1. … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Bones'.
1. Elmo Kennedy O'Connor, an American rapper from Howell, Michigan.
2. A death metal band from Antwerp, Belgium.
3. A death metal band from Chicago.
4. Michael Miller, a punk infused delta blues performance artist.
5. An alias of Julien Skrobek, an experimental HNW artist from France.
6. An experimental rock band from Huntington Beach, CA.
1. Elmo Kennedy O'Connor, known professionally as Bones, is an American rapper from Howell, Michigan. He is notable for the frenetic pace at which he releases new music, including over 40 mix tapes and 88 music videos since 2011, and his resistance to signing with a major record label or charging money for his music despite significant popularity and label interest. Born to a mother who designed clothing and a father who was a web designer. His grandfather was actor Robert Culp. When Bones was 7 years old, his family moved to Howell, Michigan. When he was 16, he dropped out of high school and moved to Los Angeles where his brother, Elliott, had already been living.
He has collaborated on three tracks with Raider Klan member Eddy Baker, including “High”, “Delinquents”, and “PayPal” off of Bones's albums Saturn (2013), Creep (2013), and Garbage (2014). Bones also performs and collaborates often with Xavier Wulf and another former Raider Klan member Chris Travis. Bones is 1 of the 4 members in the collective Seshollowaterboyz, which consists of Him (Bones), Xavier Wulf, Chris Travis, and Eddy Baker.
In 2014, Bones self-released 5 mixtapes through his label TeamSesh, including Garbage, which received coverage and critical acclaim from notable publications including The Fader, Pigeons & Planes, and RESPECT.
Bones headlined a sold out show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on March 4, 2015. and opened for Shlohmo at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on May 7, 2015. The hook from Bones' song "Dirt" was featured in ASAP Rocky's "Canal St." on the 2015 At. Long. Last. ASAP album.
On September 17, 2015, Bones performed "Canal St." with ASAP Rocky on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show but was cut from the TV broadcast. Videos of the performance were made available online. Bones and his manager Elliott O’Connor, who is also his brother, have both stated that major labels have shown interest in signing him but he has declined up to this point. According to Max Bell of LA Weekly, "interested labels wanted him to be their 'white rapper,' an artist along the lines of Mac Miller and Machine Gun Kelly. But Bones wasn't interested in being remade.
2. Bones are a death metal band from Belgium, with two releases on Bandcamp, and an EP "Gate Of Night" out soon on Blood Harvest Records. Lineup: Stef (guitars/vocals), Jeroen (lead guitars/vocals), Viktor (drums), Laurens (bass).
3. Bones are a 3-piece death metal punk band from Chicago, with two releases on Bandcamp and a third currently being recorded. Originally members of the 90s thrash band Usurper, Bones compromises of Joe Warlord (drums), Carcass Chris (guitar), and Jon Necromancer (bass & vox).
4. Part performance artist, part ego drenched rock star, Bones rips delta blues with punks intensity, and throws in a little stripper jazz for colour. With the delivery of a storefront preacher, The Man Named Bones (the alter ego of one Michael Miller) sings, screams and growls Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll with tongue firmly in cheek. Armed with an upright bass, an electric guitar, a sampler and a drum machine, Bones is a one man blues/punk machine.
5. Bones was an untitled noise project released on the French static noise / HNW label Slow Death Music, believed to by Julien Skrobek.
Branches
Bones Lyrics
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All I need's to see the moon rise and the sun to set
All I need is a nest in the woods where I can rest
Branches tappin' on my window, birds wake me up to SESH
Consider that C4 on my chest if you really coming up trying to press
Take you with me on the wildest ride you've ever been on yet
Out this world, off this globe, back into what we don't know
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
In Bones's song "Branches," the rapper explains that he doesn't need weapons or drugs to be happy. All he needs is to witness the beauty of nature with the rising of the moon and the setting of the sun. He desires to live in a peaceful world where he can rest in a nest within the woods, surrounded by the sound of tapping branches and singing birds that wake him up to "SESH," a term that refers to hanging out with friends and enjoying good music.
However, Bones also acknowledges that there are threats out there, and he compares himself to a person with "C4 on [their] chest" when being confronted by danger. Despite this, he expresses his desire to explore the unknown and embark on the wildest ride possible. He questions what lies beyond our world, and he also doubts whether humans will ever fully comprehend the complexity of the universe, even with advancements in our knowledge. The repetition of "Slow it down" at the end of the song could be interpreted as a reminder to take a moment to appreciate life and slow down to enjoy the beauty of existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Branches" highlight the importance of living in the moment, enjoying the simple things in life, and embracing the unknown without fear. The song isn't about being lazy or complacent; it's about seeking true happiness and exploring the vastness of our world and beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need to clutch a TEC, I don't need a cup of tech
I don't need any weapons or substances to feel fulfilled and content.
All I need's to see the moon rise and the sun to set
I find joy and satisfaction in simple, natural phenomena like the sunrise and sunset.
All I need is a nest in the woods where I can rest
I desire a simple, peaceful home where I can relax and rejuvenate.
Branches tappin' on my window, birds wake me up to SESH
I find beauty and inspiration in the sounds and sights of nature, which motivate and energize me.
Consider that C4 on my chest if you really coming up trying to press
If you're trying to impress me by being aggressive or intimidating, you should think twice.
Take you with me on the wildest ride you've ever been on yet
I'm willing to take risks and live life to the fullest, and I can bring that same adventurous spirit out in others.
Out this world, off this globe, back into what we don't know
We should embrace the unknown and let ourselves be taken beyond the boundaries of what we're used to.
What we never will, no matter the rate that human knowledge grows
There will always be mysteries and unknowns in this world that even our increasing knowledge cannot fully uncover.
Slow it down, slow it down
We should take a step back and appreciate the present moment instead of rushing through life.
Slow it down, slow it down
We should focus on simplicity and calmness instead of constantly striving for more.
Slow it down, slow it down
We should be mindful and intentional in our actions instead of rushing through them.
Slow it down, slow it down
We should take time to reflect and appreciate what we have instead of always wanting more.
Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Elmo O'connor
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@henrynelson3870
[Verse]
I don't need to clutch a TEC, I don't need a cup of tech
All I need's to see the moon rise and the sun to set
All I need is a nest in the woods where I can rest
Branches tappin on my window, birds wake me up to SESH
Consider that C4 on my chest if you really coming up trying to press
Take you with me on the wildest ride you've ever been on yet
Out this world, off this globe, back into what we don't know
What we never will, no matter the rate that human knowledge grows
[Outro]
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it do
@Sharakk.
imma post this here so i dont have to open GENIUS every time i want to space out
[Verse]
I don't need to clutch a TEC, I don't need a cup of tech
All I need's to see the moon rise and the sun to set
All I need is a nest in the woods where I can rest
Branches tappin on my window, birds wake me up to SESH
Consider that C4 on my chest if you really coming up trying to press
Take you with me on the wildest ride you've ever been on yet
Out this world, off this globe, back into what we don't know
What we never will, no matter the rate that human knowledge grows
[Outro]
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
thank you bones for the perfect vibes of sadness into my life <3 wake me up to SESH
@basedty7776
Bones is a underground legend
@anfDJRapture
he should be he started this type of underground rap lmao
@basedty7776
yung gore real shit he was one of the first
@skippydogg
yung gore actually bones didnt create this style of rap, he just made a unique twist on old three6mafia and other old southern horrorcore rappers.
@basedty7776
tanner chapdelaine well I was just saying he was one of the first underground rappers in the past few years who really make it purely independent no help from big record labels
@skippydogg
Masterrr Roshi 777 yeah then i can agree with that.
@otvertka2838
This is how snow sounds
@iui9308
Exactly how snow sounds
@97STUDIOS.
Exactly that “exactly” of this snow sound
@Orlando19ism
Branches, I guess...