The Bones ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 bands going by the name The Bones:
The Bones are a band from Karlskrona, Sweden. Since the kick-off back in '96, these guys have been on stage several hundred times all over Europe putting on an amazing performance. But the rise to success started in the fall of 1997 when they released "The Horrorway E.P." (own label), which sold out in just a few months. This success drove the guys to put out a second mini-album titled "Six feet down and two fingers up". During the recording-sessions for "Six feet down, two fingers up", the band was contacted by the german label " People like you Records (sublabel to Century Media Records).and in the summer of '99 The Bones signed the contract. The rock'n'roll circus was about to take off! Not content with this they also signed with german booking-agency, MAD. This crazy carousel made way for their first full-length album "Screwed, blued and tattooed" which, in turn, resulted in the band touring all over Europe gaining new fans wherever they went. The Bones was rattling the cage, making some noise
In the spring of 2002 The Bones released their second album "Bigger than Jesus", again the guys recorded at the PAMA-studio backed-up by "People like you". Great reviews were echoing from all over Europe but the album also attracted some great feedback from the U.S. Touring has continued and the band has headlined several festivals and toured arenas together with Die Toten Hosen. Live The Bones have also supported bands like D.A.D, U.S. Bombs for a whole european tour, shared stages with Motörhead, Roger Miret & The Disasters, 999, Angelic Upstarts, Cockney Rejects and so on... As you can see this is band a that play to live and live to play - down to the bone!
The Bones are also a Las Vegas-Based Rock & Roll band comprised of Patrick Vitagliano (formerly of Nuclear Theory/Assault) on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Sean Koos (formerly of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) on Bass, and Jeff Duncan (From Armored Saint and formerly of Odin) on guitar. https://theboneslv.com/
The Bones are also a Japanese hardcore punk band that existed in the mid 1980's. They released only one 4 song EP, titled In A Sick Society!
There is also a New Zealand Ska/Jazz band called 'The 'Bones', based on the nickname most jazz musicians refer to a trombone as. They arefrom Dunedin.
Die Like a Man
The Bones Lyrics
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Stand down when you've gone to far
Lock in and shoot to win
Lock out all the noisy din
Choose your fight or choose to lose
Take it like a man
Take it like a man
Be the best you can
And take it like a man
Big talk from the smallest man
Small talk has the winning hand
Turn left if left is right
Turn right and you might lose the fight
Choose your fight or choose to lose
Take it like a man
Take it like a man
Take it like a man
Be the best you can
And take it like a man
Take it like a man
Take it like a man
Take it like a man
Be the best you can
And take it like a man
The lyrics to "Die Like a Man" by The Bones encourage a tough and resilient attitude in the face of adversity. The first verse urges listeners to stand up for themselves and their beliefs while also knowing when to step back if they go too far. The second verse reinforces the idea that even the smallest person can talk a big game and come out on top, but sometimes taking a risk by going against conventional wisdom can lead to a loss. The chorus repeats the phrase "take it like a man" as a mantra for persevering through challenges and striving to be the best.
Overall, the song emphasizes the need to be strong and confident in oneself, while also acknowledging that there may be times when things don't go as planned. It encourages listeners to choose their battles wisely and accept defeat with dignity. In a broader sense, "Die Like a Man" can be seen as a call to rise to the challenges of life with courage and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up for who you are
Be confident in your identity and stand up for yourself
Stand down when you've gone too far
Recognize when you're taking things too far and take a step back
Lock in and shoot to win
Focus on your goal and work hard to achieve it
Lock out all the noisy din
Ignore distractions and stay focused on your objective
Choose your fight or choose to lose
Be strategic in your battles or else face the consequences
Take it like a man
Accept defeat with dignity and grace
Be the best you can
Strive to be the best version of yourself
Big talk from the smallest man
Words don't always reflect the size of a person
Small talk has the winning hand
Sometimes the quiet ones come out on top
Turn left if left is right
Do what feels right to you, even if it's unconventional
Turn right and you might lose the fight
Following the mainstream path may not always lead to success
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Erik Ardengård
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