Skin and Bones (David Kushner song)

"Skin and Bones"
Single by David Kushner
from the album The Dichotomy
Released	January 27, 2024
Length	3:34
Label	Miserable
Songwriters	David Kushner Brent Shows
Producer	Rob Kirwan
David Kushner singles chronology
"Dead Man" (2023) "Skin and Bones" (2024) "In My Bones" (2024)
Music video
"Skin and Bones" on YouTube

"Skin and Bones" is a song by American singer-songwriter David Kushner, released on January 19, 2024 as the third single from his debut studio album The Dichotomy (2024). It was written by Kushner himself and Brent Shows, and produced by Rob Kirwan.

Background

Kushner has stated, "'Skin and Bones' captures the electric tension of desire and redemption, exploring the thin line between ecstasy and salvation in the duality of love." ^[1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Skin and Bones"

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA) [2]	84
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [3]	31
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [4]	28
Germany (GfK) [5]	56
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [6]	76
Ireland (IRMA) [7]	40
Netherlands (Single Tip) [8]	7
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [9]	2
Norway (VG-lista) [10]	19
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [11]	50
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [12]	22
UK Singles (OCC) [13]	36
US Billboard Hot 100 [14]	70

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [15]	Gold	40,000‡
United States (RIAA) [16]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. White, Logan (January 19, 2024). "David Kushner releases new song "Skin and Bones"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
2. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 January 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1769. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 29, 2024. p. 4.
3. "David Kushner – Skin and Bones" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
4. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved November 7, 2025.
5. "David Kushner – Skin and Bones" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
6. "Billboard Global 200: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved November 7, 2025.
7. "Irish-charts.com – Discography David Kushner". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
8. "Dutch Single Tip 27/01/2024". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved November 7, 2025.
9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 29, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
10. "David Kushner – Skin and Bones". VG-lista. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
11. "David Kushner – Skin and Bones". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
12. "David Kushner – Skin and Bones". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
14. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved November 7, 2025.
15. "Canadian single certifications – David Kushner – Skin and Bones". Music Canada . Retrieved November 7, 2025.
16. "American single certifications – David Kushner – Skin and Bones". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 7, 2025.