Someone Else
J.D. Reager Lyrics

The lyrics of "Someone Else" by J.D. Reager are about the painful process of letting go of a relationship where the singer gave too much of himself to the other person. The opening line, “Peeled the veins right off my heart,” is a metaphor for giving too much emotionally to someone else, leaving oneself vulnerable and exposed. The singer then knits a red scarf out of his veins as a symbol of his love for the other person and tells them to wear it to keep them warm.

However, the singer soon realizes that he has given too much of himself away and is left with “raw skin,” a painful reminder of the damage he has done to himself. He wishes that someone had warned him not to give away so much of his blood, or love, to someone else. The metaphor of blood on someone else’s neck refers to the idea that giving too much of oneself to another person can be a waste of time and energy, and can ultimately leave one feeling empty and alone.

The rest of the lyrics are about the singer’s journey towards self-discovery and self-care. He decides to lean into the wind, to embrace who he has been, and to let his true self be revealed. He recognizes the importance of taking ownership of his own skin and body and treating it with basic courtesy. The repetition of the phrase “Let it find me out, call me in” creates a sense of searching for a deeper connection to oneself and finding comfort in one’s own identity.