Skin
The Wandering Found Lyrics
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Awake until the darkness does me in
Which one of me will be my face today?
Which one of me will be my skin?
I wonder, wonder what you think of me
And these refractions of my soul
I wonder, wonder if I'll ever be
I'll change my
I'll change my
What if I was better?
What if I was strong?
What if when I wore my skin I didn't feel so wrong?
I wonder if I'll ever be someone you could love
Wear this skin you want to see, the one I'm terrified of
'Cause at the end of the day, don't know if I can stay
Or if I'll just fade away
Takes one wrong move for me to break
And there's no guarantee that the me that you see
Is the me that I'll be this whole Awake
I know that I can be anyone I want to be
As long as I'm not really me
So come on world, hit me with all you got
Come on world, I dare you to give it your best shot
Come on world, hit me with everything you're bringing
'Cause if I'm going down, you can bet I'm going down swinging
C'mon
I'll change my
I'll change my
What if I was better?
What if I was strong?
What if when I wore my skin I didn't feel so wrong?
I wonder if I'll ever be someone you could love
Wear this skin you want to see, the one I'm terrified of
'Cause at the end of the day, don't know if I can stay
Or if I'll just fade away
Takes one wrong move for me to break
And there's no guarantee that the me that you see
Is the me that I'll be this whole Awake
I know that I can be anyone I want to be
As long as I'm not really me
So I'll change my
Oh, I'll change my skin
Whoa, I'll change my skin
Whoa, I'll change my
I'll change my
Skin
The Wandering Found’s song “Skin” is a powerful exploration of identity and the conflict between the different versions of oneself that exist within. The opening lines express a sense of uncertainty and fragility, with the singer questioning which version of themselves they will be presenting to the world as they go about their day. The repeated refrain of “I’ll change my skin” gives the impression of someone trying on different identities or personas, attempting to find the one that fits the best, or perhaps just trying to escape from the one they were born with.
The second verse introduces the idea of other people’s perceptions adding another layer to the mix, with the singer wondering how others view them and hoping to find a version of themselves that will be more acceptable to a hypothetical lover. The longing for acceptance is further emphasized in the repeated line “what if I was someone you could love,” suggesting that the singer’s self-esteem is tied to external validation. However, the final lines of the verses are more ominous, with the singer admitting that they are unsure if they can continue to hold themselves together or if they will “fade away.”
The chorus is a defiant rejection of this uncertainty and fear. The singer is daring the world to throw its worst at them, promising to fight back and never give up. The repetition of the phrase “I’ll change my skin” becomes a rallying cry, a declaration of purpose that reclaims the idea of transformation from something passive or fearful into something aggressive and empowering.
Overall, “Skin” speaks to the struggle of finding and accepting one’s true identity while navigating a complex and often hostile world. The lyrics are raw and emotional, capturing the conflicting feelings of vulnerability and strength that come with that journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess that I'm still here today
I'm still alive, but not necessarily feeling like myself
Awake until the darkness does me in
I'm staying up late and possibly not sleeping well
Which one of me will be my face today?
I'm struggling to decide how to present myself to the world
Which one of me will be my skin?
I'm not sure how to be comfortable in my own body
I wonder, wonder what you think of me
I'm unsure of how others perceive me
And these refractions of my soul
The different facades I put up are just different angles of my true self
I wonder, wonder if I'll ever be
I don't have faith in myself to change and improve
The one who's really in control
I'm not sure if I'm calling the shots in my life
What if I was better?
I'm fantasizing about being a different version of myself
What if I was strong?
I'm imagining a more confident and capable version of myself
What if when I wore my skin I didn't feel so wrong?
I'm hoping to one day feel comfortable and confident in my own skin
I wonder if I'll ever be someone you could love
I'm doubting my ability to be loved and accepted
Wear this skin you want to see, the one I'm terrified of
I'm afraid to show the real me because I fear rejection
'Cause at the end of the day, don't know if I can stay
I'm feeling unstable and unsure about the future
Or if I'll just fade away
I'm worried I will disappear or lose myself
Takes one wrong move for me to break
I fear that I'll crumble under pressure or adversity
And there's no guarantee that the me that you see
I'm unsure if I'm projecting my true self to others
Is the me that I'll be this whole Awake
I'm not sure if I'm presenting my true self while I'm awake
I know that I can be anyone I want to be
I have the potential to change and improve
As long as I'm not really me
I'm not comfortable with being myself
So come on world, hit me with all you got
I'm feeling prepared to face whatever challenges come my way
Come on world, I dare you to give it your best shot
I'm daring the world to test my limits
I'll change my skin
I'm ready to make a change and improve myself
Whoa, I'll change my skin
I'm emphasizing my determination to change
I'll change my
I'm committing to making a change
Writer(s): Thomas Seth Yonke
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