Chris Smither - All About the Bones

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Consider your high station
Think about your fame
All of your creation depended on your fate
Ain’t no doubt about it
Flesh can set the tone
But when you get to the rhythm you get right down to the bone

All about the bones (4x)

Some will make you stronger
Others make you tall
But don’t make no bones about it man some don’t work at all
Some will make you ugly
Others make you smile
It don’t matter they all clatter when they end up on the pines

All about the bones (4x)

Grim reaper comes a calling
Says its time to go
You say ok I’m coming yea you’re moving mighty slow
Then you say I don't belong here
They told me I was saved
He points one boney finger he says get back in your grave

All about the bones (4x)
Now down at the graveyard
You got to have some stone
With your names and all your numbers but there ain’t nobody home
They say here lies the body
Body there’ll be none
He used to be somebody now he’s nothing but the bones

All about the bones (4x)

Right from the beginning
It was all about the bones

Release Date: May 05, 2024

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"All About the Bones" by Chris Smither is a bluesy and soulful song that delves into the idea that, ultimately, everything comes down to our bones. The lyrics talk about how our physical bodies may be what people see first, but it's the bones that provide structure and strength. The song explores the idea that our bones shape us and give us the foundation for who we are.

The singer reflects on how different bones can have different impacts on us - some make us stronger, some make us taller, and some may not work at all. Despite these differences, in the end, we all end up as nothing but bones in the graveyard.

The song also touches on the inevitability of death, with the grim reaper coming to collect our bones when our time is up. The lyrics suggest that even in death, our bones remain as a reminder of who we once were.

Overall, "All About the Bones" is a contemplative and thought-provoking song that speaks to the importance of our inner strength and resilience, symbolized by our bones.

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