Skin O' My Teeth

Megadeth

About Skin O' My Teeth

"Skin o' My Teeth" is the fourth single from American thrash metal band Megadeth's multi-platinum album Countdown to Extinction.


Year:
2010
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I had wrists donning slits
Flowing constantly
My broken body in a wreck
Wrapped around a tree
A crosswalk hit and run
The finish line for me
People clutter in the gutter
Take a look and see

No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o'my teeth

No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o'my teeth

My blood flows through the streets
Deluge from the wounds
Empty jars of sleeping pills
On the dresser in my room
My wet brain neighbor cranes
His neck in time to see
The white lights a train
Bearing down on me

No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o'my teeth

No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o'my teeth

I won't feel the hurt
I'm not trash any longer
That that doesn't kill me
Only makes me stronger
I need a ride to the morgue
That's what 911 is for
So, tag my toe and don't forget
Ooh to close the drawer

No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o'my teeth

No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o'my teeth

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Megadeth

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, after Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, who were responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the thrash metal sub-genre. more »

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Written by: Dave Mustaine

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10 facts about this song

Song Title
"Skin O' My Teeth" is a track from heavy metal band Megadeth's fifth studio album. The phrase "skin of my teeth" is an old English idiom meaning by the narrowest margin, or just barely managing something.
Album Information
The song is included in "Countdown to Extinction", which was released in 1992. This album is regarded as one of Megadeth's best works and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200.
Song Theme
The song "Skin O' My Teeth" is about suicide attempts. The band's frontman, Dave Mustaine, stated in various interviews that the song was inspired by his own experiences with suicidal thoughts.
Music Genre
This track is part of Megadeth's thrash metal repertoire. Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its high energy and fast tempo.
Musical Composition
"Skin O' My Teeth" is well-known for its speedy, palm-muted guitar riffs and its aggressive drumming patterns.
Band Members
The band's line-up for this album consisted of Dave Mustaine (lead vocals, guitar), Marty Friedman (guitar, backing vocals), David Ellefson (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Nick Menza (drums, percussion).
Single Release
"Skin O' My Teeth" was released as a promotional single in 1993. Despite being about a very dark subject matter, the song saw success on the radio and helped cement Megadeth's status in the metal scene.
Music Video
The music video for "Skin O' My Teeth" features footage from the band's performances mixed with various snippets of television news reports.
Controversies
The song's theme of suicide was controversial, drawing criticism from various groups. However, Mustaine has always maintained that the song is not promoting suicide, but rather highlighting the despair that can lead people to consider it.
Live Performances
"Skin O' My Teeth" has become a staple in Megadeth's live set-lists and it typically features extended guitar solos from Mustaine and/or Friedman.

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