Screaming Skin
Blondie · Livid
My skin cries.
My blood sighs.
I still owe some dread on this hide.
Following my trust in wonder I watch the circus begin.
I can't ignore the scent of it - the scent of my screaming skin.
My skin cries.
My blood sighs.
I still owe some dread on this hide.
La la la la la la la.
La.
La la la la la la la.
I'm a multicellular individual.
You're way out of proportion!
We've got the hemodynamic connection.
Don't call me germ!
Allowing for my strength to muster.
My losses begin to win.
Tropical winds start to bluster, raising the fur on my skin.
My skin cries.
My spirits fly.
But I still owe some dread on this hide.
Oooh.
Yeah!
I'm a multicellular individual.
You're way out of proportion!
We've got the hemodynamic connection.
And don't call me germ!
Swallowing my pride no longer, I take the forbidden sun.
If I have been sculpted by hunger, I'm not the only one.
My skin cries.
My blood sighs.
I still owe some dread on this hide of mine.
La la la la la la la.
La la la la.
La la la la la la la la.
I'm a multicellular individual.
You're way out of proportion, ah ha!
We've got the hemodynamic connection.
Don't call me germ!
My skin cries.
My spirit flies.
But I still owe some dread on this hide.
My skin cries.
My blood sighs.
And I still owe some dread on this hide of mine.
My spirit flies.
My blood sighs.
And I still owe some dread on this hide of mine.
My skin cries.
My spirit flies.
But I still owe some dread on this hide.
Screaming Skin - Blondie
Released on the 1980 album Livid, "Screaming Skin" stands as a defining track in Blondie's evolution from new wave to punk-infused rock. The song features Debbie Harry's distinctive, aggressive vocal delivery, which became a hallmark of her solo career and the band's later sound. Musically, it blends the raw energy of punk with the synthesizer-driven production characteristic of the era, creating a sound that was both commercially viable and critically respected. As part of the band's discography during their peak commercial success, the track exemplifies the shift toward a harder, more direct approach in their catalog. Its enduring popularity highlights Blondie's ability to maintain relevance while pushing the boundaries of their musical style throughout the decade.