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Under Your Skin
Texas Lyrics
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Very overlaid and seen
I watch them falling from this category
But that's the risk I take
But that's the risk I take
You said we're meant to be together
You left with someone I know
And now my love has flown
Well you said you wished you knew me
You can't have everything
For I knew I wouldn't know you
But I got under your skin
And the stars are falling cold
I smell the hail and snow
Turning cold inside his locks of hair
But that's the risk I take
But that's the risk I take
You said we're meant to be together
You left with someone I know
Took one bite straight from the apple
And now my love has flown
Well you said you wished you knew me
You can't have everything
For I knew I wouldn't know you
But I got under your skin
You said we're meant to be together
You left with someone I know
Took one bite straight from the apple
And now my love has flown
Well you said you wished you knew me
You can't have everything
For I knew I wouldn't know you
But I got under your skin
But I got under your skin
But I got under your skin
The lyrics to Texas's song "Under Your Skin" seem to express the feeling of loss and betrayal after someone leaves you. The singer seems to be observing the snow and vines, trying to find peace in the chaos of their mind. The repetition of "But that's the risk I take" seems to indicate that the singer knows the consequences of falling in love and losing it.
The second part of the lyrics seems to directly address the person who left the singer. It seems like the person who left said they wished they knew the singer better, but ultimately they couldn't have everything. The references to "one bite straight from the apple" may be a reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where Eve takes a bite from the forbidden fruit and ultimately causes their downfall. This could also be a metaphor for the person leaving for something they thought they wanted, but ultimately realizing it wasn't what they thought it was.
Overall, the lyrics of "Under Your Skin" seem to express the feeling of being wounded by someone leaving you, but also acknowledging the risk involved in falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and the snow vines quiet light
I am like the snow vines, quiet and illuminated by the light.
Very overlaid and seen
I am highly decorated and noticeable to others.
I watch them falling from this category
I observe them falling from their elevated status.
But that's the risk I take
I'm aware of the dangers in taking chances, but I still do it.
You said we're meant to be together
You told me that we were destined to stay together.
You left with someone I know
You abandoned me for someone I knew well.
Took one bite straight from the apple
You betrayed me like Eve by taking a bite of the forbidden fruit.
And now my love has flown
My love for you vanished.
Well you said you wished you knew me
You once expressed a desire to know me better.
You can't have everything
But you can't have all that you want.
For I knew I wouldn't know you
I did not expect to know you very well.
But I got under your skin
However, I managed to invade your thoughts and emotions.
And the stars are falling cold
I sense a chill in the atmosphere from the falling stars.
I smell the hail and snow
I pick up the scent of icy precipitation.
Turning cold inside his locks of hair
His hair is turning cold as ice.
But that's the risk I take
But that's the chance I'm willing to take.
But I got under your skin
But my presence remains engraved in your being.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN MC ELHONE, SHARLEEN SPITERI, TONY MCGOVERN
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