Skin and Bones
Embracing Struggle: A Journey of Resilience
Lyrics
It's the skin and bones that keep me on the road
Emphasizes the physical and essential aspects (skin and bones) that drive the narrator forward in life.
The shoulder blades of a beast that haunts my soul
Describes the haunting presence or burdensome memories that shape the narrator's soul.
Wandering lonely and scared
Highlights the narrator's sense of isolation and fear while journeying through life.
I live the tragedy I shared
Expresses the narrator's lived experiences and the shared tragedy that has become a part of their identity.
It's quick to drag you in but hard to shake
Suggests that certain experiences draw the narrator in quickly but are challenging to overcome or forget.
A kiss that doesn't match how much it takes
Compares a kiss that takes a toll, possibly symbolizing the cost of certain relationships or experiences.
Growing stronger and loud
Indicates the narrator's growing strength and resilience in the face of past hardships.
I lived it but now I'm wanting out
Expresses a desire to move beyond a challenging past that the narrator has already lived through.
I built the fence, I hung the sign
Describes the narrator taking proactive steps to protect themselves, symbolized by building a fence and hanging a sign.
Blood red letters said 'Keep in mind
The blood-red letters on the sign emphasize the seriousness of the warning and the need to remember.
Where I been so don't come in'
Shares the explicit message of keeping others away from the narrator's past experiences.
But how long can you live in shame
Ponders the sustainability of living in shame and the consequences of placing a curse on one's own name.
And drop a life long curse on your own last name
Reflects on the difficulty of breaking free from a generational or personal curse affecting one's family name.
The trouble is, I'm used to it
Admits to being accustomed to the troubles or challenges faced, suggesting a sense of resignation.
It's the questions that keep me turning back
Points to the persistent questions that compel the narrator to revisit their past experiences.
To see those rumors turned to fact
Expresses a desire to confirm or confront rumors by turning them into facts.
Wandering lonely and scared
Reiterates the narrator's feelings of loneliness and fear during their life journey.
I live the tragedy I shared
Reiterates the narrator's lived experiences and the shared tragedy shaping their identity.
I built the fence, I hung the sign
Repeats the theme of building defenses and warning signs to keep others away from the past.
Wine red letters said 'Keep in mind
Similar to line 12, the wine-red letters emphasize the importance of remembering where the narrator has been.
Where we've been so don't come in'
Reiterates the explicit message of keeping others away from shared experiences.
But how long can we live in shame
Ponders the sustainability of living in shame and the consequences of generational curses on family names.
And drop a life long curse on your own last names
Repeats the challenge of breaking free from the weight of shame and generational curses.
The trouble is, we're used to it
Reiterates the narrator's acceptance or resignation towards the troubles they are accustomed to facing.
The trouble is, we're used to it
Emphasizes the narrator's familiarity and acceptance of the challenges they face.
The trouble is, we're used to it
Repeats the idea that the narrator is accustomed to the troubles in their life.
It's the tin and the board that keep me going home
Shifts focus to the tin and board, possibly representing the humble and essential aspects that guide the narrator home.
But it's who I am that won't let me alone
Highlights the internal struggle of the narrator, suggesting that their identity is a constant companion.
Growing stronger and loud
Reiterates the growing strength and resilience of the narrator despite their internal conflicts.
Growing stronger and loud
Emphasizes the increasing strength and volume of the narrator's inner self.
Growing stronger and loud
Repeats the idea of the narrator's inner strength growing louder and more pronounced.
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