Mobina Galore formed in late 2010 by Jenna Priestner (guitar/vocals) and Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Mobina Galore formed in late 2010 by Jenna Priestner (guitar/vocals) and Marcia Hanson (drums/vocals) and are based out of Winnipeg MB. They are a punk-alternative-pop duo. They embarked on their first Canadian tour soon after their inception with only a dozen alternative-punk tunes in hand. The successes of the tour lead them to Vancouver to record a self-produced 5-song EP, Skeletons in 2012 which showcased a bit of a heavier and raw edge to their sound. The album charted numerous times across Canada on College Radio Stations, reaching #1 in Kingston ON as well as Kamloops BC. During that year Mobina Galore showcased at NXNE, reached the Top 25 in CBC Radio 3’s Tracks on Tracks contest and headed on their first headlining tour of Western Canada to promote Skeletons.

2013 was a success for MG as well. They were finalist in Manitoba Songfest with their track “Hear Me Out” and again showcased at NXNE 2013 coinciding with another Canadian Tour. This year has been full of touring including two tours our West and a month long tour in Ontario and Quebec with showcases at Big Fun Festival (Winnipeg), Juno Fest (Winnipeg), Canadian Music Week (Toronto), Pouzza Fest (Montreal) and Golden Sound Festival (Golden BC).

Mobina Galore will be releasing their latest studio album "Cities Away" produced by John Paul Peters (Propagandhi, Royal Canoe, Mahogany Frog) in December. The album is pure, emotional, punk rock written and played with love and an abundance of high energy. They continue to focus on planning the release of what’s going to be a huge album for the band and will be out on the road again this winter once the album is released.

Skeletons
Mobina Galore Lyrics

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The streets are full of life
are full of death the skeletons
Are walking beside me
no life above nothing below
All this it gets to me and I try to see I won't let go
And I can't take it anymore,
take what you want from me

1-2-3-4

Walk right on by me walk on through me with your arms down by your sides
Looking for answers just one questions can you spare me something nice
My pockets are empty
I am one of you,
you know I won't let go
And I can't take it anymore,
take what you want from me

1-2-3-4

Overall Meaning

In the beginning lines of the song "Skeletons" by Mobina Galore, the singer describes the reality of life where the streets are both full of life and death. Along with the sound of her footsteps, the skeletons of the deceased walk beside her, signifying that the past is always present. Despite this, she tries not to let it affect her and seeks to find meaning in it. However, the weight of this existence is too much to bear and she declares that she can't take it anymore.

In the second verse, the singer encounters someone who walks past her with arms down by their sides, seemingly indifferent to the world around them. She asks for something nice, perhaps a moment of kindness or generosity, but her pockets are empty. Despite her lack of wealth, she still regards herself as being one of them, a part of the same society. And just like before, she declares that she won't let go, but she also can't take it anymore.

Overall, "Skeletons" is a poignant and introspective song about the harsh realities of life and how it can wear a person down. Despite trying to find meaning and connection in it all, it can sometimes be too much to bear without support and kindness from others.

Line by Line Meaning

The streets are full of life
The world is full of activity and motion

are full of death the skeletons
Yet symbolically and metaphorically, death is lurking and present in every aspect of life

Are walking beside me
The realization of the impending doom is walking with the subject every step of the way

no life above nothing below
There is a bleak emptiness in their life and surroundings

All this it gets to me and I try to see I won't let go
The subject is overwhelmed by the bleakness and tries to grapple with it, but refuses to let it conquer and consume them

And I can't take it anymore,
The subject has reached their limit and cannot handle the pressure any further

take what you want from me
The subject is willing to let go and give in to whatever is going to happen

Walk right on by me walk on through me with your arms down by your sides
The subject feels invisible and insignificant, yet they see others walking by them without any concern or care

Looking for answers just one questions can you spare me something nice
The subject seeks solace and positivity in the world, and begs for a glimmer of hope

My pockets are empty
The subject has nothing tangible or materialistic to offer

I am one of you,
The subject is no different from anyone else in terms of their struggles and experiences

you know I won't let go
The subject is determined to persevere and not give up

And I can't take it anymore,
Repeating the earlier sentiment to emphasize their emotional turmoil

take what you want from me
Repeated again to underscore their resignation to whatever fate awaits them

1-2-3-4
The song transitions into a more upbeat and fast-paced rhythm, as if the subject is trying to distract themselves from their troubles.

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