Stones
Wild Child Lyrics


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Thinking I'd like for you to take the time to call me back
Just knowing you're out alone
Driving me crazy so much that I'm thinking that
I'd like to go out of my way to let you know that I'm not alone
Taking so many turns I'm not sure how I can get back home

Moving so slow sometimes can't tell if I'm even walking at all
Standing beside the wall feeling like it would be best
If I fall back into your arms where I can breathe because I know I'm safe
Have to be alright with knowing things will never be the same

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Filling the space you left with people that I dont care about
Wishing that I could take the lies we made and burn them to the ground
Rung around so blind I swear that I have never seen before
Been around the ground with pieces of me that you left on the floor
Shaking so hard you wouldn't think that I could stand out straight
I hear your voice just checking in to see if I'm okay
Hold her in your arms and think of what I used to mean to you
Say it hasn't changed but can't tell me what I'm supposed to do.

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Walking through these streets blindly, searching for signs
That the road laid behind me, wasting my life
Turning page by page lightly, adjusting my eyes just to see
Can you swim while I'm sinking, let me alone
All the while now you're thinking should've never come home
With your face to the sink and your back to what you left of me

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you
I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones




Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Stones" by Wild Child is a poignant ballad about the emotional turmoil of missing someone and trying to find a way back to them. The opening lines express the desire to reconnect with someone who is currently out and about, making the singer feel anxious and restless. The image of taking so many turns that they are unsure how to get back home suggests a feeling of being lost and adrift without this person. As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling to move on from their past relationship, filling the void with other people and wishing to forget the lies they shared with their partner. The chorus, with its haunting refrain of "I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones, feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own, wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you," captures the raw emotional intensity of the song.


The verses are filled with evocative images, such as the sensation of standing beside a wall and feeling like falling back into someone's arms would be the best thing for the singer's wellbeing. The line "Been around the ground with pieces of me that you left on the floor" suggests that the singer has been hurt in the past and is still trying to pick up the shattered fragments of themselves. The bridge, with its repetition of "I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones, feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own," reinforces the sense of being isolated and alone without the person they long for. The final lines of the song express the frustration of not knowing what to do or where to go, encapsulating the sense of being stuck in a limbo between past and present.


Overall, "Stones" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that explores themes of loss, longing, and the struggle to move on. Its haunting melody and evocative lyrics make it a standout track in Wild Child's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking I'd like for you to take the time to call me back
I desire for you to take the effort to communicate with me.


Just knowing you're out alone
The mere thought of you being alone is tormenting.


Driving me crazy so much that I'm thinking that
It's causing an overwhelming feeling of unrest.


I'd like to go out of my way to let you know that I'm not alone
I want you to realize that I am not indifferent to your absence.


Taking so many turns I'm not sure how I can get back home
It feels like getting back is impossibly complicated.


Moving so slow sometimes can't tell if I'm even walking at all
It feels like there's no progress being made.


Standing beside the wall feeling like it would be best
Resting by the wall feels comforting.


If I fall back into your arms where I can breathe because I know I'm safe
Being in your comforting arms would make me feel secure.


Have to be alright with knowing things will never be the same
Accepting that things have changed is crucial.


I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
The unsettling feeling is as heavy as a pile of stones.


Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
It feels like I'm alone in this cold, harsh time of year.


Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you
The uncertainty of where this all leads is overwhelming.


Filling the space you left with people that I dont care about
Trying to fill the void, but it's not working.


Wishing that I could take the lies we made and burn them to the ground
Desiring to destroy the falsehood that caused this mess.


Rung around so blind I swear that I have never seen before
Feeling lost and confused, like I've never been here before.


Been around the ground with pieces of me that you left on the floor
Feeling shattered and incomplete, and it's because of you.


Shaking so hard you wouldn't think that I could stand out straight
It's physically affecting me, making me unstable.


I hear your voice just checking in to see if I'm okay
Your call was just a casual inquiry, but it means everything to me.


Hold her in your arms and think of what I used to mean to you
The idea of you holding someone else is unbearable.


Say it hasn't changed but can't tell me what I'm supposed to do
You claim your feelings haven't changed, but it doesn't help me know what to do next.


Walking through these streets blindly, searching for signs
Wandering aimlessly, hoping for some direction.


That the road laid behind me, wasting my life
Feeling like I've wasted my time on a path that's led to nowhere.


Turning page by page lightly, adjusting my eyes just to see
Trying to adjust and adapt to this new reality, but it's a struggle.


Can you swim while I'm sinking, let me alone
Can you adapt while I'm struggling, can you give me space to work through this?


All the while now you're thinking should've never come home
Regretting coming back to this painful situation.


With your face to the sink and your back to what you left of me
Turning away from the mess you created, leaving it behind.


I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
The discomfort and unease feel like a heavy burden.


Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Feeling the full force of this cold, miserable season all alone.


Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you
Feeling lost and unsure where this road leads, and if home is even possible.




Writer(s): Alexander James Beggins, Kelsey Erin Wilson

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@anaflaviasouza7680

Thinking I'd like for you to take the time to call me back
Just knowing you're out alone
Driving me crazy so much that I'm thinking that
I'd like to go out of my way to let you know that I'm not alone
Taking so many turns I'm not sure how I can get back home

Moving so slow sometimes can't tell if I'm even walking at all
Standing beside the wall feeling like it would be best
If I fall back into your arms where I can breathe because I know I'm safe
Have to be alright with knowing things will never be the same

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Filling the space you left with people that I dont care about
Wishing that I could take the lies we made and burn them to the ground
Rung around so blind I swear that I have never seen before
Been around the ground with pieces of me that you left on the floor
Shaking so hard you wouldn't think that I could stand out straight
I hear your voice just checking in to see if I'm okay
Hold her in your arms and think of what I used to mean to you
Say it hasn't changed but can't tell me what I'm supposed to do.

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Walking through these streets blindly, searching for signs
That the road laid behind me, wasting my life
Turning page by page lightly, adjusting my eyes just to see
Can you swim while I'm sinking, let me alone
All the while now you're thinking should've never come home
With your face to the sink and your back to what you left of me

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you
I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you



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@anaflaviasouza7680

Thinking I'd like for you to take the time to call me back
Just knowing you're out alone
Driving me crazy so much that I'm thinking that
I'd like to go out of my way to let you know that I'm not alone
Taking so many turns I'm not sure how I can get back home

Moving so slow sometimes can't tell if I'm even walking at all
Standing beside the wall feeling like it would be best
If I fall back into your arms where I can breathe because I know I'm safe
Have to be alright with knowing things will never be the same

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Filling the space you left with people that I dont care about
Wishing that I could take the lies we made and burn them to the ground
Rung around so blind I swear that I have never seen before
Been around the ground with pieces of me that you left on the floor
Shaking so hard you wouldn't think that I could stand out straight
I hear your voice just checking in to see if I'm okay
Hold her in your arms and think of what I used to mean to you
Say it hasn't changed but can't tell me what I'm supposed to do.

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

Walking through these streets blindly, searching for signs
That the road laid behind me, wasting my life
Turning page by page lightly, adjusting my eyes just to see
Can you swim while I'm sinking, let me alone
All the while now you're thinking should've never come home
With your face to the sink and your back to what you left of me

I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you
I can feel my skin crawling, the size of the stones
Feel the weight of the winter, I'll be out on my own
Wondering where I'll be going if I'll ever come home to you

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Me encanta esta banda. Ojalá vengan a mexico algun día

@audahdrey

so happy you guys developed this song further!! I've been listening to the first version of this when you played it in your kitchen (and it's still my favourite version)

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