There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Bones'.

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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.

Grave
Bones Lyrics

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No trap phone, no Glock 9
I don't move bricks, I don't stop time
I don't push keys, I don't got time
I hope you got your knives, because I got mine
I don't fuck bitches, I don't pimp dimes
I don't chop rock, I'm never due time
I'm way too smart to even cross the line
I never finish school, but just look at me now

Never paid attention, never did detention
Free clothes, free drugs, is now what I'm getting
Never paid attention, never did detention
Free clothes, free drugs, is now what I'm getting

What, what, what, SESH

Bones
What, what, what, what, what

Overall Meaning

In the song "Grave" by Bones, the lyrics describe a person who is drug-free and stays away from illegal activities such as dealing drugs and carrying weapons. The singer emphasizes that they are too smart to involve in any illegal activities that can get them in trouble with the law. The first four lines of the lyrics show what the singer is not involved in- he doesn't own a trap phone or Glock 9, doesn't deal drugs, and doesn't want to waste his time on such things. However, he is still cautious and armed, as indicated in the line "I hope you got your knives, because I got mine."

The second verse refers to the singer never paying attention or getting into trouble at school but is now receiving free clothes and drugs. The singer acknowledges that he is probably involved in the drug scene now, but he's making up for lost time. The singer is also telling the listener that he has achieved success without finishing school- emphasizing that education is not the only route to success.

Overall, the lyrics of "Grave" promote staying away from illegal activities and pursuing success through other means. The song also shows that not everyone follows the traditional path of success and education can be achieved through other routes.

Line by Line Meaning

No trap phone, no Glock 9
I don't engage in drug dealing or criminal activity

I don't move bricks, I don't stop time
I don't traffic drugs or engage in any illegal activity that harms people

I don't push keys, I don't got time
I don't manage drug distribution or engage in illegal activity at all because I'm too busy working on my own success

I hope you got your knives, because I got mine
I am mentally prepared for any obstacle or threat that may arise in my journey towards success

I don't fuck bitches, I don't pimp dimes
I don't objectify women or engage in any form of exploitation or lack of respect towards them

I don't chop rock, I'm never due time
I don't sell crack cocaine or engage in any illegal activity that would result in me serving time in prison

I'm way too smart to even cross the line
I am intelligent enough to avoid engaging in any criminal activity or actions that would jeopardize my future prospects

I never finish school, but just look at me now
Despite not finishing my formal education, I have achieved great success in life through hard work and dedication

Never paid attention, never did detention
I didn't have the best academic performance in school and had a lack of interest in it

Free clothes, free drugs, is now what I'm getting
I used to be attracted to the negative aspects of life like free clothing and drugs, but I have now moved past that and am focusing on my personal growth and success

What, what, what, SESH
An expression of enthusiasm for the SESH collective's music and culture

Bones
A shoutout to the artist himself

What, what, what, what, what
An expression of excitement or energy

Writer(s): Elmo O'connor

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