Bones
Laila Lyrics

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19 years of summer in your bones
melts away my 19 years of shivering cold
you're all i have
without you, it feels so fucking bad
it's okay, it's alright
no one's ever wanted to fight for me
this beat up, broken down fool
you say

the weather's getting cold again
babe promise me you won't try to mimic it
i know how exhausted you must be
ripped apart and tearing at every seam
it's okay, it's alright
no one's ever wanted to fight for me
this beat up, broken down fool
you said i love you babe
i didn't know what to say
caught me staring, but looked the other way
from that moment, it wouldn't be the same
it's okay, it's alright
no one's ever wanted to fight for me
this beat up, broken down fool
i've been to hell
a few times, each time was longer
what didn't kill me, never made me stronger
i've run out of words
i can barely breathe
i used to be a girl of many
without tripping up and stuttering
what i'im trying to say
i just can't seem to find the right way
19 years of summer in your bones
melts away my 19 years of shivering cold

you're all i have
when you're here, i don't feel so bad

Overall Meaning

The song "Bones" by Laila speaks about a deep emotional connection between two people. The opening line, "19 years of summer in your bones, melts away my 19 years of shivering cold," is emblematic of the hope that love can bring to a person's life. The singer feels comforted by her lover, who has spent many years in the warm sun. His presence has the ability to erase her painful past and bring warmth to her life.

The lyrics suggest that before the couple came together, the singer had been through rough times where no one would fight for her. Her emotions were shattered, and she had to endure the coldness of life alone. When the two people finally crossed paths, they formed a powerful connection based on love and understanding. However, they both know that life can be harsh, and the singer pleads with her lover not to mimic the cold, which is a metaphor for any challenge that they may face. The song ends on a hopeful note, where the singer realizes that her lover is her only hope in life, and without him, all would be lost.

Line by Line Meaning

19 years of summer in your bones
Your youth and energy are contagious and make me feel warm and happy.

melts away my 19 years of shivering cold
Your presence erases all the pain and suffering I've experienced in my life.

you're all i have
You're my everything, my rock, my support, and my solace.

without you, it feels so fucking bad
Your absence makes me feel empty, lonely, and hopeless.

it's okay, it's alright
I'm trying to convince myself that I'm fine, even though I'm not.

no one's ever wanted to fight for me
I've never felt loved or valued enough by anyone to stand up for me.

this beat up, broken down fool
I feel damaged, hurt, and vulnerable, like a worthless piece of garbage.

the weather's getting cold again
Something bad is about to happen, and I'm scared and anxious.

babe promise me you won't try to mimic it
Please don't follow my example of self-destructive behavior and despair.

i know how exhausted you must be
I understand that you're tired and overwhelmed, too.

ripped apart and tearing at every seam
You're also struggling and hurting deeply, even if you don't show it.

you said i love you babe
You expressed your affection and devotion to me, which I find hard to believe.

i didn't know what to say
I'm speechless and stunned by your confession, and I don't know how to respond.

caught me staring, but looked the other way
You noticed my gaze, but ignored it, probably because you didn't want to make things awkward or uncomfortable.

from that moment, it wouldn't be the same
Our relationship has changed forever, and there's no going back to the way things used to be.

i've been to hell
I've been through intense pain, trauma, and despair, and it's scarred me deeply.

a few times, each time was longer
I've suffered repeatedly, and each time the agony lasted longer and cut deeper.

what didn't kill me, never made me stronger
Contrary to popular belief, my struggles haven't made me more resilient or courageous, but rather weaker and more defeated.

i've run out of words
I can't find the right words to express my emotions and thoughts anymore, I'm exhausted and numb.

i can barely breathe
I'm suffocating under the weight of my pain and despair, and I feel like I'm drowning.

i used to be a girl of many
I used to be outgoing, vibrant, and full of life, but now I feel depleted, insecure, and lost.

without tripping up and stuttering
I used to be confident and eloquent, but now I struggle to articulate myself and communicate effectively.

what i'm trying to say
I'm struggling to express myself clearly and honestly, but I'm doing my best.

when you're here, i don't feel so bad
Your presence brings me comfort, safety, and joy, and I'm grateful for it.

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