Gone
Skeleton Hands Lyrics
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Cast away these seeds of doubt
Gazing towards the horizon
With these ghosts you′ve come to rely on
Bitterness is just a shade of green
Your loneliness has left you in between
The path of resistance is much too far
Succeed in pointing on
The trail is but gone
Bitterness is just a shade of green
Your loneliness has left you in between
The mast is tattered, crew is slaughtered
Facing on my broken hearted
The song "Gone" by Skeleton Hands explores the feelings of loneliness and bitterness that come with heartbreak. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is adrift at sea, both literally and metaphorically. The opening line "Hand by hand the anchor is out" refers to the act of letting go and moving on. The singer encourages themselves to cast aside the "seeds of doubt" and embrace their new reality. However, they are still haunted by their past, represented by the "ghosts" they have come to rely on.
The chorus contains the repeated lines "Bitterness is just a shade of green / Your loneliness has left you in between." This suggests that the singer is stuck between two conflicting emotions: bitterness towards the person who hurt them and loneliness from being without them. They are unable to fully commit to either feeling, represented by the color green which is often associated with indecision.
The second verse references a broken compass and a path of resistance that is "much too far." This could represent the singer feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. Despite the difficulties, the singer persists in pointing onwards, even though the trail ahead seems to have disappeared. The final lines of the song "The mast is tattered, crew is slaughtered / Facing on my broken hearted" convey a sense of defeat and heartbreak, as the singer's journey has left them feeling battered.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand by hand the anchor is out
Methodically dropping the anchor down into the sea, as if it is a chore that requires a deliberate and steady approach
Cast away these seeds of doubt
Getting rid of any uncertainty that may hinder progress or resolve
Gazing towards the horizon
Looking out towards the distant future or potential opportunities, while being in the present moment
With these ghosts you've come to rely on
Having some sort of attachment or reliance on things or people from the past, even if they are no longer present
Bitterness is just a shade of green
Bitterness, like envy, is just one form of negative emotion that can be expressed or experienced
Your loneliness has left you in between
Feeling stuck or isolated because of a lack of meaningful connections or relationships
Compass shattered onward star
Despite losing direction or guidance, continue to aim for whatever goal or objective is in sight
The path of resistance is much too far
It's difficult to go against the norm or challenge the status quo, and it may feel like an insurmountable obstacle
Succeed in pointing on
Despite the difficulty, continue to press forward and make progress towards a goal
The trail is but gone
The path that once seemed clear or established is no longer there or has been lost
The mast is tattered, crew is slaughtered
The metaphorical ship in this situation has been damaged to the point of being nearly destroyed, with no crew or support system remaining
Facing on my broken hearted
Continuing to move forward, even while experiencing immense pain or heartbreak
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.