London-based, Singapore-raised musician, Chris Jones (performing under the … Read Full Bio ↴London-based, Singapore-raised musician, Chris Jones (performing under the name, These Brittle Bones), began this solo project out of his bedroom aged only 12 in 2011. Currently, at 19, Jones has released four EPs, six singles, two music videos, and is hitting over two million streams on Spotify. Chris, however, is just getting started. Balancing his degree in English Literature at University College, London (UCL), with his music-career, the young artist plans to release more tracks building upon the electronic style evident in 'Effects', throughout 2018. Stay updated at his Facebook page and Instagram for regular updates.

Instinct
These Brittle Bones Lyrics

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Don't let me go
When you call for what you owed
Don't let me fall
From the arms that you've bestowed

Soft when you touch
When you look into the glare and lose sight
Of who we are

Soft of who we are
Touch of who you are
Into the glare and lose sight

I won't bring you down
Plucked from the crowd
I won't lose sight of who I am
I won't follow you
Then hide from you
Just cause it easy to flatter you

Don't let me be on my own
Because I'm cold
I'll meet you there with vacant stare
Till I grow old

13/7/17
A M

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to These Brittle Bones's song Instinct seem to be speaking to the fear of being abandoned by someone you love and trust. The singer is asking this person not to let them go or fall away from them, as they may have done something to deserve it. The softness of their touch and gaze can make it easy to lose sight of who they really are, but the singer won't let themselves be swayed. They won't bring this person down, but they also won't blindly follow them just because it's easier to flatter them.

In the last verse, the singer pleads not to be left alone and that they'll be there with a vacant stare until they grow old. This line gives the impression of a lonely existence, symbolized by a vacant stare, and how it's not enough for the singer. They'd rather be with this person, even if they have to fight to keep them close and true to themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't let me go
Please hold onto me and don't let me slip away

When you call for what you owed
When you request what is rightfully mine

Don't let me fall
Don't let me down or disappoint me

From the arms that you've bestowed
From the love and affection that you've given me

Soft when you touch
Gentle and tender is your caress

When you look into the glare and lose sight
When you stare into the light and lose focus

Of who we are
Of what makes us human and unique

Soft of who we are
Our gentle and caring nature represents who we are

Touch of who you are
Your touch reveals your character and personality

Into the glare and lose sight
Sometimes we lose perspective and direction in life

I won't bring you down
I won't hold you back or limit your potential