Broken Bones are from England and were formed by Tony "Bones" Roberts in 1983 after they he left Discharge. Sounds magazine did an article titled "Broken Bones", about Bones leaving Discharge. Bones had found his new band name. The original lineup was Tezz on bass, Bones on guitar, Nobby as the vocalist and drummer Bazz. Their first single release was the January 1984 "Decapitated" which hit # 10 in the indy charts. The follow-up single "Crucifix" was released in May 1984 hitting #12. Tezz left the band to join UK Subs and friend and roadie Paul "Hoddy" took over on bass. This new line-up recorded the band's first album "Dem Bones", and toured Europe & the USA.
Hoddy then left to join Conflict, and Tezz resumed bass playing duties, and the F.O.A.D. album was released with Karl "Egghead" from The Exploited joining in on rythem guitar.
The band then had several line-up changes with Nobby leaving to live in America and Tezz once more departing . Hoddy returned to play bass and sing. The band released the "Seeing Thru My Eyes" ep with this 3-piece line-up. Eventually the band ground to a halt.
Later the band reformed once more with the original line up to record 'trader in death', a record the band cites as their best recording.
Bones reformed the band with a new line up of Cliff on drums, Quiv on vocals and Darren "Thrasher" Harris (of Exit Condition) on bass. This is where the band took a more metal turn with their music, releasing "Losing Control". Two more albums were to follow with the 12 inch release "Religion is Responsible" and another album "Stitched Up". After these albums release, the band's touring and recording fell into remission.
In 1996 Broken Bones reformed. Bones as on guitar, Quiv on vocal, Hoddy on bass and Dave on drums. They released their first studio album in 8 years, "Without Conscience" in 2001 and in 2004, they released "Time For Anger, Not Justice". Both albums bring the band back to their roots as they play the brand of hardcore they're most well known for. They still gig and tour regularly. They were the last band to play before 2006's ill-fated British Invasion concert in San Bernardino was shut down. They played they're last show with this line up supporting the UK Subs in 2010.
In 2012 Broken Bones were to reform again, this time with original member Tezz Roberts back on bass, Bones on lead guitar and also returning to the group is Karl "Egghead" Morris. New to this line-up is Jeff "JJ" Janiak on vocals, and Andy Dawson on drums. This Line up toured throughout much of Europe before Karl and Andy would call it a day. Andy would be replaced by former drummer Dave Bridgewood and go on to release the "Dead & Gone" EP.
Discography
1983 single "Decapitated"
1983 single "Crucifix"
1984 Album "Dem Bones"
1984 Album "I..O..U....Nothing"
1985 Album "Live at the 100 Club"
1985 single "Seeing Through My Eyes"
1985 Album "Bonecrusher" (U.S. only release)
1986 single "Never Say Die"
1987 Album "F.O.A.D" studio/live album
1987 Album "Trader in Death"
1989 Album "Losing Control"
1991 Album "Stiched UP"
1992 single "Religion is Responsible"
2001 Album "Without Conscience"
2003 single "No One Survives"
2004 Album "Time For Anger, Not Justice"
State Of Mind
Broken Bones Lyrics
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What's going one? I've gotta get away
Can't breathe, can't think
What's going on?, it suffocates
Take the pain
I search and find, because you're on my mind
All my feeling denied, (feel like) I want to die
State of mind
But I've go to get away
State of mind
The lyrics to Broken Bones's song "State Of Mind" depict a person who is feeling overwhelmed and suffocated. The repetition of "can't breathe, can't think" illustrates the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape one's own thoughts. The line "take the pain" could be interpreted as a plea for someone to offer a solution or a way out of the current state of mind. The search for something to distract from these emotions is expressed in the line "I search and find, because you're on my mind." The feeling of despair is captured in the line "all my feeling denied, (feel like) I want to die," suggesting that the overwhelming emotions have been suppressed and are causing a significant amount of distress. The repetition of "state of mind" emphasises that the singer is struggling with their mental state and needs to find a way to escape.
Overall, the song conveys the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts and the overwhelming emotions that come with it. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing mental health issues in order to break free from a destructive state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't breathe, I can't think
I am feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on anything.
What's going one? I've gotta get away
I am unsure of what is causing my distress, and feel the need to escape from it.
Can't breathe, can't think
The pressure and confusion is only getting worse, making it harder to breathe and think clearly.
What's going on?, it suffocates
I am struggling to understand the situation, and it feels like it's physically weighing down on me.
Take the pain
I am trying to find a way to deal with my emotions and suffering.
I search and find, because you're on my mind
I am looking for a solution to my problems, driven by my desire to escape the pain of my current state of mind.
All my feeling denied, (feel like) I want to die
I am suppressing my emotions, even though they are causing me great distress and making me feel like giving up.
State of mind
My mental state is in disarray and causing me great difficulty and pain.
Don't know where I'm going on
I feel completely lost and directionless, unable to find a way out of my current situation.
But I've go to get away
Despite my confusion and pain, I know that I need to find a way to escape and find a better state of mind.
State of mind
My current mental state is a huge obstacle that I need to overcome in order to find peace and happiness.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.