Skeleton
Anavae Lyrics
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But you wouldn't notice...
Play my hand at a game
I'm already losing
None of my pieces add up to ten
You scrambled a perfectly adequate human
Now I'm barely moving
Like being born for a second time
Maybe I'll grow some horns next time
When the feathers are breaking out of my skin
The party was hijacked, the people were kidnapped
Tied to the garden chairs
Suppose I should join them
Would it be rude to stare?
Do I become part of the crowd?
(Me meuro)
(Hey)
Went out to the desert
To escape all the mayhem
Found myself in a storm
How could this not be harmless?
I miss all the people, I feel so alone
They think that I'm dead
...Maybe I'm dead
Everyone is screaming, Nobody can hear them
Positive thinking is dead now you're sinking
I should be cutting some doors into the walls
The party was hijacked, the people were kidnapped
Tied to the garden chairs
Suppose I should join them
Would it be rude to stare?
Do I become part of the crowd?
(Me meuro)
(Hey)
I'm a half girl, half chameleon
What if I'm angry for the rest of time?
Maybe I'm hanging from the wrong trees?
Maybe I'll never find peace
(Me meuro)
(Hey)
The lyrics of "Skeleton" by Anavae describe a sense of detachment and loss of identity experienced by the singer. The lines "Could say I was leaving, but you wouldn't notice" and "None of my pieces add up to ten" suggest a feeling of being invisible or insignificant, and the metaphor of a game reinforces this idea, as the singer feels they are already losing before they even begin to play. Furthermore, the line "You scrambled a perfectly adequate human" may suggest that someone or something has altered the singer's sense of self, leaving them feeling disorganized and confused.
The chorus of the song reveals a party scene where the guests have been kidnapped and tied up, leaving the singer questioning their place in this situation. The line "Would it be rude to stare? Do I become part of the crowd?" suggests an internal conflict between wanting to blend in and feeling uncomfortable with the situation. The bridge features the singer exploring the desert to escape the chaos, only to find themselves in a violent storm, which could represent their internal struggle.
Overall, "Skeleton" by Anavae creates a vivid picture of a person dealing with feelings of loss, confusion, and disorientation. The lyrics highlight the singer's struggle to find their place in the world, as they grapple with questions of identity and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Could say I was leaving
I could declare my departure
But you wouldn't notice
But you wouldn't realize I had gone
Play my hand at a game
I participate in a game
I'm already losing
But I'm already failing
None of my pieces add up to ten
None of my parts add up to completeness
You scrambled a perfectly adequate human
You disturbed a perfectly functional person
Now I'm barely moving
Now I'm barely making progress
Hardly there, I'm back at the start
Almost absent, I'm returned to the beginning
Like being born for a second time
Like experiencing a second birth
Maybe I'll grow some horns next time
Perhaps I'll develop horns in the future
When the feathers are breaking out of my skin
As feathers emerge from under my skin
The party was hijacked, the people were kidnapped
The celebration was taken over, and the attendees were abducted
Tied to the garden chairs
Restrained in outdoor seats
Suppose I should join them
I guess I should join their ranks
Would it be rude to stare?
Is it inappropriate to gaze at them?
Do I become part of the crowd?
Do I become a member of the group?
(Me meuro)
(Hey)
Went out to the desert
Ventured into an arid area
To escape all the mayhem
To avoid all the chaos
Found myself in a storm
But I found myself in a tempest
How could this not be harmless?
How could this not be benign?
I miss all the people, I feel so alone
I long for all the individuals I know, I feel so isolated
They think that I'm dead
They assume that I'm deceased
...Maybe I'm dead
...Perhaps I'm dead
Everyone is screaming, Nobody can hear them
Everyone is shouting, Nobody can hear their voices
Positive thinking is dead now you're sinking
Optimistic thoughts are gone, and now you're descending
I should be cutting some doors into the walls
I must create doors in the walls
I'm a half girl, half chameleon
I'm a half-female, half-chameleon creature
What if I'm angry for the rest of time?
If I remain furious for an eternity, what would happen?
Maybe I'm hanging from the wrong trees?
Could be that I'm hanging from the wrong source?
Maybe I'll never find peace
Maybe I'll never reach tranquility
(Me meuro)
(Hey)
Writer(s): Jamie Finch, Rebecca Need-menear
Contributed by Cooper C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HowitzerBug
My favourite track on the album!
Totally gutted I wasn't able to make it to this performance :(
@Milllka
мурашки по спине, очень круто
@aday4724
Se merecen tener mucho mas éxito y mas promoción.
@Defendry
Amazing <3
@aledmorgan92
The riff at 1:27 is so fucking satisfying, although he didn't need to look like he was having a stroke.
@WhiskeyBrewer
A truly amazing song and what a performance
@theangelbelow88
Love how atmospheric this song is. Definitely my favorites song on the album and this live performance 👌
@Dekaltive
<3
@Anto95ish
Amazing sound, it's impressive. I like a lot this style. Good job!
@realrockshowuk
Hope you and your fans are keeping safe and well. Love this btw. #keepitreal