Bones
The Killers(殺手樂團) Lyrics
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We took a back road; we're gonna look at the stars
We took a back road in my car
Down to the ocean, it's only water and sand
And in the ocean we'll hold hands
But I don't really like you, apologetically dressed
In the best, put on the heartbeat glide
Without an answer the thunder speaks for the skyAnd on the cold, wet dirt I cry
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
A cinematic vision ensued
Like the holiest dream
There's someone calling, an angel whispers my name
But the message relayed is the same
Wait till tomorrow; you'll be fine.'
And it's gone to the dogs in my mind
I always hear them
When the dead of night comes calling
Save me from this fight
But they can never wrong this right
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
I never had a lover (I never had a lover)
I never had soul (I never had soul)
I never got gold (I never got gold)
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Come and take a swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
The lyrics to The Killers’ song “Bones” describe a night drive to the ocean to look at the stars. The singer is reluctantly spending time with someone they don't actually like but still engage in superficial conversation whilst listening to music. The thunder speaks for the sky and a storm breaks out causing the singer to break down and cry on the cold, wet ground. The singer is then asked if they want to feel someone else's bones on their bones, and swim with them.
“Bones” is a song about loneliness and the desperation for human connection. At first, the singer is hesitant about the person they are with and doesn't want to spend time with them. However, as the night progresses and they become vulnerable, they crave physical intimacy and a connection to another person. The message seems to be that the desire for human connection, even with a stranger, is a natural and universal feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
(Come with me)
Join me on a journey
We took a back road; we're gonna look at the stars
We took a secluded route to stargaze
We took a back road in my car
We traveled in a private vehicle
Down to the ocean, it's only water and sand
We headed towards the sea
And in the ocean we'll hold hands
We'll experience romantic intimacy
But I don't really like you, apologetically dressed
I'm not genuinely fond of you but I'm pretending to be
In the best, put on the heartbeat glide
Concealing true emotions with a charming facade
Without an answer the thunder speaks for the sky
The storm's roar represents unspoken emotions
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
I'm overwhelmed with emotion
Don't you wanna come with me?
Will you join me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
Do you want to experience physical closeness?
It's only natural
This is expected behavior
A cinematic vision ensued
An imaginative scene took place
Like the holiest dream
resembling a sacred fantasy
There's someone calling, an angel whispers my name
A divine presence is making an appearance
But the message relayed is the same
The communicated statement is repeated
Wait till tomorrow; you'll be fine.'
Proclaiming that recovery will be attained in the future
And it's gone to the dogs in my mind
The situation has gone bad
I always hear them
I constantly hear negative voices
When the dead of night comes calling
When darkness is upon me
Save me from this fight
Help me deal with the struggle
But they can never wrong this right
But they can never fix this wrong
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Would you like to join me in the water?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
Do you want to experience physical touch?
I never had a lover (I never had a lover)
I've never had a romantic partner
I never had soul (I never had soul)
I've never had true depth of character
I never had a good time (And I never had a good time)
I've never enjoyed life
I never got gold (I never got gold)
I've never achieved great success
Come and take a swim with me?
Will you join me in the water?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI
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@whonejha2
LYRICS
We took a back road; we're gonna look at the stars
We took a back road in my car
Down to the ocean, it's only water and sand
And in the ocean we'll hold hands
But I don't really like you, apologetically dressed
In the best, put on the heartbeat glide
Without an answer the thunder speaks for the sky
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
A cinematic vision ensued
Like the holiest dream
There's someone calling, an angel whispers my name
But the message relayed is the same
Wait till tomorrow; you'll be fine.'
And it's gone to the dogs in my mind
I always hear them
When the dead of night comes calling
Save me from this fight
But they can never wrong this right
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
I never had a lover (I never had a lover)
I never had soul (I never had soul)
I never had a good time (And I never had a good time)
I never got gold (I never got gold)
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Come and take a swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
@Noodles5ive
Lyrics:
Spooky, scary skeletons
send shivers down your spine
Shrieking skulls will shock your soul
Seal your doom tonight
Spooky, scary skeletons
speak with such a screech
You'll shake and shudder in surprise
when you hear these zombies shriek
We're so sorry, skeletons
You're so misunderstood
You only want to socialize
(but I don't think we should)
'Cause Spooky, scary skeletons
shout startling, shrilly screams
They'll sneak from their sarcophagus
and just won't leave you be
Spirits, supernatural
are shy, what's all the fuss?
But bags of bones seem so unsafe
It's semi-serious!
Spooky, scary skeletons
are silly all the same
They'll smile and scrabble slowly by
and drive you so insane!
Sticks and stones will break your bones
They seldom let you snooze
Spooky, scary skeletons
will wake you with a BOO!
@user-tt6ey4ww9e
We took a back road; we're gonna look at the stars
We took a back road in my car
Down to the ocean, it's only water and sand
And in the ocean we'll hold hands
But I don't really like you, apologetically dressed
In the best, put on the heartbeat glide
Without an answer the thunder speaks for the sky
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
A cinematic vision ensued
Like the holiest dream
There's someone calling, an angel whispers my name
But the message relayed is the same
Wait till tomorrow; you'll be fine.'
And it's gone to the dogs in my mind
I always hear them
When the dead of night comes calling
Save me from this fight
But they can never wrong this right
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
I never had a lover (I never had a lover)
I never had soul (I never had soul)
I never had a good time (And I never had a good time)
I never got gold (I never got gold)
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Come and take a swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
@lh2738
In my opinion, this song is the essence of The Killers.
@callmewitcher5069
right?! when it wasnt on their greatest hits album, i gasped
@peternova8462
Luis Irastorza Valera WELL SAID LUIS. :-)
@piaprovoste7378
aGREE
@miguelriveraalvarez1855
In my opinion is Human or Runaways but I agree, Bones = The Killers.
@yrolgseyer1987
absolut... i love killers. ❤❤💘
@oscaralarcon5223
Whoever was the person who thought “oh here fits perfectly some trumpets”... I salute you
@milescory8928
Oscar Alarcón Brandon hated this song until Mark decided to add horns to the song, and then Brandon thought it was brilliant.
@oscaralarcon5223
Miles Cory awesome, thanks for the info 👌🏽
@HelloKittyFreak96
No im sorry no lol