Bones
Caitlyn Shadbolt Lyrics

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It doesn′t make sense when you put it on paper
Doesn't read well when you say it loud
Everyone else seems to question my instincts
See that my family have their doubts

You can tell by tone in their voice
You can see by their look in the eyes
You can think what you want

But I think otherwise

I just feel it in my bones
Like a light that leads me back home
Like my boots know where to go
Don′t ask me why cause I don't know

Something running through my veins
It's something I can′t explain
Don′t think it'll ever change
Don′t ask me why cause I don't know

I just feel it in my bones
I just feel it in my bones

Well, it′s not easy to see in the dark room
Hard to address what you can't hold
But you don′t need your sight to have a vision
You just gotta addict to your fine goal
And there's so many reasons to give up
But there's so many more to stay
You can suggest that I stop, but I′ll do it anyway

I just feel it in my bones
Like a light that leads me back home
Like my boots know where to go
Don′t ask me why cause I don't know

There′s something running through my veins
It's something I can′t explain
Don't think it′ll ever change
Don't ask me why cause I don't know
I just feel it in my bones

If I could tell ya, then I′ll tell ya and I′ll finally be understood
Wish I could spell it out or I could write it down if I couldn't feel no more
If I could tell ya, then I′ll tell ya and I finally be understood
Wish I could spell it out or I could write it down if I couldn't feel no more

I just feel it in my bones
Like a light that leads me back home
Like my boots know where to go
Don′t ask me why cause I don't know

There′s something running through my veins
It's something I can't explain
Don′t think it′ll ever change
Don't ask me why cause I don′t know
I just feel it in my bones
(If I could tell ya, then I'll tell ya and I finally be understood)
Yeah, I just feel it in my bones
(Spell it out or I could write it down if I couldn′t feel no more)
(If I could tell ya, then I'll tell ya and I finally be understood)
I just feel it in my bones (Wish I could spell it out)

Don′t ask me why cause I don't know
I just feel it in my bones

Overall Meaning

The song "Bones" by Caitlyn Shadbolt is about following your instincts and believing in that feeling in your bones that tells you what to do. The singer admits that it may not always make logical sense, but she trusts that feeling and it leads her back home. She acknowledges that others may question her decision, but she knows what's right for her. The song encourages listeners to trust their own instincts and to pursue their goals despite the challenges and doubts they may face.

Throughout the song, Shadbolt uses powerful imagery to convey her message. She compares the feeling in her bones to a light that leads her home and to her boots knowing where to go. She also acknowledges that it's not always easy to follow this feeling, but it's worth it in the end. The lyrics are relatable and empowering, reminding listeners to trust themselves and their intuition.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn’t make sense when you put it on paper
When I try to explain my instincts on paper, it doesn't seem clear or logical

Doesn’t read well when you say it loud
When I try to speak about my instincts out loud, it doesn't sound convincing or comprehensible

Everyone else seems to question my instincts
People around me doubt and question the validity of my instincts

See that my family have their doubts
Even my family has doubts about my instincts

You can tell by tone in their voice
I can sense their doubt by the tone of their voice

You can see by their look in the eyes
Their facial expressions are also indicative of their doubt

You can think what you want
Others can form their own opinions on my instincts

But I think otherwise
I still strongly believe in my instincts

I just feel it in my bones
I have a strong gut feeling about something

Like a light that leads me back home
It's like an inner compass that guides me in the right direction

Like my boots know where to go
My intuition is like my trusted boots that know where to take me

Don’t ask me why cause I don’t know
I can't explain why I feel this way, it's just a strong instinct

Something running through my veins
It's a deep-seated feeling that I can't shake off

It’s something I can’t explain
I can't rationalize or articulate why I feel this way

Don’t think it’ll ever change
I don't feel like this instinct will ever go away or change

Well, it’s not easy to see in the dark room
It's hard to see or understand what's going on when things are murky or unclear

Hard to address what you can’t hold
It's difficult to deal with something intangible or abstract

But you don’t need your sight to have a vision
You don't necessarily need all the facts or visual cues to have a strong sense of direction or purpose

You just gotta addict to your fine goal
You just need to be committed and dedicated to your goal

And there’s so many reasons to give up
There are many reasons that could make you want to give up or doubt yourself

But there’s so many more to stay
But there are even more reasons to keep going and hold on to your beliefs

You can suggest that I stop, but I’ll do it anyway
Even if people advise me to stop, I will still pursue my instincts

If I could tell ya, then I’ll tell ya and I finally be understood
If only I could articulate why I feel this way, I might be able to make others understand

Wish I could spell it out or I could write it down if I couldn't feel no more
I wish I could write it down or express it more clearly if I ever lost the ability to feel this instinct

Writer(s): Mwendwa Beza Rukandema

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