In 2004, Jebediah produced their fourth album Braxton Hicks and released it on their own record label, Redline Records in conjunction with Shock Records.
Lead singer Kevin Mitchell released his second solo album Suburban Songbook in 2006 under the pseudonym Bob Evans.
Their official site is http://www.jebediah.net/.
Skin
Jebediah Lyrics
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I found a whole in my chest
When you said we were only friends, hanging out
What was I supposed to do, I should swallow my pride
and say it's cool, but I'm a fool, I want you
I guess I always knew I would
Like you too much for my good
It's so true
It's so true
It's so true
It's so true
And the night that we kissed
We were both pretty pissed
But I still knew how good it felt, but did you?
Now I'd do anything, to get you out from underneath my skin
Wishful thinking, don't want to
I guess I always knew I would
Like you too much for my good
It gets me when I tell you this but it's true
It's so true
It's so true
It's so true
It's so true
You
I guess I always knew I would
Like you too much for my good
It gets me when I tell you this but it's true
It's so true
It's so true
It's so true
It's so true
Jebediah's song Skin is about unrequited love and the internal struggle that goes along with it. The song is written from the perspective of someone who has deeper feelings for their friend, but the friend only wants to remain friends. The lyrics indicate that the singer is aware of their feelings, but they are unable to shake the feeling of being in love with their friend.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, where the singer confesses their feelings to their friend. The line "I found a hole in my chest" signifies the emotional pain they feel. The singer wants to be able to swallow their pride and move on, but their feelings for their friend are too strong. The repeated phrase "It's so true" in the chorus emphasizes the authenticity of the singer's love for their friend.
The second verse talks about the night they kissed while intoxicated, and the singer is unsure if their friend shares the same feelings. The line "Now I'd do anything, to get you out from underneath my skin" implies that the singer wants to let go of their feelings, but it is harder than they anticipated.
Overall, the song Skin is a poignant representation of unrequited love and the battle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
And the day that we left
The day of our departure
I found a hole in my chest
Emotionally hurt and devastated
When you said we were only friends, hanging out
When you stated we were only friends, nothing more
What was I supposed to do, I should swallow my pride and say it's cool, but I'm a fool, I want you
I should have accepted your decision like an adult, but I still harbor feelings for you
I guess I always knew I would, like you too much for my good
I always sensed I would fall for you harder than I should have
It gets me when I tell you this but it's true
Admitting my feelings pains me, but it's the truth
And the night that we kissed, we were both pretty pissed
On the night we kissed, we were both very drunk
But I still knew how good it felt, but did you?
Despite my inebriation, I could still sense how amazing the kiss was, but did you feel the same?
Now I'd do anything to get you out from underneath my skin, wishful thinking, don't want to
I wish I could forget you, but it's difficult since you're still under my skin
You
You, the person causing me emotional turmoil
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRETT MITCHELL, CHRIS DAYMOND, KEVIN MITCHELL, VANESSA THORNTON
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