1) Die Monster Die is a 9… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Die Monster Die is a 90's alternative rock group formed in Athens, GA. Not to be confused with diemonsterdie, the horror punk band.
Die Monster Die are Alice Cohen (vocals & bass), Evan Player (guitar & bass), Kenny Sanders (drums) and Shawn Tracy (guitar).
2) Die Monster Die is a Ghoul/Punk band from Kenosha, WI fronted by Dr Destruction since the late '80s. Dr Destruction ran for Mayor of Kenosha, and hosts the Crimson Theater on public access cable in SE Wisconsin.
Bones
Die Monster Die Lyrics
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I'd rather be left alone
I'd rather be by myself
Than beg for scraps of your precious hell
Hellfire forgets no one
Pulls the slow gun from his soul's hunger
Taste affection's suffocating gasp
As you crash, awaken as the vapours rise
Fill your head with complicated prophecies
And drink the lies, drink the lies
Pull the shades over my eyes
Open mine
Cracks while you listen
Why should i wonder why
While you cry
Drunk on your burning skin?
Skin cracks, divine graces fall
Lifts up the sky
Grist for the mill
Pull the stone wheel from a broken eye
Read your books - your mind grows
As your body cries
Fill your head with complicated prophecies
And drink the lies, drink the lies
Drink it up
Lips like a child
Curl into a smile
If this is hell, I'll stay a while...
I'll stay a while
The song "Bones" by Die Monster Die appears to be a song about self-reliance and independence. The opening line, "Don't throw me a bone, I'd rather be left alone," suggests that the singer prefers to be alone rather than rely on anyone else's help or support. The following line, "I'd rather be by myself than beg for scraps of your precious hell," implies that the alternative to being alone is being subservient to someone else's version of hell.
The song goes on to describe a character who has grown strong with anger and has become cynical as a result of being mistreated by others. The line "pulls the slow gun from his soul's hunger" suggests that this person has a deep-seated desire to protect themselves from further harm. The chorus, "Fill your head with complicated prophecies, and drink the lies, drink the lies," seems to suggest that the singer is advocating for a kind of existential rebellion against societal or cultural norms, encouraging listeners to think for themselves and to seek out their own truths rather than accepting the lies that are spoon-fed to them.
Overall, "Bones" is a song about rejecting the status quo and forging one's path in life. It is a call to arms for those who feel disenchanted with traditional societal roles and expectations and who want to take control of their lives on their terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't throw me a bone
I don't want your charity or your half-hearted attempts to help me.
I'd rather be left alone
I don't need your company, I'm content with my own solitude.
I'd rather be by myself
I prefer to spend my time alone rather than with you.
Than beg for scraps of your precious hell
I'd rather have nothing than accept the miserable existence you call life.
Hellfire forgets no one
The pain and suffering inflicted by the world will never fade away completely.
Pulls the slow gun from his soul's hunger
The agony of existence takes a toll on our emotional and mental wellbeing, leading to a slow and painful death of the soul.
Taste affection's suffocating gasp
Love can be overwhelming and stifling, suffocating the very essence of one's being.
Cynical, I've grown strong with anger
My past experiences have made me distrustful and resentful, but I have become stronger because of them.
As you crash, awaken as the vapours rise
As you hit rock bottom, you become more aware of the harsh reality of your situation.
Fill your head with complicated prophecies
We often try to make sense of things by creating complex theories or explanations, which can cloud our judgement.
And drink the lies, drink the lies
Sometimes we choose to believe things that we know aren't true because they make us feel better in the moment.
Pull the shades over my eyes
I want to ignore the truth and live in blissful ignorance.
Open mine
I need to face reality and accept the truth.
Cracks while you listen
My mind is breaking as I try to process everything that's happening around me.
Why should i wonder why
What's the point of asking questions when there are no answers?
While you cry
You're struggling just as much as I am, but in your own way.
Drunk on your burning skin?
Are you intoxicated by your own pain and suffering?
Skin cracks, divine graces fall
We may be broken and damaged, but we can still experience moments of beauty and grace.
Lifts up the sky
These moments of beauty and grace can lift us up and give us hope.
Grist for the mill
Our struggles can be a source of inspiration and motivation, giving us the strength to keep going.
Pull the stone wheel from a broken eye
We can still move forward even if we're broken and damaged.
Read your books - your mind grows
Education and learning can expand our minds and help us see the world in a new light.
As your body cries
Even as we grow mentally, our physical body may still be suffering.
Drink it up
We often ignore the truth and choose to believe in lies because it's easier.
Lips like a child
We may try to act tough and strong, but deep down we're vulnerable and fragile.
Curl into a smile
Despite our pain and suffering, we can still find moments of happiness and joy.
If this is hell, I'll stay a while...
Even though things may be tough, we can still find a way to survive and persevere.
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.