On My Bones
Kendall Payne Lyrics


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What these years have brought me
What these years have taught me
Heartache and fame, a chance to change
A hope to be stronger
That beauty can smolder
A stage and a curtain, that nothing's for certain
Oh these years have been hard on my bones
What this world has brought me
What this world has taught me
Senseless spinning, never tie instead of winning
Ice cream for licking, the clock's always ticking
No one is free, someone must have a key
Oh this world has been hard on my bones
All this time I'd been seeking my own
Oh this road has been hard on my bones
What this love has brought me
What this love has taught me
Patience in battle, who's in the saddle
Joy and despair, that I really do care
Uncertain desire the risk in going higher
Oh this love has been hard on my bones
What this God has brought me
What this God has taught me
Passion and grace, how to stand in one's space
Laughing at lilies, what truly fulfills me
Death on a cross, it was I that was lost





Oh this God has been life to these bones
Oh this God has been life to my bones (2X)

Overall Meaning

In Kendall Payne's song "On My Bones," the lyrics explore the lessons and experiences that life, the world, love, and God have brought and taught the singer. Payne highlights the challenges she has gone through as well as the lessons she has learned by using the phrase "hard on my bones." This phrase serves as a metaphor and represents the struggles and difficulties that have taken a toll on her. She reflects on the heartache and fame that have come with her career, the pressure to always be in a rush, the uncertainty that comes with living in this world, and the struggles she has faced in relationships.


Payne goes on to describe the love and passion she has found and how it has taught her to be patient and strong. She also reflects on the presence of God in her life as a source of grace, passion, and support. In the lines "Death on a cross, it was I that was lost / Oh this God has been life to these bones," she expresses gratitude for the sacrifice that Christ made for humanity and the transformational power of His love. Overall, the lyrics of "On My Bones" convey Payne's vulnerability, honesty, and the way she has been shaped by the experiences and people in her life.


Line by Line Meaning

What these years have brought me
Reflecting on the experiences that have come my way


What these years have taught me
The lessons I've learned throughout those experiences


Heartache and fame, a chance to change
Both difficult and successful times have presented opportunities for growth


A hope to be stronger
My aspiration to develop resilience and inner strength


That beauty can smolder
Recognizing that true beauty may not always be obvious or outwardly apparent


A stage and a curtain, that nothing's for certain
The fleeting nature of fame and how the future is always uncertain


Oh these years have been hard on my bones
The toll these experiences have taken on my physical and emotional well-being


What this world has brought me
What life in general has given me


What this world has taught me
The broader lessons learned from living in this world


Senseless spinning, never tie instead of winning
The futility of constantly chasing success to the point of losing oneself


Ice cream for licking, the clock's always ticking
The fleetingness of pleasure and the constant passage of time


No one is free, someone must have a key
The realization that we are all beholden to some force or system and that true freedom is elusive


Oh this world has been hard on my bones
The impact that living in this world has had on my physical and emotional well-being


All this time I'd been seeking my own
My desire to pursue my personal goals and aspirations


Oh this road has been hard on my bones
The difficulties encountered along the path to achieving my goals


What this love has brought me
The benefits of experiencing love


What this love has taught me
The lessons learned from being in a loving relationship


Patience in battle, who's in the saddle
The need for patience in times of conflict and uncertainty, and the importance of being in control of oneself


Joy and despair, that I really do care
The range of emotions experienced while in love and the realization that one truly cares for their partner


Uncertain desire the risk in going higher
The potential for heartbreak and disappointment that comes with pursuing greater levels of love and commitment


Oh this love has been hard on my bones
The emotional strain that can come with being in a committed relationship


What this God has brought me
The benefits of a relationship with God


What this God has taught me
The spiritual lessons learned from faith in God


Passion and grace, how to stand in one's space
The combination of force and elegance that comes with being confident and secure in one's beliefs


Laughing at lilies, what truly fulfills me
Finding joy and fulfillment in simple pleasures and recognizing what truly matters in life


Death on a cross, it was I that was lost
The ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ and the redemption available to all through faith in him


Oh this God has been life to these bones
The rejuvenation and healing that comes with a relationship with God


Oh this God has been life to my bones (2X)
Reiterating the restorative power of a spiritual connection with God




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@mdspeedoflight

I got goose bumps about five seconds in and then they stayed for the whole song.....this goes really deep, friends.

@Dunamermaid

I have a special connection to this song... when my best buddy died, my lovely dog, I sat alone at home listening to this song and feeling the empty space he left in the house and in my heart... tears falling down my face for 2 months... It's been 6 years now since he died, but whenever I listen to the song I instantly get sad and miss him so much....but I also feel a lot of Love. Beautiful song! Thank You!

@itzcawdkarma

kendall payne is PHENOMENAL!!!!

@melsenger84

Still love this song

@brandihawkins92

i love this song its so nice

@Auriel5

So beautiful....

@candicej2026

This song touches a nerve and my heart.....

@ggirlscreations1

This song is so sad! especially if you a dancer... and graduating

@madelynnaudrey1511

This song... Love. My studio is doing a dance to this this year (:

@reneaMichealMartin684

I heard this song on Mysterious Ways.

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