Skin
The Front Lyrics


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Stretch - sweat - pierce - lash
Choke - crush - strange desire to fly
Scream - fight not to scream...
Let's keep on working, man!...
Shadows in the heat
Weaving on the ground
Sparkle in the sun
Boil in the dark
Start to vaporize
Here comes that need to fly... to fly!
Keep on working, man!... keep on working, man!
Muscles in the dust
Figures in the light
Choking in the haze
Lashing at the heart
Hurt (desire to)
Fire (desire to)
Shout (desire to)
Burst (desire to)
Fly!
Keep on working, man!
Hate time - hard time - crush time - strong time




Scream - fight not to scream...
Let's keep on working, man!...

Overall Meaning

The Front's song "Skin" expresses a powerful yearning to transcend the constraints of the physical body and soar above the limitations of reality. The lyrics use vivid and visceral imagery to portray the struggle of trying to break free from the weight of the world and the pain of existence. The opening lines, "Stretch - sweat - pierce - lash; Choke - crush - strange desire to fly" describe the intense physical sensations one experiences when trying to rise above their circumstances.


The chorus, "Here comes that need to fly... to fly! Keep on working, man!... keep on working, man!" presents a paradoxical message: the need to break free from the confines of reality is intertwined with the necessity of hard work and perseverance. The verses add further layers of complexity to this theme, exploring the ways in which our bodies and emotions can both hinder and propel us towards transcendence.


The repeated refrain of "Let's keep on working, man!" suggests that the struggle to transcend is ongoing and requires a sustained effort. The song ultimately captures the ambiguity and turmoil of the desire to break free from the limitations of the physical world while acknowledging that this process is never easy and requires courage and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Stretch - sweat - pierce - lash
Experiencing the physical and emotional intensity of a difficult situation, with feelings of being stretched thin, sweating under pressure, being pierced by challenges, and lashing out at those around you.


Choke - crush - strange desire to fly
Feeling suffocated and overwhelmed, with a deep longing to escape and take flight from the burdens and pressures of the situation.


Scream - fight not to scream...
Battling conflicting emotions, where one feels the urge to let out a primal scream of frustration and pain, but also feeling the need to hold it in and keep fighting.


Let's keep on working, man!...
Despite the difficulties and hardships faced, the urge to push through and keep working towards a positive outcome.


Shadows in the heat
The stifling, oppressive nature of a challenging environment where everything seems to be working against you.


Weaving on the ground
Struggling through the obstacles and difficulties, with progress feeling slow and unsteady.


Sparkle in the sun
Despite the difficulties, there are moments of beauty and hope that shine through, giving a glimmer of optimism in the darkness.


Boil in the dark
The overwhelming and suffocating feeling of being consumed by the challenges, with no clear path to escape.


Start to vaporize
The feeling of disappearing or dissolving under the weight of the challenges, losing oneself in the process.


Here comes that need to fly... to fly!
The intense, visceral urge to escape and find freedom from the difficulties and challenges, with a desire to take flight and soar above it all.


Keep on working, man!... keep on working, man!
Despite the challenges, the urge to persist and keep working towards a positive outcome, with a sense of determination and resilience.


Muscles in the dust
Physical and emotional exhaustion, with one's strength being tested to the limit.


Figures in the light
People and things that stand out and shine amidst the darkness and challenges, offering guidance and hope.


Choking in the haze
Feeling suffocated and overwhelmed, with no clear path forward through the difficulties.


Lashing at the heart
Reacting emotionally and impulsively to the difficulties, with frustration and anger boiling over.


Hurt (desire to)
Feeling pain and frustration, and yet still having a deep, burning desire to push through and succeed.


Fire (desire to)
A passionate and intense desire to overcome the difficulties and achieve success, with a sense of urgency and importance driving this desire.


Shout (desire to)
Feeling the need to express oneself and let out a primal scream of frustration and anger, as a way of coping with the challenges.


Burst (desire to)
Feeling the pressure building up inside, with a need to let it out and explode in a burst of emotion and energy.


Fly!
The ultimate desire to escape the challenges and soar above it all, finding freedom and peace.


Hate time - hard time - crush time - strong time
A time of hatred, difficulty, and crushing pressure, but also a time that tests one's strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


Scream - fight not to scream...
The ongoing struggle between giving in to the primal urge to scream out in frustration, and the desire to keep fighting and persisting through the difficulties.


Let's keep on working, man!...
The ultimate message of resilience and determination, to keep pushing through the hardships and difficulties, despite how hard it may be.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Bressanutti, Jean-Luc Denis Andre De Meyer, Patrick Codenys, Pierre Pauly

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@lakidd3233

Like they say nobody is born a racist they are taught to be one, just sad

@SarkazzHere

Amen

@thatboym1103

Yup

@bigmancaleb3632

Reuben Moreno actually some researchers found that racial biases are formed and babies tend to favor their color over others

@massiahmcginty3711

@@bigmancaleb3632 yeah if you grow up around a certain race you might be attracted to them more. Its okay to have a preference. But no one is born racist

@phrals

Reuben Moreno fr there raised to be like that, surrounded by opinions/actions and it’s sad that whenever you tell someone that, they either call u a racist or they will think ur on one or the other persons side, smh.

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@iisamwellii-6005

This was arguably the greatest get back to ever be thought of

@xavier-nf6wg

I would’ve done something more devious but this is good to

@gooddickman1561

@@xavier-nf6wg can’t be more devious than turning the white supremacist into a black person and then inadvertently having his own son kill him

@xavier-nf6wg

@@gooddickman1561 this was before I watched the full video 💀

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