Skeletons
Rebel Revive Lyrics


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Is it my fear of man keeping me where I am?
Forgive me where I stand.
I'm stuck inside this rut I'm in.
Even the bitterest truths defeat the sweetest lies.
They build there house on sand, but I'm not giving in.
You always see me through, and I'll be alright.
I know this love is true, I can see clearly now.
Skeletons, they take no brides.
This fortress you shake every time.
I always ran from grace thinking I could get away.
They say I'm my own worst critic.
I think I'm starting to believe it.
Like wolves we can not hide, in these disguises.
They build there house on sand, but I'm not giving in.
You always see me through, and I'll be alright.
I know this love is true, I can see clearly now.
Skeletons, they take no brides.
This fortress you shake every time.
Skeletons.
Skeletons take no bride.
You always see me through, and I'll be alright.
I know this love is true, I can see clearly now.
Skeletons, they take no brides.




This fortress you shake every time.
Skeletons take no bride.

Overall Meaning

The song "Skeletons" by Rebel Revive can be interpreted as a reflection on the fear and doubt that can hold someone back from achieving their goals or living their life to the fullest. The lyrics begin by asking if it is the fear of others that is keeping the singer stuck in a rut, and asking for forgiveness for the mistakes they have made in the past. The singer acknowledges that even when facing bitter truths, it is important to resist giving in and building a life on shaky ground.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "Skeletons take no brides," which can be interpreted as a message that it is important to confront and deal with the issues and problems that are holding one back, rather than hiding them away or trying to ignore them. The metaphor of skeletons can represent the hidden fears or past mistakes that we carry with us, and the need to confront them in order to move forward. The song ends on a note of hope, with the singer acknowledging the support of others and the power of love to help overcome these challenges.


Overall, "Skeletons" is a song about facing one's fears and confronting the skeletons in our closets in order to find a path forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it my fear of man keeping me where I am?
I wonder if it's my own anxiety about others that's preventing me from moving forward.


Forgive me where I stand.
I apologize for being stuck in this current position.


I'm stuck inside this rut I'm in.
I can't seem to break out of my current unproductive state.


Even the bitterest truths defeat the sweetest lies.
Harsh realities can overpower even the most pleasant deceptions.


They build there house on sand, but I'm not giving in.
Some people construct their lives on shaky foundations, but I won't follow that path.


You always see me through, and I'll be alright.
You provide consistent support for me, and I know I'll be okay because of it.


I know this love is true, I can see clearly now.
I'm certain that this affection is genuine and I understand that clearly now.


Skeletons, they take no brides.
The truth is impartial and doesn't choose sides or show favoritism.


This fortress you shake every time.
You have the ability to disrupt any defense I put up against you.


I always ran from grace thinking I could get away.
I used to flee from acts of kindness, believing I didn't deserve them or they would come with a catch.


They say I'm my own worst critic.
Others claim that I judge myself more harshly than anyone else does.


I think I'm starting to believe it.
I'm starting to agree with that assessment of myself.


Like wolves we can not hide, in these disguises.
We can't conceal our true nature indefinitely, like wolves disguised in sheep's clothing.


Skeletons take no bride.
The unvarnished truth doesn't form any alliances or affiliations.


You always see me through, and I'll be alright.
I can rely on your support to help me get past any obstacles and emerge intact.


I know this love is true, I can see clearly now.
I'm certain that this affection is genuine and I understand that clearly now.


Skeletons, they take no brides.
The truth is impartial and doesn't choose sides or show favoritism.


This fortress you shake every time.
You have the ability to disrupt any defense I put up against you.


Skeletons take no bride.
The unvarnished truth doesn't form any alliances or affiliations.




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