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.
Flashback
The Bones Lyrics
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Can't you see the one you want to see
Some saying how to act, girl saying what to wear
Don't you wanna be yourself no matter what, no matter where
Do you wanna carry on doing what others want you to
All you wanna do,
Is to live your life the way you want to do
Has been taken away, stolen away from you
Looking back, there were promises made then
Things that was said man
Searching for the friends that made you
The things that you did then
What ever happened to the guy you used to love
The one that used to care
So far away from yourself, from your friends
From your path from your life style
All you wanna do,
Is to live your life the way you want to do
All you wanna do,
Has been taken away, stolen away from you
Flashback by The Bones is a song about finding yourself and living your life on your own terms. In the first verse, the subject of the song is questioning why someone is trying to be something they're not just to please others. They encourage the person to be themselves and not let others dictate how they act or what they wear. The chorus repeats the sentiment that all the person wants is to live their life the way they want to, but some outside force has taken that away from them. The second verse looks back on promises made and friendships that were once strong. The subject wonders what happened to the person they used to be, the one who cared and stayed true to themselves. They feel far away from not only themselves but from their friends and their chosen lifestyle.
Flashback is a poignant song that speaks to the idea of staying true to oneself and not getting caught up in pleasing others. The lyrics encourage the listener to find their own path and not let outside pressure take away their desires and dreams. The song uses powerful imagery to convey this message, with lines like "Do you wanna carry on doing what others want you to" and "Has been taken away, stolen away from you." The song is a reminder that it's never too late to find yourself and pursue the life you want.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man what ya trying to be now,
What is your current goal in life and who are you trying to become
Can't you see the one you want to see
Can't you realize that the person you want to be is already you
Some saying how to act, girl saying what to wear
You're being told by others what to do and how to present yourself
Don't you wanna be yourself no matter what, no matter where
Wouldn't you rather be your true self, regardless of your surroundings or circumstances?
Do you wanna carry on doing what others want you to
Are you content with following others' expectations instead of pursuing your own desires?
Looking back, there were promises made then
In the past, there were commitments and agreements made
Things that was said man
Words that were spoken
Searching for the friends that made you
Seeking out the people who influenced and shaped you into who you are
The things that you did then
The actions and choices you made in the past
What ever happened to the guy you used to love
What became of the person you used to admire and appreciate
The one that used to care
The one who was once compassionate and concerned
So far away from yourself, from your friends
You've become disconnected from your true self and those who matter to you
From your path from your life style
You've veered away from the course and way of life you once followed
All you wanna do,
Your only desire is
Is to live your life the way you want to do
To live life on your own terms and to fulfill your own aspirations
Has been taken away, stolen away from you
Your freedom to live your own life has been unjustly confiscated
Writer(s): Marcus Karl Petersson, Jonas Andersen, Fredrik Andersen, Hannes Carl Norda Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB, Pama Music Publishing
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.