Skin
Killstation Lyrics


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It's been a long time coming at least
Six weeks since the last I've seen
And now there's nothing left of you and me
I always wondered what we could be

Instant covet for your love
I'm still covered in your blood
Instant covet for your love
(From the first time that we touched)
I'm still covered in your blood
(From the last time that we fucked)

It's been a long time coming at least
Six weeks since the last I've seen




And now there's nothing left of you and me
I always wondered what we could be

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from Killstation's song "Skin," the artist reflects on a past relationship that has come to a bitter end. The opening lines emphasize the passage of time since the singer last saw their partner, indicating a significant period of separation and emotional distance. The repetition of "It's been a long time coming at least / Six weeks since the last I've seen" underscores the weight of this absence and hints at unresolved feelings.


As the lyrics progress, the sense of loss intensifies as the singer laments the demise of the relationship and the dissolution of their connection. The line "And now there's nothing left of you and me" starkly captures the finality of the breakup, suggesting that all traces of their shared love and bond have disintegrated. This realization prompts introspection, with the singer reflecting on the potential the relationship once held, musing, "I always wondered what we could be."


The chorus introduces themes of desire and longing, as the singer expresses an intense craving for their former partner's love. The visceral imagery of being "covered in your blood" conveys a sense of emotional entanglement and the profound impact the relationship had on the singer. The repetition of "Instant covet for your love" underscores the urgency and intensity of this yearning, emphasizing the depth of their emotional attachment despite the distance between them.


The repetition of the opening lines in the final verse serves to bookend the song and reinforce the cyclical nature of the singer's feelings. The refrain "It's been a long time coming at least / Six weeks since the last I've seen" echoes the enduring sense of longing and the unresolved emotions that continue to linger even after the passage of time. Ultimately, these lyrics encapsulate the bittersweet aftermath of a failed relationship, capturing the pain of loss, the persistence of desire, and the haunting memories of what once was.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long time coming at least
The end of our relationship has been inevitable for a while now


Six weeks since the last I've seen
It has been six weeks since we last saw each other


And now there's nothing left of you and me
Our relationship has completely disintegrated


I always wondered what we could be
I used to think about the potential of our relationship


Instant covet for your love
I immediately craved your love


I'm still covered in your blood
I am still feeling the emotional wounds from our past


From the first time that we touched
Since the moment we first made physical contact


From the last time that we fucked
From the final time we were intimate




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