Maybe we could’ve been friends
If I met you in another life
Maybe then we could pretend
There’s no gravity in the words we write
Maybe you didn’t mean it
Maybe “blonde” was the only rhyme
The only rhyme
Want my heart to be breakin’, breakin’, no
I’m happy and you hate it, hate it, oh
And I’m not asking you to let it go
But you been tellin’ your side
So I’ll be tellin’ mine, oh
You can try
To get under my, under my, under my skin
While he’s on mine
Yeah, all on my, all on my, all on my skin
I wish you knew that even you
Can’t get under my skin if I don’t let you in
You’re tellin’ it how you see it
Like truth is whatever you decide
Some people will believe it
And some will read in between the lines
You’re putting me in the spotlight
But I’ve been under it all my life
Said all my life
Want my heart to be breakin’, breakin’, no
I’m happy and you hate it, hate it, oh
And I’m not asking you to let it go
But you been tellin’ your side
So I’ll be tellin’ mine (Mine, oh)
You can try
To get under my, under my, under my skin
While he’s on mine
Yeah, all on my, all on my, all on my skin
I wish you knew that even you
Can’t get under my skin if I don’t let you in, oh
You can try
To get under my, under my, under my skin
While he’s on mine
Yeah, all on my, all on my, all on my skin
I wish you knew that even you
Can’t get under my skin if I don’t let you in, oh
I just hope that one day
We both can laugh about it
When it’s not in our face
Won’t have to dance around it
Don’t drive yourself insane
It won’t always be this way
You can try
To get under my, under my, under my skin
While he’s on mine
Yeah, all on my, all on my, all on my skin
I wish you knew that even you
Can’t get under my skin if I don’t let you in
Finding Strength in Vulnerability
“Skin” by Sabrina Carpenter is a powerful reflection on emotional resilience and perspective. The lyrics explore the idea of personal boundaries and the struggle to maintain composure in the face of public scrutiny and interpersonal conflict. Carpenter addresses the pain of misunderstanding and gossip, yet she reclaims her narrative by refusing to allow negativity to affect her deeply. The song’s recurring motif of “skin” represents both vulnerability and protection—demonstrating how, even amid rumors and speculation, true strength comes from choosing what to let in.
Owning Your Story
Carpenter’s message is clear: while others may attempt to define your story, only you decide how much their words matter. The chorus’s assertive repetition emphasizes self-assurance and the importance of emotional boundaries, while the closing lines offer hope for reconciliation and healing in the future.
Song Credits
Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Tia Scola, Ryan McMahon
Release Year: 2021