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The Man With No Skin

from Great Lake Swimmers by Great Lake Swimmers

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If I could crawl into a shell, then I wouldn’t mind the weight
Things are heavy enough already
And I hate to think that the best that I can do is not care at all
And I hate to think that I don’t care at all

Take a step forward, don’t be afraid
Take a step backward, don’t be afraid
So go on, and so look back
Stuck inside a heavy shell
Try to walk and not be pushed

And the man with no skin, they would not let him in
Would not let him sign up
‘Cause nobody wants to see a beating heart
Or a lung, or a brain

Used to get so wrapped up, used to get all caught up
Now I find myself feeling disillusioned and emotionless
Like it’s been betrayed, and this world let me down
In a big way
And now I feel like a dump ape, picking at fleas, picking at fleas

It’s hard to walk with broken legs
It gets hard to breathe without lungs
It’s hard to love the world without a heart
What else should I cut out, where do I start

It’s time to grow a second skin to keep the insides in
‘Cause this one is obviously not thick enough
It’s time to grow a second skin to keep the insides in
Or maybe get some armor and a mask

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from Great Lake Swimmers, released March 6, 2003

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Great Lake Swimmers Toronto, Ontario

Tony Dekker’s music spans two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of Great Lake Swimmers. Over eight albums, multiple EPs, live shows and reissues, the Toronto-based group with a revolving cast of players has established itself as a beloved indie folk act in their native Canada and beyond. Great Lake Swimmers was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize and nominated twice for the Juno Awards. ... more

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