Skin
Rascal Flatts Lyrics


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Sara Beth is scared to death
To hear what the doctor will say
She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
And the bruise it just won't go away

So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
And flips through an old magazine
Till the nurse with the smile stands at the door
And says will you please come with me

Sara Beth is scared to death
'Cause the doctor just told her the news
Between the red cells and white, something's not right
But we're gonna take care of you

Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
With the therapy we're gonna try
It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
And I think that we caught it in time
And Sara Beth closes her eyes.

She dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair

Sara Beth is scared to death
As she sits holding her mom
'Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
A girl with no hair to the prom

For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Was the cruelest of any surprise
And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
The proof that she couldn't deny
And Sara Beth closes her eyes

And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair

It's quarter to seven, that boy's at the door
And her daddy ushers him in
And when he takes off his cap
They all start to cry
'Cause this morning where his hair had been
Softly she touches just skin

And they go dancing, around and around
Without any cares




And her very first true love is holding her close
And for a moment she isn't scared

Overall Meaning

The song 'Skin' by Rascal Flatts tells the story of a girl named Sara Beth who may be facing a life-threatening illness. She is scared to hear the news that the doctor will give her, and she finds comfort in flipping through an old magazine while waiting to see the doctor with her parents. When the nurse calls her in, Sara Beth is filled with fear and the doctor informs her that something is wrong with her red and white blood cells, but it has caught it in time, and they are going to try a new therapy. Sara Beth dreams that she is dancing with her first love without any worries, but in reality, she is scared and crying.


As the song progresses, it becomes more apparent that Sara Beth is facing cancer. She finds out that she is going to lose her hair due to the treatment, and she is scared that she won't be able to go to prom bald. Her first love comes to visit her, and he has shaved his head to let her know that he is there to support her, and they dance together as if nothing else in the world matters.


The song is an emotional journey that captures what it's like to be scared and uncertain about the future. It also highlights the beauty of friendship and love during hardship. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and they capture the listener's heart. The song is a reminder to cherish our loved ones and to be grateful for every moment in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Sara Beth is scared to death
Sara Beth is extremely frightened


To hear what the doctor will say
She is anxious to learn of her diagnosis


She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
Sara Beth has been sick since she fell


And the bruise it just won't go away
The bruise that resulted from her fall has not healed


So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
She is waiting for her appointment with her parents


And flips through an old magazine
Sara Beth keeps herself occupied with a magazine


'Cause the doctor just told her the news
Sara Beth just received some bad news from the doctor


Between the red cells and white, something's not right
There is something wrong with Sara Beth's blood cell count


But we're gonna take care of you
The doctor is going to help Sara Beth


Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
There is a 60% chance that Sara Beth will not have a recurrence


With the therapy we're gonna try
The doctor will recommend a treatment plan


It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
The treatment plan is the strongest approved medication available


And I think that we caught it in time
The doctor believes they caught Sara Beth's condition early enough


And Sara Beth closes her eyes.
Sara Beth closes her eyes in relief


She dreams she's dancing
Sara Beth has a dream about dancing


Around and around without any cares
Sara Beth dances without any worries in her dream


And her very first love is holding her close
Sara Beth's dream includes her first love holding her tight


And a soft wind is blowing her hair
The dream also includes a gentle breeze blowing Sara Beth's hair


As she sits holding her mom
Sara Beth is holding her mother's hand


'Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
It would be unfortunate for someone to take Sara Beth to prom without hair


A girl with no hair to the prom
Sara Beth has lost her hair


For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Sara Beth found something upsetting on her pillow earlier that day


Was the cruelest of any surprise
The meeting on the pillow was a very difficult thing to accept


And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
Sara Beth cried as she looked at what was on her pillow


The proof that she couldn't deny
Sara Beth has evidence of her condition that she cannot ignore


And Sara Beth closes her eyes
Sara Beth closes her eyes in sadness


And they go dancing, around and around
Sara Beth and her love dance together


Without any cares
They dance without worrying about anything


And her very first true love is holding her close
Sara Beth's first love is holding her tightly


And for a moment she isn't scared
Sara Beth is not scared for a brief moment




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas M. Johnson, Joe Henry

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@lacieb8604

I used to think this was the saddest song ever when I was a kid and now it hits me in a whole different way as we prepare my 4 year old daughter for treatment at St Jude. 😒

@ginamarie7244

Lacie Bullock prayers❀️

@judynunn7415

God bless you and your daughter. I've been there. I pray the best for you and your daughter.

@johnmelgard

Our daughter was diagnosed at 5. 2 years of treatment, including a stem-cell transplant. Almost lost her, but 23 years in remission!

@carolynelkins8809

How is she now?

@Superblader6965

Good for you!!❀

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@pepperpascal1491

This will ALWAYS be one of my favorite Rascal Flatts’ tunes.

@billyelich9810

this song really hits home. Im a 2 Time Cancer Survivor. just celebrated 14 yrs n remission. Never loose ur HOPE or ur FAITH. God Bless

@jude4435

Amen. God solves all problems

@mannycorchado5627

Bill Yelich you can do it. My daughter did 4 time and thanks God, she been 5 5 years clean

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