Skin
Wills & The Willing Lyrics
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Tell me what went wrong
You raised a child in a selfish world
To fear everything you never saw
How could you know
Never really cared about us
Do you wanna know what I've been through
To wear my skin if you wanted to
Sometimes I think I need a wider view
Sometimes I believe I know this place
Where everything is okay and there's no shit to say
Imma stay so true to this
Acting to be cool with it
I've been out you know
These days
I see how you treated me
When I'm laid
No r e s p e c t
Now I can see what you did
Tell me where's the love cause I can't see it
I know my rights
Tell me what went wrong
You raised a child in a selfish world
To fear everything you never saw
How could you know
Never really cared about us
Do you wanna know what I've been through
To wear my skin if you wanted to
It's been hard out here but it's all good
Sometimes I think I need a wider view
Sometimes it seems you need a wider view
You just keep it in the closet
Lock me down right on your doorway
But tell me who gonn stop me now
Just be what the mirror shows
Cause maybe you've been dead wrong trying to impose
But when you've been all alone
All day eating dust
Hating now is a must
You can't have enough
Always seems so just
Now you seem emotional on camera
But who gonn stand your ground
Who gonn care about trust
Who the hell gonn say I love you
When there's no one to shoot
Own bullets come back to you
You're dead
I know my rights
Tell me what went wrong
You raised a child in a selfish world
To fear everything you never saw
How could you know
Never really cared about us
Do you wanna know what I've been through
To wear my skin if you wanted to
It's been hard out here yeah but it's all good
I feel like there's nothing to do
It's killing myself
Your ego is tryna step on myself
While there's people in the dead streets
Fighting for some love
Seeking for a true kiss
It is what it is after all
Inside this smoke
Y'all look criminal
The higher you are
The harder you crash
Until you yield and raise your hand
The lyrics of "Skin" by Wills & The Willing convey a powerful message about self-reflection, resilience, and the complexities of relationships. The song begins with a reflection on upbringing and the impact it has on one's identity. The singer acknowledges the struggles they have faced in a world that can be selfish and unforgiving. The line "raised a child in a selfish world" suggests a sense of abandonment or neglect, leading to feelings of being misunderstood and unacknowledged.
The chorus repeats the idea of knowing one's rights and questioning what went wrong in the upbringing. There is a sense of disappointment and longing for understanding from those who were supposed to provide care and guidance. The line "Do you wanna know what I've been through to wear my skin if you wanted to" highlights the emotional barriers that have been built up, as well as the desire for empathy and connection.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a longing for a wider perspective and a place where everything is okay. There is a yearning for authenticity and self-acceptance, despite the challenges faced. The lyrics touch upon themes of loneliness, resilience, and the internal battles that one faces in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
The closing lines draw a contrast between the facade that people often present to the world and the deeper emotional struggles they may be facing internally. The imagery of being "dead wrong trying to impose" suggests a sense of inner conflict and the need to confront one's own insecurities and fears. The song ends with a poignant reminder of the vulnerability that comes with being human, as well as the importance of recognizing one's own strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I know my rights
I am aware of my entitlements and freedoms
Tell me what went wrong
Explain to me what caused the problem
You raised a child in a selfish world
You brought up a child in a self-centered environment
To fear everything you never saw
To be afraid of the unknown
How could you know
In what way could you have been aware
Never really cared about us
You never truly showed concern for us
Do you wanna know what I've been through
Are you interested in understanding my experiences
To wear my skin if you wanted to
To understand my perspective if you were willing
It's been hard out here but it's all good
Life has been challenging, but I am managing
Sometimes I think I need a wider view
Occasionally, I believe I require a broader outlook
Sometimes I believe I know this place
At times, I trust I understand this location
Where everything is okay and there's no shit to say
Where everything is fine and no negativity exists
Imma stay so true to this
I will remain loyal to this situation
Acting to be cool with it
Pretending to be fine with it
I've been out you know
I have been out and about, you are aware
These days
Currently
I see how you treated me
I comprehend how you have treated me
When I'm laid
When I am in a vulnerable position
No r e s p e c t
No respect was shown
Now I can see what you did
I now understand your actions
Tell me where's the love cause I can't see it
Inform me of the presence of love since I cannot perceive it
You just keep it in the closet
You hide it away and do not acknowledge it
Lock me down right on your doorway
Restrict me at your entrance
But tell me who gonn stop me now
Yet, who will prevent me currently
Just be what the mirror shows
Simply reflect what the mirror displays
Cause maybe you've been dead wrong trying to impose
Perhaps you have been completely mistaken when attempting to enforce
But when you've been all alone
However, when you have been solitary
All day eating dust
All day consuming nothing but failure
Hating now is a must
Currently, it is necessary to harbor hatred
You can't have enough
You are never satisfied
Always seems so just
Always appears to be fair
Now you seem emotional on camera
Currently, you come across as emotional on camera
But who gonn stand your ground
Yet, who will support you
Who gonn care about trust
Who will prioritize trust
Who the hell gonn say I love you
Who will express affection for you
When there's no one to shoot
When there is no one to target
Own bullets come back to you
Your own actions will have repercussions
You're dead
You are emotionally unresponsive
I feel like there's nothing to do
I perceive a sense of helplessness
It's killing myself
It is causing my own demise
Your ego is tryna step on myself
Your self-importance is attempting to overpower me
While there's people in the dead streets
While individuals suffer in desolate areas
Fighting for some love
Struggling to obtain affection
Seeking for a true kiss
Searching for genuine intimacy
It is what it is after all
Ultimately, it is as it appears
Inside this smoke
Within this murkiness
Y'all look criminal
You all appear to be nefarious
The higher you are
The more elevated you become
The harder you crash
The more severe your downfall
Until you yield and raise your hand
Until you submit and request assistance
Lyrics Ā© O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Guillermo MorollĆ³n
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Nicholas D R Liddell
Petr Cech is amazing on drums and Gareth Ainsworth is really good on backing vocals
Me Self
What a beautiful song.....š„°
Chandan Mmh
what a simple but fantastic message, it should be played in the stadiums during matches as you get a big young and some of them has a very wrong thought process
Tracey Meli
This is amazing š¤š
vikingfortiesfaeroes
Reshmin's a babe