Natalie Merchant - My Skin 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

I`ve been treated so wrong

I`ve been treated so long

as if I`m becoming untouchable

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

frost killing hour

the sweet turning sour

and untouchable

o, I need

the darkness

the sweetness

the sadness

the weakness

I need this

I need

a lullaby

a kiss goodnight

angel sweet

love of my life

o, I need this

Im 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 dont need them

o, I need

the darkness

the sweetness

the sadness

the weakness

I need this

I need

a lullaby

a kiss goodnight

angel sweet

love of my life

o, I need this

Well is it dark enough

Can you see me

Do you want me

Can you reach me

Oh, Im 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