Old Bone
Wet Lyrics


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The ferns are greedy
They all want something from me
These trees are dirty
Want me to have a baby
Her kids are lonely
They all want something from me
Their eyes are beady
Their stares they pierce right through me

But I don't have anything left to give
I'm like an old bone
In the back of the fridge
And I could ask for what I want
So you could tell me what you need
But there's no use trying anymore
Like an old bone
In the back of the fridge
And I've got no home
If it's not with you

Your friends are greedy
They all want something from me
These streets are dirty
Want me to have a baby
Her kids are lonely
They all want something from me
Their eyes are beady
Their stares they pierce right through me

But I don't have anything left to give
I'm like an old bone
In the back of the fridge
And I could ask for what I want
So you could tell me what you need
But there's no use crying anymore
I'm just an old bone
In the back of the fridge




And I've got no home
If it's not with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wet's song "Old Bone" convey the feeling of exhaustion and desperation to escape the demands of others. The ferns, trees, and children all want something from the singer, and their piercing stares make her feel overwhelmed and drained. The repetition of the phrase "want me to have a baby" suggests societal pressure to conform to traditional roles and expectations. The singer feels like an old bone in the back of the fridge, forgotten and useless, with nothing left to give. She could ask for what she wants, but there's no use trying anymore. The only place she feels at home is with the person addressed in the last line of each verse.


The metaphor of the old bone in the back of the fridge is a powerful image that captures the feeling of being forgotten and discarded. The fridge is usually associated with having fresh food and drinks, but an old bone is a reminder of something that has been neglected and overlooked. The line "If it's not with you" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking solace and comfort from a specific person, someone who sees her as more than an old bone in the back of the fridge.


Overall, the lyrics of "Old Bone" touch on themes of societal pressure, exhaustion, and the search for belonging. Wet's use of vivid imagery and repetition creates a haunting and poignant atmosphere that lingers long after the song has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

The ferns are greedy
The nature around me is unyielding and always wants something from me


They all want something from me
Everything around me, including plants and people, seem to want something from me incessantly


These trees are dirty
The surroundings are polluted and impure, making it hard to find solace


Want me to have a baby
The world around me puts pressure on me to have children and fulfill societal expectations


Her kids are lonely
The children in my life feel isolated and alone despite my best efforts


Their eyes are beady
The children and people around me look at me in a suspicious, distrustful way


Their stares they pierce right through me
Their gaze and focus feel intense and penetrating, making me feel exposed and vulnerable


But I don't have anything left to give
I feel depleted and exhausted, with no more energy or resources to offer


I'm like an old bone
I'm worn out and no longer useful, like a discarded bone in the back of the fridge


In the back of the fridge
Forgotten and abandoned, hidden away in the furthest corner


And I could ask for what I want
I could express my desires and needs, but it seems pointless


So you could tell me what you need
Others could ask for what they want or need, but I'm beyond being able to offer anything


But there's no use crying anymore
There's no point in feeling sorry or mourning what's lost, it's time to accept the present reality


I'm just an old bone
I'm no longer valuable, my worth has been diminished to that of an old bone


And I've got no home
I feel lost and without a place to belong, with no anchor keeping me grounded


If it's not with you
My only hope for finding a home and a sense of belonging is with you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariel Rechtshaid, Kelly Zutrau, Martin Sulkow, Shane O'Connell, Joseph Valle

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