Skin
Jaime Wong Lyrics
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So high I can't see what's under
Under your skin
Inked your name on my shoulder
There's no need for you to falter
Now you're my skin
I knew it wouldn't be easy
I went back on all I believed in
I knew it wouldn't be easy
I let myself in too early
Just to hold you
Just lean a little closer
This close and let us listen
What's under your skin
I knew it wouldn't be easy
I went back on all I believed in
Just to hold you.
I knew it wouldn't be easy
I let myself in too early
Just to hold you
The song "Skin" by Jaime Wong is a poignant and emotional ode to the depth of love and the sacrifices we make to hold onto it. The opening lines "Head high above the water, so high I can't see what's under, under your skin" paint a vivid picture of someone trying to keep their head above the water, but drowning in the depth of their own emotions. The metaphor of being so high and unable to see what's under someone's skin is symbolic of the idea that true love is not just superficial, but goes deep beneath the surface.
The lyrics continue with the singer talking about how they have inked their lover's name on their shoulder and how they will be their skin. This metaphor highlights the idea that when we love someone deeply, we become a part of them and they become a part of us. The line "there's no need for you to falter" indicates a desire to provide support and strength to their loved one.
The chorus of the song speaks of the struggles and sacrifices that come with loving deeply. The idea of going back on all that was believed in and letting themselves in too early, just to hold onto this person, highlights the lengths to which we will go for love. The lines "Just lean a little closer, This close and let us listen, What's under your skin" are a plea for vulnerability and to really understand the depth of their partner's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Head high above the water
I am keeping my head above the water, trying to float above my problems
So high I can't see what's under
I am so high above everything that I don't know what is hidden underneath
Under your skin
I am interested in the deeper parts of your personality that are hidden beneath the surface
Inked your name on my shoulder
I have tattooed your name on my skin as a way to always remember you
There's no need for you to falter
You do not have to hesitate or doubt yourself in this relationship
Now you're my skin
You have become a part of me, so integral that you are now a part of my skin
I knew it wouldn't be easy
I was aware that this would not be a simple or straightforward journey
I went back on all I believed in
I have compromised my values and beliefs to be with you
Just to hold you.
All the sacrifices I have made were for the sole purpose of being close to you
I let myself in too early
I gave myself to this relationship too soon, without taking the time to truly understand it
Just lean a little closer
Come closer so we can understand each other better
This close and let us listen
If we get closer, we might be able to hear the things that are left unsaid
What's under your skin
What is hidden deep inside your heart and mind?
I let myself in too early
I gave myself to this relationship too soon, without taking the time to truly understand it
Just to hold you
All the sacrifices I have made were for the sole purpose of being close to you
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mersietee
I love this whole video. From the great music to the powerful visuals. just amazing! :)
@Tronized
Keep it up Jaime, I'm loving your music!
@lexinewong
LOVE IT! 👍
@JaimeWongmusic
Thanks Char!!! :) lexinewong
@wherewascharlie
nice work jaime!! can't wait to hear more xx
@JaimeWongmusic
Thank you wherewascharlie !! Means a lot to me that you like this :)
@DiegoJBenitez
Greetings from Argentina.
Nice song and video, please keep on making new music!
@AmandaTee
Absolutely. Loving. It.
@JaimeWongmusic
Thank you Amanda Tee ! Really appreciate your support :D
@ZoeTWJ
I'm so glad you came to NP OOOMY your music is so amazing. The second you stopped playing I downloaded your EP on iTunes