ON MY SKIN
Ash-B Lyrics

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Sleeping
Monday turns to Tuesday, then it's the weekend (yeah)
Going through the motions, but it's not healing
This wound in my chest
No rest from these thoughts of you
Flashbacks (flashbacks)
Of driving in your car, volume pushed right up to max (oh)
All those late nights, I try and dream them back

One by one to find just a piece of truth (oh)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Don't you know just what you've done to me
Took it all, left me hungry
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The beginning of the end
The moment that I let you in

Let you in
Under my skin
Let you in
Under my skin

Empty
Boy, you said before that we were meant to be
Delivery was pure, but were you my enemy?
Here all alone, you moved on
Now cat caught your tongue
Questions, yeah
Tell me why you use love like a weapon, yeah
My friends say just see it like a lesson
But I am not the same, your game was a wicked one

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Don't you know just what you've done to me
Pulled the rug right from underneath my feet
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The beginning of the end
The moment that I let you in

Let you in
Under my skin
Let you in
Under my skin

I was only ever good to you
Gave you all of my affection
Now all of your deceptions
Ring out in the silence, that's the truth
But you're gon' learn your lesson
When karma comes correct

Let you in
Under my skin (under my skin, yeah, yeah)

Let you in (I did, I let you in)
Under my skin (under my skin)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "On My Skin" by Ash-B are a reflection of someone struggling to move on from a past relationship where they were left hurt and brokenhearted. The song opens with the seemingly mundane nature of life moving forward despite the lingering hurt in the singer's heart. They are haunted by flashbacks of the happy times they shared with their ex, but can't seem to find peace in the present. The chorus acknowledges the impact that their ex had on their life, taking everything and leaving them with a feeling of emptiness. The lyrics also suggest that the singer didn't realize the true nature of the relationship until it was too late, and now they're dealing with the fallout of their own vulnerability.

The second verse addresses the pain of betrayal, as the singer questions whether the love they felt was genuine or just a tool for their ex to manipulate them. The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels isolated and alone, while their ex appears to have moved on effortlessly. The bridge of the song shifts the tone, with the singer reclaiming their power and stating that they deserve better than the deception and heartbreak they've experienced. The final repetition of "Let you in under my skin" is a metaphor for the lingering pain and memories that their ex left behind, and the acknowledgement that it will take time to heal and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleeping
Trying to escape from reality and the pain caused by the end of the relationship.

Monday turns to Tuesday, then it's the weekend (yeah)
Resigned to the passing of time, as the days blend together and every day feels the same.

Going through the motions, but it's not healing
Trying to move on, but not able to truly heal from the hurt.

This wound in my chest
The emotional pain and hurt that was left behind from the relationship.

No rest from these thoughts of you
Constantly thinking about the other person, and not being able to escape the memories of them.

Flashbacks (flashbacks)
Memories of the past relationship that come back unexpectedly.

Of driving in your car, volume pushed right up to max (oh)
Reminiscing about the fun and carefree times in the relationship.

All those late nights, I try and dream them back
Wishing to relive the good memories and moments from the past relationship.

One by one to find just a piece of truth (oh)
Struggling to make sense of the relationship and what went wrong.

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Repeating the sounds of heartbreak and emotional pain.

Don't you know just what you've done to me
The other person is responsible for the emotional pain and hurt that was caused.

Took it all, left me hungry
The other person took everything from the relationship, leaving the singer wanting and empty.

The beginning of the end
Looking back, realizing that the end of the relationship was inevitable.

The moment that I let you in
This is the moment that everything started and the relationship took off.

Let you in
Allowing the other person to become a significant part of the singer's life.

Under my skin
The other person got too close and became too important, leaving a lasting impression and wound.

Empty
Feeling empty and alone after the end of the relationship.

Boy, you said before that we were meant to be
The other person promised forever and a future together, but it was all a lie.

Delivery was pure, but were you my enemy?
The other person appeared genuine and honest, but was really hiding their true intentions and feelings.

Here all alone, you moved on
Feeling abandoned and left behind while the other person has moved on to someone new.

Now cat caught your tongue
The other person is now silent and refusing to communicate or take responsibility for their actions.

Questions, yeah
Asking why and looking for answers to understand what went wrong.

Tell me why you use love like a weapon, yeah
Feeling like the other person used love as a way to manipulate and hurt the singer.

My friends say just see it like a lesson
Friends trying to offer support and advice on how to move forward from the relationship.

But I am not the same, your game was a wicked one
The relationship left a lasting impact and changed the singer, and the other person was manipulative and deceitful.

Pulled the rug right from underneath my feet
The other person betrayed and hurt the singer, causing them to lose their footing and balance in life.

I was only ever good to you
The singer was committed and loyal, and did everything they could for the other person.

Gave you all of my affection
The singer poured their love and care into the other person, giving them everything they had.

Now all of your deceptions
The other person was dishonest and deceitful, hiding who they really were and what their intentions were.

Ring out in the silence, that's the truth
The lies and betrayal of the other person are now clear and evident, and can be heard in the silence of the breakup.

But you're gon' learn your lesson
Believing that karma will come back to the other person and they will receive their just punishment and learn their lesson.

When karma comes correct
Reiterating the belief that the other person will get what they deserve in the end.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kathleen Anne Brien, Ross Monro James

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