Sharkskin Redemption
The Floyds Lyrics


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(butch walker & chrystina lloree)

So many ways to come and go.
So many faces I should know.
Being down with a sharkskin redemption.
Wanting to be the man on a mission, yeah, oh yeah.

He wants the $100 cufflinks,
She wants a plastic covered love seat.
And together they have everything,
But they don't know, they don't know¡­
(what it's like on the other side, other side¡­)

Sporting the grease at the red light lounge.
Johnny and ricco got the coolest do's in town, oh yeah.


Rosalinda sits and waits on johnny b. good.
Hundred dollar hair and nails so she can look good.
He ain't coming and she wants to die.
But it don't show, it don't show¡­
(what it's like on the other side, other side¡­)

A hundred years have passed the price of gas hasn't changed,
The style ain't what it used to be.
What used to be considered cool is now just a joke.
Somebody pull my ass from this dream.

(what, you wanna bet? we'll kill him.)





They don't know, they don't know¡­
(what it's like on the other side, other side¡­)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Floyds’s song “Sharkskin Redemption” speak of the stark contrast between two different lifestyles. The first verse talks about the many different ways one can live their life and the many faces that one can show to the world. It then mentions a “sharkskin redemption,” which can be interpreted as a way of trying to escape reality by becoming someone else entirely. The second line of the verse talks about wanting to be “the man on a mission,” which could mean wanting to have a sense of purpose in life, but still wanting to do so while wearing the suit of the sharkskin redemption.


The second verse dives deeper into the contrast between the two lifestyles by mentioning the superficial desires of a couple who seem to have everything but are still lacking something important. The lyrics mention “sporting the grease at the red light lounge,” which could be interpreted as an attempt to fit in with a certain crowd or lifestyle. The lyrics also touch on the concept of beauty standards and how they can lead someone to feel anxious and insecure whilst waiting for someone who may not show up. The last lines of the song talk about how time has passed, but things have not necessarily improved. What was once considered cool is now just a joke and the reality of life is still there, despite attempts to escape it.


Line by Line Meaning

So many ways to come and go.
There are many different paths one can take in life, with numerous options for success or failure.


So many faces I should know.
There are many people to meet and get to know, with whom one can learn valuable lessons and make lifelong connections.


Being down with a sharkskin redemption.
Having a sense of style and cunning like a sharkskin suit, one can redeem themselves in the eyes of those who once doubted them.


Wanting to be the man on a mission, yeah, oh yeah.
Aspiring to have purpose and drive, to be someone who achieves great things through hard work and determination.


He wants the $100 cufflinks,
He desires a status symbol of wealth and power, that only $100 cufflinks can provide.


She wants a plastic covered love seat.
She desires comfort and stability in her home life, and is willing to settle for a cheap imitation of luxury.


And together they have everything,
As a couple, they have achieved their goals of material success and comfort.


But they don't know, they don't know...
Despite their success, they are oblivious to the struggles of those who are less fortunate than they are.


Sporting the grease at the red light lounge.
Living a flashy and glamorous lifestyle, frequenting seedy establishments to fulfill their need for excitement and passion.


Johnny and ricco got the coolest do's in town, oh yeah.
Johnny and Ricco are the epitome of cool, with stylish hair and fashionable outfits that make them stand out from the crowd.


Rosalinda sits and waits on johnny b. good.
Rosalinda is waiting for her lover Johnny to come back to her, sitting in a state of anxiety and uncertainty.


Hundred dollar hair and nails so she can look good.
Rosalinda is dedicated to her appearance, spending a lot of money on her hair and nails to make herself attractive for Johnny.


He ain't coming and she wants to die.
Johnny has abandoned Rosalinda, leaving her feeling hopeless and alone in her pain.


But it don't show, it don't show...
Despite the pain she is feeling, Rosalinda is trying her best to hide her emotions and put on a brave face.


A hundred years have passed the price of gas hasn't changed,
Despite the passage of time, some things remain constant, like the price of gas which has not changed in a century.


The style ain't what it used to be.
Fashion trends have evolved and changed over time, with what was once considered stylish and cool now looking outdated and out of touch.


What used to be considered cool is now just a joke.
The things that once brought people status and admiration are now seen as foolish or unnecessary, causing them to feel embarrassed and ashamed.


Somebody pull my ass from this dream.
Desiring to wake up from a life that has become a hollow and unfulfilling illusion of success and happiness.


They don't know, they don't know...
The characters in the song remain oblivious to the struggles and challenges that others face, living in a bubble of material success and comfort.




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