wished bone is the solo project of Ashley Rhodus, an independent artist fro… Read Full Bio ↴wished bone is the solo project of Ashley Rhodus, an independent artist from Athens, Ohio who works with a rotating cast of collaborators. wished bone’s sound is characterized by it’s idiosyncratic low fidelity, and lyricism evoking an overflowing brightness and quirks of intimacy.

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wished bone Lyrics

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A seed holds the tree
In its entirety
And the body
Holds a life to come
The birds pass by with no place to call home
Who holds a key to a lock long lost
Hidden somewhere i can't see

Moss points a certain direction
That i have forgotten
It stays close to the surface
I cross streets i don't know the name of

A seed holds the tree
In its entirety
And the body
Holds a life to come
The birds pass by with no place to call home

Papa wakes up at five til 8
And i was feeling good, but now i'm feeling great
Toast is burnt and the eggs are runny, but you turn my tea
Into honey. you make it funny
You call me honey
You call me honey

Papa moves quick from left to right
And i was feeling sad, but now i'm feeling alright
Sun is gone and the clouds come in, but you turn my heart
Right side in. you make me grin
You make me spin
You make me spin

Papa comes home at half passed 3
I wonder where i was before we were we
Concrete is wet in the muddy ground, but in your smile
My world is round, and filled with sound

And i feel found
I feel found

Overall Meaning

The song "Seed" by Wished Bone is a reflective piece on the cyclical nature of life, and the interconnectedness of all things. The opening lines, "A seed holds the tree, in its entirety, and the body, holds a life to come" set the stage for the song's thesis. The seed is a symbol of potential, the beginning of a life cycle that is both fragile and powerful. Just as the seed is the beginning of the tree, the body is the beginning of a life, holding within it not only physical potential but also emotional and spiritual potential.

The second verse explores the idea of forgetting, with the moss pointing a certain direction that the singer has forgotten. The image of crossing streets without knowing their names implies a sense of aimlessness, a feeling that the singer has lost their way. The birds passing by without a place to call home reinforces this sense of displacement and searching. The lyrics "Who holds a key to a lock long lost / Hidden somewhere I can't see" further emphasize the notion of something being out of reach, both physically and metaphorically.

The final verse shifts to a more personal focus, with the singer describing their relationship with their father. The image of the burnt toast and runny eggs is contrasted with the sweetness of the tea turned into honey by the father figure. The father is the stabilizing force in the singer's life, with his movements and presence bringing comfort and reassurance. The concrete being wet in the muddy ground is a metaphor for the challenges and uncertainties of life, but the father's smile creates a world that is "round and filled with sound", signifying a sense of wholeness and comfort. The final line, "And I feel found" is a powerful statement of the singer's sense of belonging and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

A seed holds the tree
The potential for a thriving future lies within an unassuming beginning

In its entirety
Every aspect of the tree's growth is encapsulated in the seed

And the body
Just as the seed holds the promise of the tree, the human body holds the promise of a life yet to unfold

Holds a life to come
Within each of us is the potential for a future filled with growth and possibility

The birds pass by with no place to call home
The uncertainty of the future is a universal experience, even for creatures that seem to fly effortlessly

Who holds a key to a lock long lost
This unknown future may be locked away, but there may still be a way to access it

Hidden somewhere i can't see
Despite the mystery surrounding what lies ahead, the possibility of it is still very much alive

Moss points a certain direction
Even in the midst of confusion, there may be subtle clues that guide us forward

That i have forgotten
The clarity that these clues provide may be obscured by time or experience

It stays close to the surface
However, even when something is forgotten, it may still remain close at hand

I cross streets i don't know the name of
The journey forward can be wrought with uncertainty and unfamiliarity

Papa wakes up at five til 8
The start of a new day for someone who has been present in the artist's life

And i was feeling good, but now i'm feeling great
The singer is feeling increasingly positive due to the presence of this person

Toast is burnt and the eggs are runny, but you turn my tea
Even small imperfections in day-to-day life can be transformed by this person's influence

Into honey. you make it funny
Their charming nature and sense of humor further enhances the singer's experience

You call me honey
This term of endearment reveals the closeness between the artist and this person

Papa moves quick from left to right
This person is active in their day-to-day life

And i was feeling sad, but now i'm feeling alright
The singer's emotional state has improved due to this person's presence

Sun is gone and the clouds come in, but you turn my heart
Even when things might seem bleak or uncertain, this person has the ability to inspire a positive outlook

Right side in. you make me grin
Their influence brings a smile to the artist's face and helps them feel more at ease

You make me spin
This person has the ability to lift the artist up and inspire joy

Papa comes home at half passed 3
The end of the day for someone who is important to the artist

I wonder where i was before we were we
This person has brought meaning and purpose to the singer's life

Concrete is wet in the muddy ground, but in your smile
Even when circumstances may seem rough, this person's positive attitude and presence make a difference

My world is round, and filled with sound
Through this person's influence, the singer's world is richer and more vibrant

And i feel found
Ultimately, this person has helped the singer find a sense of purpose and belonging

Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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