Skin Deep
Stephen Krypel Lyrics
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just take a breath and close your eyes
as the ecstasy of failure
hits the skin like sharpened knifes
why is this happening again
you know how this is gonna end
claustrophobia creeps down your spine
and if they knew
I cannot comprehend
this life you're living in
bleeding to please
their shameful greed
and I know inside you're strong
this is not where you belong
cause I see where beauty lies
not skin deep, it lies within her eyes
Take my hand
and i'll lead you from the pain
we can run away together
we can change our fucking names
cause all at once
you're so self consciously aware
of every single move you make
we can get away from here
and if they knew
just what the hell(we can change our fuckin names)
they put you through
I cannot comprehend
this life you're living in
bleeding to please
their shameful greed
and I know inside you're strong
this is not where you belong
cause I see where beauty lies
not skin deep, it lies within her eyes
And I cannot comprehend
the way you let them in
breathing alone with bad intent
(intent)
And I watched you co-depend
on more than oxygen
Leading to where this all began
(began)
And I cannot comprehend
this life you're living in
bleeding to please
their shameful greed
So let it go
The lyrics of Skin Deep by Stephen Krypel are rich in vivid imagery and powerful emotions. The song tells a story of a person who is trapped in a life where they are constantly trying to please others at the cost of their own happiness. The opening lines encourage the listener to remain calm and collected despite the overwhelming feeling of failure. The imagery of ecstasy hitting the skin like sharpened knives describes the overwhelming pain that the singer is feeling.
The lyrics further delve into the claustrophobia that creeps down the singer's spine, highlighting the feeling of being trapped in a life that they cannot escape. The song portrays the singer as an individual who is bleeding to please the greed of others, a life that they cannot comprehend. However, the lyrics suggest that the person is inherently strong and does not belong in this life. The song suggests that beauty lies within the eyes and not just skin deep.
The chorus of the song encourages the singer to take the artist's hand, and they can run away together and change their names. The listener is then reminded that the singer is self-consciously aware of every single move they make. The song vocals the need of the singer to get away from the life they are currently living. In the final verses, Krypel suggests that the singer has co-dependent tendencies and is leading to where it all began.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't freak out
Stay calm
just take a breath and close your eyes
Relax and detach yourself from the current situation
as the ecstasy of failure
Despite failing, there could still be an exhilarating feeling
hits the skin like sharpened knifes
The pain of failure can be sharp and intense
why is this happening again
A common occurrence has happened again
you know how this is gonna end
You are familiar with the outcome
claustrophobia creeps down your spine
A sense of being trapped or enclosed can cause anxiety
if they knew just what the hell they put you through
The people causing the issue aren't aware of the severity of the situation on the person affected
I cannot comprehend this life you're living in
The singer is unable to understand the lifestyle of the person he is addressing
bleeding to please their shameful greed
The person is harming themselves in order to satisfy the desires of others
and I know inside you're strong
The singer believes the person to have inner strength
this is not where you belong
The current situation is not suited for the person addressed
cause I see where beauty lies
The singer can see inner beauty in the person addressed
not skin deep, it lies within her eyes
The person is beautiful due to their inner qualities, not just their physical appearance
Take my hand and i'll lead you from the pain
The singer offers support to help the person leave their current, painful situation
we can run away together
Suggesting that being together in a new environment can solve the issue
we can change our fucking names
A metaphor for a fresh start in a new environment, away from the people that have caused problems in the past
cause all at once you're so self consciously aware
The person is aware of their own thoughts and feelings
of every single move you make
The person is mindful of their actions, maybe even to the point of paranoia
we can get away from here
The singer offers an escape from the current setting
And I cannot comprehend the way you let them in
The singer cannot understand why the person allows their tormentors to affect them
breathing alone with bad intent
The singer suggests that the people in the person's life have negative intentions towards them
And I watched you co-depend on more than oxygen
The singer has observed the person become dependent on something/someone more than necessary
Leading to where this all began
This unhealthy dependency may have led the person to the beginning of their current problems
this life you're living in bleeding to please their shameful greed
So let it go
The singer suggests that the person should let go of their current situation in order to move on
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