Skin
Sundays The Lyrics

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You know, and I've been wondering
You know, all the way home
Whether the world will see
I'm a better man than others by far
You know, I've had it so good
How loathsome, and not quite my style
Work and vanity wasted my time inside
Oh, you see me in a cardigan

And a dress, dress, dress that I've been sick on

Oh how are you
Can't say I really care at the end of it all
Actually, oh, well there's something I've found
It's that we're just flesh and blood
And well, now, just one thing I've found
It's that we're just flesh and blood

And you know, and I've been wondering
You know, all the way home
Whether the world will see
I'm a better man than others by far

Ooh how are you
I shan't say I really care at the end of it all
Actually oh, there is something I've found
It's that we're just flesh and blood
Well, now, there's one thing I've found
It's that we're just skin and bones
Actually oh, there's something I've found
It's that we're just flesh and blood
And you're nothing much more
There's something, just something I've found
It's that we're just flesh and blood
And we're nothing much more

Oh no, what did I do wrong
Individual doubts
Just one thing I've found
We're just flesh and blood
Nothing much more
Something, just something I've found

That we're skin and bones
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Skin & Bones" by The Sundays are introspective and contemplative, touching on themes of self-reflection, self-worth, and mortality. The singer questions whether or not the world will recognize them as a better person than others, despite feeling like they have wasted time on work and vanity. They also acknowledge that ultimately, we are all just flesh and blood, nothing more than skin and bones.

The chorus repeats the sentiment of being "just flesh and blood," driving home the point that we are all equal in our humanness, regardless of external qualities like status or wealth. The bridge adds a layer of anxiety and doubt as the singer asks what they've done wrong and expresses individual doubts. The final line, "that we're skin and bones," brings the message full circle, reinforcing the idea that our physical bodies are temporary vessels for our human experience.

Overall, the lyrics to "Skin & Bones" encourage the listener to reflect on their own humanity and place in the world, reminding us that we are all ultimately the same underneath it all.

Line by Line Meaning

You know, and I've been wondering
I've been pondering

You know, all the way home
As I drive home

Whether the world will see
If the world will recognize

I'm a better man than others by far
I excel compared to others

You know, I've had it so good
I've lived a blessed life

How loathsome, and not quite my style
Disgusting, and not what I prefer

Work and vanity wasted my time inside
Work and narcissism consumed me

Oh, you see me in a cardigan
I wear a cardigan

And a dress, dress, dress that I've been sick on
I wear a dress that makes me nauseous

Oh how are you
How are you doing?

Can't say I really care at the end of it all
I don't care about your answer

Actually, oh, well there's something I've found
In fact, there's something I've discovered