On My Skin
The KVB Lyrics
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What else can I do
I gave it all to you
What have I done wrong
That I can't turn to right
To help us sleep at night
And I see those lips they kiss me back
You know those dreams you had
Where good was turn to bad
Well they're dead and buried now
The pain was never clear
It came and then it went
Time and time again
I feel those warm hands on my skin
And I see those lips they kiss me back
I'll lay it out there on the line
You lead the way and we'll be fine
I feel those warm hands on my skin
And I see those lips they kiss me back
I'll lay it out there on the line
You lead the way and we'll be fine
The lyrics to The KVB's song "On My Skin" express an intense emotional conflict and a longing for intimacy and acceptance. The singer seems to give themselves completely to the object of their affection and yet still feel unsure about what they have done wrong. The chorus, "I feel those warm hands on my skin and I see those lips they kiss me back" evokes a sense of physicality, but also a need for validation and reassurance that the relationship is real and honest. The singer lays themselves out on the line, but still needs someone else to lead the way for them to feel secure.
The first verse sets up the complexity of the singer's feelings. They've given everything they have to the other person, but still feel like something is wrong. Perhaps they've been hurt in the past and are afraid of being hurt again. The second verse reveals that the pain they've experienced has been elusive and confusing, coming and going without a clear resolution. The bridge alludes to past experiences of disappointment and betrayal, but suggests that those memories are "dead and buried" and no longer a threat to the present or future.
Overall, "On My Skin" is a poignant commentary on the ups and downs of emotional vulnerability and the challenges of getting close to someone else. It suggests a desire for intimacy and physical closeness, but also shows the uncertainty and insecurity that can come with opening up to someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
What else can I say
I have said everything that needs to be said
What else can I do
I have done everything I can
I gave it all to you
I have given everything I have to you
What have I done wrong
I am unsure of what I did wrong
That I can't turn to right
I am unable to fix what I have done wrong
To help us sleep at night
To ease our worries and allow us to rest
I feel those warm hands on my skin
I can physically feel the touch of your hands
And I see those lips they kiss me back
I can see you kissing me back
You know those dreams you had
You remember those dreams you used to have
Where good was turn to bad
Where something positive turned negative
Well they're dead and buried now
Those dreams are gone and forgotten
The pain was never clear
The source of the pain was never obvious
It came and then it went
The pain was temporary
Time and time again
It happened repeatedly
I'll lay it out there on the line
I am being completely honest with you
You lead the way and we'll be fine
I am willing to follow your lead to make things work
Writer(s): Kathryn Joanna Day, Nicholas Ronald Wood, Kyotaro Muller
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ROBOTWORKMAN
Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine had a love child named KVB...That's a compliment
@Paul-uk5dj
New KVB = Happy
@lizzumzzz
One of my favourite songs
@stevenhercock2573
Kvb are awesome really love the tune and it has a good sense of feeling and strong emotions awesome track 👍🌝
@draindroid9980
Someone got them hands on a circuit bender💚
@TheSantiago0076
Love Songs incredible
@tacubaeulalio
*stares out the window like im in a movie *
@celiaayneto9232
this glitched beauty and your sound... bravo !!
@onlyyesterday1967
Lovely
@dionioliveira1714
Perfect. ♥️