Bare Bones
Embracing Imperfections: A Journey Through Brokenness
Lyrics
Graphite traced footprints leading to the roof
Graphite traced footprints symbolize a path or journey, possibly a difficult one, leading to a challenging situation represented by the roof.
Clutch your hand in the dark; hiding from the monsters in my room
Clutching hands in the dark implies seeking comfort and protection from perceived threats or fears, particularly those within the mind.
I lost my spark then I ran in the dark; you’d think I’d learn by now
The speaker lost their spark, possibly creativity or motivation, and despite past experiences, they still make impulsive decisions in the dark.
Picked my pieces up; you told me I was enough; and still I crossed you out
Picking up pieces suggests recovery, but despite being reassured of their worth, the speaker dismisses positive influences.
I’m sorry for the people I hurt when I was broken
Expressing regret for causing pain to others during a vulnerable state of being broken.
And I apologize for losing my halo; kicking out what I’ve known and
Apologizing for losing one's innocence or purity and abandoning familiar aspects of life.
Is too late (too late) to thank you for grabbing my hand when I fall?
Questioning if it's too late to express gratitude for someone who supported the speaker during difficult times.
So here I am, in my flesh; bare bones and all, bare bones and all
Presenting oneself in a vulnerable state, both physically ("flesh") and emotionally ("bare bones"), without pretense.
I took a year or two, just to breathe in my own scars
Taking time for self-reflection and healing, acknowledging personal scars acquired over time.
I saw them settle on my skin like permanent marks
Observing emotional wounds becoming permanent marks on the speaker's identity.
Sketchy white lies; made myself blind; you’d think I’d learn by now
Admitting to telling lies and willfully ignoring the truth, with a sense of repeated mistakes.
And we’re losing time and I’m out of lines and still I crossed you out
Feeling a sense of urgency and a lack of options, yet still disregarding valuable connections.
I’m sorry for the people I hurt when I was broken
Reiterating apologies for the harm caused to others during a vulnerable phase of being broken.
And I apologize for losing my halo; kicking out what I’ve known and
Expressing remorse for abandoning familiar values or knowledge, making space for a new, possibly regrettable, reality.
Is too late (too late) to thank you for grabbing my hand when I fall?
Repeating the question of whether it's too late to express gratitude for someone who provided support during a fall.
So here I am, in my flesh; bare bones and all, bare bones and all
Revealing the speaker's current state of vulnerability, emphasizing the raw and unadorned nature of their being.
Bare bones and all
Repeating the notion of being in a stripped-down, exposed state, emphasizing authenticity.
And I’m grateful for the stars you gave me, for the time you save for me
Expressing gratitude for the positive aspects brought into the speaker's life, such as stars and time dedicated by someone.
Just to hang out with my deepest flaws; bare bones and all
Acknowledging and appreciating the time spent with someone despite the speaker's flaws, embracing vulnerability.
In your debt for the stars you gave me, for the time you save for me
Being in debt for the positive influences received, particularly the time and effort invested by someone in the speaker's life.
Just to hang out with my deepest flaws; bare bones and all
Repeating the theme of appreciating time spent with someone despite the speaker's imperfections, highlighting authenticity.
I’m sorry for the people I hurt when I was broken
Reiterating apologies for causing pain to others during a vulnerable period of brokenness.
And I apologize for losing my halo; kicking out what I’ve known and
Expressing regret for losing a sense of purity or goodness, replacing it with a new, possibly regrettable reality.
Is too late (too late) to thank you for grabbing my hand when I fall?
Repeating the question of whether it's too late to express gratitude for someone who offered support during challenging times.
So here I am, in my flesh; bare bones and all, bare bones and all
Reiterating the speaker's current state of vulnerability, emphasizing authenticity and openness.
Bare bones and all
Emphasizing once again the exposed and unadorned state of the speaker, reinforcing authenticity.
(Bare bones and all)
Repeating the notion of being in a stripped-down, exposed state, underscoring the theme of authenticity and openness.
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