Ballerina
BONES Lyson Lyrics
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Just for bones she tippy-toe like ballerina
I wake up in the nighttime just hoping you′ll call
There's some people that hit my line that probably hope that I fall
Sometimes that shit you say
I hope that you be making it up
I play a game so you say that ain′t what you wanted for us
We reconvene, we in the scene just like nothing was up
My life is cursed
My pedal make it vroom, vroom, vroom
Like a bomb drop
Beating down the block again
We rolling one now, since I make two
When I needed someone, you were my only friend
Late night, calling her
You ain't gotta go nowhere (no where)
Late night, calling her
You ain't gotta go nowhere (no where)
The first verse of "Ballerina" by BONES Lyson is about being lost in a haze of confusion, pain, and fear. The singer is unable to see clearly and is potentially inebriated or dissociating. However, for someone special - perhaps a lover or muse - he is able to muster the grace and poise of a ballerina. This juxtaposition of chaos and elegance sets the tone for the rest of the song as we explore themes of hope, betrayal, and loneliness.
In the chorus, the singer expresses his longing for this special person to contact him. He is checking his phone obsessively and acknowledging that there are other people who wish him ill. This creates a sense of urgency and desperation as we sense that the singer is grasping at straws to keep his head above water.
The second verse delves deeper into personal relationships and conflict. The singer accuses his partner of lying and playing games, but also admits that he himself may be unsure of what he wants. They have a disagreement, but eventually reconcile and reunite as if nothing happened. This cycle of conflict is familiar to anyone who has been in a volatile relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Blacked out everything, hard to see, yeah
I am so lost and confused that everything around me feels dark and blurry.
Just for bones she tippy-toe like ballerina
She goes to great lengths just to please me, like a ballerina dancing on her toes to impress her audience.
I wake up in the nighttime just hoping you'll call
I feel so alone at night that I constantly yearn for your affection and attention.
There's some people that hit my line that probably hope that I fall
There are people who contact me only to see me fail in life.
Sometimes that shit you say I hope that you be making it up
There are times I can't believe the things you say and I hope that you're just lying.
I play a game so you say that ain't what you wanted for us
I try to make things work between us, but you claim that's not what you want for our relationship.
I said my piece, you looked at me like I was making it up
I expressed my thoughts and feelings to you, but you dismissed them as lies.
We reconvene, we in the scene just like nothing was up
We meet again, pretending that nothing is wrong and putting up a facade for others.
My life is cursed
I believe that my life is plagued with misfortune or doomed to fail.
My pedal make it vroom, vroom, vroom
I speed through life, accelerating as if I'm trying to escape my problems.
Like a bomb drop
My presence and actions have a significant impact, creating chaos like a bomb going off.
Beating down the block again
I am relentlessly pushing forward, determined to make my mark in the world.
We rolling one now, since I make two
I'm smoking weed with someone who has become close to me, because I no longer have anyone else to lean on.
When I needed someone, you were my only friend
You were the only person who was there for me when I needed support, but now I am left feeling alone once again.
Late night, calling her
I am reaching out to her in the middle of the night, when my loneliness is at its peak.
You ain't gotta go nowhere (no where)
I don't want her to leave me, because I am scared of being alone.
Writer(s): Elmo O Connor, Daniel Duran
Contributed by Maria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.