Listen To Yourself
Skin (Deborah Anne Dyer) Lyrics

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You're talking
In circles
The words spit out your head
They blind you
With emotion that's plain dead

There wet sheets
Sex sodden

Mind spent and ill at ease
You mirror
Screams out this dark release

Cause only you can be your help
So darling listen
Listen to yourself

Cause only you can tame your hell
So darling listen
Listen to yourself

You know truth
But deny it
Too scared to make a break
Pure feeling
Just squandered in your wake

Don't tell me
Your virtues
Then run the same lame strife

To tiring
These excerpts of your life

Overall Meaning

In "Listen To Yourself," Skin (Deborah Anne Dyer) sings about the importance of introspection and self-awareness. The first verse highlights how often people talk without really saying anything, speaking in circles and with dead emotion. The second verse is about the aftermath of a sexual encounter where the mind is spent and ill at ease. The chorus is a call to action for the listeners to listen to themselves and tame their inner demons.

Skin is essentially reminding us that we are in control of our own lives and that we have the power to change our situations. She suggests that we must face our fears and accept the truth, rather than denying it. The song also touches on the idea that we often hide behind a facade of virtues, but in reality, we are just repeating the same mistakes.

The song has a raw and emotional feel, which is typical of Skin's music. Her distinctive voice and powerful lyrics make this song a standout track from her album "Fleshwounds."

Line by Line Meaning

You're talking
You are speaking

In circles
But you are going nowhere with your words

The words spit out your head
Your speech comes out abruptly without much thought

They blind you
It blocks you from seeing what you need to see

With emotion that's plain dead
Your actions are emotionless and are not true to you

There wet sheets
Your sheets are soaked with your sweat

Sex sodden
You have engaged in a lots of sexual activity and feel drained and used up

Mind spent and ill at ease
You feel confused, exhausted and uneasy

You mirror
You see in yourself

Screams out this dark release
Your inner turmoil is screaming for release

Cause only you can be your help
You are the only one who can help yourself in this situation