Bones of Her Hands
Unraveling Desperation: Bones of Her Hands' Meaning
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She takes the bones of her hands, to tangle up the soles of her feet.
Metaphorically, she uses the challenges or difficulties she faces (represented by the bones of her hands) to create obstacles or complications in her life (tangle up the soles of her feet).
To make a loss look good on paper, 'til it's outside of our reach.
She manipulates or distorts the perception of a failure to make it seem acceptable on paper until it's beyond our control or influence.
And they're coming in on runway strips to pump the rival's hatred.
Others are approaching with hostility or competition, using runway strips as a metaphor for a confrontational entry.
And screaming out uncomfortable and falling out of favor.
Expressing discomfort and losing popularity or approval.
And they coat the walls, too complicated,
Complications surround her, and the situation becomes too intricate.
Scrape the roads in desperation.
Desperation leads to harsh actions, scraping roads metaphorically representing intense efforts.
Distances too far to wait on,
Distances are vast, making waiting impractical or impossible.
In the throws of ...
An incomplete line, but it suggests being in the midst of intense emotions or actions.
She takes the bones of her hands, to trample on the soles of our feet.
Repetition of the first stanza, emphasizing the actions of causing obstacles and distorting losses.
To make a loss look good on paper, 'til it's outside of our reach.
Similar to line 2, repeating the idea of making losses appear acceptable until they are beyond control.
It's the perfect confrontation now to pump our rival's hatred.
Highlighting a confrontational situation as a perfect way to fuel animosity from rivals.
And screaming out uncomfortable and falling from your favor.
Reiteration of discomfort and falling out of favor, emphasizing the impact of the uncomfortable situation.
And it writes itself too complicated,
The situation becomes self-complicating, suggesting a lack of control over unfolding events.
Breathe the air in suffocation.
Breathing becomes difficult, metaphorically describing a suffocating atmosphere.
Distances, so self-effacing,
Distances are self-effacing, implying a diminishing or diminishing sense of space or emotional separation.
In the throws of the bones of her hand.
A repetition of line 1, emphasizing the ongoing struggle or challenges represented by the bones of her hands.
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