Skin
Breaking Benjamin
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Well I know you don't know the reason And it's cold, a sign of the season 'Cause you're old, and battered and beaten And we'll grow, 'til we hit the ceiling, yeah Well I'll be better, get away Send a letter, bombs away You're covered in my skin I couldn't imagine anyone else I'm off for the weekend I couldn't imagine why you would save yourself Well it's gone and it's not returning And your clothes and pictures are burning 'Cause you're old, and battered and beaten And we'll grow, til we hit the ceiling, yeah Well I'll be better, get away Send a letter, bombs away You're covered in my skin I couldn't imagine anyone else I'm off for the weekend I couldn't imagine why you would save yourself Well I'll be better, get away Send a letter, bombs away You're covered in my skin I couldn't imagine anyone else I'm off for the weekend I couldn't imagine anyone else You're covered in my skin I couldn't imagine anyone else I'm off for the weekend I couldn't imagine why you would save yourself
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Written by: AARON FINCKE, BENJAMIN BURNLEY, JEREMY HUMMEL, MARK JAMES KLEPASKI
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Breaking Benjamin" is an American rock band that originated from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1999. The band has released multiple successful albums and songs, including "Skin."
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Song Information"Skin" is one of the songs from their second studio album, "We Are Not Alone," which was released in 2004.
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Album Success"We Are Not Alone" achieved commercial success, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and later certified platinum, which means it sold more than 1 million copies in the United States. "Skin" was one of the popular tracks on the album.
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Musical StyleLike many of Breaking Benjamin's songs, "Skin" is characterized by its heavy rock sound, with powerful guitars and strong vocals.
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Emotional ThemesThe song deals with themes of emotional struggle and the inner battle within oneself, fitting with the band's overall focus on introspective, and often dark, themes.
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Co-WritingThe entire album, including "Skin," was co-written by the lead vocalist Benjamin Burnley and guitarist Aaron Fink.
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AccoladesThe album "We Are Not Alone," featuring "Skin," was nominated for a "Choice Music: Rock Track" award at the Teen Choice Awards in 2004.
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Songwriting ProcessBenjamin Burnley, the band's frontman, stated in several interviews that he often writes songs based on his personal experiences and "Skin" is presumably no exception.
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InfluenceBreaking Benjamin, including their song "Skin," has had significant influence on the post-grunge and alternative metal genres.
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Fan InterpretationsFans often interpret the song's lyrics as dealing with the pain of a broken relationship or heartbreak, showcasing Burnley's ability to write deeply emotional and relatable songs.
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