Bones
Allan Gary Lyrics
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And the madder I get the deeper I go
Maybe you're thinkin' I'm a fool
Well maybe I'm diggin' this hole for you
I got bones to pick with you
I should have known
You can't be true
We want what's due
And you should know when you get home
I got bones to pick with you
Shoveling dirt and loadin' lead
Whiskey burnin' up my head
You can tell your friend I know the news
And I'll deal with him when I'm done with you
I've got bones to pick with you
I should have known
You can't be true
Me and the devil
We want what's due
And you should know when you get home
I got bones to pick with you
Yeah, maybe you best just leave this town
Yeah, probably 'fore the sun goes down
'Cause the Devil already knows my name
And you can ask him yourself when I see you again
Bones to pick with you
I should have known
You can't be true
Me and the devil
We want what's due
And you just know when you get home
I got bones, I got bones
To pick with you
I should have known
You can't be true
Me and the devil
We want what's due
And you just know when you get home
I got bones to pick with you
Well I've been out here diggin' a hole
I'm gonna push you in nice and slow
Well maybe you're thinkin' I'm your fool
Well maybe I'm diggin' this hole for you
Allan Gary's song "Bones" depicts a man who is digging a hole in the ground out of anger and frustration towards someone who has wronged him. The deeper he goes, the angrier he becomes. He believes that his actions are justified, even if the act of digging a hole may seem foolish to others. The lyrics illustrate his readiness to confront the person he is angry with, no matter where he and the devil find themselves. He believes that he has "bones to pick" with that person and insists that they will be met with as soon as he sees them again.
The lyrics of the song are somewhat cryptic, leaving the audience curious about what exactly is happening in the story. But one could assume that the anger and frustration depicted in the song are due to some sort of betrayal or wrongdoing. The lyrics and the melody are quite powerful and intense, creating an ominous and emotionally-charged atmosphere. The repetition of the phrase "I've got bones to pick with you" emphasizes the singer's determination to confront the person who has wronged him.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been out here diggin' a hole
I have been digging a hole,
And the madder I get the deeper I go
The angrier I feel, the deeper I dig.
Maybe you're thinkin' I'm a fool
You might think I am foolish.
Well maybe I'm diggin' this hole for you
I might be digging this hole for you.
I got bones to pick with you
I have issues I need to address with you.
I should have known
I should have been aware.
You can't be true
You are not honest and truthful.
Me and the devil
The Devil and I.
We want what's due
We want what we deserve.
And you should know when you get home
You need to be aware when you return home.
I got bones to pick with you
I have issues I need to address with you.
Shoveling dirt and loadin' lead
Digging and carrying heavy loads.
Whiskey burnin' up my head
Drinking alcohol is making me feel intoxicated.
You can tell your friend I know the news
Inform your friend that I am aware of the situation.
And I'll deal with him when I'm done with you
I will handle him after I have dealt with you.
Yeah, maybe you best just leave this town
It might be best for you to leave this town.
Yeah, probably 'fore the sun goes down
You should leave before sunset.
Cause the Devil already knows my name
The Devil is aware of who I am.
And you can ask him yourself when I see you again
You can ask him about me when we meet again.
I got bones to pick with you
I have issues I need to address with you.
I got bones, I got bones
I have a lot of issues to address.
To pick with you
To address with you.
Well I've been out here diggin' a hole
I have been digging a hole.
I'm gonna push you in nice and slow
I will lower you into the hole slowly and gently.
Well maybe you're thinkin' I'm your fool
You might be underestimating me.
Well maybe I'm diggin' this hole for you
I might be digging this hole for you.
Lyrics © ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Gattis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dan
Sounds Amazing‼️ 🎶🎵🎶🎤🎸 Awesome song‼️😊👍
Bobbie Layton
I’m still listening and love this and Gary Allan is wonderful.
Elena Cannavó
Yes !! I love all his songs!!
Linda Prine
Awesome. Love this and Gary Allan. Thanks Gary for your songs that’s mean so much to life♥️
bagamandras
This is a live performance? OMG! Sooo good!
bagamandras
Dana Gidner UR so lucky Dana! Greetings from Hungary!
Quadruple Threat Station
Luv this song & Garys guitar he’s playing so badass!
Lynn Hutchinson
Love this song, wish new music would be on the way from this great man!
Nan Dowden
How can you not love this man❤️😍
Shonda Pierce
love it