Flesh & Bone
Sammy Rae Lyrics

Today would have been the perfect day to go to the beach
The singer is lamenting that they are not out enjoying life on a lovely day.

I′m on the sofa trying to get over a hate speech
The singer is upset by something they heard and is trying to recover from it.

We do not love ourselves the way the prophets teach
The singer believes that people are not following the lessons of wise leaders when it comes to self-care and self-love.

Even Jesus kept his feelings like a lamp in the dark
The artist refers to the common phrase 'keeping a lamp in the dark' to compare Jesus' emotions to a light that is hidden.

Until he flipped the tables over up in the market
The artist references a story from the Bible where Jesus gets angry and overturns tables in a marketplace.

Oh Mother, there are lamps but there are sparks
The singer is calling out to their mother for guidance, and suggests that there are many people like candles, but only a select few are like sparks.

But I need to know
The singer is feeling a sense of urgency about something.

I don't need to be shown
The artist feels confident that they can discover the answer to their question without someone else's help.

I′ve gotta see it for myself
The artist believes that experience is the best teacher.

I've gotta learn it on my own
The artist is emphasizing the importance of independent learning.

I need to know if I am flesh & bone
The singer is questioning their mortality and physical existence.

And am I still growing or full grown?
The artist is unsure if they have reached their full potential yet, or if they still have room for growth.

She's coming up for the rising like the dark before dawn
The singer describes someone's journey towards success as a full moon emerging from the darkness.

She has come to a place and she feels like her love′s gone
Despite reaching a certain point in her journey, the singer feels drained of love and passion.

She has come of an age and a line should be drawn
This line can be interpreted in a few different ways, but it likely refers to the idea that now is the time for the singer to make definitive decisions.

He′s walking around in a tank top getting caught in a bluff
The artist describes someone who is trying (and failing) to appear confident and self-assured, while they are actually feeling insecure and uncertain.

Little boys do not cry, don't you think that you′re hot stuff?
The artist calls out society's expectations of masculinity that discourage boys from expressing their emotions or being vulnerable.

Its real tough when your daddy don't call you enough, oh
The singer refers to the emotional strain that can come from a distant or absent father figure.

Striking matches to watch 'em burn in my childhood bedrooms
The singer is describing playing with matches as a child and the excitement that came along with it.

Little time, little water and light, little seed, every bud blooms
The artist is drawing a parallel between plants growing and children developing - all they need is a little bit of time, nurturing, and light to flourish.

There are days I need to tell myself I′m doing alright
The artist admits to experiencing self-doubt and needing to reassure themselves.

My inner child and my ego get caught up in a knife fight
This line plays on the idea of an 'inner child' and the artist's desire to be self-assured, illustrating an internal tug-of-war.

′Cause everybody I came up with says that I′m going too slow, woah
The singer is feeling pressure from their peers to move more quickly in their journey to success.

But it's cool though,
Despite the pressure, the artist remains optimistic and content.

′Cause I can hear my people when I check out the show
The singer feels supported by their community of fans and followers.

I feel real low
Despite trying to stay positive, the singer sometimes feels down about their progress.

Am I still growing? I am a full grown
The singer is questioning whether or not they have reached their full potential yet, before answering firmly in the affirmative.

Oh, ooh, yeah
These lines are part of the chorus and don't have individual meanings.