Lyrics
You got me by the skin and bones
You have a deep emotional hold on me, reaching beyond the superficial.
You got me by the skin and bones
Reiteration of the emotional grip mentioned in line 1, emphasizing its significance.
You got me by the skin and bones
Continued emphasis on the emotional connection, reinforcing its strength.
Don't let go
An urging plea not to release the emotional hold or let go.
The day was long, the night was slow
Reflecting on a prolonged day and a slow night, implying a sense of emptiness.
I couldn't say I missed you though
Admitting not missing the person but hinting at a changing perspective.
I didn't know you yet to know
Not knowing the person well initially, suggesting a journey of discovery.
How much I need you so
Realization of the deep need for the person despite earlier indifference.
Now, I can't recall a time
Expressing difficulty in remembering a time without the person's presence.
I didn't have you by my side
Acknowledging the constant companionship of the person.
Now I am yours, and you are mine
Establishing a mutual belonging, indicating a committed relationship.
And time moves swift as light
Time passing swiftly, perhaps symbolizing the fleeting nature of moments.
You got me by the skin and bones
Reiteration of the deep emotional grip mentioned earlier.
You got me by the skin and bones
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the profound connection.
You got me by the skin and bones
Emphasizing the strength of the emotional bond, highlighting its intensity.
Don't let go
Reiterating the plea to hold onto the emotional connection.
If you love me, follow me
Encouraging the person to follow and be with the speaker.
On and on from Halloween
Referencing Halloween, possibly symbolizing a journey or transformation.
The echo of a silent scream
Describing a silent scream, suggesting unspoken emotions.
The tempo of a dream
Referring to the rhythm of a dream, possibly alluding to the unpredictable nature of life.
In cartilage and blood and teeth
Mentioning physical elements (cartilage, blood, teeth) to represent the tangible aspects of the connection.
In bruises on a bended knee
Highlighting physical marks (bruises) as symbols of enduring commitment.
In minds alike that play for keeps
Describing a shared mindset that plays for keeps, suggesting mutual determination.
We jump into the deep
Metaphorically jumping into the deep, symbolizing a commitment to a profound connection.
You got me by the skin and bones
Reiterating the deep emotional grip for emphasis.
You got me by the skin and bones
Repetition to underscore the profound and enduring nature of the emotional connection.
You got me by the skin and bones
Emphasizing the strength and significance of the emotional bond.
Don't let go
Reiterating the plea to maintain the emotional connection.
The truth is in the pencil
Asserting that truth is found in various elements, suggesting complexity.
The strings, the heart, the eyes
Mentioning musical elements (strings, heart, eyes) as carriers of emotional truth.
The skin is sentimental
Describing the skin as sentimental, possibly referring to emotional vulnerability.
The bones will make you cry
Highlighting the emotional impact of bones, alluding to their potential to cause pain.
You got me by the skin and bones
Reiteration of the deep emotional grip, emphasizing its continued hold.
You got me by the skin and bones
Repetition to underscore the enduring nature of the emotional connection.
You got me by the skin and bones
Emphasizing the strength and resilience of the emotional bond.
Don't let go
Reiterating the plea to not let go of the profound emotional connection.
You got me by the skin and bones
Repetition to emphasize the deep emotional hold, possibly indicating vulnerability.
You got me by the skin and bones
Reiterating the emotional grip on the speaker's skin and bones.
You got me by the skin and bones
Underscoring the profound emotional connection, reinforcing its significance.
Don't let go don't let go
Repeating the plea not to let go, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the emotional bond.
Don't let go
A final and urgent plea not to release the emotional hold.
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