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Layers Unveiled: Julia Mustaro's 'Skin' Reveals the Hidden Depths Within
Lyrics
We're built in layers and the toughest skin is what the world sees
We present different layers to the world, and the outermost layer is what others perceive as our tough exterior.
Always wanted to peel yours away I don't think we're that different you and me
Expressing a desire to understand someone deeply by peeling away their layers, suggesting commonality between the speaker and the addressed person.
But you me and everyone don't wanna share the secrets that we keep
People, including the speaker, hesitate to share their inner secrets and vulnerabilities.
So you can run and hide and I'll forget the way your skin touched me
Suggesting a decision to move on from a past relationship, leaving behind memories of intimate moments.
We'll go and drink tonight at the only bar we like
Planning to socialize by going to a familiar bar.
You'll be too close to me but I know we won't speak
Anticipating a lack of communication despite physical proximity during the outing.
Hold on to your pride and hold that plastic drink up high
Encouraging the addressed person to maintain their dignity and hold up a symbolic, possibly fake, drink high.
Cheers to all the time wasted on me
Toasting to the time spent on the speaker, possibly acknowledging wasted efforts or emotions.
I know you but I don't
Expressing partial knowledge about the addressed person.
I never did that's just the way it goes
Acceptance of not fully understanding the addressed person, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of relationships.
We're built in layers and the softest skin is who you really are
Reiterating the concept of layered personalities, emphasizing the true self lies in the softer layers.
And if that's all there is to you I can't believe I let you get this far
Expressing disbelief at allowing the addressed person to become emotionally close if their true self is superficial.
When you looked me in the eyes I think nostalgia really clouded them
Suspecting that nostalgia influenced the addressed person's perception, clouding their judgment.
Made me see the version you grew out of but you left the best of him
Seeing a past version of the addressed person but feeling that the best part of them has been left behind.
We'll go and drink tonight at the only bar we like
Repeating the plan to socialize at a preferred bar.
I feel you look at me too fucking scared to even speak
Sensing the addressed person's reluctance to communicate, possibly due to fear.
Hold on to your pride and hold that plastic drink up high
Encouraging the addressed person to maintain pride while holding up a metaphorical, possibly insincere, drink.
I hope it burns like what you said to me
Expressing a wish for emotional pain, paralleling the physical sensation of a burning drink.
I know you but I don't
Reiterating partial knowledge about the addressed person.
I never did that's just the way it goes
Acknowledging the inherent uncertainty and transience of relationships.
You knew me and now you don't
Highlighting a shift from being known to unknown by the addressed person.
And you don't want to
Recognizing the addressed person's unwillingness to reconnect.
So I'll build up my skin and carry on
Deciding to fortify oneself emotionally and move forward.
I'll build up my skin and carry on
Repeating the resolve to strengthen emotional resilience and continue.
I'll build up my skin
Emphasizing the ongoing process of building emotional resilience.
We'll go and drink tonight at the only bar we like
Repeating the plan to socialize, possibly with a sarcastic tone.
Go hide between your friends oh go and chase your tail again
Suggesting the addressed person seeking distraction or escaping from personal issues.
I'll hold on to my pride and hold my plastic drink up high
Committing to maintaining personal dignity while holding up a symbolic drink.
'Cause I know what it's like to own my skin
Expressing understanding of self-ownership and confidence.
I know you but I don't
Reiterating partial knowledge about the addressed person with a sense of detachment.
I never did so I'm just gonna go
Deciding to move on without dwelling on the past.
You knew me and now you don't
Noting the shift from being known to unknown by the addressed person.
And you don't want to
Recognizing the addressed person's lack of interest in reconnection.
So I'll build up my skin and carry on
Repeating the determination to fortify emotional resilience and move forward.
I'll build up my skin and carry on
Reaffirming the commitment to building emotional strength and continuing the journey.
I'll build up my skin
Emphasizing the ongoing process of strengthening emotional resilience.
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