Lyric discussion by Whitewulf 

Cover art for Little Bones lyrics by Tragically Hip, The

Well I can't remember the source exactly but...

I've been told Gordie was sitting in a bar in New Orleans writing down what people were saying around him. Later on he fashioned it into a song.

Sounds plausible and reasonable.

Whether its true or not I don't rightfully know but I like to believe this.