Skinny Love

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About Skinny Love

"Skinny Love" is a song written by American musician and songwriter Justin Vernon. It was originally released by the indie folk band Bon Iver, of which Vernon is a member, in 2007. A cover version by the British vocalist Birdy was released in 2011. Both versions charted internationally and have been featured in multiple television and film soundtracks. The song has since become a popular tune for various singing competition shows around the anglophone world.


Year:
2013
3:22
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Come on skinny love just last the year
Pour a little salt we were never here
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer

I tell my love to wreck it all
Cut out all the ropes and let me fall
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Right in the moment this order's tall

I told you to be patient
I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced
I told you to be kind
In the morning I'll be with you
But it will be a different kind
'Cause I'll be holding all the tickets
And you'll be owning all the fines

Come on skinny love what happened here
Suckle on the hope in lite brassiere
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Sullen load is full, so slow on the split

I told you to be patient
I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced
I told you to be kind
Now all your love is wasted?
Then who the hell was I?
Now I'm breaking at the bridges
And at the end of all your lines

Who will love you?
Who will fight?
Who will fall far behind?

Come on skinny love
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my

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Birdy

Jasmine van den Bogaerde (born 15 May 1996), also known by her stage name Birdy, is an English musician. She won the music competition Open Mic UK in 2008, at the age of 12. Her version of Bon Iver's "Skinny Love" was successful, peaking inside the top twenty of the charts in her native United Kingdom and in some other European countries. Her self-titled debut album Birdy was released on 7 November 2011. more »

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Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Skinny Love" was originally performed by the American indie folk band Bon Iver.
Singer-Songwriter
The song was composed by Justin Vernon, the lead vocalist of Bon Iver during a three-month period of seclusion in a cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin.
Release Date
It was released as a part of Bon Iver's debut studio album, "For Emma, Forever Ago", in July 2007.
Genre
"Skinny Love" is an indie folk song, significantly embodying elements of alternative and acoustic rock.
Inspiration
Vernon wrote the song as an expression of his emotions following the ending of a love relationship.
Cover by Birdy
"Skinny Love" gained more recognition when it was covered by English musician Birdy in 2011 for her debut studio album.
Birdy's Version Recognition
Birdy's version of "Skinny Love" reached the top 20 in the UK singles chart and also became her first hit in the UK.
Birdy's Age
Birdy was only 14 years old when she recorded her cover of the song.
Song's Meaning
According to Vernon, the phrase "Skinny Love" refers to a love that's not fully developed or realized, typical of a young and unfulfilled love relationship.
Song's Popularity
Both versions, especially Birdy's version, have been used in numerous television shows, including "The Vampire Diaries," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Orange is the New Black."

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