Skin
Janski Lyrics
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Like a junkie
In a shell
Built for battle
Wanna be
Lost in your world
Loose myself
Hide and seek
With my sanity
I'm so tired
Of this longing
In my skin
Like a junkie
In a shell
Built for battle
Wanna be
Lost in your world
Loose myself
You can find me
Hide and seek
With my sanity
I'm so tired
Of this longing
The lyrics in Janski's song Skin depict a person who is deeply troubled and is looking for an escape from their pain. The metaphorical references to 'junkie' and 'built for battle' suggest that this person is struggling with issues related to addiction and trauma. They feel trapped within themselves, as if inhabiting an isolated, shell-like existence that only serves to further exacerbate their problems.
The repeated refrain of 'Wanna be lost in your world, loose myself, you can find me' speaks to the need for connection, and the desire to find solace in someone else's presence. The person is struggling with their mental health, and the pressure of keeping up with the demands of their life has pushed them to breaking point. The repeated phrases of 'hide and seek with my sanity' and 'I'm so tired of this longing' speak to their feelings of exhaustion and desperation.
The song is about finding a way to escape the pain, whether through connecting with someone else or by finding a way to heal from within. The lyrics are haunting and heartbreaking, yet also offer a sense of hope for the troubled person.
Line by Line Meaning
In my skin
I'm trapped in my own body
Like a junkie
I constantly crave something, but can't seem to find it
In a shell
I'm closed off to the world
Built for battle
I'm always in a state of fight or flight
Wanna be
I desire to be someone else
Lost in your world
I want to escape into your reality
Loose myself
I want to forget who I am
You can find me
But even if you try to find me, I might not be there
Hide and seek
I'm constantly trying to keep something hidden
With my sanity
My mental state is always in question
I'm so tired
I feel exhausted
Of this longing
I can't handle the ache inside me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jan Lindvaag
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