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Flesh & Bone
Colorwave Lyrics
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That's not how I treat you and me
Eyes closed, head first
I fall into your arms, but then you
Cut
Effortlessly
Slicing down
Excuse me, please
Your shiny knife I didn't see
Eyes closed, head first
I fell for your charms, oh, you're such a treat
In ice-cold blood
You're turning the blade, oh my god
Fillet my soul
Feeding my bones to the dogs in the streets
Cutting effortlessly
Slicing your way through me
Through flesh and bone, through flesh and bone
Carving so gracefully
Piece by piece your way through me
You get your way through me you get cha way
Oh
I'm sorry, did my back hurt your knife, honey?
Nahw, come here, let me blow a kiss on it
What were you thinking?
You could just chew me up n spit me out like that?
Aaaah, I see
You confuse kindness with weakness
Think empathy's a flaw, huh?
HA!
This is not how we treat people, honey
This is NOT how we do
Thought you could blame it on me?
Go on, underestimate me, it'll be fun
Whatever it takes, you stop at nothing
Whatever it takes to keep you hands clean
You really think you did nothing wrong?
Bless your delusional heart
We both know my words will either attract a strong mind or offend a weak one
Cutting effortlessly
Slicing your way through me
Through flesh and bone, through flesh and bone
Carving so gracefully
Piece by piece your way through me
You get your way through me you get cha way
Cutting effortlessly
Piece by piece your way through me
You get your way through me you get your way
The lyrics of Colorwave's song, "Flesh & Bone," appear to be about a toxic and manipulative relationship. The singer is entranced by someone who he believes cares for him but is then brought down by their actions. He sings, "That's not how I treat you and me" to indicate that he knows he wouldn't act in the same manipulative manner as his partner.
The singer uses powerful imagery to describe how he feels the other person treats him. The line "slicing down through flesh and bone" creates a brutal picture of the emotional damage being done to him. He goes on to say that the other person is "turning the blade" and filleting his soul, which demonstrates the sense of betrayal he feels. Perhaps the most striking part of the lyrics is when the singer tries to turn the tables slightly. He asks if his back hurt their knife and then metaphorically sends a kiss in their direction. This can be interpreted as a form of resilience and standing up for himself.
Overall, the lyrics are a powerful and emotional exploration of a relationship that is not healthy. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the other person's actions and seems to be grappling with the shock of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Carefully
The following lyrics are a cautionary tale.
That's not how I treat you and me
The singer values mutual respect and equal treatment in a relationship.
Eyes closed, head first
The singer is vulnerable and has let their guard down.
I fall into your arms, but then you
The artist has trusted their partner, but something goes wrong.
Cut
The artist feels hurt and betrayed.
Effortlessly
The partner's actions feel cruel and callous.
Slicing down
The partner is causing emotional pain without any remorse.
Through flesh and bone
The emotional pain is just as real and impactful as physical pain.
Excuse me, please
The artist is trying to be polite and reasonable, despite feeling hurt.
Your shiny knife I didn't see
The partner's actions were unexpected and blindsided the artist.
Eyes closed, head first
The singer is trying to ignore the pain and denial.
I fell for your charms, oh, you're such a treat
The artist was fooled by the partner's charming and manipulative behavior.
In ice-cold blood
The partner is ruthless and calculating in their actions.
You're turning the blade, oh my god
The partner is intentionally causing more pain and damage.
Fillet my soul
The partner is destroying the singer's sense of self and well-being.
Feeding my bones to the dogs in the streets
The partner is taking advantage of the artist's vulnerability and weakness.
Carving so gracefully
The partner's actions feel precise and intentional.
Piece by piece your way through me
The partner is breaking down the singer's emotional defenses and control.
You get your way through me you get cha way
The partner is asserting their power and control over the singer.
Oh
The artist is about to confront the partner and stand up for themselves.
I'm sorry, did my back hurt your knife, honey?
The artist is being sarcastic and calling out the partner's actions.
Nahw, come here, let me blow a kiss on it
The artist is masking their anger and frustration with humor.
What were you thinking?
The singer is genuinely curious about the partner's motivations.
You could just chew me up n spit me out like that?
The artist is hurt and feels like they were used and discarded by the partner.
Aaaah, I see
The singer finally understands the partner's true nature and intentions.
You confuse kindness with weakness
The partner is underestimating the singer's strength and resilience.
Think empathy's a flaw, huh?
The partner doesn't value or understand the importance of empathy.
HA!
The artist feels empowered and confident.
This is not how we treat people, honey
The artist is setting boundaries and standing up for themselves.
This is NOT how we do
The singer is rejecting the partner's toxic behavior and disrespect.
Thought you could blame it on me?
The singer is refusing to take the blame for the partner's actions.
Go on, underestimate me, it'll be fun
The artist is challenging the partner and warning them not to underestimate them.
Whatever it takes, you stop at nothing
The partner is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their power and control.
Whatever it takes to keep you hands clean
The partner is trying to avoid responsibility and consequences for their actions.
You really think you did nothing wrong?
The singer is questioning the partner's lack of remorse or accountability.
Bless your delusional heart
The artist is sarcastic and mocking the partner's lack of self-awareness.
We both know my words will either attract a strong mind or offend a weak one
The singer is unapologetically speaking their truth and accepting the consequences.
Writer(s): Eva-gina Berkel
Contributed by Jordyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.