The song "Steal Your Bones" by Electric Six appears to be a dark and twisted anthem, filled with references to death, manipulation, and obsession. The lyrics create a sinister atmosphere, exploring themes of fear, love, and the idea of one person exerting control over another. The opening lines, "We fear what we're becoming. But look what we've become," suggest a sense of regret or disappointment in the direction the characters have taken. The following line, "Truth can be somewhat numbing. When we see that we've been so dumb," implies that the characters have realized their own foolishness in their actions. The phrase "To ensure your survival I need you dead upon arrival" portrays a contradictory desire to both protect and harm, hinting at a twisted and possibly one-sided relationship. The speaker claims to love the other person forever, even though they won't remember the things done to make them love the speaker. This reveals a manipulative nature, as they may have taken extreme measures to gain the other person's affection. The chorus continues the dark and obsessive tone as the speaker claims ownership over the other person, using their death to steal their bones and their rise as an opportunity to feel their "clones." The line "Ohh look how your love light shines as you out-number me" suggests that the other person's influence or impact outweighs the speaker's, and they feel threatened or overshadowed by it. "They said we should never go here. That it should never be done" implies societal or moral boundaries that have been crossed. The idea of smiling with "thousand faces" indicates deception or the ability to hide true intentions. The line "hear the heart beats of the dead tonight" again points to death and darkness, possibly referencing a macabre fascination or desire. The bridge introduces the possibility of evolution and the reference to "the boys from Brazil" alludes to a controversial experiment involving cloning. The line "Evolution rolls the dice. We can be so much more precise" suggests the desire to manipulate or control evolution for personal gain. This reinforces the idea of a power struggle and the speaker's desire for dominance. Overall, "Steal Your Bones" seems to tell a story of obsession, manipulation, and the lengths one person is willing to go to control another. The lyrics create a dark and unsettling atmosphere, depicting a disturbing relationship dynamic where love is twisted and boundaries are crossed.
