Blind Melon - Skinned Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Skinned' by Blind Melon?

   'Skinned' was written by Blind Melon members Brad Smith, Christopher Thorn, Glen Graham, Shannon Hoon, and Thomas Rogers Stevens.

2. Which album features the song 'Skinned'?

   'Skinned' is featured on Blind Melon's second studio album, 'Soup,' which was released on August 15, 1995.

3. What inspired Shannon Hoon to write the lyrics for 'Skinned'?

   Shannon Hoon was inspired to write the lyrics for 'Skinned' after reading a book about serial killers that included Ed Gein. He chose to explore a humorous side of Gein's gruesome story in the song.

4. How did guitarist Christopher Thorn come up with the music for 'Skinned'?

   Christopher Thorn came up with the music for 'Skinned' as part of a songwriting experiment while learning to play banjo. He never expected Shannon Hoon would choose to write lyrics over that music.

5. Has Blind Melon performed 'Skinned' live?

   'Skinned,' along with other tracks from their album 'Soup,' has not been frequently performed live. The band had plans to perform the entire Soup album live but these performances have not taken place yet.

6. 'Skinned' references Ed Gein. Who was he?

   Ed Gein was a notorious killer and body snatcher from Plainfield, Wisconsin. He exhumed corpses from graveyards and fashioned trophies and keepsakes from their bones and skin. His crimes inspired several horror films and songs.