The 1979 album '1', originally released under the Highway band name, was credited to Sherbet when re-issued on CD.
Sherbet is also a japanese band which later renamed to SHERBETS to avoid confusion with the other existing band.
Sherbet is also another band formed in the 90's under Pizza of Death Records by Makoto Watanabe, Yosuke Okada, and Yutaka Katayama.
I Have The Skill
Sherbet Lyrics
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I am the shoreline, you are a breaker
All I can say if this life that we're living
Is a death defying thrill
I have the skill
I have the skill
No awkward steps
And no sideway glances
I have the spirit, I'll never be broken
And know inside myself
I have the skill
I have the skill
I have the skill
I have the skill
Well maybe you think that I'm overconceited
But I've made my stand and I won't be defeated
It's never too late you know until you stop trying
Just say to yourself
(I have the skill)
I believe
(I have the skill)
If there's a chance I'll take it
And I know
I have the skill
I have the skill
(I have the skill)
I believe
(I have the skill)
If there's a chance I'll take it
I know
I have the skill
I have the skill
It's easy
And I know inside myself
(I have the skill)
I believe
(I have the skill)
If there's a rule I'll break it
I know
I have the skill
I have the skill
In the song "I Have the Skill" by Sherbet, the singer portrays a confident and fearless persona who believes that he has the skill to take on any challenge that life may throw at him. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not a magician or miracle maker but rather like a shoreline, resilient and steadfast, while the listener is a breaker, someone who will eventually crash and dissipate. He believes that life is a death defying thrill that could be exhilarating if we have the right mindset and skillset.
The chorus repeats the line "I have the skill" several times, emphasizing that the singer has the necessary knowledge, talent, and determination to overcome any obstacle that he may encounter. He is not afraid to take chances, risk awkward steps or sideway glances, because he has the spirit that will never be broken. The singer acknowledges that some may view him as overconfident, but he has made his stand and will not be defeated. He encourages the listener not to give up, to believe that they have the skill to achieve what they desire, and to be unafraid to break rules.
Overall, the song is an upbeat, motivating anthem that encourages people to embrace their inner strength and have the courage to pursue their dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no magician, no miracle maker
I don't have magical powers, I can't perform miracles
I am the shoreline, you are a breaker
I am the steady foundation, you are the unpredictable force
All I can say if this life that we're living
All I can observe about this existence of ours
Is a death defying thrill
Is that life is full of danger and excitement
If there's a chance, then I'll take my chances
If there's an opportunity, I'll go for it
No awkward steps
No clumsy movements
And no sideway glances
And no furtive glances
I have the spirit, I'll never be broken
I have the determination, I'll never give up
And know inside myself
And I'm aware within me
Well maybe you think that I'm overconceited
Well, maybe you believe I'm too arrogant
But I've made my stand and I won't be defeated
But I've taken a stance and I won't lose
It's never too late you know until you stop trying
It's never too late to attempt until you give up
Just say to yourself
Just affirm it to yourself
(I have the skill)
(I possess the ability)
I believe
I have faith
If there's a chance I'll take it
If there's a possibility, I'll pursue it
And I know
And I am confident
It's easy
It's simple
If there's a rule I'll break it
If there's a constraint, I'll defy it
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tomcooper1733
I didn't even know how much I love these dudes. growing up on MTV and the Go-Betweens brought me here
@dugmeister1
Great album!!!
@Shell6424
Luv this song. Go Garth!!! True aussie talent that most of us oldies grew up with.
@mztrclean
I was there for MTV's debut. Loved it in the early years when they actually played music videos.
@jasondudash5501
The Sherbs
"I Have The Skill"
The Skill
Atco Records, 1981
@AliScarborough004
Gee look how young they are! I saw Daryl Braithwaite a couple of years ago and I must say I was impressed 😆🖒
@jasondudash5501
Released in 1981 in the U.S.
@ruiseartalcorn
Great band!
@cathycheeseman1039
Best song they did
@nzoz1982
back in the days when MTV exposed musicians ... unlike today, when they seem to only expose Buxzfeed wannabe's and SJW careerists.