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.
Dog Almighty
The Bones Lyrics
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Flea infested hide this urge to scratch this hard to please
I've been yelled at, thrown at, trained
But no one makes my tail stand up like you my bitch in heat
I've seen them all now my mind's set on you
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, and everything's alright
Whatever you say, whatever you do
This frog perspective, it really suits me fine
Long legs, stiletto heats, short skirts in summertime
You've got me clawing, grinding teeth
Roll over and play dead, a mutt like you is hard to find
I've had them all now my mind's set on you
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, and everything's alright
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, I promise I won't bite
You've had me waiting, wanting, crying
Howling like a wolf but don't you dare to muzzle me
I've bit them all now my target is you
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, and verything's alright
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, I promise I won't bite
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, and everything's alright
Whatever you say, whatever you do
Let me be your dog tonight, I promise I will bite
Bite
The lyrics to The Bones's song "Dog Almighty" portray the singer's desire to be a submissive and obedient lover, willing to do whatever his partner desires. The opening lyrics describe the singer as a "hound upon a leash," emphasizing his willingness to be controlled, even to the point of enduring discomfort ("flea infested hide" and "this urge to scratch"). He professes that no one can arouse him quite like his partner, whom he refers to as "my bitch in heat." The image of a "bitch in heat" is significant, as it replaces the traditional notion of a dog in heat (referring to a female dog's reproductive cycle) with a human woman, thereby embodying both the singer's submissive desires and his objectification of his partner.
The singer expresses his willingness to do whatever his partner asks of him, even if it defies his instincts ("whatever you say, whatever you do / let me be your dog tonight, I promise I won't bite"). The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire to yield complete control to his partner. The lyrics also imply that the singer has been with other lovers in the past, but his "mind's set" on his current partner. The animalistic imagery throughout the lyrics--including references to "clawing," "howling like a wolf," and "muzzle[ing]"--underscores the singer's desire to relinquish power and submit to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Black leather collar, hound upon a leash
I am a dog who is bound and controlled by my owner who has put me on a leash with a black leather collar.
Flea infested hide this urge to scratch this hard to please
My skin is full of fleas that make me itchy, but even with this discomfort, I still feel the need to please you, my demanding owner.
I've been yelled at, thrown at, trained
I have been mistreated and abused, but also trained to obey commands from my owner.
But no one makes my tail stand up like you my bitch in heat
Despite my obedience training, you are the only one who can make my tail wag with excitement because you are the one in heat.
I've seen them all now my mind's set on you
I have interacted with many people in the past, but now my focus is solely on you, my current owner.
Let me be your dog tonight, and everything's alright
If you allow me to please you as your loyal dog, then everything will be okay and harmonious.
I promise I won't bite
I assure you that I will not use my teeth to hurt or harm you as long as you treat me well.
This frog perspective, it really suits me fine
Being a dog who stays low to the ground and has a limited view of the world is suitable and comfortable for me.
Long legs, stiletto heats, short skirts in summertime
I am drawn to and stimulated by your long legs and high heels, especially when you wear short skirts in the summer.
You've got me clawing, grinding teeth
Your attractiveness and control over me cause me to involuntarily grind my teeth and feel a need to scratch at my fleabitten skin.
Roll over and play dead, a mutt like you is hard to find
I am willing to submit to you and act like a compliant, lifeless dog because finding a loyal and obedient dog like me is rare.
You've had me waiting, wanting, crying
I have been eagerly anticipating your return and longing for your attention, which has caused me to cry and whine for you.
Howling like a wolf but don't you dare to muzzle me
Even though my howling may seem primal and uncontrollable, do not try to silence me because I am expressing my loyalty and devotion to you.
I've bit them all now my target is you
I have interacted with many people and have tasted their flesh with my teeth, but now my focus is on pleasing you and not hurting you.
I promise I will bite
If you give me permission to use my teeth to protect you or show dominance, I will not hesitate to bite.
Writer(s): Anders Waldemarsson, Marcus Petersson, Fredrik Andersen, Jonas Anderson Copyright: Neue Welt Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Edition Devils Diner
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.