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For the Megadeth song, see Skin o' My Teeth. For the biblical phrase, see Skin of my teeth.
"Skin of My Teeth"
Standard cover[a]
Single by Demi Lovato
from the album Holy Fvck
ReleasedJune 10, 2022 (2022-06-10)
Genre
Length2:42
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Felder
  • Niceforo
  • Sorrells
Demi Lovato singles chronology
"Fiimy (Fuck It, I Miss You)"
(2022) 		"Skin of My Teeth"
(2022) 		"Substance"
(2022)
Music video
"Skin of My Teeth" on YouTube

"Skin of My Teeth" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on June 10, 2022, by Island Records as the lead single from Lovato's upcoming eighth studio album Holy Fvck. The singer co-wrote the song with Oak Felder, Alex Niceforo, Keith Sorrells, Laura Veltz and Lil Aaron.[1] "Skin of My Teeth" was produced by Felder, Niceforo and Sorrells. It was performed live for the first time on the premiere date in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[2][3]

Background

In early 2022, Lovato announced on their social media the "funeral" of their pop music.[4] During the first months of the year, the singer shared previews of what their new music would be, including "Skin of My Teeth".[5] In May, after various rumors, Lovato stated that the album's lead single would be called "Skin of My Teeth".[6] Days later, the cover and release date, June 10, were revealed.[7] That day was finally released for digital download and streaming.[8] It marks their return to the genres of pop punk and rock, after having experimented with them on Lovato's first two studio albums, Don't Forget (2008) and Here We Go Again (2009).[5] The song references Lovato's struggles with substance abuse, with references to "rehab" and wanting to be free but failing due to the "disease" Lovato is enduring.[9][10]

Lovato in the song's annotations on Genius says of the opening line that references yet another rehab visit, "it was a headline that I saw multiple times and I just felt like it was no one’s business!"[11] Lovato then goes on to say that they "do not need anyone to keep track of my own journey" and that people should have "compassion for the struggle that I have along with many other people".[11]Lovato has an emotive lyric in the song that says "I'm your son and I'm your daughter, I'm your mother, I'm your father" which is meant to "humanize" addiction as a struggle that many individuals face.[12]

Music video

The official music video for "Skin of My Teeth" premiered on June 10, 2022. It was directed by Nick Harwood and Nick Vernet, and produced by Shayna Giannelli.[13] The music video begins with Lovato singing from a bathtub as an ominous figure reads headlines about Lovato's recent visit to rehab. Eventually the pair come face to face in a dramatic confrontation, while Lovato ends the song with a rain sequence that features their electric guitar shooting out sparks.[14]

Promotion

Lovato performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon hours before release, wearing all black, accompanied by a matching guitar, and surrounded by fog.[15]

Critical reception

NPR described "Skin of My Teeth" as a fun listening experience and compared the song to the pop rock sound of "Celebrity Skin" by Hole with the vocal affectations of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga.[16] They also praised Lovato as having a "level of camp" in their art with genuineness and commitment to their music, unlike "other pop-punk revivalists".[16] Loudwire praised the track for tackling addiction, and described it as having "an immediate sense of urgency, opening with two snare hits and some chord strumming" after which Lovato begins to sing in a sardonic vocal tone.[14] The guitar tones in the song have "weight to them" with a "bouncing energy" that is reminiscent of "artists such as Pat Benatar and Joan Jett."[14]

Credits and personnel

Song credits

Credits adapted from Genius.[17]

  • Demi Lovato – lead vocals, composition
  • Oak Felder – composition, programation, background vocals, keyboard, engineering
  • Keith Sorrells – composition, programation, production, background vocals, guitar, bass, percussion
  • Laura Veltz – composition
  • Lil Aaron – composition, background vocals
  • Alex Niceforo – composition, production, background vocals, electric guitar
  • Manny Marroquin – mixing
  • Chris Gehringer – engineering

Music video

Credits adapted from YouTube.[18]

  • Justin Benoliel – EP
  • Shayna Gianelli – producer, for Object & Animal Production
  • Nick Harwood – director
  • Nick Vernet – creative director

Charts

Chart performance for "Skin of My Teeth"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[19] 19
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[20] 56
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21] 13
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[22] 47

Release history

Release history for "Skin of My Teeth"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 10, 2022
Island [23]

Notes

  1. ^ Apple Music uses the album artwork.

References

  1. ^ "Demi Lovato presenta "Skin of my Teeth"". Cronica (in Spanish). 10 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs "Skin of My Teeth" On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". Beautiful Ballad. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  3. ^ Longmire, Becca. "Demi Lovato Performs Their New Punk-Rock Track 'Skin Of My Teeth' For The First Time On 'Jimmy Fallon'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Demi Lovato Holds a Funeral for Their Pop Music". Paper Mag. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  5. ^ a b Henderson, Taylor (26 May 2022). "Demi Lovato Teases Pop-Punk Song 'Skin of My Teeth'". Pride. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  6. ^ Aniftos, Rania (23 May 2022). "Demi Lovato Reveals Lead Single of Upcoming Album". Billboard. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  7. ^ Carter, Emily (27 May 2022). "Demi Lovato confirms release of new rock single, Skin Of My Teeth". Kerrang. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  8. ^ Dailey, Hannah (10 June 2022). "Demi Lovato Drops 'Holy Fvck' Lead Single 'Skin of My Teeth': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  9. ^ CNN, Lisa Respers France. "Demi Lovato's 'Skin of My Teeth' addresses struggle with addiction". CNN. Retrieved 2022-07-03. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ DiVita, Joe DiVitaJoe. "Demi Lovato Confronts Addiction on New Rock Song 'Skin of My Teeth'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  11. ^ a b "Askin' why doesn't make it easier / Go easier on me". Genius. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  12. ^ "I'm just tryin' to keep my head above water". Genius. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  13. ^ Barbosa, Jucilene. "Demi Lovato lança a cinematográfica 'Skin of My Teeth'; confira". Pop Now (in Portuguese). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  14. ^ a b c DiVita, Joe DiVitaJoe. "Demi Lovato Confronts Addiction on New Rock Song 'Skin of My Teeth'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  15. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs Of 'Skin Of My Teeth' On 'The Tonight Show'". UPROXX. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  16. ^ a b Cruz, Reanna (2022-06-10). "Demi Lovato, 'Skin of My Teeth'". NPR. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  17. ^ "Skin of my Teeth - Demi Lovato". Genius. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  18. ^ "Demi Lovato - Skin of My Teeth (Official Video)". Island Records (UMG Recordings). 10 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  20. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  21. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  22. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  23. ^ Lovato, Demi. "SKIN OF MY TEETH – Single". Spotify. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
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