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.
Slick
The Bones Lyrics
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brokendown Chevrolet
Well I lost it all in one blackout night
and my baby just walked away
I'm out oh cash,
once again I'm out of luck
Yeah I'm a dead and cruiser,
gotta pay my dues
Gotta hang on tight, the radio is playing
a really sick song
Chorus:
Back off, get lost
No more sweat blood or tears for you
Don't wanna see your ugly face
Back off, get lost
I sing that outlaw lovesong
But not for you so stay away
I'm looking back, I'm thinking about the
good times that I've had
I hat that girl wrapped around my arm,
baby that wasn't bad
Cool tattoes, rock'n'roll weekend fools
Chevy, crome, the sick boys ruled,
neverending dead end cruise
The countrymoon shines, the radio is
playing a really sad song
Chorus:
Back off, get lost
No more sweat blood or tears for you
Don't wanna see your ugly face
Back off, get lost
I sing that outlaw lovesong
But not for you so stay away
I'm heading for losers universe,
I just can't get it right
I'm still out of money,
I'm still out of cash
Yet another blackout night
Losing time, Roswell time alright
I'm dead end cruiser
I'm the king of fools
Gonna end up doing time
Gotta hang on tight, the radio is playing
a really bad song
Back off, get lost
No more sweat blood or tears for you
Don't wanna see your ugly face
Back off, get lost
I sing that outlaw lovesong
But not for you so stay away
The Bones's song "Slick" is a melancholic rock ballad about a man who has lost everything that mattered to him: his lover, his money, and possibly, his sanity. The singer invokes a car as a metaphor for his life, as he lies in the backseat of his "brokendown Chevrolet," penniless and alone. He reminisces about the good times he had in the past, but he is also aware that he has made some bad choices that have led him to where he is now.
The chorus, "Back off, get lost, No more sweat blood or tears for you, Don't wanna see your ugly face," is a defiant statement that the singer is done with a person or a situation that has caused him pain. He claims to sing "that outlaw lovesong," but it is not for the person in question. The lyrics display a sense of resignation and detachment, as if the singer has gone through similar situations before and has learned to cope with them.
The song's melody is slow, mournful, and sultry, complementing the lyrics' introspective and gritty tone. The Bones singer's raspy voice adds an extra layer of vulnerability and authenticity to the song, making it a memorable and relatable tune for those who have experienced heartbreak and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lying in the backseat of my brokendown Chevrolet
The singer is physically in a place of defeat - the backseat of a broken down car that was once a symbol of American freedom.
Well I lost it all in one blackout night and my baby just walked away
The singer experienced a major setback and lost everything important to him, including his significant other.
I'm out oh cash, once again I'm out of luck, Yeah I'm a dead and cruiser, gotta pay my dues
The singer is broke and feels like life is against him. He considers himself a lost cause and feels like he needs to pay his dues for something.
I sold my soul for a buck
The artist made a big sacrifice for a small reward.
Gotta hang on tight, the radio is playing a really sick song
The only thing the artist can do is hold on and listen to music.
Back off, get lost, No more sweat blood or tears for you, Don't wanna see your ugly face
The singer has had enough of someone who has caused him pain and he doesn't want to see them again.
I'm looking back, I'm thinking about the good times that I've had
The singer is reminiscing about better days in his life.
Cool tattoes, rock'n'roll weekend fools, Chevy, crome, the sick boys ruled, neverending dead end cruise
The artist remembers a time when he was part of a group that didn't care about consequences and glorified reckless behavior.
The countrymoon shines, the radio is playing a really sad song
The artist is under a sad night sky, listening to music.
I'm heading for losers universe, I just can't get it right
The artist feels like he can't succeed and is fated to be a part of the 'losers universe.'
I'm still out of money, I'm still out of cash, Yet another blackout night
The singer is broke and is likely drinking himself into oblivion to forget his troubles.
Losing time, Roswell time alright, I'm dead end cruiser, I'm the king of fools, Gonna end up doing time
The artist feels like he's a prisoner of time and his own bad decisions. He sees himself as a 'king of fools' and expects to be punished for his actions.
Back off, get lost, No more sweat blood or tears for you, Don't wanna see your ugly face
The singer repeats his desire to be away from someone who has caused him pain.
I sing that outlaw lovesong, But not for you so stay away
The singer is expressing his desire to sing a song about outlaw love but it's not for the person who has hurt him.
Writer(s): Jonas Andersen, Anders Waldemarsson, Fredrik Andersen, Marcus Karl Petersson
Contributed by Jason A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.