[Blake:]
Well the moon just came over the tree tops
And the whipper wheel started to sing
So I slipped down the hill
Got into the still
And drank til my ears started to ring
I followed a trail to through the hollow
To a shack back in the woods
Its my eighteenth birthday
Honey come out and play
Its time that we got to no good
[Duet:]
Now I aint afraind to be lonely
But I still wanna learn about love
Im a hillbilly child raised in the wild
Come lay down on my bare skin rug
[Miranda:]
My dress is torn up and tattered
My daddy left a long time ago
And my hair just hangs down
I never made it to town
Momma said thats where bad people go
But me and my sister been talkin’
Shes eighteen one year older than me
She laid down with a man
I want to understand what she says
I’ll never believe
[Duet:]
Now I aint afraind to be lonely
But I still wanna learn about love
Im a hillbilly child raised in the wild
Lay me down on your bare skin rug
[Blake:]
Now I need a woman
[Miranda:]
And I need a man
[Duet:]
We aint got nobody
An’ we aint even kin
Now I aint afraind to be lonely
But I still wanna learn about love
Im a hillbilly child raised in the wild
Lay me down on your bare skin rug
Come lay down on my bare skin rug
Exploring Innocence and Yearning in “Bare Skin Rug”
“Bare Skin Rug” by Blake Shelton featuring Miranda Lambert captures the rawness of rural youth and the tender curiosity of first love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two young individuals navigating isolation and longing amidst a rustic backdrop. Both characters reveal vulnerabilities—the boy seeks connection as he celebrates his eighteenth birthday, while the girl is shaped by loss and a humble upbringing. Their duet is laced with honest desire, a yearning to learn about love without fear, and the comfort of companionship in the wild. The imagery of a bare skin rug becomes a symbol of unguarded intimacy, sheltering innocence and burgeoning passion in the wilderness.
Song Credits
- Artists: Blake Shelton featuring Miranda Lambert
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Warner Bros. Nashville