The Sad Songs Channel: Natalie Merchant - My Skin
June 21st, 2009 | by songs |
“Natalie Merchant - My Skin”
This is the first in a series of sad songs I’ve compiled, and it is accompanied by a video I’ve made featuring the “My Skin” lyrics and pictures of Natalie Merchant.
To see my other music videos, go on to my channel (TheSadSongsChannel), and subscribe if you wish.
Lyrics:
Take a look at my body
Look at my hands
There’s so much here that I don’t understand
Your face-saving promises
Whispered like prayers
I don’t need them
‘Cause I’ve been treated so wrong
I’ve been treated so long
As if I’m becoming untouchable
Well, contempt loves the silence
It thrives in the dark
With fine winding tendrils that strangle the heart
They say that promises sweeten the blow
But I don’t need them
No, I don’t need them
I’ve been treated so wrong
I’ve been treated so long
As if I’m becoming untouchable
I’m a slow-dying flower
In the frost-killing hour
Sweet turning sour and untouchable
I need the darkness
The sweetness
The sadness
The weakness
Oh, I need this…
I need a lullaby
A kiss goodnight
Angel, sweet love of my life
Oh I need this…
I’m a slow-dying flower
Frost-killing hour
The sweet turning sour and untouchable
Do you remember the way that you touched me before?
All the trembling sweetness
I loved and adored
Your face-saving promises
Whispered liked prayers
I don’t need them
I need the darkness
The sweetness
The sadness
The weakness
Oh, I need this…
I need a lullaby
A kiss goodnight
Angel, sweet love of my life
Oh, I need this…
Well is it dark enough?
Can you see me?
Do you want me?
Can you reach me?
Or I’m leaving…
Better shut your mouth
And hold your breath
You kiss me now
You catch your death
Oh, I mean this…
Oh, I mean this…
FRANCISCO
25 Responses to “The Sad Songs Channel: Natalie Merchant - My Skin”
By kooky122 on Jun 24, 2009 | Reply
DELBERT
absolutely amazing. thanks for posting!
By frankishottt on Jun 26, 2009 | Reply
EDWIN
love it its amazin xx
By DamnVampireER on Jun 26, 2009 | Reply
DICK
very good =)
By fff111kkk on Jun 28, 2009 | Reply
DENNIS
i love it too much
By DaniRAVEox on Jul 1, 2009 | Reply
CLAY
This song is so clever. ♥
By L0LARAii on Jul 1, 2009 | Reply
GLENN
WOW *_* THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL x3
By linuama on Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
CORDELL
Wow, I’ve never heard this song before, but it’s so beautiful! I think I’ll be listening to all your videos now
By ilovethemJOBROS on Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
DANIAL
amazing song
By hoicarlijn on Jul 6, 2009 | Reply
BROOKS
another great song! i’ve never heard this before I started listening to the sadsondchannel! thanks
By CharizardBAM on Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
EDGAR
sent a shiver down my spine,
x
By ilovethemJOBROS on Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
DAMON
i love this song
By pixielouiserose on Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
ARMAND
its ok al say wot i lyk thanx
By JosephMartinYoung on Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
BEN
Sweet irony for such a caressing song to not ignite any compassion in you. Not deeming you wrong, I would have thought it instead of saying it, so attractive.
By punkrawkhippie on Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
DALTON
You need an English class for sure. What a nasty person you are besides. Oh, and I am really glad I don’t know you myself. I have a feeling you are a quite miserable person.
By sonamy123456789 on Jul 15, 2009 | Reply
ANDREAS
i cry win its a sad momint on gaia & i lisin to it…
By L0LARAii on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
BRYON
thats so beautiful
By rlez3 on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
CORDELL
I luv this song 2, so beautiful
By scarleet105 on Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
ARRON
hey i was wondering if i could send u my sad song.
By romitref on Jul 27, 2009 | Reply
FEDERICO
muy bonito
By CandleTv on Jul 28, 2009 | Reply
BOOKER
Take a look at my body
Look at my hands
There’s so much here that I don’t understand
By KaraaMalonee on Jul 28, 2009 | Reply
AVERY
Whoaa,I love this.
By DazzledNessieCullen on Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
EDDIE
ohh, im sorry, feel better, and plus your better than him,
Go out and get ‘em 
By DobiSHACK on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
BRYANT
Nice, exactly what i needed to hear :). Nice voice and beautiful music. As always, The Sad Songs Channel is the choice.
By jennyloughman on Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
ELISHA
It shocks me that so many people are arguing in the comments of such a wonderful song…
I love this song so much. It helped me through an extremely difficult time when I felt I’d nothing worth holding onto.
Thank you Natalie for writing and singing such a masterpiece.
You really helped me.
By pixielouiserose on Aug 4, 2009 | Reply
AHMAD
oh shut up would you i dnt know you and belive me i dont wonna no you you son or daughter of a bitch
dnt be so nasty to amy07merryn
got dat