus]
And you can't, and you can't see the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't see the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't see the weight in the trees (These are our—)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart (These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart

[Post-Chorus]
Can't see the weight of the trees
You can't see the weight of the leaves
Leaves

[Bridge]
Soft skin
I'll have you be near my heart
Until I feel human
Soft skin, oh
You were never in love to begin with
So now I'm suffering

[Chorus]
Oh, you can't, and you can't see the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't see the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't see the weight in the trees (These are our—)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart (These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't see the weight in the trees (These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart (These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't see the weight in the trees (These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart (These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't see the weight on my heart

[Post-Chorus]
These are our—
These are our—

[Verse]
Soft skin, you touch me within
So I know I can be human once again
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely
Soft skin, you touch me once again
And somehow it stings 'cause I know it is the end
I hate that you're leaving
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened
But it meant the world to me



@tastycakey

Soft skin
You touch me within and so I know I could be human once again
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely

Soft skin
You touch me once again and somehow it stings
‘Cos I know it is the end
I hate that you're leaving
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened
But it meant the world to me

And you can't and you can't see the wind in the trees
And you can't and you can't see the wind in the leaves
And you can't and you can't see the weight in the dark
And you can't and you can't see the weight in the heart

Soft skin
I'll have you be near my heart,
Until I feel human
Soft skin
You were never a lie to begin with
So now I'm suffering



@pascalmortiermoreisinu6944

What an incredible talent ! And even today nobody in Europe knows who Grimes is (except as the girl friend of Elon Musk).
Has nobody put the lyrics here yet ?

Soft skin
You touch me within and so I know I could be human once again
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely

Soft skin
You touch me once again and somehow it stings
‘Cos I know it is the end
I hate that you're leaving
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened
But it meant the world to me

And you can't and you can't see the wind in the trees
And you can't and you can't see the wind in the leaves
And you can't and you can't see the weight in the dark
And you can't and you can't see the weight in the heart

Soft skin
I'll have you be near my heart,
Until I feel human
Soft skin
You were never a lie to begin with
So now I'm suffering.



@elonteowens476

My favorite part:

"And you can't, and you can't
See the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the bees"

"And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart"



All comments from YouTube:

@NBAXXX

This song is trance inducing especially if you close your eyes, pay attention to every sound, and just let your imagination flow freely with it. It's like an empathetic tether to raw emotion.

@JoeMama-oe8pi

This is perhaps one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

@Chulpansilu

Yuppp

@sachalebabe

It's one of my favorites

@nellylenny

Fuck yes

@sachalebabe

I have to listen Grimes everyday... it's like an addiction.

@fbcards4all666

right there with you

@rozusperelko

same bro same, literally everyday

@mauchop

​@rozusperelko I have that feeling for Grimes too, for the lasts 4 years. she´s unique, I love her

@weirdo66636

i feel the same way

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