Lyric discussion by yeahyeahyeahs 

Cover art for Skeletons lyrics by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

To me the song is about a relationship that has turned cold and hollow - "love left dry" - and this absence of love or passion has left the singer feeling empty like a skeleton - "skeleton me".

To "spin the sky" is an impossible task - it isn't possible to physically move/spin the sky - which could be referring to the impossibilty of continuing the relationship as it is, or rediscovering the passion/love that was once between them. They have no real choice but to go their seperate ways.

It could also be referring to the way in which the singer's love completely transformed her life and turned the sky of her world around. She has been changed by the relationship and is sad to see it end. It seems that the singer still cares for whoever she's singing about, as is shown by the words, "Love, don't cry". She doesn't want to cause him pain or heartbreak, but feels she can't continue things the way they are.

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