Bones Quote by Anonymous
“Without you the instruments would die. One sits close beside you. Another takes a long kiss. The tambourine begs, Touch my skin so I can be myself. Let me feel you enter each limb bone by bone, that what died last night can be whole today. Why live some soberer way, and feel you ebbing out? I won't do it. Either give me enough wine or leave me alone, now that I know how it is to be with you in constant conversation.”
About This Quote
The speaker expresses deep dependence on another’s presence to feel alive, using musical metaphors to describe intimacy and emotional sustenance.
In simple terms: I need you to feel alive and whole.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep connection or solitude.
Themes
intimacy
dependence
expression
music
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
passionate
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
personal
When to use this quote
- romantic relationship
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
existential need
emotional resonance
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance on another shape your identity?
- Can intimacy be balanced with independence?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑romanticize dependency, ignoring self‑reliance.
