Flesh From My Bones
Filiz Lyrics
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Be a little more but not too much
Cross your legs but spread them wide
Talk a lot, hide what's inside
He will make me think that I got the power for myself
But he won't back me up when I cry for help
With his claws around my neck, he drains my soul
I know that I'm not in control
Cause everything goes on and on if we play these roles
These roles, these roles, the roles, these roles
Be a wet dream, stay a saint
Not too strong but be a prey
Thicker, thinner, not enough
Be who you are but not too rough
He will make you think that he's got a fire of his own
But once you stop feeding, his heart turns to stone
He tears off the flesh from my bones
With his claws around my neck he drains my soul
I know that I'm not in control
Cause everything goes on and on if we play these roles
These roles, these roles, the roles, these roles
I grow back the flesh from my bones
His claws around my neck won't drain my soul
I know that I'll be in control
If I don't take a part of this and play these roles
These roles
The song "Flesh from My Bones" by Filiz is a powerful commentary on the pressures women face to conform to societal expectations and play certain roles in order to be accepted or loved. The first verse highlights the contradictory messages women receive, such as being told to be more but not too much, talk a lot but hide what's inside, and spread their legs wide while sitting straight. These conflicting demands can cause confusion, anxiety, and a sense of powerlessness.
The second verse focuses on the ways in which men can manipulate and control women, pretending to offer power or support but ultimately tearing away at their sense of self and draining their souls. The chorus repeats the line "He tears off the flesh from my bones" as a metaphor for this destructive behavior, while also acknowledging the struggle for control that exists when playing these roles.
However, the song ends on a note of empowerment, with the singer declaring that she will not participate in these harmful patterns anymore. She will grow back the flesh from her bones, take control, and refuse to play these roles. It's a message of hope and defiance that resonates with anyone who has felt trapped by societal expectations or abusive relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit straight, back off, not too close
Follow society's rules, but don't get too comfortable
Be a little more but not too much
Strive for improvement, but don't stand out too much
Cross your legs but spread them wide
Appear ladylike, but still sexual
Talk a lot, hide what's inside
Be social and outgoing, but don't reveal your true thoughts and feelings
He will make me think that I got the power for myself
The abuser will make the victim feel like they have control over their own life
But he won't back me up when I cry for help
The abuser won't support the victim when they are in danger or seeking help
He tears off the flesh from my bones
The abuser seeks to strip away the victim's humanity and identity
With his claws around my neck, he drains my soul
The abuser exerts control over the victim, causing them to lose their sense of self
I know that I'm not in control
The victim understands that they are being manipulated and controlled
Cause everything goes on and on if we play these roles
These social roles will perpetuate if people continue to conform to them
Be a wet dream, stay a saint
Be sexual but also pure and innocent
Not too strong but be a prey
Don't appear too confident or assertive, but still appear vulnerable
Thicker, thinner, not enough
No matter how the victim appears, it will never be enough for the abuser
Be who you are but not too rough
Be true to yourself, but don't be too aggressive or assertive
He will make you think that he's got a fire of his own
The abuser will appear confident and passionate to the victim
But once you stop feeding, his heart turns to stone
The abuser only cares about the victim as long as they are fulfilling his needs
I grow back the flesh from my bones
The victim is reclaiming their sense of self and personal power
His claws around my neck won't drain my soul
The abuser no longer has control over the victim
I know that I'll be in control
The victim is regaining control over their own life
If I don't take a part of this and play these roles
The victim realizes that they must reject societal expectations and social roles to break free from the abuser's control
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sara Filiz Brannäs, Caesar Legion Ivarsson
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