The band comprises drummer Jared Easterling, vocalist Ryan Kirby, bassist Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary and guitarist Daniel Gailey. Easterling is the only member of the original line-up that remains in the band. They released two independent EPs entitled Fit for a King in 2008 and Awaken the Vesper in 2009. They also released one independent album, Descendants, in 2011. After the band getting signed to Solid State Records, they released four studio albums through this label: Creation/Destruction (2013), Slave to Nothing (2014), Deathgrip (2016) and Dark Skies (2018). Their upcoming sixth studio album, The Path, is set for release on September 18, 2020.
Skin & Bones
Fit for a King Lyrics
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For I have sold my soul for gold
Washed up on shore
A thousand miles away from home
Just as I begin to settle in to these skin and bones, alone
I find the answers to questions I have never known
Is there life beyond the grave?
There must be a better way
Running from time to try and keep myself alive
Release my pride to keep from pushing the light aside
Now as I begin to let this in
I must keep the best in mind
And remove myself from the things that are wasting my time
I know that one of these days
I'll finally see you face to face at the golden gates
Will you take me or will I fade into the grave?
I know these words won't hold any weight
But please don't turn away
Don't turn away from me
Is there life beyond the grave?
And will I make the same mistakes, day after day?
There must be a better way
I know that one of these days
I'll finally see you face to face at the golden gates
Will you take me or will I fade into the grave?
Is there life beyond the grave?
And will I make the same mistakes, day after day?
There must be a better way
I know that one of these days
I'll finally see you face to face at the golden gates
Will you take me or will I fade into the grave?
Forgive me now
For I have sold my soul for gold
Washed up on shore
A thousand miles away from home
Just as I begin to settle in to these skin and bones, alone
I find the answers to questions I have never known
The song "Skin & Bones" by Fit for a King talks about the internal conflict between materialistic desires and spiritual growth. The lyrics address the singer's regret for selling their soul for gold, and how they feel lost and alone. The persona reflects on the bigger questions of life and death, wondering if there is an afterlife and goes on to question whether they will be able to stop making the same mistakes over and over again. The lyrics suggest that living in the moment and focusing on improving oneself is a better way of life. The persona reveals they're willing to cleanse their soul of the superficial things in life that waste their time in order to achieve a better way and true growth.
The song generally talks about materialism and spiritual growth. The lyrics are an introspective monologue directed inwards, asking a lot of questions about the afterlife and whether one’s actions will determine their fate. The song has a storytelling quality to it, and the music itself is quite intense and emotionally charged. As the song progresses, there is a shift from the negative emotions of regret, being lost and alone to a more hopeful and positive outlook. The persona speaks of finally seeing someone face to face at the golden gates, implying that they have faith in divine intervention and the possibility of redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me now
Asking for forgiveness.
For I have sold my soul for gold
Regretting a decision made to put materialistic possessions above personal values.
Washed up on shore
Feeling lost and directionless after going through tough times.
A thousand miles away from home
Being far from one's roots and a familiar environment.
Just as I begin to settle in to these skin and bones, alone
Becoming comfortable with oneself but feeling isolated and disconnected from the outside world.
I find the answers to questions I have never known
Discovering new things about oneself and life that were previously unknown.
Is there life beyond the grave?
Questioning what happens after death and if there is an afterlife.
And will I make the same mistakes, day after day?
Worrying about repeating past mistakes and not learning from them.
There must be a better way
Believing that there is a solution to problems and a better path in life.
Running from time to try and keep myself alive
Feeling rushed and pressured to succeed and preserve one's life.
Release my pride to keep from pushing the light aside
Letting go of ego and self-centeredness to avoid missing out on opportunities.
Now as I begin to let this in
Starting to understand and accept new perspectives and ideas.
I must keep the best in mind
Focusing on positive aspects and not getting bogged down by negativity.
And remove myself from the things that are wasting my time
Getting rid of unnecessary or unproductive activities that detract from personal growth.
I know that one of these days
Being aware that a day will come when something important will happen.
I'll finally see you face to face at the golden gates
Meeting someone or something significant at a pivotal moment in life.
Will you take me or will I fade into the grave?
Questioning if something or someone will help overcome obstacles or if they will succumb to failure.
I know these words won't hold any weight
Acknowledging that words alone cannot change circumstances.
But please don't turn away
Requesting not to be ignored or abandoned.
Don't turn away from me
Pleading for someone to stay present and supportive.
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Written by: AARON KADURA, JARED EASTERLING, JUSTIN HAMRA, ROBERT BENTON LYNGE, RYAN KIRBY
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