The band was among the first acts of a renewed wave of shoegazing music, harkening back to the late-1980s and early 1990s heyday of that genre. Although My Bloody Valentine is the most well-known of the shoegazers, Film School tends to hew more closely to the less stridently noisy bands from the original scene--bands such as Slowdive and Blind Mr. Jones. When Film School ups the tempo, their cascading guitars and background harmonies of "ooh" and "aah"--washed-out spins on classic mid-60s pop--they can also sound like Ride, another prominent band in the original shoegazing scene.
Film School today are now based in Los Angeles. Current members are: Greg Bertens, Dave Dupuis, Lorelei Plotczyk, Jason Ruck, James Smith . Previous members have included Nyles Lannon, Justin LaBo, Donny Newenhouse.
Bones
Film School Lyrics
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It's never enough to know
What's done is done
Got a list, pocket change
It's never enough to know
It's never enough
Makin' a fuss to prove
What's done is done
Going out, findin' out
Whatever was once okay
Whatever was once alright
Tend to think that you know yourself
And here we are again
Setting broken bones
Broken bones
Tend to think that you know yourself
And here we are again
Setting your broken bones
Broken bones
Here I go again
Like a moth to the fire
Just like it used to be
Accept, we'll never decide
Got a list, check it twice
It's never enough to know
Tend to think that you know yourself
And here we are again
Setting broken bones
Broken bones
Tend to think that you know yourself
And here we are again
Setting your broken bones
Broken bones
The song "Bones" by Film School appears to be about someone who is struggling with the consequences of their actions and the difficulty of self-discovery. The repeated line "Got a list, check it twice" suggests that the person is trying to keep track of their mistakes and shortcomings, but despite their efforts, they still don't feel like they truly know themselves or their place in the world. The lines "Going out all the way" and "Makin' a fuss to prove" paint a picture of someone who is trying to assert themselves in some way, perhaps to compensate for their feelings of inadequacy, but ultimately, "What's done is done."
The chorus, with its repetition of "Tend to think that you know yourself / And here we are again / Setting broken bones / Broken bones," expresses the frustration and disappointment of coming up against the same obstacles and mistakes over and over again. The metaphor of broken bones implies that these are not minor setbacks or mistakes, but rather fundamental flaws in one's character or approach to life. The final lines, "Here I go again / Like a moth to the fire / Just like it used to be / Accept, we'll never decide," suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's own limitations.
Overall, "Bones" is a introspective and melancholy song that deals with themes of self-doubt, self-discovery, and the difficulty of change. The lyrics are relatively simple, but the repetition and imagery create a haunting and memorable effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a list, check it twice
I have a mental list of things to do or remember and I constantly review it to make sure nothing is missed.
It's never enough to know
Simply being aware of something is not sufficient to bring about change or progress.
What's done is done
The past cannot be changed or undone, so it's important to focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on past mistakes.
Got a list, pocket change
Despite having a list of things to do, I don't have enough resources or money to accomplish everything on it.
It's never enough to know
Having knowledge or awareness of something is not sufficient to bring about change or progress.
It's never enough
No matter how much I do or how much I know, there's always room for improvement or more growth.
Going out all the way
I am fully committed and willing to go all in to achieve my goals or desires.
Makin' a fuss to prove
I am making a big deal out of something to prove a point or to accomplish something important.
Whatever was once okay
Things that were once acceptable or tolerable may no longer be so, and it's important to reassess and make necessary changes.
Whatever was once alright
Things that were once acceptable or tolerable may no longer be so, and it's important to reassess and make necessary changes.
Tend to think that you know yourself
I often believe that I have a good understanding of who I am and what I want, but sometimes I am proven wrong.
And here we are again
Despite past mistakes or missteps, we find ourselves in a similar situation again.
Setting broken bones
We are trying to fix or heal the damage that has been done, but it may be a painful or difficult process.
Broken bones
Metaphorically, we have been hurt or broken in some way and are working to recover or move past it.
Here I go again
I am repeating a cycle or pattern that I have been through before.
Like a moth to the fire
I am attracted to something that is ultimately self-destructive or harmful, despite knowing the potential consequences.
Just like it used to be
I am repeating a familiar pattern or behavior, even if it wasn't beneficial or helpful in the past.
Accept, we'll never decide
We must accept that some things are beyond our control or ability to change, and we must learn to live with the uncertainty or lack of resolution.
Setting your broken bones
We are working to fix or heal the damage that has been done to you, but it may be a painful or difficult process.
Contributed by Aria O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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