In My Bones
Ron Pope Lyrics


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I thought I saw an angel, calling me across the yard
She said:baby, it's been real, but now I'm gone
I should've known much better, you can't tame something that wild
When I asked her if she loved me, she just smiled.

It's my fault, I don't care
I can't hate you if you're not here
Once you go, never, ever turn around

I have sacrificed, and then I burned
Oh, you gotta live before you learn
I wanted the truth, but sometimes the truth hurts

My angel with her dirty wings, she used to make me smile
But she kept all of her secrets locked inside
In a place I could not reach her, though I tried with all my might
And when I begged for something real she said goodbye

It's my fault, I don't care
I can't hate you if you're not here
Once you go, never, ever turn around

I have sacrificed, and then I burned
Oh, you gotta live before you learn
I wanted the truth, but sometimes the truth hurts

And I am sure I'll be just fine
If I remember she wasn't ever mine
And I am sure I'll be just fine
If I remember she wasn't ever mine

And the truth about the two of us, is we don't make no sense
When we made love, our love was just pretend
Now I'm trying to forget her, though I feel her in my bones
And I wonder if she thinks of me at all.

It's my fault, I don't care
I can't hate you if you're not here
Once you go, never, ever turn around

I have sacrificed, and then I burned
Oh, you gotta live before you learn




I wanted the truth, but sometimes the truth hurts
And I wanted the truth, but sometimes the truth hurts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ron Pope's song "In My Bones" tell a story of a failed love affair. The singer is reminiscing about a woman who was once in his life, and how she convinced him she was an angel, but turned out to have secrets he couldn't uncover. She left the relationship abruptly, leaving him to deal with the aftermath of the breakup. The singer blames himself for not knowing better, but admits that he can't hate her for being gone. He reflects on the hurt of the relationship, and how sometimes the truth of a situation can be painful to accept. The song ends on a note of bittersweet acceptance, with a hint of longing for the past.


The lyrics paint a picture of a complicated and frustrating relationship. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the truth of the situation and to move on from the woman who he knew wasn't right for him. The reference to the woman as an angel suggests that he saw only the good in her, not the flaws and secrets that she kept hidden. The repeated reminder that "sometimes the truth hurts" reinforces the idea that the singer wants to face reality, but it's a difficult process. The ambiguity of the final line, "And I wonder if she thinks of me at all", suggests that the singer is still caught up in the past and hasn't fully let go of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought I saw an angel, calling me across the yard
The singer sees an image that represents someone they believe is pure, potentially a romantic interest.


She said:baby, it's been real, but now I'm gone
The angel/romantic interest makes it clear that they are moving on from the relationship, no matter how meaningful it may have been.


I should've known much better, you can't tame something that wild
The singer realizes that they were foolish to think they could change someone or something that is inherently wild or untamed.


When I asked her if she loved me, she just smiled.
The artist is uncertain of the angel's true feelings and receives no clear verbal answer, only a smile.


It's my fault, I don't care
The artist takes responsibility for their actions and how the relationship ended, but admits that they do not care about the consequences.


I can't hate you if you're not here
The singer cannot truly hate the angel or romantic interest because they are not present in their life anymore.


Once you go, never, ever turn around
The angel/romantic interest is gone for good and will not be returning.


I have sacrificed, and then I burned
The artist gave up a lot for the relationship, and now they feel burned or hurt by it.


Oh, you gotta live before you learn
The artist understands that they must gain life experiences, including the bad ones, in order to grow and learn.


I wanted the truth, but sometimes the truth hurts
The artist desired honesty from the angel/romantic interest, but understands that sometimes the truth can be painful.


My angel with her dirty wings, she used to make me smile
The singer still has fond memories of the angel/romantic interest, despite the trouble in the relationship.


But she kept all of her secrets locked inside
The artist was not able to fully understand the angel/romantic interest because they kept their secrets hidden.


In a place I could not reach her, though I tried with all my might
The singer attempted to connect with the angel/romantic interest on a deeper level, but was unable to do so because of their emotional barriers.


And when I begged for something real she said goodbye
The singer wanted a true and genuine connection with the angel/romantic interest, but instead they were left with a painful goodbye.


And the truth about the two of us, is we don't make no sense
The singer understands that the relationship did not make logical or practical sense.


When we made love, our love was just pretend
The artist believes that the love shared between them and the angel/romantic interest was merely superficial or fake.


Now I'm trying to forget her, though I feel her in my bones
The artist is struggling to move on from the relationship, even if they consciously understand it was not healthy or meaningful.


And I wonder if she thinks of me at all.
The singer still has lingering thoughts and feelings towards the angel/romantic interest and questions if those feelings are reciprocated.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RONALD MICHAEL POPE

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Amy Stewart

Ron why isn’t this version of this song on apple music?? :( I listened to your music religiously as a teenager, and this is my favourite version of the song, but i can’t find it ANYWHEERRREEE.

Danielle Morgan

This song sends chills throughout my body! It’s incredible ❤️

Alice

saw this in my subscription box about 10 minutes ago, it has been on repeat and i already know the lyrics. new favourite song. ron you are so amazing x

MusicxJeans

I was so happy when I saw that you had uploaded a new video - and I wasn't disappointed. This is truly beautiful! ♥ I really love the song, and this live version is also amazing. So many emotions in your voice and your piano-playing... so real, so touching, so perfect. I'm hoping for you to come to Denmark soon. I would love to see you perform live. :) Until then, stay well and continue making beautiful music. ♥ You really deserve to be more known. Your songs are amazing.

022nat

i've had a heartbreaking day today, somehow this song is making me feel better. there's something about your voice that sends shivers down my spine and makes me realise that sometimes out of heartbreak comes the opportunity to let something beautiful into your day. I would never have been on youtube today if i wasn't feeling blue, i may have heard this another day and although just a spectacular it wouldn't have been the same. today this song made me feel something beautiful. thank you for that.

Kelvin Chee Khai Loon

How is it possible that this video only got 306,014 views, this video deserved at least more views than any of Justin Bieber music video, This song is just so powerful, just by hearing you sing, i can understand the story behind the song, and make me feel so emotional. I rarely get emotional attached to a song, but there is just something special about this song, !!!!

The Plant Interpreter

It's rare that a song gives me chills and a bellyache. But this song did it!

Sanne de Kleijn

Your voice can reach souls inside. It's so wonderfull!

WalkAlongMyPath

You always seem to make me cry.How can you be so amazing with so much emotion into this song, is simply breath taking?

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