Skin
Sorrow; Grimes Lyrics
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And so I know I can be human once again
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely
Soft skin you touch me once again
And somehow it stings 'cause I know it is the end
I hate that you're leaving
You act like nothing ever happened
But it meant the world to me
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on the heart
And you can't, and you can't
(These are our)
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't (these are our falling secrets)
See the weight on my heart
And you can't
See the weight in the trees
Soft skin
I'll have you be near my heart
Until I feel human
Soft skin, oh
You were never in love to begin with
So now I'm suffering
Oh you can't, and you can't
See the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
And you can't, and you can't
(These are our) See the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
(These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight in the trees
And you can't, and you can't
And you can't, and you can't (these are our)
See the weight of the leaves
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart
(These are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart (these are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my leaves (these are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart (these are our falling secrets)
And you can't, and you can't
See the weight on my heart (these are our falling secrets)
(These are our)
(These are our)
Soft skin you touch me within
So I know I can be human once again
I know you're faced with something
That could consume you completely
Soft skin, you touch me once again
And somehow it stings 'cause I know it is the end
I hate that you're leaving
So why don't you talk to me?
You act like nothing ever happened
But it meant the world to me
The song Skin by Grimes is a sorrowful ballad about heartbreak and the pain of losing someone you love. Grimes sings about the feeling of being touched by someone who makes her feel human again but knowing that it's the end of the relationship. She pleads with her lover to talk to her, to acknowledge what they had before it's too late. Grimes describes the weight on her heart and the weight of the leaves on the trees, symbolizing the heaviness of the situation. She is suffering because her lover never loved her in the first place.
The lyrics of Skin are emotive and visceral, capturing the pain and trauma of heartbreak. Grimes employs vivid imagery to create a sense of melancholy and sorrow throughout the song. The repetition of "And you can't, and you can't" reinforces the idea that her lover cannot understand or empathize with her pain. The phrase "these are our falling secrets" suggests that their relationship was built on something fleeting and temporary, and that it is falling apart.
Overall, Skin by Grimes is a powerful and moving song that captures the raw emotions of love lost. The haunting melody and ethereal vocals add to the sense of otherworldliness and abstractness present in the lyrics of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft skin you touch me within
Your touch reminds me of my humanity
And so I know I can be human once again
Feeling human requires a gentle touch
I know you're faced with something
You're dealing with something difficult
That could consume you completely
It has the potential to overwhelm you entirely
Soft skin you touch me once again
Your touch reminds me of what's ending
And somehow it stings 'cause I know it is the end
While your touch is soothing, it's also painful because it signals the end
I hate that you're leaving
I hate that our time together is over
So why don't you talk to me?
Why aren't you sharing your feelings with me?
You act like nothing ever happened
You're acting as if our time together meant nothing
But it meant the world to me
But to me, it was everything
And you can't, and you can't
You're unable to
See the weight in the trees
You can't see the burden I carry, like the weight of trees
See the weight of the leaves
You can't see the burden I carry, like the weight of leaves
See the weight on my heart
You can't see the pain I'm feeling in my heart
These are our falling secrets
These are the secrets of our relationship that are now collapsing
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sarah Lebovits
It's a shame this is so underrated. 'Skin' is one of my favorite songs and this remix is really cool and amazing in my opiiinion!
Sarah Lebovits
Thanks so much for this remix!! I haven't managed to find a good 'smoke' by Natalie Imbruglia remix... if you're looking for more songs to remix. I'm addicted to this remix. Thanks❤❤
Sarah Lebovits
Dope. Great style remix for Grimes ethreal music.
Sarah Lebovits
This is the best Skin remix, in my opinion. People think Four tet is some hot shot but for me, this better.
Scotty Do
Certified banger right here
Sarah Lebovits
Ya!!
Sarah Lebovits
More beautiful than words...
Golden Ratio
Big up the UK MASSIVE
Sarah Lebovits
Cool
Golden Ratio
Muadd