Hold on, I can't feel you
It's been too long for any rescue.
Is it lost, or just too hard to find?
Cut the cord. fade to black.
It's better left behind.

It's time to celebrate everything is gone.
We're left with all the waste.
It's time to get it back

Back to bare bones

Keep on, it will find you.
A new light-something to see through.
Pay the cost. you're standing in a line.
There's a way to get it back.
Just let it fall behind.

It's time to celebrate everything is gone.
We're left with all the waste.
It's time to get it back

Back to bare bones

You never listen. no, you never listen.
Never listen, know you never listen to anything I ever say at all.
You never see them. no you never see the traps set in your way.
But does it really matter if we fall.

Cut the cord. fade to black. it's better left behind.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dark New Day's song, Bare Bones, are reflective and encouraging in equal measure. The opening verse conveys a sense of loss and desolation, the singer feels cut off from something or someone they once connected deeply with, but after extended time without any assistance, they start to give up hope. They suggest that it may be lost forever or too difficult to rediscover. However, they soon come to a realization – it's better to cut ties entirely and let go. This scenario creates an opportunity for a new beginning, and the singer suggests that "It's time to celebrate everything is gone." A fresh start is necessary, and this requires stripping away anything unnecessary, getting rid of clutter, and starting over with a clean slate is the only way to progress. By getting back to the bare bones, the singer suggests they'll come to a better emotional place and can start on the path of growth again.

The second verse continues this positive outlook, and the singer encourages the listener to keep going. They assure them that they'll eventually find something new, something that will light up their life and help them keep going. The singer identifies that it takes a lot to leave behind something beloved, and we all have to pay a price. However, if one can persevere, then they just need to let go and leave things behind to make room for new experiences. We're left with the impression that those experiences will be better, and they will lead the singer back to their roots, with everything stripped back to the essential elements.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold on, I can't feel you
I haven't felt your presence for a long time and cannot rely on your rescue anymore.

It's been too long for any rescue.
It's been too long since I've had your help and now it's too late to expect anything.

Is it lost, or just too hard to find?
I'm not sure if I've lost you completely or if it's just difficult to connect with you.

Cut the cord. fade to black.
Let's end our relationship and move on from it.

It's better left behind.
We'll be better off without holding on to this relationship.

It's time to celebrate everything is gone.
We should come to terms with our separation and accept it as a reason to celebrate.

We're left with all the waste.
We're left with nothing but useless remains of our broken relationship.

It's time to get it back
It's time to start over and rebuild our relationship.

Back to bare bones
We need to go back to basics and start fresh.

Keep on, it will find you.
If you persist, you'll eventually find a new path to follow and discover something new.

A new light-something to see through.
Eventually, you'll find a new perspective and understand things better than before.

Pay the cost. you're standing in a line.
You need to pay the price, stay in the line, and wait for your turn to come.

There's a way to get it back.
There's a chance to start again and fix our broken relationship.

Just let it fall behind.
Let go of the past and leave it all behind to move forward.

You never listen. no, you never listen.
I feel like you never listen to me and my concerns.

Never listen, know you never listen to anything I ever say at all.
I feel like you completely disregard anything I say.

You never see them. no you never see the traps set in your way.
You never see the obstacles in your path and fail to prepare for them.

But does it really matter if we fall.
Does it matter if we fail in this relationship or not?

Cut the cord. fade to black. it's better left behind.
Once again, let's end this relationship as it's better to move on than to hold on to it.

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