Broken Bones
Love Inc.;Simone Denny Lyrics
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And a dream is just a wish that a heart makes,
I used to sell ya, sell ya, sell ya only things you could find in a drugstore.
People used to tell me, tell me, tell me, just what kind of high they were looking for.
Take a ride on a purple airplane,
Honey I don't know when I'll be back again.
Cause I got broken bones,
I got broken bones,
Not from the sticks and stones but from the names that you call me.
Hey you got the picture do you know what I mean,
I'm the fire baby and you're the gasoline.
You like my characteristics, you like my stones,
Call me all the names you say and break my bones.
Well let me tell you I've been high most of my life,
And a dream is just a wish that a heart makes,
I used to sell ya, sell ya, sell ya only things you could find in a drugstore.
People used to tell me, tell me, tell me, just what kind of high they were looking for.
Take a ride on a purple airplane,
Honey I don't know when I'll be back again.
Cause I got broken bones,
Not from the sticks and stones but from the names that you call me.
I got broken bones
Not from the sticks and stones but from the names that you call me.
Hey you got the picture do you know what I mean,
I'm the fire baby and you're the gasoline.
You like my characteristics, you like my stones,
Call me all the names and say break my bones.
Take a ride on a purple airplane,
Honey I don't know when I'll be back again.
Let me tell you darling I've been high most of my life,
And a dream is just a wish that a heart makes,
I used to sell ya, sell ya, sell ya all the things you could find in a drugstore.
People used to tell me, tell me, tell me, just what kind of high they were looking for.
Take a ride on a purple airplane,
Honey I don't know when I'll be back again.
The song "Broken Bones" by Love Inc. describes a person who has been high most of their life, selling drugs to people who tell them what kind of high they want. They take a ride on a "purple airplane" and are uncertain when they will return. However, the song's title and chorus reveal that the person's bones are not broken from physical harm but from the names they are called. The repeated phrase "call me all the names you say and break my bones" suggests that the subject is being emotionally abused by the person they are addressing in the song.
The verses reveal the complicated nature of addiction and the deep desire for acceptance and love. The person is willing to sell drugs to others to feel a sense of belonging and connection, but at the same time, they are deeply hurt by the names they are called. The chorus suggests that emotional pain can be just as damaging as physical harm, and that the pain inflicted by words can be long-lasting. The song's lyrics emphasize the importance of mutual respect and care in relationships, rather than using hurtful words to hurt someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you darling I've been high most of my life,
I have been under the influence for most of my life and I want to share something with you.
And a dream is just a wish that a heart makes,
Dreams are the desires within a person's heart.
I used to sell ya, sell ya, sell ya only things you could find in a drugstore.
I used to sell drugs to you or anyone who wants to, just like a drugstore.
People used to tell me, tell me, tell me, just what kind of high they were looking for.
People used to tell me what kind of feeling they want to experience while under the influence of drugs.
Take a ride on a purple airplane,
Take a trip with me, let's experience something new.
Honey I don't know when I'll be back again.
I'm not sure when I'll come back, but I will at some point.
Cause I got broken bones,
I am hurt inside.
Not from the sticks and stones but from the names that you call me.
I'm not hurt physically, but the words you've used to refer to me have hurt me emotionally.
Hey you got the picture do you know what I mean,
Do you understand the whole picture of what I am trying to say?
I'm the fire baby and you're the gasoline.
I am the one who has a spark, while you are the one who fuels me.
You like my characteristics, you like my stones,
You are drawn to my personality and energy.
Call me all the names you say and break my bones.
You can use any harsh names but they won’t hurt me like the emotional pain you inflicts does.
Take a ride on a purple airplane,
Let's go on an adventure together away from all the negative things happening in our lives.
Honey I don't know when I'll be back again.
Again, I'm not sure when I'll come back, but I want you to come with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY DAYMOND RALPH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN SHEPPARD
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