Bag of Bones

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Bag of Bones by Mitski

About Bag of Bones

"Bag of Bones" is a song about feeling depleted and lost while searching for some kind of mercy or release. The speaker reflects on their worn-out appearance, both physically with their nail colors fading and metaphorically with their tiredness. The high heels that they carry symbolize the weight of their experiences and pain. They wander through the night, under the fluorescent lights of a store, seeking merciful relief from their suffering. The speaker's messy room signifies the chaos in their mind and life. .

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About this song

Credited to
Mitski
Album
Lush · Track 6 of 9 · Longest track on the album
Released
January 31, 2012
Duration
4:36
On Last.fm
376,806 listeners on Last.fm

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