Skin Deep - The Stranglers

Many people tell you that they're your friend

Believe them you need them for what's round the river bend

Make sure that you're receiving the signals they send

'Cause brother you've only got two hands to lend

Maybe there's someone who makes you weep

And some nights they loom up ahead when you're asleep

Sometimes there's things on your mind you should keep

Sometimes it's tougher to look than to leap

Better watch out for the skin deep

Better watch out for the skin deep

Watch out for the skin deep

Watch out for the skin deep

Better watch out for the skin deep

One day the track that you're climbing gets steep

Your emotions are frayed

And your nerves are starting to creep

Just remember the days as long as the time that you keep

Brother you better watch out for the skin deep

Better watch out for the skin deep

Better watch out for the skin deep

Watch out for the skin deep

Watch out for the skin deep

Better watch out for the skin deep

Watch out for the skin deep

Watch out for the skin deep

Better watch out for the skin deep