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Your Bones
Tiny Kingdoms Lyrics
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Do you fall in love by yourself, or fall asleep on the L?
I'm always tripping over you
Falling in love by myself, falling asleep on the L
Well I was crawling home on all fours
Half gone, half silver, and unstable
Worn out the spinal nerves that I had
Once bitten, twice shy, and three times less likely to be myself again
I'm still uncomfortable in my own skin
But now you say that you've been thinking of me
Chicago's always so damn cold, you're always so alone
Well I've been waiting forever so tell me where have you been, where have you been?
I was always misplaced in your favorite colors
And slept until I blended in with all the others
But I missed your bones terribly and it still kills me
I missed your bones, I missed your bones
Girl, I've been dying to hear you sing of old love and new eyes, in soft decibels
Cramming life into dead organs and breathing in new chemicals
Say you call it like you see it, it's been said and done
Now you're eyes are completely smothering me
Kill for a new impression, steadily move along
Now I feel like half the man I try to be
So stop saying you've been thinking of me
Because it's ruining everything
Chicago's always so damn cold, you're always so alone
Well I've been waiting forever so tell me where have you been, where have you been?
I was always misplaced in your favorite colors
And slept until I blended in with all the others
But I missed your bones terribly and it still kills me
I missed your bones, I missed your bones
Chicago's always so damn cold, you're always so alone
Well I've been waiting forever so tell me where have you been, where have you been?
I was always misplaced in your favorite colors
And slept until I blended in with all the others
But I missed your bones terribly and it still kills me
I missed your bones, I missed your bones
The lyrics to Tiny Kingdoms's "Your Bones" speak to the feeling of being lost and isolated in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. The first stanza describes two people who are unable to connect, as the singer wonders if the other falls in love or simply falls asleep alone. They feel like they are always tripping over each other and struggling to connect. The second stanza describes the singer's own feelings of being worn down and uncomfortable in their own skin. They miss someone's "bones," or the very essence of who they are, and are desperate to reconnect with this person.
Throughout the song, the singer is haunted by a sense of loss and longing. They feel like they are constantly misplaced, blending in with the crowd and unable to stand out. However, they are also deeply connected to someone else, someone whose very essence they miss and need in order to feel whole. The repeated refrain of "I missed your bones" emphasizes how much this person means to the singer and how much they long to be reunited.
Overall, "Your Bones" is a song that speaks to the human need for connection and how difficult it can be to find that connection in a world that often feels cold and indifferent.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey calm, collected, and cool
Addressing someone as level-headed and asking a question about their ability to fall in love.
Do you fall in love by yourself, or fall asleep on the L?
Asking if the person prefers a solitary love life, or if they simply fall asleep on public transportation.
I'm always tripping over you
Expressing frustration about constantly being reminded of the person.
Falling in love by myself, falling asleep on the L
Admitting to preferring solitude and falling asleep during transit.
Well I was crawling home on all fours
Revealing the artist's state of disorientation after a night of heavy drinking.
Half gone, half silver, and unstable
Describing the effects of intoxication on the singer's mental and physical state.
Worn out the spinal nerves that I had
Metaphorically referring to the singer's exhaustion and feeling of being physically drained.
And threw them in that hiding spot we left
Alluding to a past shared experience and the artist's desire to escape reality temporarily.
Once bitten, twice shy, and three times less likely to be myself again
Expressing hesitation and reluctance to trust after a past emotional experience.
I'm still uncomfortable in my own skin
Describing a sense of feeling out of place and uneasy in one's own body.
But now you say that you've been thinking of me
Acknowledging that the person of interest has been on the singer's mind, despite their reservations.
Chicago's always so damn cold, you're always so alone
Lamenting about the harsh climate of Chicago and the artist's perception that the person is frequently lonely.
Well I've been waiting forever so tell me where have you been, where have you been?
Expressing longing and impatience for the person's presence.
I was always misplaced in your favorite colors
Feeling out of place and uncertain in the person's preferred environment.
And slept until I blended in with all the others
Compromising one's individuality in order to fit in and feel accepted.
But I missed your bones terribly and it still kills me
Expressing a deep longing for physical intimacy with the person.
Girl, I've been dying to hear you sing of old love and new eyes, in soft decibels
Expressing a desire for the person to share their emotional experiences and inner thoughts in a gentle manner.
Cramming life into dead organs and breathing in new chemicals
Metaphorically referencing the process of reviving and invigorating the soul.
Say you call it like you see it, it's been said and done
Asking the person to speak their mind honestly and without reservation.
Now you're eyes are completely smothering me
Feeling suffocated and overwhelmed by the intensity of the person's gaze.
Kill for a new impression, steadily move along
Describing a desire for a fresh start and clean slate in life.
Now I feel like half the man I try to be
Expressing feelings of inadequacy and inability to live up to one's own expectations.
So stop saying you've been thinking of me
Begging the person to refrain from giving false hope and making things more difficult.
Because it's ruining everything
Explaining that the person's actions are causing harm and making the situation worse.
Well I've been waiting forever so tell me where have you been, where have you been?
Reiterating the desire for the person's physical presence and companionship.
I missed your bones terribly and it still kills me
Expressing a yearning for physical contact with the person, specifically mentioning their bones.
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