Once Apart
Josin Lyrics

The lyrics of Josin's song Once Apart have a deeply poignant and emotive quality to them. The first verse speaks of a binding force that holds two people together despite being physically apart. The imagery of bones closing ranks conveys a sense of unity that transcends distance and implies a connection that runs deeper than mere proximity. The repetition of "never be lost, never fade" reinforces the idea that this bond will endure even in the absence of physical closeness.

The second verse introduces a sense of longing and desperation, hinting at a painful separation. The singer's eyes are "filled with your space," suggesting an overwhelming sense of absence and loss. The line "and I won't feel until we bleed again" is particularly striking, hinting at a past hurt or wound that the singer is willing to reopen in order to feel the connection once more. Despite this, there is also a sense of hope that pervades the song, as the singer waits for the moment of awakening when they can be reunited with their beloved.

The chorus repeats the same phrases, with the addition of the line "all of my bones crushing." The use of the word crushing here gives a more visceral quality to the connection between the two people, emphasizing the intensity of the emotion being expressed. The final verse repeats the same longing for connection, with the additional repetition of "way apart," emphasizing again the physical distance that separates the two lovers. The promise of blossoming in return suggests that this distance will eventually be overcome, and that the bond between them will flourish once more.