Bag of Bones
Mitski Lyrics
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Over and over again, my nail colors are wearing off
See my hands, pretty boy
What do they tell you?
'Cause I've looked down at them, not knowing why
And after everything's done and I'm all undone
You can hear my high heels walking on
Clickety-clacking through the night
I'm carrying my bag of bones
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Illuminate my pores and you tear me apart
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight?
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go?
I know my room is a mess
Over and over again I tell myself I'll clean tomorrow
Just move the stuff up off the bed
And do what you came here to do
But first, open up a window for me
And let the cool air in, feel the night slip in
As it softly glides along your back
And I hope you leave right before the sun comes up
So I can watch it alone
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Illuminate my pores and you tear me apart
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight?
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go?
And I can take a little bit more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
Just a, just a little bit more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
Mitskiās song Bag of Bones is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores themes of vulnerability, loneliness, and despair. The singer paints a vivid picture of exhaustion and a sense of being all used up. She sings about her hands and how they reveal the wear and tear of her life, both physically and emotionally. The high heels the singer wears as they walk through the night are a metaphorical representation of their struggles, as they carry their ābag of bonesā with them.
The songās lyrics then shift to describing a setting in which the singer is searching for some kind of relief, represented by a window opening to let in the cool night air. The fluorescent store lights and the way they ātear [the singer] apartā represent a harsh reality -- one that is unforgiving and all-consuming. The last lines of the song are an attempt by the singer to shake themselves out of their situation, to find some kind of release from their pain.
Despite the simplicity of the lyrics, Bag of Bones is a powerful and emotionally evocative song that captures the struggles that many people face in their lives. Mitskiās raw and honest delivery of the song invites listeners to contemplate their own vulnerabilities and hardships, while also offering a sense of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all used up, pretty boy
I am drained of all my energy, dear man
Over and over again, my nail colors are wearing off
Again and again, my nail paint is fading
See my hands, pretty boy
Do you see my hands, handsome?
What do they tell you?
What do they reveal to you?
'Cause I've looked down at them, not knowing why
Because I've looked at them without any reason
And after everything's done and I'm all undone
When everything is over but I am broken
You can hear my high heels walking on
You can hear the sound of my high heels as I walk
Clickety-clacking through the night
Walking with a rhythmic sound through the night
I'm carrying my bag of bones
I'm taking with me only the necessary things
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Bright lights of stores glow throughout the night
Illuminate my pores and you tear me apart
Light shines on my blemishes and makes me feel exposed
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight?
Have mercy on me, will you leave me alone tonight?
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go?
I'm exhausted from seeking answers, will you let me give up?
I know my room is a mess
I admit my room is untidy
Over and over again I tell myself I'll clean tomorrow
Repeatedly, I convince myself that I will clean it tomorrow
Just move the stuff up off the bed
Just throw everything off the bed
And do what you came here to do
And do what you came here for
But first, open up a window for me
But before that, please open a window for me
And let the cool air in, feel the night slip in
Let the cold breeze come in and feel the night
As it softly glides along your back
As it gently moves across your back
And I hope you leave right before the sun comes up
I want you to leave before the sun rises
So I can watch it alone
So that I can watch it by myself
And I can take a little bit more
And I have the capacity to bear a little more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
Let's remove this poet from this horrible situation
Just a, just a little bit more
Just a small amount more
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eunicepaula5131
!! LYRICS !!
I'm all used up, pretty boy, over and over again
My nail colors are wearing off
See my hands, pretty boy, what do they tell you?
'Cause I've looked down at them not knowing why
And after everything's done and I'm all undone
You can hear my high heels walking on
Clickity-clacking through the night
I'm carrying my bag of bones
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Illuminate my pores and you tear me apart
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight?
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go?
I know my room is a mess, over and over again
I tell myself I'll clean tomorrow
Just move the stuff up off the bed and do what you came here to do
But first open up a window for me
And let the cool air in, feel the night slip in
As it softly glides along your back
And I hope you leave right before the sun comes up
So I can watch it alone
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Illuminate my pores and you tear me apart
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight?
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go?
And I can take a little bit more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
Just a, just a little bit more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
@lenahirschfelder9039
lyrics:
I'm all used up, pretty boy, over and over again
My nail colors are wearing off
See my hands, pretty boy, what do they tell you
'Cause I've looked down at them not knowing why
And after everything's done and I'm all undone
You can hear my high heels walking on
Clickity-clacking through the night
I'm carrying my bag of bones
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Illuminate my pores, and you tear me apart
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go
I know my room is a mess, over and over again
I tell myself I'll clean tomorrow
Just move the stuff up off the bed and do what you came here to do
But first open up a window for me
And let the cool air in, feel the night slip in
As it softly glides along your back
And I hope you leave right before the sun comes up
So I can watch it alone
Fluorescent store lights, you shine through the night
Illuminate my pores, and you tear me apart
Mercy on me, would you please spare me tonight
I'm tired of this searching, would you let me let go
And I can take a little bit more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
Just a, just a little bit more
Let's shake this poet out of the beast
@am_174
I know my room is a mess
Over and over again I tell myself I'll clean tomorrow
Just move the stuff up off the bed and do what you came here to do
But first open up a window for me
And let the cool air in, feel the night slip in
As it softly glides along your back
And I hope you leave right before the sun comes up
So I can watch it alone
my favorite lyrics.
such a heartbreaking song, so many emotions. the way she sings makes me wanna cry, what a beautiful voiceā¤ļøš
@mitskileaks
Mitski's new album 'The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We', featuring the song "My Love Mine All Mine" is out now. Watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx4kLgnFexo
Listen to the album: https://mitski.lnk.to/TLIIASAW
@Bananacat-st9mv
MITSKI I LOVE YOU
@belleann2479
Mitskimitski
@leeiteninho6316
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@sopa8824
me with tears streaming down my face patiently waiting for the candy crush ad to end so i can continue listening to this and sobbing
@kiarab1790
youtube ad blockers on chrome
@angieo3059
No bc Iām literally playing candy crush and listening to this song as I read this comment.
@inevera13
I keep unliking this comment on accident bc i keep forgetting I've seen it and liked it before lmfao it gets me every time for some reason
@whamstan7454
mitski getting her coin tho
@faithless2255
@@whamstan7454 as she deserves