It was originally written in 1988 by Ian Michael Hodgson , from the indie band Bradford , and it was produced by Stephen Street.
Skin Storm
Morrissey Lyrics
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See our faces are both shining
And I've never felt so wanted
Than when you cling with arms and legs
I tremble
You crush my burning lips like ashes
With so much skin to travel over
And oh, what a storm!
And oh, what a storm!
We shelter in our skin storm
I feel
Feel your breath burn on my body
You touch my senses, tingling brightly
Slip-and-sliding into heaven
Love could be a wonderful emotion
With such a rush of pleasure motion
When I'm dancing on our skin
And oh, what a storm!
And oh, what a storm!
We shelter in our skin storm
And oh, what a storm!
And oh, what a storm!
We shelter in our skin storm
The lyrics to Morrissey's song Skin Storm are about the intense passion and pleasure found in physical intimacy. The opening lines "See our faces are both shining" describe the joy both partners are experiencing during the encounter. Morrissey then sings "And I've never felt so wanted Than when you cling with arms and legs," which shows the intense desire and need the partners have for each other.
As the encounter becomes more passionate, Morrissey sings "You crush my burning lips like ashes With so much skin to travel over While my head spins (and you knew it would)." This shows how consumed the partners are in the moment, with one partner overwhelming the other with their passion. The chorus "And oh, what a storm! And oh, what a storm! We shelter in our skin storm" suggests that the intensity of the physical connection can feel like a storm, but they are finding safety and shelter with each other.
Morrissey continues to describe the intensity of the experience, with lines like "You touch my senses, tingling brightly Slip-and-sliding into heaven" and "Love could be a wonderful emotion With such a rush of pleasure motion When I'm dancing on our skin." Overall, the lyrics to Skin Storm celebrate the intense pleasure and emotions that can be found in a physical relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Delight
The feeling of happiness and joy
See our faces are both shining
Both people are happy and their faces show it
And I've never felt so wanted
The feeling of being desired deeply and passionately
Than when you cling with arms and legs
The feeling of holding on to each other tightly and intimately
I tremble
The feeling of shaking due to excitement or nervousness
You crush my burning lips like ashes
Kissing so passionately that it feels like being consumed by fire
With so much skin to travel over
The feeling of exploring every inch of each other's bodies
While my head spins (and you knew it would)
The feeling of being overwhelmed by passion and desire, and the other person knowing it
And oh, what a storm!
The feeling of intense passion and desire
We shelter in our skin storm
Finding comfort and safety in each other during the intense storm of passion
I feel
The sense of touch and physical sensation
Feel your breath burn on my body
The warmth of the other person's breath on one's skin
You touch my senses, tingling brightly
The sensation of being touched so intensely that one's senses are heightened
Slip-and-sliding into heaven
The feeling of reaching ecstasy during the act of love-making
Love could be a wonderful emotion
The potential for love to be a positive and fulfilling experience
With such a rush of pleasure motion
The feeling of being physically and emotionally overwhelmed by pleasure
When I'm dancing on our skin
The feeling of being lost in the intimate dance of two people's bodies
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Ruby Twilite
I especially love Moz when I'm depressed, when I just want to wallow in it. Strangely it makes me feel better.
julio garcia
Love your words!!!
john rooney
He’s got a lovely tone to his voice
Rob Price
Beautiful
talktal
i wouldnt think there would be a greater honor than morrissey covering one of your songs
Joe Ryckebosch
I love this song. One of Morrisey's best b-sides!
ladron de sueños
Joe Ryckebosch it's a Bradford song
buddy
he should sing this live
DonnaARees01
Beautiful, touching vocal performance.
IchbinSchalker
wonderful! the Moz of my life, love him so much.