Skin
Julia Deans Lyrics
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Most are thick, but some are thin
Everything is coming to a halt
Six to wear with perfect ease
Aces tucked inside each sleeve
Everything is coming to a halt
Come on, lead the way now
Concentration keeps you rich
But you need more money to cut that itch
Everything is coming to a halt
Temporise to buy more time
And the cheek to slip your hand in mine
Everything is coming to a halt
Come on, lead the way now
Come on, lead the way now
Come and lead the way
We've big pockets to keep you in
But until you leave, we won't begin
Everything is coming to a halt
All impatience slows you down
But you feed your hunger for nothing
Everything is coming to a halt
Come on, lead the way now
Come on, lead the way now
Come and lead the way
Come on, lead the way now
Come on, lead the way now
Come on, lead the way now
Come on, lead the way now
Come and lead the way
In Julia Deans's song "Skin," she speaks of having "fifteen different skins" that she wears depending on the situation. She explains that some of her skins are thick, meaning they provide protection against the outside world, while others are thin, indicating that they leave her vulnerable. She seems to be expressing the idea that we all have different personas that we wear depending on the circumstances we find ourselves in. The line "everything is coming to a halt" suggests that Deans is reaching a point in her life where she can no longer continue to wear all these different skins.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of deception, with the line "six to wear with perfect ease, aces tucked inside each sleeve." This could be interpreted as a reference to the game of poker, where players wear different personas to bluff their opponents. It seems as though Deans is saying that she has become so accustomed to wearing different skins and being deceptive that it has become second nature to her. However, in doing so, she is also acknowledging that "everything is coming to a halt" and that she can no longer keep up the facade.
Overall, the lyrics of "Skin" explore the idea of wearing different skins or personas depending on the situation, and the toll that can take on a person. Through her words, Deans seems to be acknowledging that it is time for her to shed some of these skins and move forward as her true self.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got fifteen different skins
I have many different personas or versions of myself.
Most are thick, but some are thin
Some of these versions of myself are more resilient than others.
Everything is coming to a halt
Things are reaching a standstill or a breaking point.
Six to wear with perfect ease
I have a few favored versions of myself that I can slip into comfortably.
Aces tucked inside each sleeve
I have some secret advantages or strengths to call upon.
Come on, lead the way now
Someone else is expected to take charge or initiate action.
Concentration keeps you rich
Focused effort can bring rewards or success.
But you need more money to cut that itch
There's always a craving or desire that needs fulfilling, even with wealth and success.
Temporise to buy more time
Delaying decisions or actions can prolong a difficult situation.
And the cheek to slip your hand in mine
Being bold or impertinent can lead to intriguing or unexpected opportunities.
We've big pockets to keep you in
There are resources or support systems that can help me stay afloat.
But until you leave, we won't begin
I need to free myself from certain dependencies or obligations before I can move forward.
All impatience slows you down
Rushing or being too eager can actually hinder progress.
But you feed your hunger for nothing
There's a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction that persists regardless of accomplishments.
Come and lead the way
The call for someone else to take control or show the path forward.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.