MEGADETH
- Skin O' My Teeth Lyrics / with translations(Dave Mustaine)
I had wrists donning slits
Flowing constantly
My broken body in a wreck
Wrapped around a tree
A crosswalk hit and run
The finish line for me
People clutter in the gutter
Take a look and see
CHORUS
No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o' my teeth
My blood flows through the streets
Deluge from the wounds
Empty jars of sleeping pills
On the dresser in my room
My wet brain neighbor cranes
His neck to see in time
The white light's a train
Bearing down on me
CHORUS
I won't feel the hurt
I'm not trash any longer
That that doesn't kill me
Only makes me stronger
I need a ride to the morgue
That's what 911 is for
So, tag my toe and don't forget
Ooh to close the drawer
CHORUS
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I had wrists donning slits
Flowing constantly
My broken body in a wreck
Wrapped around a tree
A crosswalk hit and run
The finish line for me
People clutter in the gutter
Take a look and see
CHORUS
No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o' my teeth
My blood flows through the streets
Deluge from the wounds
Empty jars of sleeping pills
On the dresser in my room
His neck to see in time
The white light's a train
Bearing down on me
CHORUS
I won't feel the hurt
I'm not trash any longer
That that doesn't kill me
Only makes me stronger
I need a ride to the morgue
That's what 911 is for
So, tag my toe and don't forget
Ooh to close the drawer
CHORUS
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Facts about Skin O' My Teeth
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Skin O' My Teeth is written by Dave Mustaine.
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It is first released on September 21, 1990 as part of Megadeth's album "Rust In Peace" which includes 16 tracks in total.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Megadeth's 'Skin O' My Teeth' portrays in detail the struggle of a human with pain and the will to live even when the situation is life-threatening. By employing the imagery of 'clinging on to life by the skin o' my teeth', the singer deciphers that he is on the very edge of life and consequently he is getting a small flicker of hope in surviving the tribulations. Most of the skin o' my teeth lyrics are depicting angst, despair, heartbreak, empowerment, and solitude. Yet, the song also emphasizes simultaneously the very struggle with pain that gives rise to resilience and strength and desperation and hopelessness. The lyrics touch upon subjects that entail self-harm, and pain, as well as death, which are considered adult themes. The allusions to blood, wounds, and the morgue show the intensity and duration of these themes that are quite heavy and frankly, not suitable for children without parental supervision.
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Skin O' My Teeth falls under the genre Rock.
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Skin O' My Teeth song length is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Who wrote Skin O' My Teeth lyrics?
Skin O' My Teeth is written by Dave Mustaine.
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When was Skin O' My Teeth released?
It is first released on September 21, 1990 as part of Megadeth's album "Rust In Peace" which includes 16 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Skin O' My Teeth lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Megadeth's 'Skin O' My Teeth' portrays in detail the struggle of a human with pain and the will to live even when the situation is life-threatening. By employing the imagery of 'clinging on to life by the skin o' my teeth', the singer deciphers that he is on the very edge of life and consequently he is getting a small flicker of hope in surviving the tribulations. Most of the skin o' my teeth lyrics are depicting angst, despair, heartbreak, empowerment, and solitude. Yet, the song also emphasizes simultaneously the very struggle with pain that gives rise to resilience and strength and desperation and hopelessness. The lyrics touch upon subjects that entail self-harm, and pain, as well as death, which are considered adult themes. The allusions to blood, wounds, and the morgue show the intensity and duration of these themes that are quite heavy and frankly, not suitable for children without parental supervision.
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Which genre is Skin O' My Teeth?
Skin O' My Teeth falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Skin O' My Teeth?
Skin O' My Teeth song length is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Dave MustaineRecord Label(s): 2010 Megadeth, Inc , Marketed by Shout Factory, 2042 Armacost Ave , Los Angeles, CA 90025 All Rights Reserved
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