Flesh
Tenishia feat. Jan Johnston Lyrics


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Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Touch me

The light is going blue
Morning approaches
The pain's still here
I'm empty, empty, empty
Sounds of the world
Of laughter and tears
I've nothing left
I'm empty, empty, empty

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Before I take my flesh away

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me, one last time

I want wisdom on tap
Flowing like water
Strange I want that because
I'm empty, empty, empty

So now eat your words
I hope you choke
I feel nothing no more
I'm empty, empty, empty

Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
Touch me

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon
Kiss me, one last time
Before I take my flesh away

Heaven is forbidden
But I'm going soon




Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me, one last time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tenishia & Jan Johnston's song "Flesh" depict a person who is going through immense pain and emptiness, finding solace in death. The lyrics start with the singer admitting that they can hardly recognize themselves, suggesting that they might have gone through some significant and life-altering experience. The line "touch me" implies that the singer is seeking comfort and support, probably from a lover or someone they trust. The following lines, "the light is going blue, morning approaches," suggest a state of melancholy and sadness, as the singer might be going through a difficult time or heading towards the end of their life.


The chorus of the song, "Heaven is forbidden, but I'm going soon, kiss me one last time before I take my flesh away," depicts the singer's intention to end their life. The repetition of the line "empty, empty, empty" throughout the song emphasizes the emptiness and lack of fulfillment the singer is feeling, which could have led them to contemplate death as a way out. Moreover, the line "I want wisdom on tap flowing like water" depicts the singer's desire for knowledge and understanding, which might have been unfulfilled or inaccessible to them, contributing to their disappointment.


The final verse of the song, "so now eat your words, I hope you choke, I feel nothing no more, I'm empty, empty, empty," suggests that the singer has had issues with someone who has hurt or disappointed them. This person might have contributed to the singer's emptiness and sadness, but now the singer has reached a point where they no longer feel anything for them. In conclusion, the song "Flesh" portrays a person going through immense pain and emptiness, considering death as a way out, seeking comfort from an unknown person, and hoping for wisdom and knowledge.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I can hardly recognize myself
I feel lost and disconnected from who I am


Touch me
Help me feel something real and tangible


The light is going blue
The darkness is closing in and taking over


Morning approaches
A new day is coming, but the pain remains


The pain's still here
I'm still hurting and suffering


I'm empty, empty, empty
I feel hollow and devoid of emotion


Sounds of the world
The noises of life around me


Of laughter and tears
Expressing joy and sorrow


I've nothing left
I feel drained and depleted


Heaven is forbidden
I'm not allowed to escape or find peace


But I'm going soon
I'm planning to end it all soon


Kiss me, one last time
Give me some affection and intimacy before I go


I want wisdom on tap
I desire constant access to knowledge and insight


Flowing like water
Easily accessible and abundant


Strange I want that because
It's odd that I'm seeking wisdom when I feel empty inside


So now eat your words
I've proven you wrong and made you regret your words


I hope you choke
I wish you would suffer like I am


I feel nothing no more
I'm numb to everything and nothing matters anymore


Heaven is forbidden
I can't find peace or relief in the afterlife


But I'm going soon
My time on earth is coming to an end


Kiss me, one last time
Let me feel loved and cherished one final time


Kiss me, one last time
Kiss me again before I'm gone




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN WAYNE TRANSEAU, JAN JOHNSTON

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