Flesh
Jan Johnson Lyrics


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Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Touch me

The light is going blue
Morning approaches
The pain's still here
I'm empty, empty, empty
Sounds of the world
Of laughter and tears
I've nothing left
I'm empty, empty, empty

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Before I take my flesh away

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me, one last time

I want wisdom on tap
Flowing like water
Strange I want that because
I'm empty, empty, empty

So now eat your words
I hope you choke
I feel nothing no more
I'm empty, empty, empty

Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Touch me

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Before I take my flesh away

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon




Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me, one last time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jan Johnson's song Flesh vividly depict a person who is struggling with their own identity and the meaning of their existence. The opening line of the song, "Baby, I can hardly recognize myself," suggests that the person has gone through a significant internal transformation that has caused them to feel disassociated from their sense of self. The following lines, "Touch me," indicate a longing for connection and perhaps a desire to experience something tactile that will anchor them back into their body.


The next lines of the song, "The light is going blue, morning approaches, the pain's still here," evoke a sense of ennui and a desire for something more than the day-to-day monotony of life. The repeated refrain of "I'm empty, empty, empty" emphasizes a sense of existential despair or a feeling of being devoid of purpose.


The lyrics "Heaven is forbidden, but I'm going soon, kiss me one last time before I take my flesh away" suggest a radical act of self-abnegation or suicide. The repeated refrain of "Kiss me, one last time" emphasizes a sense of urgency and the desire for connection even in the face of an extreme act of self-harm.


Overall, the lyrics of Jan Johnson's Flesh are deeply introspective and contemplative, exploring themes of identity, connection, and the meaning of existence. The repeated refrain of "I'm empty, empty, empty" emphasizes a sense of existential despair or a feeling of being devoid of purpose. The lyrics "Heaven is forbidden, but I'm going soon, kiss me one last time before I take my flesh away" suggest a radical act of self-abnegation or suicide.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
I am so lost and confused, I don't even know who I am anymore.


Touch me
I long for someone to connect with me and bring me back to reality.


The light is going blue
It's almost dawn and the darkness is fading.


Morning approaches
A new day is starting, but I'm still stuck in my despair.


The pain's still here
The hurt and agony I'm feeling hasn't gone away.


I'm empty, empty, empty
I feel completely drained of all emotion and purpose in life.


Sounds of the world
I hear the noises around me, but I feel detached from them.


Of laughter and tears
People are experiencing joy and sorrow, but I feel nothing.


I've nothing left
I have nothing to give or feel anymore.


Heaven is forbidden
It seems like peace and happiness are unattainable.


But I'm going soon
I want to escape the pain and suffering by any means.


Kiss me, one last time
Please show me some love and compassion before I leave this world.


I want wisdom on tap
I'm seeking knowledge and understanding to fill the emptiness inside me.


Flowing like water
I desire wisdom to come easily and effortlessly.


Strange I want that because
It's odd that I crave wisdom despite feeling numb.


So now eat your words
You were wrong about me, and now you must admit it.


I hope you choke
I don't care about your opinion or judgment anymore.


I feel nothing no more
I don't have any emotional response or attachment to anyone or anything.


Heaven is forbidden
I can't seem to find any hope or relief in religion or spirituality.


But I'm going soon
I'm ready to leave this world behind and move on.


Kiss me, one last time
Please give me some comfort and human connection before I go.


Kiss me, one last time
Please show me some love and compassion before I take my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN WAYNE TRANSEAU, JAN JOHNSTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rocko44444444

Ah... baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Mmmmmmmm... touch me

The light is going blue.
Morning approaches.
The pain's still here.
I'm empty - empty - empty.

Sounds of the world,
Of laughter and tears.
I've nothing left.
I'm empty - empty - empty.

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Before I take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Kiss me one last time

I want wisdom on tap, flowing like water
Strange I want that because
I'm empty - empty - empty.

So now eat your words,
I hope you choke.
I feel nothing no more.
I'm empty - empty - empty.

Ah... baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Mmmmmmmm... touch me

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Before I take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Kiss me one last time



All comments from YouTube:

@______________4296

This track man. It is a teleportation machine disguised as classic trance...

@elektrinate

4:49 a moment in Trance classics that no one in this era will hear, experience, or could ever understand...

@ishtube

or will make similar!

@Duppy40

well i'm so fucking glad I do ! :)

@darkskye.rising

Major fucking goosebumps!

@jpugh7456

@@darkskye.rising Same here - every time I hear that section!

@abstractmodule4574

@Rajdeep kundu Awesome! Keep at it. I would love to hear some of your work.

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@AV-wr1fr

Early 2000’s trance will always be remembered as the golden era.

@journeyfurthur6396

Agreed

@boogiebrother9891

And late 90's...

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