Peel back our ribs again and stand inside of our chest
We just want to love You, We just want to love You yeah
Peel back the veil a time and let us see You with our naked eyes
We just want to love You, We just want to love You yeah
Chorus 1:
Skeletonne bones stand at the sound
Of eternity on the lips of the found
Grave stonnees roll to the rhythm of the sound of you
Skeletonne bones stand at the sound
Of eternity on the lips of the found
Yeah so separate those doors and let the sun of resurrection in
Chorus 2:
Oh let us adore the Son of glory dressed in love
Open up your gates before Him
Crown Him stand Him up
We want Your blood to flow inside our body and
We want Your wind inside our lungs
We just want to love You, we just want to love You yeah
(Repeat)
Everything that breaths
Everything that breaths yeah
Everything that breaths
Open up your gates before Him
Open up your gates before Him
Open up your gates before Him
Crown Him stand Him up
Song Meaning
The song uses images of bones standing, a grave opening, and breath entering the body to ask for resurrection life and renewed love for Jesus. Its vivid language moves from longing to see Him toward adoration.
Biblical Message
Ezekiel 37:1–14 supplies the image of bones receiving breath and life. John 11:38–44 recounts a stone removed from a grave, and Romans 8:11 speaks of the Spirit who raised Jesus giving life.
Reflection
These images form a prayer for God to awaken hearts that feel lifeless. The song’s repeated desire to love Jesus places renewal in a relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Skeleton Bones”?
The song uses images of bones standing, a grave opening, and breath entering the body to ask for resurrection life and renewed love for Jesus. Its vivid language moves from longing to see Him toward adoration.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Ezekiel 37:1–14 supplies the image of bones receiving breath and life. John 11:38–44 recounts a stone removed from a grave, and Romans 8:11 speaks of the Spirit who raised Jesus giving life.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits Easter, revival, prayer, and worship focused on renewal.