Bag Full of Bones
Haunted Truths: A Bag Full of Bones
Lyrics
There's a bag full of bones in my closet
There is a concealed burden or guilt represented metaphorically as a "bag full of bones" in the singer's past.
A black crow trying to get inside
A symbol of ominous forces (black crow) is attempting to intrude, possibly representing the singer's inner struggles.
I want to shut it out I can't stop it
The desire to ignore or block out the haunting past, but the inability to do so.
Stuck in a spotlight these secrets don't hide
Feeling exposed and vulnerable, as if under a spotlight, unable to conceal one's secrets.
Try to slam the door and lock it
An attempt to reject and hide from the haunting past by shutting the metaphorical door and locking it.
But that fear just won't be denied
The persistent fear or guilt refuses to be suppressed or denied.
So like a child I try to ignore it
Similar to a child trying to ignore a fear, the singer attempts to evade the haunting memories.
Out of sight and brother out of mind
Keeping the troubling thoughts out of immediate consciousness.
But when I leave the safety of my corner
Leaving the comfort zone exposes one to the consequences of past actions.
You know my misdeeds ain't far behind
The repercussions of the singer's misdeeds are inescapable.
Between bad and good I chose the former
Choosing a morally questionable path, acknowledging a preference for the "bad" over the "good."
Honesty's a capital crime
Being honest is viewed as a severe offense or liability.
Where there's smoke son there's gonna be fire
Warning about the inevitability of consequences when there are early signs of trouble.
Where there's fire boy you're bound to get burned
Emphasizing that engaging in risky behavior will lead to negative outcomes.
When that burning truth makes you a liar
When confronted with an uncomfortable truth, one may resort to lying.
When the lies catch up where ya gonna turn
The lies catch up, and there's a dilemma about where to seek refuge.
Where ya gonna turn now
Repetition of the question, intensifying the uncertainty about where to turn.
Where ya gonna turn
Reiterating the sense of desperation and the lack of clear options for escape.
Where ya gonna turn now
Continuing the theme of searching for a way out of the consequences of past actions.
Where ya gonna turn
Reinforcing the uncertainty and urgency of finding a solution.
There's a bag full of bones, I went and buried it
The singer acknowledges burying the past, attempting to distance themselves from the haunting memories.
I try not to think about it at all
An effort to avoid dwelling on the past, despite the presence of buried regrets.
I wanna lose all the worries I've carried
Expressing a desire to let go of accumulated worries for a smoother descent when facing challenges.
Lay them down so they can soften my fall
The anticipation of a reckoning or facing the consequences is imminent.
Day of reckoning's coming up in a hurry now
The day of facing consequences is approaching rapidly.
Stuck with my back to the wall
Finding oneself in a difficult situation with limited options.
Where there's smoke son there's gonna be fire
Repeating the warning about the correlation between trouble and its eventual consequences.
Where there's fire boy you're bound to get burned
Emphasizing the inescapable nature of negative outcomes when engaging in risky behavior.
When that burning truth makes you a liar
Reiteration of the idea that uncomfortable truths may lead to dishonesty.
When the lies catch up where ya gonna turn
The lies catch up, posing a dilemma about where to seek refuge.
Where there's smoke son there's gonna be fire
Repeated emphasis on the connection between trouble and its consequences.
Where there's fire boy you're bound to get burned
Reiterating the inevitability of negative outcomes when engaging in risky behavior.
When that burning truth makes you a liar
Repeating the idea that facing an uncomfortable truth may lead to resorting to lies.
When the lies catch up where ya gonna turn
The lies catch up, leaving a sense of uncertainty about where to turn.
Where ya gonna turn now
Continuation of the theme of searching for a solution to the consequences of past actions.
Where ya gonna turn now
Reiterating the sense of desperation and the lack of clear options for escape.
Where ya gonna turn
Reinforcing the uncertainty and urgency of finding a solution.
Where ya gonna turn now
Continuation of the theme, intensifying the uncertainty about where to turn.
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