Discover the story of the song > Bruises – Skindred

The protagonist wants to make people dance and have a good time, but he hears some people talking bad about him and doesn't trust them. He tells them to go away. He talks about being in a fight and getting bruises, and says that winners and losers both get hurt. He says that people should know better and not start fights when they're drunk. Even though he's tired and hurt from the fight, he's not giving up.