Skin
Julianna Zachariou Lyrics

The lyrics to Julianna Zachariou's song "Skin" express the internal struggle of loving someone but feeling unable to fully give oneself to them. The opening lines, "everybody knows that I should love you, it isn't hard to see," suggest that there is an expectation for the singer to love the person in question. However, there is a sense of internal resistance as the lyrics continue, with the mention of how others say the singer should be constantly thinking of this person. The singer acknowledges the weight of this connection, both physically and emotionally, but can only perceive it on a surface level: "but it's just skin." This implies a lack of depth and emotional connection, despite physical intimacy.

The second verse explores the struggle to communicate honestly and vulnerably with this person. The singer mentions the difficulty in swallowing their true feelings and expresses self-hatred for not being able to fulfill the expectations placed upon them. There is a sense of detachment as the lyrics highlight watching oneself from the outside, almost dissociating from the experience. The hope that "this time will be different" is soon shattered, as the repeated phrase "but it's just skin" reinforces the idea that the connection remains superficial.

The chorus reveals the longing of the singer to truly love this person, to have their mind and lungs at peace. However, the internal conflict creates a pit in their stomach, preventing them from fully giving in to the love and desire that the other person feels for them. The closing lines suggest a decision to distance oneself and step away, with the implication that the phone call may go unanswered or ignored.

Overall, "Skin" paints a poignant picture of someone struggling to connect deeply with another person and feeling trapped within their own emotional barriers, ultimately leading to a decision to distance themselves in order to find personal solace.