The song "Under Your Skin" by U.D.O. is about a person who is expressing their strong dislike and resentment towards someone who has betrayed them. The lyrics depict the narrator's anger and disappointment towards this individual. The song starts by expressing hatred towards the person for their deceptive behavior and their appearance. The line "Don't forget I have the book" implies that the narrator knows the truth about this person's lies and deceit. The lyrics highlight the two-faced nature of this individual and how they have always presented themselves as someone with integrity, while the narrator knows the truth. The phrase "You are a rip off and a liar, What did you do with all the loot" suggests that the person has not only lied but has also benefited from their dishonesty. The narrator mentions that the person's stories and lies have been exposed, and they are no longer protected. The line "All you think about is ego, You are rotten to the core" further emphasizes their disgust towards this person's selfishness and deceitful nature. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "I'm like a needle - under your skin, I'm your parasite - under your skin, Like a needle - under your skin, With all my might." These lines symbolize the narrator's desire to inflict pain and discomfort on the person who has betrayed them. The lyrics also question how the person was able to cheat so effortlessly and deceive others. The line "You are Jekyll and Hyde" refers to the person's ability to portray different personalities or sides, one being good and the other being evil. Overall, "Under Your Skin" delivers a message of anger, disappointment, and contempt towards someone who has betrayed the narrator, revealing their true nature and exposing their lies.
