John the Baptist Bones
Unveiling Life's Unseen Threads
Lyrics
Somebody said it's time for me to go
Someone has suggested it's time for the speaker to leave or move on.
No matter what's above or down below
Regardless of what is above or below (success or failure), the departure is imminent.
I've always known it, feel it my chest
The speaker has always felt this departure deep within their chest.
I've always only known the half of it
The speaker has only known part of the situation or truth.
I believe all these lines and phrases
The speaker believes that various lines and phrases in life are part of an unchanging plan.
Are part of a plan that just never changes
This plan seems to be consistent and doesn't evolve.
I always bite
The speaker has a tendency to reject assistance or goodwill.
The hand that helps me up
Despite this tendency, the speaker always bites the hand that helps them up.
Somebody told us back when we were young
Advice received when young was to have faith in intangible things.
Have faith in things that you will never touch
Faith is suggested in things beyond physical reach.
I've always thought this, maybe I'll confess
The speaker has always thought this but might admit it now.
I think there's no plans, only accidents
The speaker believes there are no predetermined plans; life is full of accidents.
I believe all these lines and phrases
Similar to line 6, emphasizing belief in unchanging life patterns.
Are part of a plan that just never changes
Reiteration of the notion that life's plan remains constant.
I always bite
Despite past experiences, the speaker habitually rejects help.
The hand that helps me up
Repetition of the speaker's tendency to reject assistance.
The hand that helps me up
Emphasis on biting the helping hand.
I believe all these lines and phrases
Restatement of the belief in unchanging life patterns.
Are part of a plan that just never changes
Reiteration of the idea that life's plan is static.
I'll break through all these words on pages
The speaker is determined to overcome the influence of words and phrases.
They make me believe I don't know what faith is
The speaker questions the messages that make them doubt the concept of faith.
I always bite
Despite doubts, the speaker continues to reject offered help.
The hand that helps me up
Repetition of the speaker's tendency to bite the helping hand.
The hand that helps me up
Emphasis on biting the helping hand, concluding the theme.
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