Mooncrown11 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Artwork by Anhell "Skin" [Chorus:]Do I know you from somewhere?Why do you leave me wanting more?Why do all the things I saySound like the stupid things I've said before?(Put your hand on my skin)(Put your hand on my skin)(Put your hand on my skin)Kiss me, I'm dyingPut your hand on my skinI close my eyesI need to make a connectionI'm walking on a thin lineI close my eyesI close my eyes[chorus]Touch me, I'm tryingTo see inside of your soulI've got this thingI want to make a correctionI'm not like this all the timeYou've got this thingYou've got this thing[chorus]Kiss me, I'm dyingPut your hand on my skinI close my eyesI need to have your protectionI close my eyesI close your eyes(Kiss, kiss, kiss me)[chorus, repeat]Kiss me, I'm dyingTouch me, I'm trying, ohhhI'm not like this all the timeI'm not like this all the timePut your hand on my skinPut your hand on my skinPut your hand on my skinTouch me, I'm trying, ohhhPut your hand on my skinPut your hand on my skinI'm not like this all the timeI'm not like this all the timeI'm not like this all the time This is one of those songs you can tell will be something special from just the first few notes. I love how it starts almost like a haunting ballad and then builds to something entirely different. The tribal-like drums and the middle eastern flourishes are unexpected but brilliant. She really does some interesting things with her voice in this song, using it almost like another instrument at times. The end is especially exciting when she really starts ad-libbing as the music gets more and more urgent and chaotic. Lyrically, it seems to speak of love (or lust) at first sight and how you can get really caught up in that first encounter. I love this video from the MTV Ultrasound special that shows her recording the song in the studio. We rarely get these intimate glimpses into her recording process and she sounds fantastic! I have to say I prefer the final title rather than the original "Flirtation Dance" as it's more subtle and mysterious. Many felt this should have been a single but with so many amazing songs on the album, it must have been hard to choose. This would make a great tour interlude at some point (here's hoping!) Favorite lyric: Touch me, I'm trying to see inside of your soul Favorite Musical Part: The outro Favorite Vocal Part: "I'm not like this all the time" (the ones near the end of the song) One Word That Sums Up This Song: (Reckless) Abandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Love it. I read somewhere that Pat hated what Orbit did to the song, which he originally envisioned as a ballad proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITG Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Love it. I read somewhere that Pat hated what Orbit did to the song, which he originally envisioned as a ballad proper. I didn't know it was meant to be a ballad. I think it would've made a great ballad, but as is, it's still great! I just wish there were more of the vocals at the end, as they are so strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peaches Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Excellent song. It would be interesting to hear as a ballad, but it seems like the finished product is best for this song based on the lyrics. Unless there were other verses, a straight ballad might have been a bit monotonous. This episode of Ultrasound was amazing and Kurt Loder needs to come out of retirement or wherever he is to interview Madonna again because they were always so great together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am going to run and hide from everyone here but this is one Madonna song that I don't really like much. It is different but I just could never get into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I wonder if we will ever get a live version or at least video interlude for any tours in the future? I just feel that it would sound great blasting in any arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am going to run and hide from everyone here but this is one Madonna song that I don't really like much. It is different but I just could never get into it. 1 week ban. Effective immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 1 week ban. Effective immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogue992 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This is a masterpiece, i love it so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspur Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This song blows me away. For me it's on the soul level of reconnecting with a spirit that you are familiar with. It could be taken as direct "put your hand on my skin" or as skin as a metaphor for the soul. Reaching for someone's soul. I love Madonna's voice that starts out recognizing a soul and then her voice becomes more on edge and builds throughout the song to a sense of urgency for the connection to happen."Touch me, I'm dying." It also makes me feel there is some resistance. Her "I'm not like this all the time" makes me feel like it's also something that has to happen now because I am not always going to be this open to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 0:27-0:52 This song is just about travelling on acids without acids. Too perfect and the last 2 minutes is an orgasmic explosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Gold Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 this song is amazing. the vocals, the production, the lyrics are just perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 exciting and tripping song!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am going to run and hide from everyone here but this is one Madonna song that I don't really like much. It is different but I just could never get into it. It's Ok Jan we still love you and I applaud your honesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 ....and great companion piece to SFH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 ....and great companion piece to SFH!!!! vande, your sig, I was thinking of you when using that picture edit: and all the other Chris fans lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Runa and whatatramp will appreciate too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 My favorite song on ROL. This is just perfection. I feel a state of emergency when I listen to it. It takes me very high, more than any drug I could try. Masterpiece. With a big M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Really is a masterpiece. The beginning bit is prob one of my fave Madonna intros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'm not like this all the tiiiiiimeeeeeeee....put your hands on my skinnnnn put your hands on my skiiiiiinnnnoaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY PIG Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 incredible song. I can imagine no other mainstream female artist doing anything like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt420 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This is my favorite song on ROL! This song is brilliant, there is just no other way to describe it. this is one of those songs where even now, I will hear something I never noticed before. The production is just so layered, complex and meticulous. It took me a couple of years after ROL release to really appreciate this song. At first, it sounded like a bunch of "clutter" to me......but then one day, on some really great speakers, I really HEARD the song and from that point on I was in love.....lol. I've never cared for the remix because it sounds so tame compared to the original. It sort of just plods along. I'm not so sure any remix could do this song justice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruey Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 'Skin' would have made a great fourth single! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 too bad she didn't sing it live during DWT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 This is ALMOST the GREATEST song ever or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 This song is perfection. The last 2 minutes, when it gets really chaotic and Madonna plays with her vocals like never before, are some of the best bits in her entire discography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensch Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Skin would make an INCREDIBLE interlude to her usual "sensual/sex" section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 This song is perfection. The last 2 minutes, when it gets really chaotic and Madonna plays with her vocals like never before, are some of the best bits in her entire discography.She almost hit the exact same high note that she makes in the Ray of Light song. (5:35-5:42) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 recording session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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