There are at least 3 bands going by the name The Bones:

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.

Hotrod Teen
The Bones Lyrics

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I`ve been thinking about you
And the times we've had
Yeah I've been thinking about you
Now times are bad
I was satisfied when your V8 purred
Hey baby, you looked so good
Spooky flames on your hood

I miss you so
I want you so
You rolled away
And I let you go
Just keep on rolling

I changed your oil last week
But it did no good
When I took you out last night
Your engine blew

I miss you so
I want you so
You rolled away
And I let you go
Just keep on rolling

Gave me the girl of my dreams
I took her for a ride
And now that you are gone
My life's began to slide

I miss you so
I want you so
You rolled away
And I let you go
Just keep on rolling

I was thinking about you - What can I do
I was thinking about you - What can I do
I was thinking about you - And the Times we've had
I was thinking about you - Now times are bad

I miss you so
I want you so
You rolled away
And I let you go
Just keep on rolling

I've been thinking about you

Overall Meaning

The Bones's song "Hotrod Teen" is a nostalgic ode to a classic car that represents a significant part of the singer's identity and lifestyle. The song's lyrics reflect on how the car has shaped his identity, particularly his obsession with speed and power. The singer reminisces about the times he spent with the car and the memories attached to it. However, his present circumstances are not good, and he misses the relationship he had with the car that provided him with satisfaction and attention.

The song depicts a sense of loss and regret for letting go of something that was very dear to the singer. The lyrics "You rolled away, and I let you go, just keep on rolling" signify how he allowed the car to leave his life and how he now wishes that he had held on to it. The car's breakdown represents a turning point in his life, and he feels like his life is falling apart because he no longer has that connection with his car. The song's chorus, "I miss you so, I want you so," highlights his longing for the car and his need to reconnect with it.

The song's overall themes of memories, loss, and regret are common in rock music, particularly in songs about cars, and the Bones have done an excellent job of portraying them in "Hotrod Teen."

Line by Line Meaning

I`ve been thinking about you
I've been reminiscing about you

And the times we've had
And the memories we shared

Yeah I've been thinking about you
Yeah, I can't help but think about you

Now times are bad
But things aren't good now

I was satisfied when your V8 purred
I used to be content when your V8 engine was running smoothly

Hey baby, you looked so good
Your appearance was so appealing to me

Spooky flames on your hood
The eerie flames on your car's hood were a cool touch

I miss you so
I feel your absence deeply

I want you so
I yearn for you

You rolled away
You drove off

And I let you go
And I didn't try to stop you