Bones of Ribbon
Unveiling the Metallic Essence: Bones of Ribbon by London Grammar
Lyrics
Take my efforts high above red hues
Expressing a desire to elevate efforts to a higher level above intense red shades.
Bones of ribbon don't stop me now
Symbolic reference to determination and persistence, suggesting that obstacles represented by "bones of ribbon" won't hinder progress.
Whites went blue, then went yellow
Describing a transformation where whites turn to blue and then yellow, possibly symbolizing a change or evolution.
Feet don't stop me now
Emphasizing the unstoppable nature of one's journey, suggesting that even feet can't hinder progress.
They found me there in the sands
Narrating a discovery in the sands, indicating a significant moment or realization.
Bones of ribbon in my hands
The possession of symbolic "bones of ribbon" in hands, possibly representing strength or resolve.
Whites went blue, then went yellow
Reiteration of a transformative process where whites turn blue and then yellow.
Pull off the cloak, time off the wall
Suggesting a detachment from something represented by a cloak and a pause in the progression of time.
Take determination
Encouraging the taking of determination, possibly emphasizing the importance of a resolute mindset.
Take whatever you need
An invitation to take whatever is necessary, implying a readiness to face challenges.
'Cause your body's made of metal
Metaphorical description of the body as being made of metal, possibly emphasizing strength or resilience.
And your skin, it isn't real
Highlighting the artificiality of the skin, suggesting a contrast between inner and outer selves.
Found me there in the sands
Repetition of being found in the sands, emphasizing the significance of the location.
Bones of ribbon in my hands
Reiteration of holding symbolic "bones of ribbon" in hands, possibly signifying empowerment.
Whites went blue, then went yellow
Repetition of the transformative process where whites turn blue and then yellow.
Please don't stop me now
Plea not to be stopped, reinforcing the determination to continue forward.
Take determination
Reiteration of encouraging the taking of determination, reinforcing the importance of resolve.
Take whatever you need
Repetition of the invitation to take whatever is needed, emphasizing preparedness.
'Cause your body's made of metal
Restating the metaphor of the body being made of metal, reinforcing strength or endurance.
And your skin, it isn't real
Reiteration of the artificiality of the skin, suggesting a contrast between appearance and reality.
They found me there in the sands
Repetition of being found in the sands, emphasizing the importance of the location.
Bones of ribbon in my hand
Repetition of holding symbolic "bones of ribbon" in hands, possibly emphasizing personal strength.
Whites went blue, and then went yellow
Repetition of the transformative process where whites turn blue and then yellow.
And your feet don't stop me now
Reinforcing that even feet can't impede progress, emphasizing unstoppable determination.
Feet don't stop me now
Repetition emphasizing the unstoppable nature, symbolized by unyielding feet.
Well you know when you know, hey
Reflecting on the certainty of knowledge and understanding, suggesting a sense of assurance.
Oh no, do you know it enough, hey
Possibly expressing doubt or questioning the depth of understanding.
You won't know till you know it enough
Highlighting the uncertainty until a sufficient level of knowledge or understanding is reached.
You won't know till you know you know it enough
Emphasizing the delayed realization until a certain point of understanding is achieved.
Feet don't stop me now
Reiteration of the unstoppable nature, emphasizing that feet won't impede progress.
Feet don't stop me now
Repetition of the determination to keep moving forward, emphasizing resilience.
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