Yael Meyer was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to the United States when … Read Full Bio ↴Yael Meyer was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to the United States when she was nineteen. She studied classical piano from the age of five. Growing up she was also heavily influenced by indie folk music from the 70's and pop influences from the 80's and 90's. Her parents, both aficionado artists and musicians encouraged and nurtured her creativity and musicality. At the age 13 she began playing guitar and writing her own songs as well as performing them live in festivals around the city. In 2000, after receiving a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music she moved to the U.S. where she currently resides. She often collaborates with other artists, songwriters and filmmakers including Cathy Heller, Lindsey Ray and Alan Fischer.

Her sound and new EP "Heartbeat" (out Nov. 10th 2009) have been described as “a balanced new age of folk, independent pop, and electronic…" and “…a female-feel of Death Cab for Cutie meets Jack Johnson…” (My Crazy Music Blog / Loud Dreams)

You can watch the making of her new record "Heartbeat" on her official Youtube channel www.youtube.com/yaelmeyer

Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yaelmeyermusic and follow the conversation on Twitter @yaelmusic

Backbone
Yael Meyer Lyrics

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Whenever I feel confused
Pep talks are of no use
I know your love surrounds me

Whenever I'm feeling lost
And the price is not worth the cost
I know your love surrounds me

And I'm not alone, I'm not alone
You are my backbone, you are my home
And I shall not wander away from thunder
You are my rescue when I go under

Whenever I'm feeling scared
To go places I never dared to go
I know your love surrounds me

Whenever I'm feeling restless
And not always act my bestest

I know your love surrounds me

And I'm not alone, I'm not alone
You are my backbone, you are my home
And I shall not wander away from thunder
You are my rescue when I go under

And you, you, and you, you
And you, you
You're my shelter from the storm
The fire that keeps me warm

And I'm not alone, I'm not alone
You are my backbone, you are my home

And I shall not wander away from thunder
You are my rescue when I go under

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yael Meyer's song "Backbone" describe the sense of security and comfort that a person feels when they are in love with someone who supports and cares for them. The song begins with the singer stating that, when they feel confused and pep talks don't work, they know that their partner's love surrounds them. Similarly, when they are lost and unsure if something is worth the cost, they take comfort in knowing that their loved one is there for them.

Later in the song, the singer talks about feeling scared and restless, but always finding solace in their partner's love. The chorus repeats the refrain that the partner is the singer's "backbone" and "home," providing a sense of grounding and safety. The bridge expands the idea to include multiple people as sources of comfort, referring to them as a "shelter from the storm" and the "fire that keeps me warm."

Overall, "Backbone" is a love song that focuses on the security and support that one person can provide for another. It acknowledges that life can be challenging and scary, but having someone who cares for you can make all the difference.

Line by Line Meaning

Whenever I feel confused
Whenever I'm uncertain about something

Pep talks are of no use
Motivational speeches cannot help me at that moment

I know your love surrounds me
I feel the presence of your love and care at all times

Whenever I'm feeling lost
Whenever I feel directionless or unsure about what to do

And the price is not worth the cost
When the effort required is not worth the outcome

And I'm not alone, I'm not alone
I am not by myself, you are always with me

You are my backbone, you are my home
You are my source of strength and comfort, my safe haven

And I shall not wander away from thunder
I will not stray from the path during difficult times

You are my rescue when I go under
You are there to help me when I am struggling or feeling overwhelmed

Whenever I'm feeling scared
Whenever I am afraid of something

To go places I never dared to go
To venture into new and unknown territories

Whenever I'm feeling restless
When I am feeling unsettled or uneasy

And not always act my bestest
And not always behaving in the best possible way

And you, you, and you, you
Referring to multiple people who are important in my life

And you, you
Referring to two specific people who are important in my life

You're my shelter from the storm
You provide me with protection and safety during difficult times

The fire that keeps me warm
You are the source of warmth and comfort in my life

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Comments from YouTube:

@tracydavis5635

6y↑3

Heard this on the movie After the Rain. I agree with Kelsey Kat, totally reminds me of our Lord Jesus' love for us! Oh how He loves Us 💖💖

@deniseball9932

4y↑1

Definitely feel the same way. This soothes my soul Kaleb! God Bless, Denise

@tracydavis5635

@@deniseball9932oh, thank you for the reply! I seriously forgot all about this!! And THIS is EXACTLY what I needed during my current circumstance. May God bless you also!