Under My Skin
Unveiling Vulnerability: Rachael Yamagata's Under My Skin Meaning
Lyrics
I hesitate to say I was bait for you
I'm unsure if I was a lure or attraction for you
Could that be something that you all would do?
Is it possible that being bait is something expected from all of you?
I'd be lying if I did now say I wasn't intrigued
I would be dishonest if I denied being fascinated
But timing is everything here,
Timing is crucial, and currently, the relationship is on hold
and for the moment the "we" is reprieved
At the moment, the collective "we" is spared from making a decision
But, as I watch the girl unfold before my eyes, I discover
Observing the girl's development, I find something about her
That I like her
I realize that I like her
Would you please get out from under my skin?
Could you please stop affecting me emotionally?
'Cause I can't begin this yet
I can't start this yet
And I don't know what my intentions are
I'm uncertain about my intentions
They're speaking in a different tongue
Communication is difficult, as if speaking a different language
And deep inside, I'm not as tough as I seem
Internally, I'm not as resilient as I appear
But I won't let you know
I won't reveal my vulnerability until the right time
Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance
Until it's appropriate, I'll maintain a distance
And you should go
And you should leave
I'm in the dance, and it's a chance
I'm engaged in a dance, taking a risk
But stay and watch awhile
Stay and observe for a while
I'll be singing a tune just for you with a smile
I'll sing a song just for you with a smile
And maybe, if I'm lucky
Perhaps, if fortunate, you'll acknowledge and appreciate me
You'll tip your hat to me, and you'll discover
You may discover that you like her
That you like her
Would you please get out from under my skin?
Kindly stop affecting me emotionally
'Cause I can't begin this yet
I can't start this yet
And I don't know what my intentions are
Uncertainty surrounds my intentions
They're speaking in a different tongue
Communication feels like a different language
And, deep inside, I'm not as tough as I seem
Internally, I'm not as resilient as I appear
But I won't let you know
I won't reveal my vulnerability until the right time
Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance
Until it's appropriate, I'll maintain a distance
And you should go
And you should leave
Crazy as it all plays out
In the chaotic unfolding of events
I think I'm lonelier than I've ever been before
I feel more isolated than ever before
'Cause I was so close
I was on the verge of taking a significant step
To going through that door
Close to crossing a threshold or making a decision
But I don't want to be to blame for them
But I don't want to be responsible for their actions
I don't want to be to blame
I don't want to bear the blame
Oh, would you please get out from under my skin?
Oh, please stop affecting me emotionally
'Cause I can't begin this yet
I can't start this yet
And I don't know what my intentions are
Uncertainty surrounds my intentions
They're speaking in a different tongue
Communication feels like a different language
And, deep inside, I'm not as tough as I seem
Internally, I'm not as resilient as I appear
But I won't let you know
I won't reveal my vulnerability until the right time
Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance, and you should go
Until it's appropriate, I'll maintain a distance, and you should go
Oh, would you please get out
Oh, please leave
I'm not as strong as I seem, but I won't let you know
I'm not as strong as I appear, but I won't let you know
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