Skeleton Song Lyrics

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Genius Annotation

This song was actually, quite literally, inspired by a skeleton Nash’s family owns. (http://www.sentimentalistmag.com/2008/01/14/kate-nash-beyond-rubbish-boys-and-loose-bricks/) Named Stanley and purchased for a photography project, Nash has stated that her mom dresses him up and puts him in the living room. (http://www.radiox.co.uk/news/interviews/kate-nash-made-bricks/#HQrlf6B5HD22DbTW.97) Nash also said that the the song extends to the relationship between a girl and her imaginary skeleton friend.
The song can also be said to have to have two levels of meaning to it that can be taken separately, but tie together very well. The first is of body image- perhaps someone’s love/hate relationship with an eating disorder. The second is based on the saying “Skeleton in the closet”- a secret you’re trying to hide from everyone. The skeleton in their closet could be their eating disorder/body image issues.

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Credits
Produced By
Written By
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Recorded At
Eastcoast Studios, Kensal Road, London and Moloko, The Pool, Leroy Street, London
Release Date
August 6, 2007
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