Bones Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Lespaulsmith 

Cover art for Bones lyrics by Ben Howard

First, let me say how amazing this song is. I love the way Ben can put our minds through a trip with every line he writes.

I feel that in the first verse he's looking back on a memory, obviously about a previous crush or love. You can tell the feelings he has for this girl, especially by the last line, "I know you can never be alone, cause it's just the bones you're made of." It sounds like this girl might be insecure about herself so she's constantly in a relationship to try and make herself happy.

The chorus still follows that example; the girl is always acting like nothings wrong around him. Sounds like they might have been very close friends, always together and always spending time with one another. The line "like i'll be there to hold you always," it seems like she finds him to be a friend, and he's saying yeah, i'll be here for you but apparently as only a friend.

The middle verse is kinda self explanatory, so i'll skip to the last chorus which really hit me hard.

The girl obviously has some self esteem issues with being lonely so she's always with someone. But it seems like she's now forgotten about him completely, and he's giving up. She's "in love" with someone new and she's giving that person all of her. Such a sad song, but so good.

Lespaul, could it be possible that you think TOO much ;) Nice interpretation, but way off. Hey, maybe you can help me with deciphering some of the songs from the movie Grumpy Old Men.

Well, that's how it seems to me. This site is about opinions anyways. But, what exactly do you think it's about..

how you describe this song jsut made it better mate! I think your right at the point. I do belive its like that too

Amazing song, so sad at the same time Thanks for the "meaning"