What does Bag of Bones mean?

Mitski: Bag of Bones Meaning

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Bag of Bones Lyrics

I'm all used up, pretty boy, over and over again
My nail colors are wearing off
See my hands, pretty boy, what do they tell you?
'Cause I've looked down at them not knowing why
And after everything's done and I'm all undone
You can hear my...

  1. anonymous
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    Feb 22nd !⃝

    the singer always gets used just for their body in every relationship they're in. it happens too much their mental health gradually starts to melt or break, the singer strongly wants to be accepted for being more than just their body.

  2. anonymous
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    Nov 20th !⃝

    In my opinion, this song represents being used for your body in every relationship to the point it rips apart your mental health and you’re reduced to just the meat on your bones and nothing more. I think mitski is expressing how badly she wants someone to see her for more than her body yet it’s just a never ending cycle.


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