The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Anything is what she is
Anywhere is where she's from
Anything is what she'll be
Anything as long as it's mine
And the door, it opens, is the way back in
Or is it the way back out
Anyplace is where she'll be
Anyplace, she'll see you from
Lies and secrets become your world
Any time, anywhere, she takes me away
And death climbs up the steps one by one
To give you the rose
That's been burnt by her son
Point me to the sky above
I can get there on my own
Walk me to the graveyard
Dig up her bones
I have seen the demon's face
I have heard of her death place
I fall down on my knees in praise of the
Horrible things that took her away
And death climbs up the steps one by one
To give you the rose
That's been burnt by her son
Point me to the sky above
I can get there on my own
Walk me to the graveyard
Dig up her bones
Point me to the sky above
I can get there on my own
Walk me to the graveyard
Dig up her bones
Bones
Anywhere is where she's from
Anything is what she'll be
Anything as long as it's mine
And the door, it opens, is the way back in
Or is it the way back out
Anyplace is where she'll be
Anyplace, she'll see you from
Lies and secrets become your world
Any time, anywhere, she takes me away
And death climbs up the steps one by one
To give you the rose
That's been burnt by her son
Point me to the sky above
I can get there on my own
Walk me to the graveyard
Dig up her bones
I have seen the demon's face
I have heard of her death place
I fall down on my knees in praise of the
Horrible things that took her away
And death climbs up the steps one by one
To give you the rose
That's been burnt by her son
Point me to the sky above
I can get there on my own
Walk me to the graveyard
Dig up her bones
Point me to the sky above
I can get there on my own
Walk me to the graveyard
Dig up her bones
Bones
Lyrics submitted by HoldURBreath
Dig up Her Bones Lyrics as written by Jerry Caiafa David Calabrese
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Poison Pale, don't tell people what to do. Obviously if we're here, enjoying the song, we like it. If you have nothing nice to say then shut the fuck up u stupid bitch. :) But those are just my opinions.
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p.s. there's no need for racist comments.
Come on Poison lets not start a fucking war here. You have your opinions, and others have theirs. Everyone's is valid..not just yours. Danzig is gone..so get over it and stop being so bitter! I bet if he sang this song, you'd have a different opinion. I personally think it's a great song! If you don't like it..dont listen to it! It's pretty simple. Now get over yourself!
personnally, i really like this song.. it doesnt really matter to me whether its glenn or not.. i mean, sure he was AWESOME! but ya know, theres not too much we can do about it right? so yeah, i really like this song..
Just curious why you feel that this song is a rip-off poison....
There is some beautiful imagery in the lyrics, I haven't really decided upon a meaning cuz honestly I'm not certain there is one, but the imagery gets me every time.
Granted Michael Graves is no Glenn, but the guy still has one hell of a voice on him. Just my 2 pennies.
there isnt very many newfits songs i like, this one and maybe American Psycho, but other than that all the old pre-graves stuff was good, Danzig is a much better songwriter and singer
Actually, Graves was trying to be like Danzig in this song, Graves sounds wicked when he screams but singing was Danzig's thing, Jerry Only tried to make Graves be like Danzig, learn your Misfits history!
this song is amzing..but 4ft fingers stole the riff!
apparently graves wrote this when he was 14... the guys is a damn genious