Rattle
Nikolai Kravchuk Lyrics
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Get off of your phone
Said old rattle bones
It makes you feel alone
The screen makes you obsessed
With another humans flesh
Comparing it to yours
Rattle Bones
Rattle Bones
Put down the phone
Please just let it go
Rattle Bones
Rattle Bones
Put down the phone
Please just let it go
Pick up a book, Take a little look
And learn something you didn't know
Because rattle bones told you so
And you owe your soul
To the ones in control
To the ones at the top
Don't be a foul
And don't be afraid to stop
The lyrics of Nikolai Kravchuk's song "Rattle" convey a powerful message about the negative effects of excessive phone usage and the obsession with social media. The song urges the listener to let go of their phone and detach themselves from the constant need for validation and comparison. The reference to "old rattle bones" suggests a wise and experienced voice, reminding us that excessive phone usage can make us feel isolated and alone.
The lyrics highlight how the screen of a phone can lead to an unhealthy obsession with other people's lives, causing us to constantly compare ourselves and feel insecure. The repetition of the phrase "Rattle Bones, Put down the phone, Please just let it go" emphasizes the urgency and importance of disconnecting from our devices. The song suggests that instead of scrolling through social media, we should pick up a book and expand our knowledge, as the line "Pick up a book, Take a little look, And learn something you didn't know" implies.
The closing lines of the song serve as a reminder not to be controlled by the pressures of society and those in power. It encourages us to break free from the confines of our phone addiction and not be afraid to stop and reassess our priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Just let it go
Release your attachment
Get off of your phone
Disconnect from technology
Said old rattle bones
Wisdom from the elder
It makes you feel alone
Causes feelings of isolation
The screen makes you obsessed
The electronic display cultivates fixation
With another humans flesh
Comparing oneself with others
Comparing it to yours
Measuring against personal standards
And feeling insecure
Experiencing self-doubt
Rattle Bones
The wise voice
Rattle Bones
The wise voice
Put down the phone
Relinquish the technology
Please just let it go
Kindly release the attachment
Put down the phone
Relinquish the technology
Please just let it go
Kindly release the attachment
Pick up a book, Take a little look
Engage in reading and exploring
And learn something you didn't know
Expand knowledge and gain new insights
Because rattle bones told you so
Because the wise voice advised
And you owe your soul
You are indebted to your inner self
To the ones in control
To those with power and influence
To the ones at the top
To those in positions of authority
Don't be a foul
Don't act inappropriately
And don't be afraid to stop
And don't hesitate to pause
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Written by: Nikolai Kravchuk
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