Somethingโ€™s Wrong
The Bones Lyrics


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Somethings Wrong
Ever felt like exploding?
Ever lost control?
Ever been to my world?
Ever felt all alone?
Chorus:

I try, but I don't understand
Why all things just go bad
I know something's wrong
Yeah I know but I don't care at all
Ever been rejected?
Ever killed a dream?
Ever crawled in the gutter?
Ever met me?
Ever won a battle?
Ever lost a love?
Ever felt like nothing?
Ever said: -Enough!?
I guess I'll never understand
Why all things just go bad




I know something's wrong
Yeah I know but I don't care at all

Overall Meaning

The Bonesโ€™s song โ€œSomethingโ€™s Wrongโ€ is a poignant expression of the tribulations that one undergoes in life. The song resonates with many people who have ever felt lost, alone, or rejected. The lyricist introspects on the hard times experienced in life and how difficult it is to understand why things just go bad. The questions in the lyrics like โ€œEver felt like exploding?โ€ or โ€œEver been rejected?โ€ or โ€œEver killed a dream?โ€ resonate with anyone who has ever faced a personal setback. The lyrics suggest that every human emotion, from euphoria to despair, is equally relevant and has its own value.


The chorus, โ€œI try, but I don't understand / Why all things just go bad / I know something's wrong / Yeah, I know but I don't care at all,โ€ demonstrates a state of emotional exhaustion that one feels. While the lyrics affirm that something is wrong, they also confess that the singer doesn't care at all. The lyricist is acknowledging that life is difficult and that sometimes it is hard to care, especially when things have gone too far. The song is a reminder that despite the hardships of life, one must continue to push on and that things are not always as bleak as they seem.


Overall, โ€œSomethingโ€™s Wrongโ€ is an emotionally raw and authentic song that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the darker side of life. The lyrics ask important questions of life and the difficulties faced, which everyone can relate to at some point in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Somethings Wrong
The singer is expressing that something is not right in their life.


Ever felt like exploding?
Have you ever felt like you were going to lose control and explode?


Ever lost control?
Have you ever found yourself unable to control your emotions or actions?


Ever been to my world?
Have you ever experienced the same things the singer has in their life?


Ever felt all alone?
Have you ever felt completely isolated and alone in your struggles?


Chorus:
The repeated phrase that follows is the chorus of the song.


I try, but I don't understand
The singer is attempting to understand the difficulties they are facing, but cannot comprehend why they are happening.


Why all things just go bad
The singer is questioning why everything in their life seems to take a negative turn.


I know something's wrong
The singer is acknowledging that there is an underlying issue in their life that is causing their struggles.


Yeah I know but I don't care at all
Despite knowing that something is wrong, the singer is expressing a feeling of apathy towards their situation.


Ever been rejected?
Have you ever been turned away or denied something you wanted?


Ever killed a dream?
Have you ever given up on a dream or goal you had?


Ever crawled in the gutter?
Have you ever hit rock bottom in your life?


Ever met me?
The singer is posing this question as a way to ask if the listener has experienced similar struggles as them.


Ever won a battle?
Have you ever overcome a challenge or obstacle in your life?


Ever lost a love?
Have you ever experienced heartbreak or lost someone you cared about deeply?


Ever felt like nothing?
Have you ever felt completely insignificant or worthless?


Ever said: -Enough!?
Have you ever reached a breaking point and said enough is enough?


I guess I'll never understand
The singer is expressing a sense of hopelessness in their ability to comprehend the difficulties they are facing.


Why all things just go bad
This line is repeated to reinforce the singer's confusion and questioning of why their life seems to be constantly difficult.


I know something's wrong
Again, the singer acknowledges that something is not right in their life.


Yeah I know but I don't care at all
The singer again expresses a lack of concern or motivation to address their issues.




Writer(s): Marcus Karl Petersson, Jonas Andersen, Fredrik Andersen, Hannes Carl Norda

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@7clouds

Have you ever broken a bone? ๐Ÿฆด

@imkurtdeleon

7clouds yup

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@rajalakshmiyn7210

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@rajalakshmiyn7210

I am 11

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@lydz326

This song represents me and my kids. The love of my life, my husband, and father of my kids passed away 11 months ago today. No matter what happens we still go strong because he's within us all ๐Ÿฅบโค๏ธ

@someones_house

Sorry for your loss

@danimariedaley8568

Sending you all a bundle of love โคโคโคโคโคโคโคโคโคโคโค

@brooklynboone3753

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your kids are so lucky to have you as their momma <3

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