Flesh
Paul Oakenfold feat. Jan Johnson Lyrics
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mmmmmmmm.... touch me
The light is going blue.
Morning approaches.
The painÂ's still here.
IÂ'm empty - empty - empty.
Of laughter and tears.
IÂ've nothing left.
IÂ'm empty - empty - empty.
Heaven is forbidden
But IÂ'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
before i take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But IÂ'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Kiss me one last time
I want wisdom on tap, flowing like water
strange i want that because
IÂ'm empty - empty - empty.
So now eat your words,
I hope you choke.
I feel nothing no more.
IÂ'm empty - empty - empty.
ahhh.. baby, i can hardly recognize myself
mmmmmmmm.... touch me
Heaven is forbidden
But IÂ'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
before i take my flesh away
Heaven is forbidden
But IÂ'm going soon
Kiss me one last time
Kiss me one last time
The song "Flesh" by Paul Oakenfold featuring Jan Johnson discusses themes of pain, emptiness, forbidden love and a yearning for spiritual enlightenment. The opening lyrics, "ahh.. baby, i can hardly recognize myself, mmmmmmmm.. touch me" appear to express a sense of detachment from oneself, possibly implying the need for physical connection as an escape from the pain and emptiness being experienced.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the world around the singer, full of "laughter and tears" but seemingly unable to provide any solace or satisfaction. Here, the repetition of "empty" emphasizes the emptiness that is being felt, as if the singer has been drained of all emotion and desire.
The chorus of the song then introduces the concept of forbidden love and the looming threat of death. The idea of "kissing one last time" speaks to a final goodbye with a sense of urgency, possibly indicating that the singer is about to embark on an irreversible journey. The lyrics "I'm going soon" emphasize the inevitability of this journey that is shrouded in mystery.
In the final verse, the lyrics shift towards a desire for knowledge and enlightenment. The phrase "wisdom on tap, flowing like water" alludes to a deep thirst for understanding, but the repetition of "empty" brings us back to the singer's sense of despair and longing. The song ends with the singer achingly pleading for a final kiss before departing on their uncertain path.
Overall, "Flesh" explores themes of pain, emptiness, and a search for meaning and love in a world that appears to offer none. The use of repetition serves to emphasize the depth of emotion being conveyed, while the themes of forbidden love and mortality lend a sense of urgency and mystery to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
ahhh.. baby, i can hardly recognize myself
I feel lost and unsure of who I am
mmmmmmmm.... touch me
I crave physical touch for comfort
The light is going blue.
The day is beginning to break
Morning approaches.
The sun is about to rise
The painÂ's still here.
My emotional pain hasn't subsided
IÂ'm empty - empty - empty.
I feel completely devoid of emotion or purpose
Sounds of the world,
The noises of everyday life
Of laughter and tears.
Both joy and sorrow
IÂ've nothing left.
I have nothing to hold on to
Heaven is forbidden
The idea of eternal peace or happiness is impossible
But IÂ'm going soon
Death is approaching
Kiss me one last time
This is a final farewell
before i take my flesh away
Before I leave this world and my physical body behind
I want wisdom on tap, flowing like water
I crave knowledge and understanding
strange i want that because
It's strange that I desire this, given my emotional state
So now eat your words,
I hope you regret what you said or did
I feel nothing no more.
I no longer have any emotions
Heaven is forbidden
The idea of peace or happiness is unattainable
Kiss me one last time
This is the end
Kiss me one last time
Before I go
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Elexis Sinclair
2018- This track never gets old - heavy tune!
Jacob Valles
agreed, I've been listening to this stuff since the release and always will do so. the design isn't like mainstream whereas mainstream gets shelf life and this stuff here never should, considering its the music of the gods!
Howard Collin
Instablaster.
lonelyrider80
This song is the epitome of trance music..
Mihai Craciun
Those years were the best
Mike's Hobby Planet
My god I forgot how killer this track is. One of the first I ever fell in love with back the rolling days. Amazing. Trance lives forever.
nnr2d m
The breakdown at 5:28 simply unforgettable
Andrew Moss
Absolute mint m8 in8?
Wafiqu Chowdhury
Absolute madness it’s so goood wow
Yasha
Just got introduced to this track in 2019, it's timeless.