Joy Crookes - Skin (Official Video)

[@wikitikibiki4084]

This girls voice, music style, fashion aesthetics, cinematic choices… let’s just say I’m in love with someone that I have never met.

[@disarmsox]

Steady on

[@TheTwouieShow]

i worked on the shoot for this video, she was really nice and actually took the time to learn my name and say hi whenever we crossed paths

[@GRANTLiveone]

She really is special ✌🏻

[@wikitikibiki4084]

@@TheTwouieShow Stop it man, i don’t need more reasons! 😅

[@tastetherainbow971]

I just heard her interview on NPR, I'm sold!

[@sandjune2753]

This should be a Mental Health Awareness Song. This is such a mature worded record for someone so young. The empathy for someone fighting for their partner/friend to live & not give in to depression, its nice to have a song from the other side of the coin looking in. Such a moving, loving sad song about real life emotions dealing with mental health. Ive been both sides of this coin. Love to you joy and your band and partner. A talented and inspirational young lady singing about real important issues in life. Joy You are a breath of fresh air. Really sick of boy/girl bands who only ever sing about sex, walk about half naked and constantly using that awful Auto Tune. Nice to see real talent come out of the UK once again. Also love your song Anyone but me. been there many times too. Thank you.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Not to ''give in to depression''? You know that for some of us, those who have ENDOGENIC aka CLINICAL BIOLOGICAL DEPRESSION, it;s NOT a matter of choice?! It's the same as if you told someone to ''not give in to'' diabetes or something like that. For those of us who actually have LEGITIMATE major depressive disorder IT'S NOT A CHOICE! And it's not as simple as ''not wanting to live'', it's not being able to when it affects every goddamn aspect of your body, mind and psyche, it drains you, sucks all life forces out of you to the point where going to the bathroom is an unimaginable feat. Saying we shouldn't ''give in'' is dismissive and ignorant. You're talking about temporary depressive state, NOT about chronic biological depression. Also, what the hell does this even mean ''emotiong dealing with mental health'', you deal with MENTAL ILLNESS, not health, learn to express your thoughts properly. For me, the person with CLINICAL depression, this song is simplistcis and it's borderline shaming person who possibly can't muster energy to ''live their life'' normaly, because it's disease, not a choice! Also, you don't actually know if she has a partner. Also, she's not the only talented intelligent performer, just a look around, there are PLENTY who also don't reduce complex illness to ''you don't want to live, come out of this''. I for example WANT to live, to be able to actually FEEL something and have the energy to do something, yet I can't, not because I ''gave in'' but because this choice was taken away from me even though I fought hard for YEARS!!! We fight so hard, and if we ''fail'', it's not because of lack of trying, and don't shame us for our DISEASE, you don't know what the hell you're talking about. You had BRIEF depressive state, not chronical major depressive disorder, sweetheart.

[@nijezoe]

My ex, who I’d been in a relationship for 2 years, had killed himself two weeks ago. He had struggled with depression throughout most of his life and and our relationship, and he always used to say that meeting me saved him from his darkest, when he was ready to give up. While we were together, I was doing the best I could to always be there for him and give him all the love I had, but left none for myself. When we broke up, it took us both a long time to heal and move on. Recently, I found out he found someone else and was in love, and it made me so hopeful and happy. I truly wanted him to find happiness. This song hits so deep.

[@therandomwanderer750]

Awh Zoe, sad to hear that. Sending you a virtual hug from here.

[@muffindolphindaphnee]

So sorry to hear this Zoe ❤ sending you love

[@jordanlavvy]

lots of love.

[@vashappeninlainey]

😭 ***hugs

[@aidenwarrington]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

[@AChill-hd4ff]

That’s probably the most soul I’ve heard in someone’s voice since Amy Winehouse. Your heart comes with your voice and your lyrics I appreciate it. You’re the boss applesauce keep up the good work

[@joelwhite3989]

I agree. FKA Twigs is a rare talent too. Holy Terrain. Very different with hip hop infusion but her voice at times is astonishing.

[@mrubi5824]

O.O That's excatly what I was thinking!

[@sydneydaviston-atkins2936]

Since Amy Winehouse? You need to listen to more music, lol.

[@yhg7ygo7g7igoi]

King Krule has more soul than anybody

[@autodietagger]

@@sydneydaviston-atkins2936 Ever heard 19 year old Amy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2azmouJmbmLrsk There hadn't been a singer like that since goddamn Billie Holiday died in 1959. Joy Crookes of 2021 is same ballpark, same league, same fuckin' sport, Hallelujah.

[@Yuki-gv6ny]

I don't usually comment on stuff, but Joy for some reason, really stirs something in me. Perhaps it's the richness of her voice, the lyrics, or how you can hear her soul as she sings, but just something about Joy really leaves a mark.

[@therandomwanderer750]

I don't know if anyone will read my comment. But this song really hits me. My fiance had depression and suicidal thoughts a few months ago, I love him so so much more than anything, I'm so scared to lose him because he's everything to me, I really can't imagine my life without him in it. I can find this song very relatable to my situation, I'm crying my eyes out right now. I'm so glad that he opened up with me, I know I can't fix it, but I will always be there for him and I'd do anything to help him. He has been super strong and not giving up, and I am super proud of him.

[@josefstuchlik1]

Wish you best of luck with your future husband x

[@therandomwanderer750]

@@josefstuchlik1 thank you so much x

[@leah271]

Awe 🥺 you are such a caring beautiful soul and I know your fiance will appreciate the support you give him so much 🥰 I wish you both the best of luck and an endless amount of happiness ❤ you are both very strong!

[@heathurikanjana1151]

I wish you and the best for future.

[@therandomwanderer750]

@@leah271 Awe you are such a sweetheart! Thank you so much Leah! I hope you are doing well and wish you all of the happiness in this world x

[@kash7634]

Pointing out the Mental Health in young black men. So important and done in such a powerful way

[@Elle_Bloom]

Hey there to my future self I know you can do this. I know we’re going through a hard time but we will get through it I promise. You will have all your desires, be financially free, and everything will be all right. Don’t worry I’m here for you.

[@Elle_Bloom]

It feels really cloudy now. My future. I hope that when you read this back all will be clear. Just know I’m proud of you. And I hope you receive all the happiness and love you deserve. It may not seem like it now but I know in the future you’re gonna feel loved. I love you.

[@SjorsVeldt]

The cinematography is out of this world. Just like her voice.

[@user-wm6lm5zm2v]

"You were in and out of thinking you could live past twelve"..I could write a whole essay about this sentence. What a beautiful, delicate song. There's so much tenderness and pain in those lyrics, and your voice makes it all even more moving. Can't wait to hear the other tracks of this album 💞 thank you Joy.

[@-cassiopee3923]

what does that sentence mean ?

[@user-wm6lm5zm2v]

@@-cassiopee3923 My personal interepretation is that when a person has been depressed, suicidal or just mentally ill for a certain amount of time, they can't see themselves living past a certain age. This is a feeling that comes and goes: sometimes they feel hopeful about the future, and sometimes they feel like they're gonna die soon. There's a name for this phenomenon and from what I read it's something trauma survivors often experience. Hearing this sentence and listening to this song made me think of that, and it's oddly comforting because we don't often hear people even mention this phenomenon so we feel like we're the only ones struggling with it. Hope I answered your question!

[@-cassiopee3923]

@@user-wm6lm5zm2v yes thank u so much :))

[@nunya5270]

WORD ⬆️

[@hermansalim1154]

Such a simple track yet so powerful that hits deep. Can’t wait for the whole album 🤍

[@raihanfaizul2857]

My ex was passed away three years ago. This song really hits me! He was my whole world, he was the only one that made my day so colorful. He’s on peace rn like his name apis.

[@KikiBoomTown]

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@SuperGilc]

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart goes to you brother

[@21pragya]

"you got the life worth living" hit my heart so hard, teared up...

[@gegeswint3317]

Joy, Baby Rose, Lianne La Havas and Celeste are graciously bringing the Billie Holiday era of sound back into our music! Loving it 💕❤️❤️

[@nikerubinos]

2:00 excellent timing of that "skin" sign on the street

[@isabellavasquez9357]

To anyone reading this: You are more loved than you know. Stay strong. If you think no one loves you, then I am sending you my love from here.

[@user-xy8gc2lg3c]

you make me feel less numb when depressed. I appreciate the representation big sister. You inspire me to do my thing after graduating

[@ajmeeeeeeee]

[Verse 1] I wish I could pull away the clothes that dress your mind As easy as when we both undress each other Underneath the southeast sky, I asked you for a light Now I'd do anything to keep us together Don't say that you're giving up [Chorus] What if you decide that you don't wanna wake up, too? I don't know what I'd do 'Cause I've built my life around you Don't you know the skin that you're given was made to be lived in? You've got a life You've got a life worth living [Verse 2] Bussing down to Waterloo just to feel control I can't fix everything, as much as I want to You were in and out of thinking you could live past twelve You're so much different now, it can't destroy you So don't say that you're giving up [Chorus] What if you decide that you don't wanna wake up, too? I don't know what I'd do 'Cause I've built my life around you Don't you know the skin that you're given was made to be lived in? You've got a life You've got a life worth living

[@bensearle7536]

Her performance of this at Glastonbury 2022 was f****** outstanding

[@anoopsidhu6525]

Every time I have listened to this song I've cried. My brother had depression and took so long to tell us, esp me being the youngest... I hope he knows that the world would never be the same without him and that I am who I am because he is who he is.

[@ldr1063]

I felt like the song lasted 4 seconds. Truly beautiful.

[@silviadebossens]

God Bless You, Queen! You're PERFECTION! Im craying tears of Joy for such pleasure and Bless of hearing you! Thank You so Very much, my dear, dear Queen! Muito Obrigada! 💋🎀✨💐❤️🕊️🤯

[@4S4P777]

There’s not a lot of songs that have made me cry but this is definitely one of them❤️ I’ve never heard such a beautiful song before, wow.

[@sabriamcdonald484]

i've listen to this song so many times in the last few days and it really it's home because I feel like Joy is really singing to me. I was going through a tough time about 3 years ago where I genuinely wanted to leave this world and self harmed and when she says 'the skin that you're given was made to be lived in...' I just get choked up. This woman truly put her soul into this song and it shows. Love Joy Crookes forever man❤

[@mitzukygonzalez9045]

I found you for a recomendation like a year ago, since that day I can't stop listening to your songs. Are masterpieces, I really would love to go to a concert but sadly im from Mexico and for the virus now its pretty hard that. I hope you know that your songs make me feel powerful and broken sometimes but in a pretty way. Thank you so much for keep doing music and sharing with us. ¡MUCHO AMOR DESDE MÉXICO! PS. Maybe i wrote something wrong, sorry abou it c:

[@antonioarvayo603]

the effortless intimacy on the inflection of her vocals is what tenderly breaks my heart and heals my soul 🧡🌱

[@KianiDell]

This song hits hard. Wonderful song.

[@beanb4g]

my dad passed five years ago, this song reminded me of him. Thank you for this i love you 🥺🤍

[@owamijackson7787]

My life is worth living, thank you

[@josephhilton6808]

This gave me goosebumps! Your album can't get to us soon enough!! You are a blessing in my life. Thank you for what you do 😌

[@user-ib6cw3hi6y]

This song has a simple and calm beauty to it and yet its hits so deep. Obsessed.

[@suffusedindream]

Welp I wasn’t expecting to get so teary eyed at work today… but here we are lol

[@OnthLvRoad]

One day very soon everyone will listen to this amazing singer... Your name is Joy but you often make me cry with your incredible songs. Best wishes for your career - and yourself - from Belgium.

[@hmoon3055]

So true. I'm crying rn

[@wearesaltedfish]

the first time i heard her voice like 4 years ago i knew i’d found someone whose music would soundtrack my life. i can’t wait for the world the hear her💜

[@teenageblue17]

This song reminds me old days, i don't know why

[@uniquelady1234]

This is beautiful, the visuals, the message, the emotion, wow!

[@paolagarcia7488]

I really love this song, joy my heart is beating with the crying piano, love youuuu

[@TheEti1980]

Wow! So powerful! I actually just started listening to Joy tonight as a result of suggestions from KZbin. I have been listening to music for many many years and this is first time that I ever cried to a song!! Someone close to me is going through some terrible times right now.

[@Elle_Bloom]

Thank you Joy for changing my life with this song. I remember it coming in my recommended and I reloaded my page but something told me to go back and search up your song. The second I listened to it i fell in love with all your song especially this one since it was the first one I listened to by you. Thank you for changing my life, putting me in a better state and making me look at the world another way. A better way and making me feel like your songs are a safe place. Thank you

[@kimjoohans]

💔 this song remind me with my old relationship, when my ex ghosted me and we still in a relationship that moment i'm so depressed bcz struggle of my life then i found he cheated on me but he making a excuse and made me like i'm the one who leave him

[@Alicia-cy6sf]

There are literally 2 songs in this entire world that can make me cry and that is Diana Ross’s If we hold on together and Skin by Joy Crookes. Thank you for being able to bring that emotion out of me so easily with a song. It doesn’t happen a lot but when it does that song means more to me than anything.

[@starsandfireflies3879]

i seriously can’t get enough of joy’s music!!

[@danai3630]

Oh my this was so intimate..this is the kind of love you tell your grankids about

[@AishuVishu]

This is beautiful ❤️ I don't think I can go a day without listening to your music 🥺

[@Ironbanana777]

So much raw emotion hits so close to home such a beautiful song I hope Joy never stops making music 😭

[@kathrynscott5997]

Wow. That's one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Brought a tear to my eyes x

[@marialosalia8911]

joy is underrated beyone belief. found this song a month ago and have been obsessed since. her voice is so soothing and refreshing compared to the other songs we get nowadays.

[@handshightifsomeonedoseitl3507]

Dam you got how i felt for 9 year in this song 😪 im always scared But i enjoy your music so much your taught me alot🤘🤓

[@amanihewrote]

Thank You Crooksie 💛 I feel like those words could have been told by my lover when I was down, it gives me so much hope and faith in me and people around me. Didn’t know that you were about to release it, thank you and hope you’re okay now, I wish you the best. Hope I will see perform one day. Love from France 🤎

[@bakaharipotera]

She’ll be in Paris in February 2022! :)

[@yougurthPL]

Oh Joy, what your music does to me, you can't even imagine... Thank you for your vulnerability and opening to us this way.

[@dennodannie7765]

From Kenya,We love you

[@fcayhr]

i'm crying so hard rn!!! this song is beautiful. ive been so excited these past few days since you announced the release date of your album (but really, since last year, when you mentioned all the delays youve had tryna put it out)!!! jus the subject line "ive been waiting my whole life to tell you this" resonated with me so badly 😭😭😭 i love music and it's something ive always wanted to pursue, but one of my biggest struggles is finishing songs. your lyrics and your sound inspire me so much, and now this point in your journey where youre finally releasing music youve written since you were 15 !!!!! your rawness and passion inspires me to trust myself more with whatever feelings and ideas come to mind 🥺 i can't stop playing this song. i'm stupid obsessed with the chorus -- what magic have you spun to make something simple so enchanting !?! also the second verse, GOD, i want to hug my middle school self so tightly. gonna continue to listen to this song on repeat in dedication to her 🥺💖! i can't thank you enough for sharing all your beauty with the world

[@montsepasten2580]

this is what i will hear in heaven man😭😩✋🏻

[@sweetestpeaeve8707]

CAN WE tALK ABOUT ITTTTTT!!! BEAUTIFUL SIS 😍

[@shirazlodhi836]

nice song from lc uk livin in south west ldn

[@Hannahdahedgehog]

Wow, first time I listened to this...she is really good and the cinematography is amazing! I feel really connected to this song.

[@suzenrodriguez9647]

so beautiful

[@IamJalayaaa]

Wowowowowowowo this voice !!!!!!! Deep wowowowoowowwowow

[@nivvaemmi5341]

Beautiful and so expressive!! Fingers crossed to see you live sooner than later ❤️

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , I watched you on Graham Norton , Amazing voice , with so much soul . a very special singer .

[@martinforrester8249]

Very original, love her vibe. A star in the making.

[@karunarungan5424]

Your music has gotten me through so much and you make me feel represented. Thank you. I cannot wait for the album and the whole concept of this music video was beautiful! 🤍

[@eats4259]

This is something I really needed to hear… thank you Joy. It’s been a long almost 2 years. Thank you for putting this out ❤️❤️

[@sarahharas6629]

The whole time i tought it was a green screen but nope... congrats to the producer it’s amazingly done and your lyrics are beautifully written as always xx

[@leny7423]

Joy my love thank you for creating art the way you do ❤️

[@beatricechris3304]

Can’t wait for your album can’t stop crying at this song . Thank you joy crookes!

[@aprilisntmad]

a perfect visual! i’m so so excited to hear the rest of the album ❤️

[@cristinapalacios7046]

SU VOZ ES ARTE, TODO FUE HERMOSO

[@meeragaur7772]

Glad i discovered her

[@Elle_Bloom]

i know it’s been months since I started listening to her but just here to tell you. If you still are in the future I’m so proud of you because I know you achieved your dreams. After all when you feel like you do you always come back here and listen to this song. This song is your safe place. Your comfort place an unexplainable song that always manages to touch your heart. So to my future self I wish you the best and I love you,

[@davidcrookes4885]

That's really beautiful and deep.I know Joy would be very moved by your words.

[@Elle_Bloom]

To my future self now. Good days are coming. Just keep going. That's all I can tell you and I know you have the strength to figure out the rest on your own. I know how you are feeling. Anxious, scared and maybe even lost. But don't worry. Your not going to give up "don't say that your giving up" because your gonna make it. Your dreams are gonna come true soon. Just keep making me proud and work hard. On some days I know it' s going to be way harder than other. But your you and the you I know gets through everything wants she wants to achieve her dreams. To my future self many blessing and good luck and to anyone who might come across reading this I wish you the best soon. I hope to see a reply in about four months when you will have achieved your dream and what you worked so hard for. I love you and nobody is prouder of you than yourself!

[@Elle_Bloom]

To myself. I'm proud of you. You've made it extremely far. I know you are nervous but you will get in. You will do great. Your dreams will come true. Just have faith and I have no doubt. Your amazing don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@ujin421]

이 노래 우연히 듣고 좋아서 스트리밍 사이트에서 자주 들었는데 뮤직비디오는 처음 보네요. 가사가 특히 좋아요 잘듣고있습니다 !

[@zzz-dv8kr]

whew i'm crying. every word of yours is so thought out and intentional. no waffle from you ever, just straight poetry

[@zzz-dv8kr]

every time i watch this i cryyyyy

[@charlottelevie4465]

Joy - thank you for this song and the reminder that life is worth living - Can't wait to receive my album in October!! Go pre-order it everyone!! dont want to miss out on a master piece

[@LifeUpz]

Hey joy, you are an incredible and wonderful artist thank you for sharing so much of you with us

[@shanawilliams9615]

Gosh what a beautiful song. Very deep, actually made me cry

[@Jimboooslice]

i love this tune, it helps me expressive myself. i know who i am as a person. but sometimes i get distracted, its reminds me of how we can be beautiful people. we didnt choose to live in this skin but we can always do better x.

[@camj26]

this song makes me cry every damn time. 😭

[@vixo8266]

Very unique voice and soulful like amy winehouse

[@zeynepyaman3391]

GREAT SONG!!!, SO POWERFULL!!👏👏👏👏👏👏❤🧿

[@everybodylovescrys]

Joy, your music is timeless & therapeutic. Thank you for the goosebumps 🥰

[@xyg2788]

I am in a situation like this right now and this song came at the perfect time.. I'm crying at how deeply this hit my soul.

[@moindhali]

A beautifully heartwarming song.

[@andiwou]

okay. I'm crying. simply beatiful

[@ChrisCarpenter71]

Great song and video.

[@rahimabegum2927]

This hit so deep. So so powerful, beautiful and resonates so much! Joy is a powerhouse. Sincere, honest and vulnerable through each word in this song - she’s captured what so many of us feel but can’t articulate. Love love love

[@lydiagrace178]

Her voice is just stunning, so refreshing. We have been blessed.

[@tihobrkic]

Prekrasno, zamišljam da lagano vozim noću kroz šumski krajolik uz pun mjesec i uživam...

[@hendelcyp]

this is my new anthem, lullaby and love song

[@tianyiliu109]

god the aesthetics...missing london so much .. wish I can be back there and listen joy’s live concert😭😭😭

[@gracie99999]

three favorites [simz,cleo sol and yourswlf] havent dropped for over a year and im excited cause i kno sosho bombs gonna drop it already!!! if you want 😳🛍

[@_solange]

Lo hiciste otra vez. You did it again 👏🏽👌🏽

[@izza8324]

The emotion in her voice wow

[@Aden288]

Tracks were on autoplay in the background. I actually stopped what I was doing to check it's Joy Crookes. Quality as always.

[@milamella9356]

[@raywilkinson1949]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing your art with the world

[@youngboysamarmy7562]

This girl has amazing voice

[@adastra8019]

i have nothing but love for everything joy creates

[@SaturnReturns01]

🧡🧡🧡🧡 powerful and magnificent. thank you

[@taylorlover7485]

yes this made me bawl my eyes out

[@davidhamilton3083]

This is such a beautiful song. It touch me deeply. Every life is worth living. ❤️❤️🥰🥰🎶🎶🎶

[@user-yi8ih4ih6p]

God blessed with a truly deep velvet and soulful voice…this girl is going to touch hearts and stay in the memory of many who relate to her songs.