Meat
Iommi feat. Skin Lyrics
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You taste all of the gristle from the bones I need
To stand up to you
To live up to fools
It´s too troubling
Can´t take what you like from me
Can´t take all of the vision that your money thieves
Just a pretty babe
A cool covering
You can´t hide, no
You can´t hide the way you feel
You´re just dead inside this meat
That you´re smothering
You can´t run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
It´s all crumbling
Dark eyes, beauty´s never cheap
Dark hair, dark lips maybe that I want to cheat
See my sorry face
In this love that fails
It´s all good for me
Slick baby that ain´t worrying
Slick rage, strong is the ego that I want to test
In your head of lies
Cut me down to size
It´s all credible
You can´t hide, no
You can´t hide the way you feel
You´re just dead inside this meat
That you´re smothering
You can´t run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
Pure fear that you´re falling for
These tears, thick in the sadness that was running before
Welling up in dread
For a softer bed
I´m not worrying
You´re so sane, all the lines you shed
So cool, so good, the picture for those crazy hoods
Got this gun for keeps
Stick it in this meat
I´m not hurrying
You can´t hide, no
You can´t hide the way you feel
You´re just dead inside this meat
That you´re smothering
You can´t run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
It´s all crumbling
You can´t hide, no
You can´t hide the way you feel
You´re just dead inside this meat
That you´re smothering
That you´re smothering
That you´re smothering
The song "Meat" by Iommi feat. Skin is a commentary on the nature of power and control in relationships. The first verse describes the singer feeling used and taken advantage of by their partner, who is consuming all the "gristle" and leaving nothing for the singer to stand on. The singer recognizes that they cannot let themselves be entirely consumed by their partner's desires, but also cannot resist the power that their partner holds over them.
The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer claiming that their partner cannot hide the way they are feeling or the control they hold, even if they try to deny it. The second verse takes a turn, with the singer declaring that they too have power and control in the relationship and can exert it just as much as their partner can. However, the singer recognizes that ultimately, the relationship is crumbling and neither of them can escape the consequences.
The lyrics are fraught with tension and power dynamics, illustrating the give-and-take of control in relationships. The language is visceral and often violent, with references to guns, cutting down to size, and smothering. Overall, "Meat" is a complex exploration of the nature of power and control, and how it can both be both liberating and suffocating in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You taste what you want from me
You take advantage of me and use me as you see fit
You taste all of the gristle from the bones I need
You take everything from me that I need to survive
To stand up to you
To resist your power and control over me
To live up to fools
To conform to the expectations of those who are foolish and misguided
It´s too troubling
It's too difficult and challenging to resist your influence
Can´t take what you like from me
You cannot take everything from me that you desire
Can´t take all of the vision that your money thieves
You cannot steal all of my ideas and creative energy for your own gain
Don´t be careless now
Be careful not to overlook important details or make any mistakes
Just a pretty babe
You are just a superficial and attractive woman
A cool covering
You present yourself as someone who is composed and in control, but it's just a facade
You can´t hide, no
You cannot conceal your true emotions and intentions
You´re just dead inside this meat
You have lost your humanity and are only concerned with satisfying your own desires
That you´re smothering
You are suffocating and suppressing any opposition to your will
You can´t run, no
You cannot escape the consequences of your actions and decisions
You just stumble, crash and cry
You falter and struggle in the face of adversity and negativity
Without asking questions why
Without seeking to understand the reasons behind your failures and setbacks
Dark eyes, beauty´s never cheap
Your physical attractiveness is not an easy or effortless trait to maintain
Dark hair, dark lips maybe that I want to cheat
Your dark features are tempting and make me consider being unfaithful
See my sorry face
Take note of my expression of regret and sadness
In this love that fails
In this relationship that is destined to end in disappointment and heartbreak
It´s all good for me
I am content with the situation as it is
Slick baby that ain´t worrying
A smooth and confident person who does not appear to have any concerns or doubts
Slick rage, strong is the ego that I want to test
A controlled anger and a powerful sense of self that I am curious to challenge and confront
In your head of lies
In your mind filled with false beliefs and misinformation
Cut me down to size
Diminish me and make me feel inferior
It´s all credible
It is all believable and convincing
Pure fear that you´re falling for
The intense and raw emotion of fear that you are experiencing
These tears, thick in the sadness that was running before
These tears are the result of the deep sadness that has been present for a long time
Welling up in dread
Rising to the surface with an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
For a softer bed
In hopes of finding comfort and ease
I´m not worrying
I am not anxious or concerned
You´re so sane, all the lines you shed
You appear to be well-adjusted and rational in your behavior and actions
So cool, so good, the picture for those crazy hoods
You present yourself as a composed and competent individual, but it's just for show
Got this gun for keeps
I have a weapon that I intend to keep for a long time
Stick it in this meat
I intend to harm or kill someone with this weapon
I´m not hurrying
I am not in a rush to act on my violent intentions
You can´t hide, no
You cannot conceal your true emotions and intentions
You´re just dead inside this meat
You have lost your humanity and are only concerned with satisfying your own desires
That you´re smothering
You are suffocating and suppressing any opposition to your will
That you´re smothering
You are suffocating and suppressing any opposition to your will
You can´t run, no
You cannot escape the consequences of your actions and decisions
You just stumble, crash and cry
You falter and struggle in the face of adversity and negativity
Without asking questions why
Without seeking to understand the reasons behind your failures and setbacks
It´s all crumbling
Everything is falling apart and coming to an end
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, DEBORAH DYER, TONY IOMMI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lemi1395
You taste what you want from me
You taste all of the gristle from the bones I need
To stand up to you
To live up to fools
It's too troubling
Can't take what you like from me
Can't take all of the vision that your money thieves
Don't be careless now
Just a pretty babe
A cool covering
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
You can't run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
It's all crumbling
Dark eyes, beauty's never cheap
Dark hair, dark lips maybe that I want to cheat
See my sorry face
In this love that fails
It's all good for me
Slick baby that ain't worrying
Slick rage, strong is the ego that I want to test
In your head of lies
Cut me down to size
It's all credible
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
You can't run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
Pure fear that you're falling for
These tears, thick in the sadness that was running before
Welling up in dread
For a softer bed
I'm not worrying
You're so sane, all the lines you shed
So cool, so good, the picture for those crazy hoods
Got this gun for keeps
Stick it in this meat
I'm not hurrying
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
You can't run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
It's all crumbling
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
That you're smothering
That you're smothering
@nyrckr
You taste what you want from me
You taste all of the gristle from the bones I need
To stand up to you
To live up to fools
It's too troubling
Can't take what you like from me
Can't take all of the vision that your money thieves
Don't be careless now
Just a pretty babe
A cool covering
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
You can't run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
It's all crumbling
Dark eyes, beauty's never cheap
Dark hair, dark lips maybe that I want to cheat
See my sorry face
In this love that fails
It's all good for me
Slick baby that ain't worrying
Slick rage, strong is the ego that I want to test
In your head of lies
Cut me down to size
It's all credible
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
You can't run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
Pure fear that you're falling for
These tears, thick in the sadness that was running before
Welling up in dread
For a softer bed
I'm not worrying
You're so sane, all the lines you shed
So cool, so good, the picture for those crazy hoods
Got this gun for keeps
Stick it in this meat
I'm not hurrying
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
You can't run, no
You just stumble, crash and cry
Without asking questions why
It's all crumbling
You can't hide, no
You can't hide the way you feel
You're just dead inside this meat
That you're smothering
That you're smothering
That you're smothering
@HenriettaGehenna269
This woman is an amazing, underrated singer. SKIN
@peterhartbarger2358
Gigantic without being overproduced. Skin adds soul instead of austerity (like so much operatic Metal). This scores 100% in every category.
@paveantelic7876
this is pure soul, not operatic
@crunkpanda
I got this on a demo YEARS ago and have been obsessed with this record ever since. SKIN goes off, Tony and her together were PERFECT.
Everything about this record is absolutely perfect and it’s a shame more people don’t know it exists
@iyomamusic7595
can't say how badly i wish they would do a whole album together
@desmodemon3751
This was/is one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song is amazing. Definitely way way underrated and unknown to the world somehow.
@amygain4171
Great album. It's been 20 years and it's still just as good
@salmanalimir1474
Lommi puts magical terror-arousing riffs in all of his songs
@friendofdavid1423
Such an unknown and AWESOME song! Only if more people knew that this song exists!
@thatcorrell3061
We all need more meat, IOMMI?