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Backbones
Cake Bake Betty Lyrics
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I went walking over backbones,
i broke my stiletto,
and we were so cold.
and like a Febuarys courts we froze
and so the song goes,
and we were among those
and when the Body was received i shreiked.
out of flirtation,
i screamed,
out of exsasperation, and fascination.
And so for all of us,
Lustful or our of lust,
we are the sainest bunch.
and over backbones we will ride to meet for lunch.
The opening line of Cake Bake Betty's song Backbones, "I went walking over backbones," sets the tone for a song that is mysterious and a little dark. The way the singer's stiletto breaks and the cold weather create an atmosphere of struggle and hardship. The line "and like a Februarys courts we froze" is a metaphor for the couple's relationship, which has also become cold and distant. The fact that they are "far from the Holy Ghost" suggests that they may be living a sinful or at least unconventional lifestyle.
As the song goes on, we see that the singer is experiencing intense emotions. When the Body is received, they scream out of "flirtation, exasperation, and fascination." These emotions may be related to some kind of religious ceremony or experience, suggesting that the singer is grappling with spiritual questions or struggling to find meaning in their life.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is not alone in their struggles. They acknowledge that "for all of us, / Lustful or our of lust, / we are the sainest bunch." In other words, even though they may be dealing with difficult emotions or situations, they are still part of a larger community of like-minded individuals who support each other. The reference to meeting for lunch "over backbones" reinforces this idea, suggesting that they will continue to face their challenges head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop and do it
Take a moment to reflect and act on what is being said
I went walking over backbones
I traveled over difficult paths and encountered challenges
I broke my stiletto
I faced unexpected obstacles and damage
And we were so cold
The situation was harsh and uncomfortable
And like a February's courts we froze
We were stuck in a moment of bitterness and unchanging circumstances
And so the song goes
This is the recurring pattern and cycle of life
And we were among those
We were part of a larger group experiencing similar events
Far from the Holy Ghost
We were disconnected from spiritual guidance and support
And when the Body was received I shreiked
When faced with death, I screamed and reacted strongly
Out of flirtation, I screamed
My response was playful, but still intense
Out of exsasperation, and fascination
I was both annoyed and intrigued by the situation
And so for all of us
Everyone included in this experience
Lustful or our of lust
Regardless of our motivations and desires
We are the sainest bunch
We are an unlikely group of people trying our best to do what is right
And over backbones we will ride to meet for lunch
Despite the challenges, we will continue on and make time for simple pleasures
Contributed by Dylan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.