Deriving influence from Indie, Post-Hardcore, Alternative, and Post-Rock, Whale Bones pushes to distinguish themselves from other groups in the modern scene.
Inspired by an adventure to the coast of Florida, their debut release, "The Seaside EP," explores a progression of self-regret and eventual forgiveness. With the intricate percussive patterns and crushing guitars along with the dynamic melodies, Whale Bones depicts the serene, yet violent nature of the ocean. The EP was recorded in the Winter of 2014 at Primary Sound Studios in Bloomington, Indiana. The songs were mixed by Matt Goldman at Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta, Georgia and mastered by Nathan Kane. At just under 20 minutes, "The Seaside EP" thoroughly defines the raw and intimate yet refined sound of Whale Bones, giving a glimpse of what is still to come from the band.
"The Seaside EP" is available now through all digital distributors.
Persona Non Grata
Whale Bones Lyrics
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I’m unworthy of your time
It’s inconvenient for you
There’s no benefit
No addition for your gain
So I’m inadequate
I’ll no longer grasp for hope
Cause I don’t want to call you home
Once so tight knit
Now a cheap fit
I won’t hold on like someone who believes it
Opportunistic
Ransom all I own
Beggars hands insisting
Butchers carve my bone
The trusted lines are frail
Once so tight knit
Now a cheap fit
I won't hold on like someone who believes it
Trusted lines are frail
Once so tight knit
Now a cheap fit
I won't hold on like someone who believes it
Cast me to the river
Dull me down
While I’m just trying to survive
Survive
The lyrics of "Persona Non Grata" by Whale Bones explore the feeling of being abandoned by someone you once trusted and held close. The song's narrator is reflecting on their relationship with this person, who sees them as unworthy of their time and inconvenient to have in their life. The singer realizes that they no longer want to chase after this person's affection, as there is no benefit or gain, making them feel inadequate. The once tight-knit relationship has become cheap and frail, and the singer acknowledges that they can no longer hold onto their hope or trust in this person.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of being taken advantage of, as the singer feels as though they are being held for ransom by this person. The person is carving away at the singer's very being, leaving them feeling like a beggar with nothing else to give. Despite all of this, the singer is trying to survive and move on from this toxic relationship, no longer wanting to be cast into the river and numbed down.
Overall, "Persona Non Grata" is a poignant and raw exploration of the pain and emotional turmoil that comes with being abandoned by someone you once trusted and cared for deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Push me out again
You're pushing me out of your life, again and again.
I’m unworthy of your time
According to you, I'm not good enough for your time and attention.
It’s inconvenient for you
Being around me is inconvenient for you.
There’s no benefit
You don't see any benefit in our relationship.
No addition for your gain
You don't see any way that being with me can add to your life.
So I’m inadequate
You make me feel like I'm not enough.
I’ll no longer grasp for hope
I won't hope for things to get better anymore.
Cause I don’t want to call you home
I don't want to be with you or feel like your home anymore.
Those trusted lines are frail
The things we used to trust and rely on in our relationship are no longer strong.
Once so tight knit
We used to be close and connected.
Now a cheap fit
Now we're barely holding on and it feels cheap and insignificant.
I won’t hold on like someone who believes it
I won't keep pretending like things are good when they're not.
Opportunistic
You only value our relationship when it benefits you.
Ransom all I own
You're willing to take everything from me and leave me with nothing.
Beggars hands insisting
I feel like I'm begging for your attention and affection.
Butchers carve my bone
You're hurting me and taking everything I have, like a cruel butcher.
Cast me to the river
You're tossing me aside and abandoning me.
Dull me down
You're making me feel unimportant and insignificant.
While I’m just trying to survive
I'm just trying to get through this and make it out alive.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nathan Kane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marinaminchau2111
Push me out again
I'm unworthy of your time
It's inconvenient for you
There's no benefit
No addition for your gain
So I'm inadequate
I'll no longer grasp for hope
Cause I don't want to call you home
Those trusted lines are frail
Once so tight knit
Now a cheap fit
I won't hold on like someone who believes it
Opportunistic
Ransom all I own
Beggars hands insisting
Butchers carve my bone
The trusted lines are frail
Once so tight knit
Now a cheap fit
I won't hold on like someone who believes it
Trusted lines are frail
Once so tight knit
Now a cheap fit
I won't hold on like someone who believes it
Cast me to the river
Dull me down
While I'm just trying to survive
Survive
@WhaleBones
This video was super conceptual and tough to formulate. Lots of drafts and mood boards. We added two extra shooting days to incorporate all the imagery we wanted. SO happy with the end result. I hope people are able to pick up on all of the symbolism and imagery throughout. What was your fav shot?
@kentkendall1698
Um maybe a weird pick but the pan along the maybe a Grouse wing at 10 seconds, its strange but if you get those little imagery shots right it changes everything. By the way You have blown me away over the last few weeks i am so impressed. I am a new fan.
Thank you.
@kaylala9722
All the ones with me
@WhaleBones
@@kaylala9722 Kayla is the star of the show she whispered in my ear a lot
@EdwardCoplinBatman
2:57 strange and arresting visual
@eliasmann7381
PLEASE TRY TO COLAB WITH MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
@ololusername
this song needs way more views, i haven't been able to stop listening to it since i heard it on spotify. beautiful song and video <3
@zottiri31
his voice is enchanting
@emilyiskawaii2
This would have to be my mom's very favorite song 🥺🥺❤️❤️💯 ever since she found his music... Everyday I hear the song being played ❤
@cameronarcher2538
Damn dude has some amazing vibrato control and transitions to head voice.