Skip The Details
Knapsack Lyrics


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You're blowing your chance
You're slow at the start
Show your hand, you're falling apart
And this argument is getting confused

We'll call in the guards
Call them quick
You never work, phoning in sick
You're blaming me but you never prove

And we're rational but you'd never know
Circumstance beyond control

This conversation is ending starting right now
The version of truth that you're sending
Will not be allowed

I'm coughing this copy
I'm talking TV
You're better up writing it out
Than talking to me

Empty bottles on both ends
I'm going to bed
Describing your weekend in detail
Is hurting my head

And we're rational but you'd never know
In this circumstance beyond control

This conversation is ending starting right now
The version of truth that you're sending
Will not be allowed

You're blowing your chance
You're slow at the start




Show your hand, you're falling apart
And this argument is getting confused

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Knapsack's song Skip The Details depict a relationship that is falling apart due to a lack of communication and effort from one party. The singer is frustrated with their partner's inability to take responsibility for their actions and their tendency to deflect blame onto the singer. The partner is also described as being slow and unproductive, frequently calling in sick to work and failing to prove their claims.


The singer describes the situation as being beyond their control, referencing the circumstances that have led them to this point without offering any specific details. They express a desire to end the conversation and reject their partner's version of the truth, as it only serves to confuse the situation further.


The chorus of the song reinforces this sentiment, with the singer repeating that the conversation is ending and that their partner's version of events is not valid. The use of the phrase "skip the details" suggests that the singer is tired of hearing excuses and justifications, and would prefer a more honest and open approach to communication.


Line by Line Meaning

You're blowing your chance
You are ruining your opportunity.


You're slow at the start
You are not very energetic or enthusiastic from the beginning.


Show your hand, you're falling apart
Reveal your true intentions, you are losing control of the situation.


And this argument is getting confused
This discussion is becoming unclear and muddled.


We'll call in the guards
We will seek outside assistance.


Call them quick
Contact them urgently.


You never work, phoning in sick
You are always absent or unproductive, using sick leave as an excuse.


You're blaming me but you never prove
You are accusing me without any evidence.


And we're rational but you'd never know
We have logical thinking, but it is not evident to you.


Circumstance beyond control
There are uncontrollable factors affecting the situation.


This conversation is ending starting right now
This discussion is immediately terminating.


The version of truth that you're sending will not be allowed
Your perspective or interpretation of events will not be accepted.


I'm coughing this copy
I'm struggling to communicate effectively.


I'm talking TV
I'm speaking superficially or without substance.


You're better up writing it out than talking to me
You may be more successful in conveying your ideas through writing rather than orally.


Empty bottles on both ends
There are alcohol containers on both sides of the conversation.


I'm going to bed
I'm going to sleep, ending the conversation.


Describing your weekend in detail is hurting my head
Your exhaustive account of your weekend activities is overwhelming me.




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