The Bones
Maren Morris
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We're in the homestretch of the hard times We took a hard left, but we're alright Yeah, life sure can try to put love through it, but We built this right, so nothing's ever gonna move it When the bones are good, the rest don't matter Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same When there ain't a crack in the foundation Baby, I know any storm we're facing Will blow right over while we stay put The house don't fall when the bones are good Call it dumb luck, but baby, you and I Can't even mess it up, though we both try No, it don't always go the way we planned it But the wolves came and went and we're still standing When the bones are good, the rest don't matter Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same When there ain't a crack in the foundation Baby, I know any storm we're facing Will blow right over while we stay put The house don't fall when the bones are good When the bones are good Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (baby, it don't really matter) Paint could peel, the glass could shatter (oh, the glass, oh, the glass could shatter) Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (ooh) Paint could peel, the glass, the glass could shatter (yeah) When the bones are good, the rest don't matter Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter Let it rain (let it rain, let it rain) 'Cause you and I remain the same (woo) When there ain't a crack in the foundation (woo) Baby, I know any storm we're facing Will blow right over while we stay put The house don't fall when the bones are good Yeah, ooh
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Written by: Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz, Maren Morris
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Bones" by Maren Morris was originally released as a promotional single on February 22, 2019, before becoming the second official single from her second studio album on May 20, 2019.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became Maren Morris's second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the first solo song by a female to top that chart since February 2018.
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Certification Status"The Bones" was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in October 2020, which signifies that it sold over three million units.
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Unique AchievementThe song set a record in 2020 for the longest time a song by a solo female has ever spent at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, holding the position for 19 consecutive weeks.
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CollaborationThe song was remixed with Irish musician Hozier in October 2019, extending its reach to an international audience.
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Song WritingMaren Morris co-wrote "The Bones" with Laura Veltz and Jimmy Robbins.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song includes personal footage from Maren Morris's vacation with her husband, country singer, and songwriter Ryan Hurd.
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Award Nominations"The Bones" was nominated for Song of the Year and Single of the Year at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards.
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Song Meaning"The Bones" is about having a strong foundation in a relationship that can weather any storm. The lyrics contain metaphors comparing a solid relationship to a house that withstands various natural disasters.
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Live PerformanceMaren Morris performed "The Bones" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.
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