Please note that from November 2023's Hindsight is 50/50 onwards, Uschenko started using Ghostwoman as the preferred spelling for the project. The albums are now listed on streaming platforms under that slightly altered moniker, which means that most scrobbles will now go to Ghostwoman instead.
Bonehead
Ghost Woman Lyrics
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It didn't look like you were older stranger it will confide
Tied to a answer: reconstructed next to a piece of pie
It grew into a secret circle Won't look you in the eye
I want you now
And when it graced you, picked you over You took it like a guy
then I told you it was candy
you didn't ask me why
In the first verse, the lyrics mention taking out an ad seeking an owner, which can be interpreted as the singer looking for someone to fill a void in their life. The phrase "let the cancer ride" could possibly symbolize allowing negativity or destructive elements to be a part of this new relationship. The singer then observes that the person responding to the ad doesn't appear older or unfamiliar, but something about them wants to keep their secrets hidden. This could suggest that the person has a mysterious past or is guarded emotionally.
The second verse introduces the idea of being tied to an answer, possibly indicating a decision or commitment that brings a sense of completion or clarity. Being reconstructed next to a piece of pie could be a metaphor for being rebuilt or finding healing and comfort alongside something indulgent or enticing. However, despite this symbolic progress, the person remains elusive, refusing to make direct eye contact. This lack of connection could imply an unwillingness to be fully open or vulnerable in the relationship.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire for the person they are singing to, exclaiming "I want you now." This line suggests a passionate longing and an urgency to be with this individual. The following line mentions that when the person was chosen or favored over others, they accepted the attention without questioning or demanding more. This could hint at a lack of self-worth or a willingness to settle for less in a relationship.
The lyrics continue by stating that the singer then told the person that their affection or attention was like candy. The phrasing implies that the singer used a sweet or enticing descriptor to convince the person that their intentions were harmless or enjoyable. The person, however, did not question the singer's motives or reasons behind this characterization. This could indicate a lack of critical thinking or an inclination to trust others without questioning their true intentions.
Overall, "Bonehead" seems to depict a relationship where one person is seeking connection and longing for another but is met with someone who keeps their true self hidden and remains emotionally distant. The narrative suggests that this individual may have settled for less than they deserve and accepted sweet words without questioning their underlying meaning.
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Written by: E. Uschenko, I. van Dessel
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