Skinny Love
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Come on, skinny love, just last the year
Pour a little salt, we were never here
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer
Tell my love to wreck it all
Cut out all the ropes and let me fall
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Right at the moment, this order's tall
And I told you to be patient
And I told you to be fine
And I told you to be balanced
And I told you to be kind
And in the morning, I'll be with you
But it will be a different kind
'Cause I'll be holding all the tickets
And you'll be owning all the fines
Come on skinny love, what happened here?
Suckle on the hope in light brassiere
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Sullen load is full, so slow on the split
And I told you to be patient
And I told you to be fine
And I told you to be balanced
And I told you to be kind
And now, all your love is wasted
Then who the hell was I?
'Cause now I'm breaking at the bridges
And at the end of all your lies
Who will love you?
Who will fight?
And who will fall far behind?
Come on skinny love




My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my

Overall Meaning

"Skinny Love" by Bon Iver is a deeply introspective and emotional song that delves into themes of love, vulnerability, and self-destruction. The lyrics paint a picture of a troubled relationship that is on the verge of crumbling. The phrase "skinny love" is used metaphorically to describe a love that is weak and almost fragile, unable to withstand the pressures and challenges it faces.


The repeated line "Come on, skinny love, just last the year" suggests a plea for the love to endure, even though it seems destined to fail. The singer acknowledges the flaws and shortcomings in the relationship, comparing it to a crumbling sink and crushed veneer. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and resignation, as the love is described as wasting away and all the promises and hopes seem to be fading.


The song also touches upon themes of self-destruction and the consequences of one's actions. The line "Tell my love to wreck it all, cut out all the ropes and let me fall" suggests a desire for the relationship to come crashing down, as if the singer feels that is the only way to find redemption or release from their pain. The lyrics also hint at a sense of betrayal and questioning, as the singer wonders who they truly were to their partner and what will happen now that everything has fallen apart.


Overall, "Skinny Love" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the complexities and vulnerabilities of love and relationships, exploring themes of fragility, desperation, and the search for meaning in the face of heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, skinny love, just last the year
Please, fragile love, endure just for one year


Pour a little salt, we were never here
Let's pretend that our presence was never known


My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Expressing deep sadness, reflection, and longing


Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer
Gazing at the evidence of pain and broken facade


Tell my love to wreck it all
Instruct my affection to destroy everything


Cut out all the ropes and let me fall
Sever all ties and allow me to plummet


Right at the moment, this order's tall
Currently, this request seems insurmountable


And I told you to be patient
I advised you to have patience


And I told you to be fine
And I advised you to be emotionally well


And I told you to be balanced
And I advised you to find equilibrium


And I told you to be kind
And I advised you to show compassion


And in the morning, I'll be with you
But in the morning, I'll be present beside you


But it will be a different kind
Yet, the nature of our connection will have changed


'Cause I'll be holding all the tickets
Because I will have possession of all the chances


And you'll be owning all the fines
While you will bear the consequences


Come on skinny love, what happened here?
Oh, weakened love, what caused this state of affairs?


Suckle on the hope in light brassiere
Nurture and cling to optimism in fragile clothing


My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Conveying deep sorrow, vulnerability, and desperation


Sullen load is full, so slow on the split
The burden of sadness is overwhelming, causing a sluggish separation


And now, all your love is wasted
And now, your affection is futile


Then who the hell was I?
Then, who on earth did I become?


'Cause now I'm breaking at the bridges
Because now I'm falling apart at the connections


And at the end of all your lies
And when all your falsehoods come to light


Who will love you?
Who will still love you?


Who will fight?
Who will fight for you?


And who will fall far behind?
And who will be left far behind?


Come on skinny love
Don't give up, fragile love


My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Expressing deep sadness, introspection, and yearning




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon, Vahid Khoshnevis

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That 70's Show

How on earth does she act like that?? Half teary eyes on command, the portrayal of someone trying so hard not to tear at 02:25, is too perfect. She's a genius!

Blimely

I’ve watched chuck 6 or 7 times and it never gets boring

antho

Yvonnes acting here so perfect... portrays Sarah’s emotion so well. Love in her eyes

McDubbin337

Still one of my favorite scenes of all time

Le Bech

same ! and I'm a guy

paolo thorpe

@Le Bech being a guy doesnt matter-this is touching

simaussie

this is one of my top five fav scenes that yvonne and zac have done. it is so raw, so real, they portrayed the characters of chuck and sarah sooo well!

Suzanne Harrison

What a wonderful actress to be able to express all of those myriad of feelings with out saying a word.
Course so could Zachary,
These two

ferms10

I love so much this scene and song is PERFECT! Chuck the best show on the world!!!!

Mike Mckenzie

As much as I love this song it’s really the look between Sarah and Chuck right before the fake smiles and the look Sarah shots him in Ellie’s kitchen that really drives home this scene

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