Skin Deep
Memory of a Melody Lyrics


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When I wake up in the morning, next to you.
When I stare into the mirror, I see you.
When I look at the reflection, of me next to you.
I'm tired of all your endless questions, what am I supposed to do?

This love is weak.
This love is strong.
Without regret, I'm moving on.
And I won't break from the scars, or your mistakes I'll carry on.
And I've failed to see that your love's only, skin deep.

And when you wake up in the morning, next to me.
I see you stare into the mirror, and look at me.
And when you wake up next to Jesus, and ask what am I supposed to do?

This love is weak.
This love is strong.
Without regret, I'm moving on.
And I won't break from the scars, or your mistakes I'll carry on.
And I've failed to see that your love's only, skin deep.

Not worth the fight, not worth the fall, nor the will to carry on.
This mistake tore us apart, and the hope inside my heart.
Through crystal glass you gaze at me, as I watch you hopelessly.

Hopless love will never be, and hopeless love will never bleed.
So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart.

This love is weak.
This love is strong.
Without regret, I'm moving on.
And I won't break from the scars, or your mistakes I'll carry on.
And I've failed to see that your love's only, skin deep.

So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart (Skin deep)
So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart (Skin deep)




So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart (Skin deep)
So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart (Skin deep)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Skin Deep" by Memory of a Melody seem to be about a relationship that has lost its depth and meaning. The singer wakes up every morning next to his partner and sees himself and his partner in the mirror but doesn't feel the love that they used to have. The partner keeps asking endless questions, making the singer feel trapped and confused about what to do. The singer realizes that the love they had is not strong enough and only goes skin deep.


Despite the pain and scars caused by the relationship, the singer decides to move on without any regrets. The love that only goes skin deep is not worth fighting for, and the mistakes made by the partner will not break the singer's spirit. The singer watches the partner hopelessly through the crystal glass, acknowledging that hopeless love will never be and never bleed. The singer suggests going back to the start to break the thought of them together to move on.


Overall, the song seems to be about reaching the end of a relationship that has lost its meaning and moving on with no regrets, even if it hurts. The lyrics suggest that love that only goes skin deep is not worth fighting for.


Line by Line Meaning

When I wake up in the morning, next to you.
I start my day with you as the first person I have in my thoughts.


When I stare into the mirror, I see you.
Every time I look at myself, I see how much you influence me.


When I look at the reflection, of me next to you.
When I compare myself to you, I see the differences and the extent to which we are intertwined.


I'm tired of all your endless questions, what am I supposed to do?
Your constant inquiries are becoming overwhelming and I don't know how to handle it anymore.


This love is weak.
Our bond is not strong enough to withstand the challenges we are facing.


This love is strong.
Despite our struggles, we are holding on to each other.


Without regret, I'm moving on.
I have decided to leave this relationship behind me, without any misgivings or doubts.


And I won't break from the scars, or your mistakes I'll carry on.
I won't allow the wounds from our past or your errors to hold me back or drag me down.


And I've failed to see that your love's only, skin deep.
I realize now that the affection you've shown me was only surface-level and didn't go deeper than that.


Not worth the fight, not worth the fall, nor the will to carry on.
Our relationship is not worth the effort, the pain or the determination to keep going.


This mistake tore us apart, and the hope inside my heart.
This blunder was the cause of our separation and it has crushed my aspirations for us.


Through crystal glass you gaze at me, as I watch you hopelessly.
As I observe you looking at me teary-eyed, it's evident that we are both without hope.


Hopeless love will never be, and hopeless love will never bleed.
We can't sustain this relationship without any hope, and it will never flourish without either of us taking a risk.


So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart. (Skin deep)
Let's go back to the beginning and dissolve the notion that our love is only a façade.


So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart. (Skin deep)
Let's forget about the surface-level aspects of our relationship and focus on what really matters.


So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart. (Skin deep)
If we want to mend things between us, we need to reject what's superficial and rediscover our true bond.


So let's go back to start and break the thought of us apart. (Skin deep)
Only then can we have a genuine chance at a happy future together.




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