Nobody's Got Any Meat On Their Bones
Unveiling the Hollow Riches: Joshua Bond's Commentary on Modern Emptiness
Lyrics
Nobody's got any meat on their bones anymore
Nobody is physically robust anymore.
Never seen so many frail little people before
The singer observes a prevalence of physically weak individuals, a stark contrast to the past.
It never gets lifted
The situation remains unchanged.
The tension never breaks
There's a continuous state of pressure or stress without relief.
Nobody cares who's sitting on the throne anymore
People no longer concern themselves with who holds power.
We've all grown too comfortable down sitting on the floor
People have become too complacent in their current state.
The focus shifted
Attention has shifted elsewhere.
They're raising up the stakes
There's an escalation in the risks involved.
Everybody's worried about the money they make
Concern about personal finances is widespread.
Hey hey, yeah, oh
An exclamation, possibly expressing frustration or realization.
Nobody's got any gravеl in their guts these days
People lack determination or courage.
That silly sеnse of urgency just never goes away
The feeling of urgency persists without subsiding.
It never goes quiet
No moment of peace or silence exists.
The ticking never stops
A constant sense of time passing without pause.
Everybody's living in a rut these days
People are stuck in routines or unfulfilling lives.
A million people climbing up a million different ways
Many people are striving for success in various ways but won't attain it.
But they're never gonna find it
Success or achievement may remain unattainable.
Never gonna reach the top
Reaching the pinnacle of success seems impossible.
Everybody's working 'til their body fucking drops
People are working excessively until physical exhaustion.
Hey hey, yeah, oh
Similar to line 10, an interjection expressing emotion or emphasis.
It's what you do is on your mind is how you feel
Success or achievement is influenced by thoughts and actions.
It's where you go, it's who you know, it's how you deal
Success involves where one goes, who they know, and how they handle situations.
It's how you talk, it's how you walk, it's how you dress
Appearance and behavior play a role in achieving success.
Whatever gives you that illusion of success
Whatever gives the appearance of success matters, even if it's illusory.
Don't tell me that went over your head
Questioning the listener's comprehension of the message.
I'll tell you, you'll understand before you're dead
Assurance that understanding will come with time or experience.
It's what you do is on your mind is how you think
Similar to line 21, reiterating the importance of thoughts and actions.
It's how you eat, it's how you breathe, it's how you blink
Basic bodily functions and actions contribute to success.
It's what you learn, it's what you earn, it's what you own
Learning, earning, and possession of material things play a role in one's success.
As long as you're okay with doing it alone
Being comfortable with solitary pursuits or achievements.
Don't tell me I gotta make myself more clear
Challenging the listener's understanding.
I'll tell you
An unfinished thought, possibly hinting at further explanation.
Nobody's got any meat on their bones 'round here
A repetition of the first line, reinforcing the idea of physical depletion.
This is where the spirit goes to rot and disappear
Where the essence of life deteriorates and fades away.
They're gonna start you spinning
Implies a force or system that induces a state of confusion or chaos.
They're gonna bleed you dry
Exploiting someone until they have nothing left.
Everybody's stuck on their own down here
Individuals are isolated in their struggles.
This machine is running off of blood and sweat and tears
An indication that the system operates on human toil and exhaustion.
But you'll never be finished
No resolution or conclusion in this cycle of dissatisfaction.
They're never satisfied
The system's demands can never be satiated or fulfilled.
They got us thinking getting rich is dignified
A critique on the association of wealth with honor or respect.
Hey hey, yeah, oh
A repetition of the interjection, possibly signifying resignation or acceptance.
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