At one point Larsen ha… Read Full Bio ↴Stu Larsen is an Australian singer-songwriter
At one point Larsen has no fixed address, no job, few possessions and little money - just a lot of generous friends who seem to let him sleep on their floor or couch, or in their spare room as he ventures onward. He appeared to be on a journey of sorts, perhaps searching for something greater than can be found in oneβs own backyard. He spent time exploring & wandering all over the world. Through Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, road tripping with friends, playing unexpected shows in unexpected places, staying in the homes of old and new friends all along the way.
Skin & Bone
Stu Larsen Lyrics
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The sunβ²s burning down, burning holes in my feet
On the cobble stone, I am all alone
Then she comes along and she wants to know my name
I will play along with her little game
On the cobble stone, I am all alone
Sitting on the grass by the river clyde
We are alone, we are skin and bone
Losing ourselves in the afternoon
I hate farewells when they come so soon
We are all alone, we are skin and bone
We are skin and bone
We are skin and bone
We are skin and bone
We are skin and bone
Oh my darling thereβ²s a train and it's coming
You better pack your bags before I start running
Oh my darling there's a train and itβ²s coming
You better pack your bags before I start running away
Running away
Running away
Running away
Oh my darling thereβ²s a train and it's coming
You better pack your bags before I start running
And oh my darling thereβ²s a train and it's coming
You better pack your bags before I start running
Oh my darling thereβ²s a train and it's coming
You better pack your bags before I start running
And oh my darling thereβ²s a train and it's coming it's coming for you
Itβ²s coming for you
Itβ²s coming for you
It's coming for you
Itβ²s coming for you
The lyrics to "Skin & Bone" by Stu Larsen tell the story of two strangers who meet on Buchanan Street. The singer is standing alone on the street, burning under the sun, but eventually catches the attention of a girl who approaches him and asks for his name. As they sit by the River Clyde, the girl plays her guitar while they both lose themselves in the moment. The chorus repeats the phrase "We are skin and bone" multiple times, perhaps serving as a commentary on their fragile existence in the world.
Towards the end of the song, Larsen introduces the idea of a train coming and the girl needing to pack her bags before he starts running. This element of the song creates a sense of urgency and panic, suggesting that their time together is fleeting and they must make the most of it before they go their separate ways. The repetition of "it's coming for you" at the end of the song emphasizes the impending separation, as the girl must leave and the singer must continue on his journey.
Overall, the lyrics to "Skin & Bone" convey a sense of fleeting connections and the importance of cherishing the present moment before it passes by.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing all alone on buchanan street
Feeling isolated and on my own on a street called Buchanan
The sun's burning down, burning holes in my feet
The heat from the sun is so intense that it's causing me discomfort in my feet
On the cobble stone, I am all alone
I am standing on a street made of cobblestone with nobody around me
Then she comes along and she wants to know my name
A woman appears and introduces herself to me
I will play along with her little game
I agree to engage with her and play along with her attempt to connect with me
Sitting on the grass by the river clyde
We are now sitting on the grass next to the River Clyde
She's holding her guitar, playing by my side
She has her guitar and is playing music next to me
We are alone, we are skin and bone
We are the only ones present and are exposed and vulnerable
Losing ourselves in the afternoon
We get lost in the moment and lose track of time during the afternoon
I hate farewells when they come so soon
I don't like saying goodbye when it happens too quickly
We are all alone, we are skin and bone
Once again, we are both exposed and vulnerable with nobody else around
Oh my darling there's a train and it's coming
There's a train that's approaching us, my love
You better pack your bags before I start running away
You should get your things together because I might flee without you
Running away
I might leave without you
And oh my darling there's a train and it's coming
Once again, I'm warning you that the train is approaching
It's coming for you
The train is specifically coming for you
It's coming for you
The train is definitely coming for you
It's coming for you
The train is absolutely going to arrive and you need to be prepared for it
It's coming for you
This is the final warning that the train will be coming for you soon
Writer(s): Larsen Stuart James
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Sagar Datta
people must know his talent
Sean Meister
wow, just discovered Stu, loving him.
Photchara Pooltongkam
Love it
MilaMusic β’
I LOVE THE CHORUSπππππππSO SO MUCHπππππππππππI CAN'T STOP LISTENINGπππππππ
eric2005615able
very nice voice
Pat Mackie
What a tune 1luv π
Olivia Kathriner
caaan't..stop...listening
Meaghan Salter
so beautiful
Scotsborn1314
a song set in Glasgow....nice song and brings back memories
Marina Gomez
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