Skin
Breaking Benjamin · Shallow Bay - The Best of Breaking Benjamin [2011]
And it's cold, a sign of the season
'Cause you're old, and battered and beaten
And we'll grow, til we hit the ceiling, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Well I'll be better, get away
Send a letter, bombs away
[Chorus:]
You're covered in my skin
I couldn't imagine anyone else
I'm off for the weekend
I couldn't imagine why you would save yourself
Well it's gone and it's not returning
And your clothes and pictures are burning
'Cause you're old, and battered and beaten
And we'll grow, til we hit the ceiling, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
I couldn't imagine
Why you would save yourself
Skin
Skin stands as a defining track in the discography of Breaking Benjamin, capturing the band's signature blend of post-grunge and alternative rock. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the song showcases the group's ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies anchored by heavy, distorted guitars. The recording features the band's characteristic dynamic shifts, moving seamlessly between quiet introspection and powerful, driving choruses. As a staple of their live performances, the track highlights the raw vocal delivery that has become synonymous with the group's identity. It remains a key song in their catalog, reflecting the sonic textures and thematic depth that established them as a prominent force in early 2000s rock music.