Build Me Up From Bones
Sarah Jarosz Lyrics
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Wrap me up in skin
Hold me close enough to breathe me in
The moon's a fingernail
Scratching on the back
Of the night in which we lay beside
I held every inch of you
I wrote every line for you
I made time when time was all but gone
You're the love I've always known
The night's so dark and grey
But you've helped me find my way
Through the wild and wonders of this world
So take me with you now
I need to show you how
I can love you better than before
I held every inch of you
I wrote every line for you
I made time when time was all but gone
You're the love I've always known
Play it sweet and low
We've got no where to go
I am yours and you're the love I know
The song "Build Me Up From Bones" by Sarah Jarosz is a beautiful and introspective piece about the depth and strength of love. The lyrics speak to the idea of being built up from our bones, the very foundation of our being, and being wrapped in skin- the protective barrier that houses our very essence. The opening line "Build me up from bones, wrap me up in skin" speaks to the idea of making someone whole, piecing together all that they are and creating something beautiful and complete. The second line, "Hold me close enough to breathe me in" speaks to the intimacy of love, the desire to be close enough to someone to truly inhale all that they are.
The moon's a fingernail, scratching on the back of the night in which we lay beside, speaks to the idea of being present in the moment with someone despite the darkness and uncertainties of the night. The singer acknowledges that the night can be dark and grey, but their partner helps them find their way through the challenges and wonders of the world. They express the need to be taken with their partner, to show them how they can love them better than before, and to play it sweet and low as they are each other's only destination. The song paints a picture of the depth of connection and commitment between two people, how love builds us up from our very bones and wraps us in skin, and how we can find our way with the right person by our side.
Line by Line Meaning
Build me up from bones
I want you to create me from scratch and make me feel whole again.
Wrap me up in skin
Cover me with your embrace and envelop me in your love.
Hold me close enough to breathe me in
Pull me closer to you until I feel your breath on my skin and I can feel your love pulsing through me.
The moon's a fingernail
The moon is a crescent shape, a mere sliver of light, much like the love that is starting to grow between us.
Scratching on the back
It's scratching the surface, a small piece of what is to come.
Of the night in which we lay beside
As we lay together in the darkness, the moon's light is barely visible, but it is enough for us to see each other, for us to know that we are there.
I held every inch of you
I know every part of you, I've explored every inch of your body and mind.
I wrote every line for you
I've given my heart to you, I've opened up my soul to you, and I've let you in on all my secrets.
I made time when time was all but gone
I've taken time to prioritize you, no matter how busy life can get.
You're the love I've always known
You're the one I've been waiting for, the one who completes me in every way possible.
The night's so dark and grey
The world can seem scary and uncertain, but with you by my side, I feel more secure and able to face whatever lies ahead.
But you've helped me find my way
You've been a guiding light in my life, helping me navigate the ups and downs and showing me what true love really means.
Through the wild and wonders of this world
Together, we have explored this vast and amazing world, taking in all the beauty and chaos that comes with it.
So take me with you now
Let's go on this journey together, hand in hand, and never look back.
I need to show you how
I want to prove to you that my love is true, that it's deeper than words and more powerful than anything else in the world.
I can love you better than before
My love for you grows stronger every day, and I know that there is no limit to how much I can love you.
Play it sweet and low
Let's keep our love quiet and intimate, between just the two of us, and cherish every moment we have together.
We've got no where to go
As long as we're together, we don't need anything else in this world, we don't need anything but each other.
I am yours and you're the love I know
I belong to you, body and soul, and you are the only love I've ever known, the only one I ever want to know.
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: SARAH JAROSZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Build me up from bones
Wrap me up in skin
Hold me close enough to breathe me in
The moon's a fingernail
Scratching on the back
Of the night in which we lay beside
I held every inch of you
I wrote every line for you
I made time when time was all but gone
You're the love I've always known
The night's so dark and grey
But you've helped me find my way
Through the wild and wonders of this world
So take me with you now
I need to show you how
I can love you better than before
I held every inch of you
I wrote every line for you
I made time when time was all but gone
You're the love I've always known
Play it sweet and low
We've got no where to go
I am yours and you're the love I know
@markjarosz6716
Sarah Jarosz is my niece and I have watched her sing and play since the beginning... she was awesome then and she just keeps getting better and better 🎼🥁💕
@danielmcbride2375
She is a force of nature. God definitely touched her
@Wawalsh1234
Marc, she is great but not so much without the original boys. That was a sound never to be duplicated.
@imarriedasuccubus1075
Aslong as mark here didn't 😒
@MistBlues
How cool! I love her music and this is my favorite!
@PelleEklund
She is a remarkable talent and just gives me a feeling of peace every time I hear her voice.
@billhuber5674
i love the restraint of the string players. no overplaying here, just subtle complementary beauty.
@timmymcdiddy5502
Just listened to this for probably the 50th time…. still blows me away. The clever soulful lyrics, her angelic voice, the perfect blend of the three instruments…. wow.
@bradmossman7201
One of the best singer/songwriters of her generation. Particularly love this song.
@jameslatimer7949
I've been a musician for 31 years, and this is one of the best and most beautiful songs I've heard in all that time. I never knew who you were before today, but now you have a new fan. Have a great life. Happy New Year. 🙂