Discover the story of the song > Skinned Knees – A Gun That Shoots Knives

The lyrics are about the protagonist doing things that may hurt them physically, like falling down. They talk about how the ground is hard when you hit it and how they have to quickly get up and grab their skateboard before it goes into traffic. They mention pouring out blood for those who have fallen before and how those people would rather have fun than fight in a war. The protagonist doesn't belong to any specific group but feels at home with people who live for fun. They talk about different types of jobs and say that they are the ones who work hard so that they never have to work hard again. The protagonist ends by saying that the most important things in the world are family and friends. Overall, the song is about the protagonist being proud of doing things that may hurt them because it reminds them why they do anything at all.