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.
Memphis 77
The Bones Lyrics
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I remember it like it was yesterday,
I was pissed and I was bored
That stinkin' life just scared me
I challanged death for a romance
Well, takin' care of business
And I kicked everybody's ass
The world just screamed - "The King is dead, he won't come back no more!"
I cruised down the lonely highway with a big smile on my face
Yeah I screwed you all
I fucked the whole human race
Just leave it, leave it, leave it
Leave it, let it go
Forget this case, yeah fuck the truth
I won't come back no more
Another grat rock'n'roll swindle
My middlefinger in the air
To this world of stupid lowlives
I guess you'll never understand
And to this world of stupid lowlives
I guess you'll never understand
And to this world of stupid lowlives
I guess you'll never understand
The lyrics of The Bones's song Memphis 77 tells the story of a rebellious individual who challenges death with a sense of romance. The setting is in the year 1977, and the persona is bored with his/her life and decides to take a daring and dangerous step. The individual, frustrated with life, challenges death, "takin' care of business," and defeats everyone, "kicked everybody's ass." However, the persona never leaves the building as he or she is found dead on the floor, and the world screamed, "The King is dead, he won't come back no more!" The persona then cruises down the lonely highway with a big smile on his/her face, realizing that he/she has won and screwed everyone, "I screwed you all. I fucked the whole human race." The persona then tells the world to forget about the truth, and he/she won't come back again. In conclusion, the lyrics show a fascinating yet daring life story full of rebellion and defiance, ending in a lethal manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in '77 baby, I couldn't take no more
In 1977, I reached a point where I could no longer tolerate the way things were.
I remember it like it was yesterday,
My memories from that time are still vivid and clear in my mind.
I was pissed and I was bored
I was angry and dissatisfied with my life at the time.
That stinkin' life just scared me
I was terrified by the thought of continuing to live a mundane, unfulfilling life.
I challenged death for a romance
I embraced a reckless and dangerous lifestyle, believing that it was exciting and romantic.
Well, takin' care of business
I was focused on accomplishing my goals and doing whatever it takes to succeed.
And I kicked everybody's ass
I was confident in my abilities and was able to defeat anyone who opposed me.
I never left the building, they found me on the floor
I spent all my time pursuing my passions and didn't care about anything else, which ultimately led to my downfall.
The world just screamed - "The King is dead, he won't come back no more!"
My actions had consequences and people were shocked and saddened by my demise. They believed that I was gone forever.
I cruised down the lonely highway with a big smile on my face
Despite the tragic ending, I was content with the life I lived and had no regrets.
Yeah I screwed you all
I defied societal norms and expectations, doing what I wanted regardless of how it affected others.
I fucked the whole human race
My rebellious and destructive behavior extended beyond just those around me, affecting everyone.
Just leave it, leave it, leave it
Let go of the past and move on, don't dwell on what's already happened.
Leave it, let it go
Don't hold onto things that are weighing you down, let them go and move forward.
Forget this case, yeah fuck the truth
Don't worry about the facts or the consequences, live your life how you want to.
I won't come back no more
I'm not going to change my ways or return to the life I was living before.
Another great rock'n'roll swindle
I was part of a culture that was based on deception and trickery, where image was more important than reality.
My middle finger in the air
I was unafraid to express my defiance and rebellion against societal norms.
To this world of stupid lowlives
In my eyes, most people were foolish and uninteresting.
I guess you'll never understand
Others may never be able to comprehend my perspective or lifestyle, and that's okay with me.
And to this world of stupid lowlives
I continue to see the majority of people as being unintelligent and uninspiring.
I guess you'll never understand
Despite my attempts to explain myself, others may never fully grasp my motivations or choices.
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.